Winona Irene Mace

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2013. Winona was born October 17, 1916 in Spencer, NY. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Fannie (Payne) Houston. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert T. Mace; children, Robert (Olga) Mace and Nancy (David) Pastore; beloved grandchildren, Amy (Daniel) Kick, Amanda (Joseph) Sullivan, Julie (Michael) Rose, Michael Mace; great granddaughter, Rylie Kick; sister, Martha Houston; brother, Harvey (Jean) Houston; long-time friends, Irene Williams, Bill and Virginia Mace, Betty Mace, Margaret Mace and Marian Houston; along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her five Houston brothers, Erwin, Robb, Bill Warren and Richard; sister, Jane Lampila. Winnie (as she was known to all) was a homemaker. She was a devoted daughter, wife, sister and grandmother and she cherished each of those roles throughout her lie. Her greatest joys in life were her family and her home. She and her husband Bob, built their home in Southport and lived there together for over 60 years. Over the years she and Bob shared many travel adventures together making annual trips to Myrtle Beach and numerous trips throughout New England and the South. She looked forward to the frequent visits from her children and kept up on all the latest news of her grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping, eating out, reading, sitting on her patio, drinking tea in her kitchen and watching "her boys", the New York Mets on television. Winnie was loved by everyone who knew her and she was dearly loved and treasured by her children and grandchildren with whom she spent quality time creating many precious memories. We could not have asked for a better mother or grandmother. She was also a devoted wife to her beloved husband Bob, recently celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary together. It is impossible to measure how much we will all miss her smile, her laugh, her gentle way and her loving heart. Her greatest legacy is that she lived a life so well that she was loved and respected by all who knew her. All of Winnie's services will be held privately at the convenience of her family. She will be laid to rest in Fitzsimmons Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to a charity of one's choice in her memory. Winnie's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com