Richard Lawrence Winchester

November 1, 1950 - April 12, 2021

Richard Lawrence Winchester, 70, of Palmetto, FL passed away on April 12, 2021 after fighting a rare disease PSP. Rich was born in Hartford Connecticut on November1, 1950 to Grace and Raymond Winchester. After high school Rich joined the Army and then served as a Postal worker for most of his life. Rich loved life; he loved to socialize and play jokes on people. He was an animal lover and they loved him back. Rich wanted to make everyone happy. His greatest hobby was fishing and some would say he loved it as much as his wife and family. Rich is survived by loving wife of 45 years, Linda; daughter Terri Ashby and her husband Butch of Palmetto; grandson Blake and his Fiancée Lauren of Tennessee; five great grandboys; sister Murial and her husband Bob; brothers: Ray and his wife Kathy and Rob and his wife Sue; and a host of other family and friends. Rich was preceded in death by his parents and sister Barbara. A visitation will be at Skyway Memorial Gardens on Thursday April 15, 2021 from 5-7pm and private service next day. Burial will take place at Mansion Memorial Gardens in Ellenton. In lieu of flowers donations to Tidewell Hospice 5595 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238, https://tidewellfoundation.org/. Kimberly Meyers is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Rich "Captain Dickweed" Winchester Time: Apr 16, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98538107182?pwd=RGxFaGZOUk1qWUNiSzVWaWE2a0xaZz09 Meeting ID: 985 3810 7182 Passcode: 475801 One tap mobile +16468769923,,98538107182#,,,,*475801# US (New York) +13017158592,,98538107182#,,,,*475801# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 985 3810 7182 Passcode: 475801 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abX60D3Caw