Barbara Lovell Winter, 97, of Anchor Bay, Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, died peacefully on March 9, 2025 at the Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Winter.

Born in Chemung, NY, a daughter of the late Harold L. and Helen Mae (Ketcham) Lovell, she lived most of her life in in Horseheads, NY before moving to Riverside, RI to be near to her family.

Mrs. Winter worked at many places in many different roles throughout her life, but she was most proud of being a Mom and Grandmother to her family. One of her many life accomplishments was becoming the first Licensed Female Chief Scrutineer (in the country) of Technical Inspection at Watkins Glen International Raceway where she worked for over 20 years. She was a volunteer docent at the National Warplane Museum in Big Flats, NY. and a Charter member of the Elmira Figure Skating Club.

Barbara enjoyed sewing, knitting, ceramics and could do almost anything. Her favorite hobbies were sports car racing, figure skating, gardening and being with family. She loved to sing and sang bass as a member of the Crystal Chords Barbershop Chorus where she traveled with the chorus to participate in many international competitions.

She lived her life by the phrase, “If it is to be, it’s up to me.” She loved to joke and have fun laughing with everyone and always said, “I’ve never met a stranger.”

She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly W. Gilmore and her husband Matthew E. Gilmore of Barrington and two grandchildren, Aaron C. Gilmore and his fiancée Carina M. DiChello of Middletown, RI and Allison P. Gilmore and her fiancé Joseph Varanelli of Westerly, RI.

A private family memorial service and burial will be held in Horseheads, NY, at a later date.

Barbara has requested no flowers, but donations could be made “In Memory of Barbara Winter” to her Barbershop Chorus to create a Scholarship in her name:

Checks made payable to: Crystal Chords
Crystal Chords, Attn: Charlene Zearfoss,1174 Ridge Road, Horseheads, NY 14845 would be deeply appreciated.