Lucy Winder, 87, of Brocton, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away at home on Friday, November 5, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born on March 30, 1934 in Dunkirk, the daughter of Carlo and Elizabeth (Leggiadro) Galardo.
Lucy was an employee of Brooks Memorial Hospital for over 30 years and was remembered fondly by many, especially for her sense of humor.
She is survived by her sons, Donald Winder, William (Sharon) Winder, Richard (Tammy) Winder, and Robert "Rick" (Shelia) Mazurek, all of Dunkirk; 11 grandchildren, David (Jeanne) Jakubiec, Pamela Rougeau, Michael (Heather) Winder, Derek (Alyssa) Winder, James (Jessica) Winder, Jared (Amanda) Winder, Jessica Winder, Michelle (Kevin) Salisbury, Richard (Amy) Winder, Casey (Jared Ehmke) Hennessey and Amanda Mazurek; 26 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; sister, Angeline Corbett of Dunkirk; sister-in-law, Linda Galardo; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death in 1991 by her husband, Robert J. Winder, whom she married in 1954; her daughter, Darla Jakubiec; daughter-in-law, Robin Winder; granddaughter, Carissa Winder; great-grandson, Colt Winder; brothers, Nicholas, Anthony, Louis, Peter and Virginio Galardo; and sisters, Catherine Maulucci, Ida Geraci, Rose Barlette, Nancy Williams, Jenny Wolk, Josephine Seay, Margie Jagoda, Mary Galardo, Ida Galardo and Virginia Mae Galardo.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 9 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue in Dunkirk. A funeral service will be held immediately after the calling hours at 1:00 PM. Her grandson, Pastor Michael R. Winder of Victory Tabernacle in Cattaraugus, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Sheridan.
Lucy's family would like to thank her caregivers who lovingly helped her stay in her home these last few months.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care, 20 West Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750.
