It is with deep regret that we report a lion of the Milton community, Charlie Winchester, passed away last night.
Mr. Winchester served Milton long and well through countless positions both elected and appointed. Most recently he chaired the School Building Committee. It was a Herculean role that few could have assumed. In a tribute to Mr. Winchester at last Monday’s Town Meeting, past Moderator, Rick Ward, confessed to the sense of relief he felt when Winchester agreed to take the helm of that project. Mr. Winchester’s tireless energy, patience, and dedication got the job done.
And that was only his most recent contribution. At the Monday meeting, Mr. Winchester was honored by proclamations from both the Massachusetts House and Senate.
He was a champion of civic responsibility and participation in the community. All Milton residents will be eternally in his debt. We can all learn from his example.
Our sincere sympathy goes out to his family and his many, many friends.
Related: Milton mourns death of a town mainstay – from The Patriot Ledger
Following is a copy of the death notice:
WINCHESTER, Charles C. October 21, 2009, of Milton. Beloved husband of 50 years of Janet M. (Lyons) Winchester. Loving father of Christine Winchester of Braintree, Charles Winchester of Milton, Mark and his wife Jacci of Vermont, Joan Sachs, MD and her husband Jeffrey of Marblehead, Stephen Winchester of Milton and Matthew Winchester of New Orleans. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Brother of Jane Winchester, MD of Greenfield and the late Grace Winchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Milton on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., MILTON on Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles’ name may be sent to The Charles C. Winchester Scholarship Fund, PO Box 870111, Milton Village, MA 02187. For additional information and directions, please visit www.dolanfuneral.com.