Ralph M. "Hap" Winslow
Born: Mon Mar 20, 1933
Died: Fri Apr 20, 2012
Visitation
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tue Apr 24, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
Funeral Service
10:00 AM Wed Apr 25, 2012
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Hap Winslow- 79
Rowley, MA: Ralph Morgan Winslow-- Known to all as "Hap", passed away at his home April 20, 2012, surrounded by his adoring family. Hap was born March 20, 1933 to Laura and Alfred Winslow in Lynn, MA. He was a proud graduate of Lynn English High School, 1950. He attended Dartmouth College, 1954 and Amos Tuck School, 1955. In 1955 he started his career with IBM selling typewriters and after 38 years he retired as an Executive Salesman in computers and a member of the 100% club. Hap was an avid skier, having mastered the slopes of New England, NY, UT, NV, ID, CA and Zermatt, Switzerland. He loved family gatherings, tennis, splitting wood, fishing, canoeing and the "great out-doors". He fostered these passions as an Eagle Scout Master in his children, grandchildren, and troop # 14 of Lynn, MA.
Those who knew him best will remember his boundless love of family, his passion for reading and music, the Golden Rule, "First Today", Turkey Trots, his home, and the barn. Along with his best friend and "soul mate", Helen "Fitzie" Winslow, Hap is survived by his 4 daughters and their spouses: Kathleen Winslow and Erik Prussman of Rowley; AnnMarie and Nate Keliher of Amesbury; Marty and John Blanchard of Rowley; Elizabeth and Mark (Ned) Smith of Skagway, AK; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Collins Winslow of Merrimac; his son Stephen and Cindy Winslow of Lynn; his brother Steve and Val Winslow of Lynnfield, and all of his grandchildren, Kyla Prussman, Jaden, Camden, and Griffin Keliher, Athena and Addison Smith, Joseph and Julia Winslow, and Derek Winslow. Hap was predeceased by his son David Daniel Winslow and his sister and brother-in-law, Lydia and Tom Carroll.
His memory, spirit and ideals will live on with everyone who had the honor and privilege to know and love him.
Arrangements: Calling hours will be 4 to 8 pm on Tuesday April 24th at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. Hap’s funeral mass will be celebrated at Saint Mary’s Church, Main Street (Rt1A) in Rowley at 10 am on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
In Lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be mailed to Jeb Dubus Cancer Fund: J.E.B. Trust c/o Kathleen Batcheller, 35 Warren St. Newburyport, MA, 01950 or at www.JebDubuscancerfund.com.
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Tom and Ruth Grady
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Posted Sun April 22, 2012
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Hi "Fitzie"
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
May "Hap" rest in eternal heavenly peace
Love Tom and Ruth Grady
you and your family May "Hap" rest in
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Margaret (Noonan) Driscoll
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Posted Sun April 22, 2012
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To the Winslow family:
My name is Margaret Noonan Driscoll. My mother is Mary Fay (Morgan) Noonan. Her brother Frank was one of Ralph''s dear friends from Lynn. My grandparents had a camp on Crystal Lake in Gilmanton, NH and I and my siblings have fond memories of Ralph''s visits to camp with our Uncle Frank. I spoke with my mother earlier today and she shared many stories of growing up in Lynn (on Beacon Hill Avenue) with the Winslow''s who lived a couple of streets over. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your husband, father and grandfather.
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Jim Reid
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Posted Mon April 23, 2012
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I saw the notice of Hap’s passing, and wanted to share a memory I had of working with him. I was working at Apollo Computer in the 1980’s as a Purchasing Agent. I had the pleasure (and I mean that sincerely) of interacting with Hap. The details of that interaction are a little fuzzy. There was some difficulty. The Apollo payment machinery was malfunctioning, causing delayed payments to IBM. Hap and I worked together to solve the problem. What I recall about Hap was his genuine nature and gentlemanly professionalism. In my role there, I interacted with many different salespeople, but none were like Hap. Working with Hap was a singular pleasure, and made me smile every time I would greet him in the lobby. (I seem to recall him driving up in his antique pickup truck?). My condolences and my thanks for sharing Hap with me for a bit.
Jim Reid – Senior Buyer, Apollo Computer – 198_?
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Ray Shaw
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Posted Mon April 23, 2012
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Fitzie & family:
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
We were neighbors on Cleveland Avenue in Saugus for many years
My brother and I were recently reminiscing about our growing up in Lynnhurst and our fond memories of your family.
May Hap lie in eternal peace, with those who have gone before him.
Ray Shaw
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Chuck and Tara Lautner
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Posted Mon April 23, 2012
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Tara and I send our condolences to the family. We are sorry for your loss.
Deepest Sympathy,
Sincerely,
Chuck and Tara Lautner
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Michael Tracy
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Posted Mon April 23, 2012
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To share from very fond memories of Mr. Winslow/Hap,
Many a gathering would be brought to an end in a circle, arms around each other''s shoulders, with Hap leading all in singing:
I will always love you
As I do today
I''ll be happy with you
Sad when you''re away
And when the golden summer
Turns to Autumn gray
I will always love you
As I do today
I hope I got all the words right
Wishing you all peace and the comfort of each other as you remember the happiest memories.
A great man I will always remember and smile.
And just when you thought he was done, "They cut it down!"
Love,
Mike T.
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Joel Wesley Taplin
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Posted Tue April 24, 2012
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Dear Winslow Family,
My prayers and those of all my family go out to you all at this time. I am sorry I could not be there to console you and grieve with you all.. Our lives were all touched by your husband and father and our dear friend, Mr. Winslow. He will be dearly, dearly missed. He blessed us with his love, laughter, his caring grace, and wonderful stories and adventures that kept us together and believing in what mattered most, family and friends.
Mr. Winslow, I will never forget you!!! ''The sun is brighter at my window now, and the flowers at the door more dear and full of promise simply because I had a friend like you…Thank you for all the great memories!
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand
May God’s love and peace comfort you all….
Love always,
your life-long friend and neighbor,
Joel Taplin
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Bob and Jackie Chandler
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Posted Tue April 24, 2012
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Our deepest sympathy to the Winslow family.
I'll always remember the 'Happy Gang' and the summer at the Whiteface Inn with one of the great guys.
Bob & Jackie
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Greg and Kim Stewart
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Posted Tue April 24, 2012
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Fitz,
Our deepest sympathies to you and the family. We will miss visiting every winter with you when you came to your "hideaway" in North Conway.
Kim and I talked the other day about Hap''s poem at our wedding a short 15 years ago.
Hope you find some of those millions of rolls of film and get a few fun pictures developed."first today"
All of our love, Greg and Kim, North Conway
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Lee Maes
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Posted Tue April 24, 2012
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Dear Winslow Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you...Ralph was and will always be an unforgettable influence in the lives of all the Lynnhurst folk who knew his kindness, charity, and thoughtfulness first-hand during our younger and wilder days. He was one of a kind- a very good kind.
Sincerely,
Lee Maes
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Steve and Peggy Foley
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Posted Sat April 28, 2012
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Dear Helen...Steve and I were so saddened to hear of Hap's passing. We had so many fun and memorable times with you both! Please know that are thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. All our love.. Peggy & Steve
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