Winthrop, Lee A. (Avratin) of Statesville, NC on Monday, December 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late J. Arthur Winthrop. Devoted mother of Warren Winthrop and his wife Barbara of NC. Loving daughter of the late Barnet Avratin and Sara (Terbee) Avratin. Loving grandmother of Samuel B. Winthrop and Russell B. Winthrop. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren. Graveside services will take place on Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 at 12:45Pm at Sharon Memorial Park 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA. Contributions in Lee’s memory may be made to the Macular Degeneration Foundation PO Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053. Arrangements under the care of Torf Funeral Service 151 Washington Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150.