Winfield "Windy" Joseph Lawrence

Second oldest of nine children. He attended Colchester Vermont schools and at a young age had to stop going to school to go to work farming to help his parents and siblings. He was a loving family man who loved his family with all his heart. He was a great friend to all who knew him and was always willing to help anyone who needed it no matter what. He was a simple man with a heart of gold and loved simple things. Including taking walks, Berry picking with his grandkids when they were young, playing cards with his family and friends, saving coins and putting puzzles together which he truly enjoyed. He was simply a one of a kind country man. Nothing ever changed that.

He worked for the Town of Colchester Public Works for forty wonderful years. He was always happy and proud of all the time spent there and lovingly talked about the guys there and his tenure often.

At 60 plus years after retiring from the town he decided to go back to school and attended Adult Basic Ed. he truly enjoyed reading books at this time with his grandchildren Brittany, Briana and DJ. They cherish these wonderful memories today.

He is survived by his Loving wife of nearly 60 years Diane, His son Darren and his wife Tracie whom they reside with in Las Vegas, Nevada. His son Steve and his wife Tina of Las Vegas. His daughter Kathleen and her husband Mike of Milton VT. his son William and his wife Marie of Sunset Utah. He is lovingly survived by seven Grandchildren Ryan, Brittany, Briana, DJ, Dylan, Zach and Cody and also five Great Grandchildren Ronald and Ryleigh,Christian, Aidan and Oliver. He is also survived by four Sisters Rita and her Husband Harold , Lorraine and her Husband Pat, Mary, and Ilene. He is also Lovingly survived by two Brother and Sisters in law James and Joanne Holcomb and their kids Jennifer and Jason and their Granddaughters Myranda and Madison. Russel and Sharon and Brad(Lynn) and Chris(Julie) and their Children. He is also survived by many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins to many to name. He will be remembered fondly by numerous friends in Vermont and Virginia and life long friends Marion and Norman and their children and Phyllis of Massachusetts.

He is predeceased by his Parents, three Brothers and one Sister and very good friend Fred of Massachusetts.

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