Obituary of Charles B. Winslow

Charles Benjamin Winslow, 91, of Plympton passed away at home after a brief illness surrounded by his family on May 30, 2020. He was born and raised in Hanover before moving to Plympton. He was a proud Navy veteran/Sea Bee during the Korean War and helped build the airbase in Tule, Greenland, north of the Arctic Circle. He was a former Vice Commander of the American Legion post 149 in Hanover and a 32nd degree Mason at the John Cutler Lodge in Abington. He served as a call fire fighter at the West Hanover CO3 and retired in 1973 as a Second Lieutenant. He was an avid deer hunter who loved the state of Maine and knew it like the back of his hand. Charlie loved to cut wood, handle lumber, and run heavy equipment, and was a proud member of the I.U.O.E. Local 4 Boston for more than 60 years having worked for many large construction companies across New England. He enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. He always had a large garden and canned everything he grew. Charlie never held a grudge and would help anyone in need. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Charlie was a strong and powerful man. He loved to watch old westerns on TV and was a lifetime member of the Upland Sportsman Club in Plympton. He was the beloved father to Kimberly and Albert LaRue of Hanson, Steven and Christine Winslow of Plympton, Richard Winslow of Carver, and Robert and Deborah Winslow of Plympton. He is survived by nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren, as well as sister and brother-in-law, Jeanne and Robert Clark, of Hanover. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and his longtime friend Pat Leslie of Plympton. He lived a beautiful life and will be fondly remembered. Due to COVID-19, celebration of life services will be private and held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Old Colony Hospice.