Obituary of Walter Roy Wintermute

Wintermute, Walter Roy

November 25, 1926 – February 14, 2018

With heavy hearts and fond memories the Family announces the peaceful  passing of Walter (Wally) Wintermute, at McNally House, Grimsby, surrounded by those who loved him dearly. He will be remembered as a proud member of the Ontario Provincial Police with 30 years service 1957 - 1987  assigned to  Smithville, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls,  Crystal Beach and Welland.  For 30 years, he was a passionate and active member of the Bolingbroke Restoration Crew at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Hamilton.  Walter believed that we were “ordinary people, able to accomplish extra-ordinary things together”.  He would be best remembered for his quick humour and his ability to bring a smile to many friends around the world.

Walter was predeceased by his wife Leeora of 59 years (2006), brother-in-law Leslie Pressey (2017)(Jean) and a grandson Anthony(1976). Sharing outstanding memories and funny stories of Walter are his wife Judith,  his children Jane (Bruce), Alan (Carolyn), Brian (Linda) and Susan (Douglas); step daughters Susan (John) and Sandy; grandchildren Philip (Juliana), Sarah (Matthew), Michael (Nicole), Amanda (Matt), Ryan, Matthew, Christopher; step-grandchildren Diane, Kate and Christian; great-grandchildren Arabella, Gabriel, Broderick, Zoe, Emma, Esme, Felicity, Elias.

Cremation has taken place.  Visitation Wednesday February 28, 2018 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 p.m. at Tallman Funeral Home, 3277 King Street, Vineland.

Funeral at 2:00 p.m. Thursday March 1, 2018, at First Baptist Church, 4264 Mountain Street, Beamsville.  

In lieu of flowers - Donations to McNally House Grimsby or the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum would be appreciated by the family.