Winifred P. Lyttle

"Granby - Winifred P. Lyttle 89, fondly known as "Wini", joined her loving husband of 65 years on March 4, 2016. He predeceased her in 2014. She was born July 1, 1926 in Holyoke, MA, daughter of Ralph and Vivian (White) Brougham. She was raised in Chicopee and graduated from Holyoke Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. She dedicated her registered nursing career to caring for others first as charge nurse at Ludlow Hospital, then as a nurse at West St School in Granby, and retired from the position of staff nurse at the Holyoke Soldier's Home. She has resided in Granby for 66 years, and was an avid supporter of the Granby Council on Aging and the Granby Public Library. Winifred enjoyed traveling around the world and spent countless hours sharing stories and pictures of her journeys with her many friends. Wini shared her home with many pets and was a passionate supporter of all animal rights. She also enjoyed gardening, bird watching, painting and needle-craft of all kinds. She is survived by a brother and sister-in law Harry and Rita Brougham of Belchertown. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great – great nieces and nephews. She was eternally grateful for the faithful care and support of her special friends including Jay, David, Cathy, Mark, MarLaine, "Dark Man", Henry and especially Daisy. All services are private and Beers & Story Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the following: Holyoke VNA, Hospice Life Care, 10 Hospital Drive, Suite 201, Holyoke, MA 01040 or Granby Council on Aging, 10 West State St., Granby, MA 01033 or Rainbow Rescue, Inc., 107 Crest Lane, Granville, Ma 01034 (Animal Rescue). 　 "