[Oe List ...] Passing of Winkie Chesley

[Nancy Trask]

Winkie was wonderfully supportive of us in ICA New York … kind words,
volunteer hours, $$ contributions, building up our wardrobes, etc.  Her
buoyant personality was greatly appreciated.
Nancy T




On Wed, Sep 4, 2024 at 7:37 AM Judi White via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
wrote:

> Ijust yesterday, I became aware of the passing of Winkie Chesley, Guardian
> of the ICA from Area New York, from Wilton  CT. She passed on February 28th
> in her assisted living home in Fairfield, CT.  Her son, Bill, said this was
> unexpected. The last time we talked, around Valentine's Day, she said all
> she wanted to do was sleep. Each time I called after that, the phone rang
> with no answer. Winkie was host to many colleagues on their fundraising and
> event recruiting treks. She supported the New York House with her  breath
> of fresh air presence bringing her famous seven bean soup, or suits for
> permeators, or  pitching in on set up and serving, and so much more. She
> holds a seat of honor on my meditative  council as guide tgrough a dark
> night into the light of self-confidence to begin a new path. She introduced
> me to the labyrinth as a sacred ritual, and as an essential element in
> church and community  renewal. Gee, she loved us all so much, i am sure her
> compassion  lives on in the hearts of those who continue on this unshakable
> journey.   Grieve Peacefully, Judi
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