South Ryegate, VT- Clifford Hastings Winchester, 77, of Pleasant Street, died at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH, on August 17, 2008. Cliff was born in Cold Spring Village, MN, of November 24, 1930, to Harry E. and Margaret (Kapsch) Winchester. At a young age, his family moved from Minnesota to South Ryegate, where he spent his entire life. He served in the United States Army from August 18, 1948 December 20, 1949, being stationed mostly in Guam. He married Lottie Batchelder on June 13, 1953. Following his time in the service, he worked as a monumental draftsman for granite dealers in the area, retiring in 1992. Cliff was a member and trustee of the South Ryegate United Presbyterian Church, the Barre Granite Association, and the 302 Buck-A-Roos snowmobile club. He and his wife Lottie enjoyed more than 40 years at their camp on Groton Pond. He spent his time hunting, fishing, gardening, and card playing. He particularly enjoyed riding his John Deere tractor and spending time with his dog, Maggie. He also enjoyed attending the Senior Meals in South Ryegate. Time spent with his wife and family was very important to him. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lottie Winchester of South Ryegate; his children Matthew Winchester and wife Marie of South Ryegate, David Winchester and wife Debbie of Ryegate Corner, VT, and Catherine Hall and husband Chuck of Woodsville, NH; six grandchildren; two sisters, Anna Su of Houston, TX and Mavis Hagler of Barre, VT; two brothers, Leon Winchester and wife Joyce and Harry Winchester both of Barre; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be on Thursday, August 21, 2008, at 2 PM at the South Ryegate United Presbyterian Church, South Ryegate, VT, with Rev. Dr. Dwight White officiating. Burial will follow in Pinehurst Cemetery, South Ryegate. Memorial contributions may be made to South Ryegate Senior Meal Site, c/o Margaret Mitchell, PO Box 64, Bath, NH 03740, or to Cottage Hospital, PO Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.