GILFORD – Alan Rodney “Rip” Van Winkle, 78, of 12 Breton Road, died Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia.
He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of William and Arminda Van Winkle. He served in the US Navy for four years and had worked for a variety of retail and grocery stores, most recently for Hannaford’s. He loved sports, especially his Miami Dolphins. Rip was always the life of the party with his sense of humor. He always, as his favorite singer says, did things his way. He will be missed.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Eleanor (Peterson) Van Winkle of Gilford, three sons; William Van Winkle and his wife Teresa, Timothy Van Winkle and his wife Tracy and Thomas Van Winkle, two daughters; Terri Buttermore and her husband Glenn and Joann Van Winkle, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
There will be no calling hours.
A private memorial service will be held on May 26th.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com .