Sally Acheson Winkelman

Sally Acheson Winkelman died September 30, 2013 in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies, where she resided for over 25 years. She was the only child of Cedric and Louisa Acheson, born on November 16, 1942 in Syracuse, NY. She attended Skaneateles Central School, Penn Hall and Dana Hall Preparatory Schools and Syracuse University. She lived in Skaneateles for many years raising her four children. After several years of enjoying short visits to the unknown and pristine beaches of “Provo”, she became a permanent resident and worked in real estate. She was one of a small group of “Non-Belongers” that lived through the islands’ exponential growth. Sally had many wonderful years living in what she referred to as paradise. She loved her new home with its breath taking view, her many close friends, her dogs and her birds. Always a Lady, Sally will be remembered for her wonderful personality, infectious smile, dry wit, love of animals and Provo. Sally was an active volunteer for many community benefit organizations in Provo. She was especially proud of the accomplishments of the Turks & Caicos SPCA. As a founding member of the official TCSPCS and then a long time board member, she was the driving force behind many fundraising events and the annual membership drive. The TCSPCA is the oldest and most established animal welfare organization in the Turks & Caicos Islands. During her time in New York, she was also active with the Junior League of Syracuse, was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and the Skaneateles Country Club. Sally was always fond of animals, especially dogs and horses. During her time in Provo, she became enamored with hummingbirds as well. She was known to have an extraordinary number of hummingbird nests around her home. Professional photographers and friends often stopped by to check on their ongoing development. She was given the nickname “Our Lady of Perpetual Hummingbirds”. Mrs. Sally Winkelman is survived by her four children and eight grandchildren: Tracy Winkelman Ruff and son Wesley Ruff of Richmond, VA; Louisa Cohlan, son-in-law John Cohlan, and their three sons, Alexander Cohlan, Jackson Cohlan, and Harrison Cohlan of Palm Beach, FL; Janet Winkelman and daughter Caila Winkelman of West Palm Beach, FL; Peter Jan Winkelman II, daughter-in-law Karen Winkelman and their two daughters, Louisa Winkelman and Margaret Lee Winkelman of Denver, CO. Private services will be held in Providenciales, TCI, BWI and Skaneateles, NY. Contributions may be made to the Turks and Caicos SPCA, please send in c/o B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com