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Birth:          18 Aug 1924 Ft Edward, N.Y.
Death:          28 Dec 2008 Glens Falls, N.Y.
Burial:         31 Dec 2008 Bacon Hill Cemetery, Bacon Hill, Saratoga Co., N.Y.

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findagrave TEC 4 US Army WWII
1930 in Greenwich, Washington Co., N.Y.
1940 in Schuylerville, Saratoga Co., N.Y.
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FORT EDWARD - Albert Gardner "Bob" Winney, 84, of Lower Oak Street, Fort 
Edward, passed away early Sunday morning, Dec. 28, 2008, at Glens Falls Hospital. 

 Born Aug. 18, 1924, in Thompson, N.Y., he was the son of the late Gardner and Elsie 
(Cook) Winney. 

 Bob enlisted in the United States Army in 1943, serving in both theatres of war, and 
being honorably discharged in 1945. 

 He married Helen (Hoffay) on Nov. 6, 1965. 

 Bob worked at American Locomotive in Schenectady. From there, he owned and 
operated the Agway Feed Stores in Gansevoort and Saratoga Springs. Bob worked for 
a year or two logging in the woods in Warrensburg before working for Murphy Lincoln 
Mercury selling cars in Glens Falls and Albany. Bob also worked with Bartholomew 
Real Estate in Glens Falls and then at a paper mill in Greenwich, and upon closing, 
started at Finch Pruyn Inc. in South Glens Falls, being employed there for 15 years. 

 Bob enjoyed reading, watching television, and loved debating politics with anyone 
who was willing. He had a love for animals, especially horses and was the Animal 
Control officer for the town of Fort Edward for several years during the late 1970s and 
early 1980s. 

 For the past five years, Bob resided at the Fort Hudson Nursing Home, suffering from 
Alzheimer's disease. Although he was stricken from this horrible disease, he always 
enjoyed visits from his family, especially his grandkids. 

 Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his sister, Laura Dwojakowski. 

 Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Helen Winney of Fort Edward; his son, Robert 
Winney of Hudson Falls; his daughter, Amy Sherman of Hudson Falls; six 
grandchildren: Zachary, Taylor, Alexis, Nicholas, Michael, and Ryan Winney; also 
several nieces, nephews and dear friends. 

 Friends may call upon the family Tuesday, Dec. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Maynard D. 
Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury. 

 A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home, 
with the Rev. Loren Gage, pastor of Kingsbury Wesleyan Church, officiating. 

 Burial will follow at Bacon Hill Cemetery, Bacon Hill, N.Y. 

 Friends are invited to join the family at Bob's house, 524 Lower Oak St. 

 Donations, may be made in loving memory of Bob, to Fort Hudson Nursing Home, 319 
Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828. 

 Bob's family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at the Fort Hudson 
Nursing Home for their compassionate and loving care. 

 Condolences may be mailed to Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., 
Queensbury, NY 12804, or e-mailed through www.bakerfuneralhome.com. 
 Post-Star, The (Glens Falls, NY) - Tuesday, December 30, 2008 

Parents
WINNEY Gardner C. (15 Aug 1902 - 27 Sep 1980)
COOK Elsie (1 Mar 1904 - 23 Aug 1953)

Siblings
WINNEY Albert Gardner (18 Aug 1924 - 28 Dec 2008)
WINNEY Laura Elizabeth (21 Nov 1928 - 15 Aug 1997)

Marriage To HOFFAY Helen M. ()

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Children by HOFFAY Helen M.
WINNEY Robert G. ()
WINNEY Amy J. ()

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