William Ernest Winslow

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William Ernest Winslow

CASCO — William "Bill" Ernest Winslow, 83, of Mayberry Hill, Casco, passed away December 31, 2010 at the Maine Veterans' Home in South Paris after a long battle with Parkinson's.

He was born June 15, 1927 in Taunton, MA, son of G. Ernest and Hazel Kimball Winslow. At an early age, his family moved to Chatham, NH where he received his education in a one-room schoolhouse.

He joined the Navy during World War II and spent his tour of duty in the South Pacific aboard the USS Ebert, first diesel-to-electric Destroyer Escort.

He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and an expert woodsman. Following in his father's footsteps he became a master carpenter and cabinetmaker.

For many years, he was caretaker for summer residents as well as for Tall Timbers, a boys' summer camp. He also led his own neighborhood watch. Whenever neighbors saw him in his van, they felt comfort in knowing he was keeping an eye out for their safety and the safety of their property.

Mr. Winslow is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jobyna Chapman Winslow; a son, Bruce Winslow and his wife Marilyn of Casco and a daughter, Linda "Lynn" Ribas and husband Edmund "Ed" of Otisfield. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Lisa Woodson and husband Brian; Anthony Winslow and wife Heather; Jennifer Bosworth and husband Todd and Rodney Ribas and wife Becky. Other surviving family members include nine great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Collette, Charlotte, Cooper, Brady, Elysha, Theodore, Daria and Siara; sister, Evelyn McCallister and a nephew, Keith of Otisfield. The family would also like to recognize his dear friend, Sgt. Scott Gsell, USA, Arizona.

In the spring Mr. Winslow will be returned to his boyhood home in Chatham, NH at the foot of Evan's Notch. A celebration of his life will be held at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge, Casco, on Thursday, January 6, 2-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to Maine Veterans Home, 477 High Street, So Paris ME 04281 or Casco Rescue, PO Box 1810, Windham ME 04062.