Harold W. "Hawk" Winters

BOONVILLE- Harold W. Winters, 71, of South Street, longtime resident of North Lake Road Forestport, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Health Alliance Hospital, Kingston, following a battle with cancer.

Affectionately known as “Hawk”, he was born on November 14, 1954 a son of Howard and Rena Hall Winters. He grew up in Forestport and graduated from Adirondack Central School, with the Class of 1975. Following graduation he was employed for 5 years at Still’s Saw Mill, Ava. Hawk then began his 23 year employment with Koenig Bros., Forestport, where he was a saw mill operator until he retired in 1999. Hawk moved to Boonville in 2000, and was most recently a resident of Kortenaer Village on South Street.

Hawk enjoyed making Christmas Wreaths and Kissing Balls that he sold locally throughout the Holiday Season. He was of the Presbyterian faith and attended the Forestport Presbyterian Church, while a resident of Forestport. He was also an active member of the Forestport Fire Fighters for 20 years.

He is survived by his siblings: Gerry (Sheila) Winters, Woodgate, Jeanne Ferk, Fabius, Carl (Brenda) Winters, and Richard Winters, all of Forestport, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother James Winters in 2016.

Graveside services will be held in Beechwood Cemetery, Forestport on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:00 am. Followed by a reception at Forestport Fire Hall, where contributions of food may be dropped off beginning at 10:00 am on Thursday. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 21, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. Memorial Contributions may be made to Forestport Fire Fighters, Inc. 11965 River Road, Forestport, New York 13338.

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