Robert Leroy Winship

Winship, Robert L., 73, July 17, 2008.  Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment was held in the Hodgdon Cemetery.
HODGDON – Robert Leroy Winship, 73, died unexpectedly and went home to be with his Lord July 17, 2008, at his home.  He was born September 3, 1934, in Ludlow, the eldest son of six children to Walter and Helen (Clark) Winship.
    Bob was a hard working man who became self-employed at age 15 when he went to work in the woods. In 1970, he began his farming career. He and his young family moved to their current farm that has flourished and grown in size to this day, where the second generation has continued his legacy. Bob had a quiet demeanor with a strong work ethic that made him respected by many community members. He was a member of the National Army Guard for 12 years.
    Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years, Shirley (Delong) Winship of Hodgdon; two children, Peter and his wife, Diane Winship of Littleton, and David and his wife, Lisa Winship of Hodgdon; six grandchildren,  Tessa, Matthew, Jessica, Hannah, Allison and Evan; four great-grandchildren, Jordan, Logan, Oakley and Alexis; sisters, Pauline Megquier of Danforth, Doris Hollensbee of NJ, Rose Winship of NYC; one brother, Thomas and his wife, Sandra of Old Orchard Beach; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; and one brother, George.
    Friends called 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Bowers Funeral Home, 10 Water Street, Houlton, with funeral services held at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Military Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Randall Burns as officiate. Interment was in the Hodgdon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to the City on the Hill project, c/o Military Street Baptist Church, P.O. Box 517, Houlton, ME 04730 or to the charity of one's choice, c/o Bowers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 579, Houlton, ME 04730.