Obituary: Arthur Winship, Retired Custodian

Arthur L. Winship Jr., 85, of Greenfield, a retired custodian and grounds worker, died July 11.

Born in Turners Falls on Nov. 17, 1932, he was a 1951 graduate of Greenfield High School and an Air Force veteran.

He completed a four-year degree in elementary education in Alameda County, California, in 1955, and he earned a certificate in printing in Springfield in 1966.

He joined UMass Amherst in 1979 as an academic custodian. He retired in 1994.

He was predeceased by his wife, Madeline (Payson) Winship. He is survived by a son, Arthur L. Winship III of Webster; and a daughter, Debra A. Winship of Colrain.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 56 Hope St., Greenfield 01301.