Obituary of Winifred M. Jewtraw

Winifred (Wendy) M. Jewtraw Winifred (Wendy) M. Jewtraw, 91, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She was born on June 14, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY to Charles and Marion (Blanchard) Winchell. She grew up mostly, in Lake Placid, NY where she also raised her family. Wendy's chosen profession was in the field of nursing. For nearly 45 years she worked in hospitals and nursing homes in Lake Placid, NY, Saranac Lake, NY, and Virginia Beach, VA. In addition to nursing, Wendy was a Sunday school teacher, a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, and a Hospice Care volunteer. Wendy loved her Yankee games, long walks, swimming in Lake Clear, traveling, knitting, crocheting, and reading, especially her Bible and various Christian books. She enjoyed her family and was always interested in what was happening in each one's life. Wendy is survived by her six children; Alexis Chapman, Woodlawn, VA. Amy (Greg) Mace, Saranac Lake, NY. Amanda (Patrick) Redman, Saranac Lake, NY. Judith (Kevin) Geesler, Saranac Lake, NY. Leo (JR) (Heidi) Jewtraw, Lake Placid, NY. Julie (Brian) Barney, Lake Placid, NY, and her dear friend, Kathy Achacki, Lake Clear, NY. Wendy is also survived by her thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. Wendy is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, George, two sisters, Jean Hare and Ruth Sigsby, first husband, Harold Wells, and second husband, Leo Jewtraw, and son in law, Michael Chapman. There will be no services at this time. An interment service will be held in the Spring. The M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid, NY is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com to share a memory, upload a photograph or leave condolences. Should you want to make a donation in Wendy's memory, please consider one of the following: Ascent Care PO Box 81 Saranac Lake, NY 12983 Tri-Lakes Humane Society 255 George LaPan Memorial Highway Saranac Lake, NY 12983