Obituary of Christopher A. Winship

Olean – Christopher A. Winship "Loving Fiancé, Father, and Son" Christopher Allan Winship, age 35, of 106 South 2nd Street, died suddenly on Monday, August 17, 2020 following a brief illness. Chris was born on September 16, 1984 in Olean and was a son of Caryl and Gail Winship. He formerly worked for Hughes Net for a number of years. Chris was a great son, father, and friend and will be missed very much. He enjoyed working with a dremel tool, wood crafts, carving, walking pit bulls, and music. His favorite band was 3 Below Zero. Chris is survived by; his mother, Gail Winship; 4 children, Verrssai Donavan, Blayne Donavan, Trinity Winship, and Accarius Winship; his best friend and loving fiancée, Diana Shaffer; a brother, Jerry (Samantha Hinz-St. Clair) St. Clair; a step brother, Harold Corson; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and several friends who called him family. Chris was predeceased by his father, Caryl L. Winship on August 26, 2012 and his former girlfriend Leighann Russell. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 4:00 pm at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc.,646 East State Street, Olean. The Rev. Chuck Maine, Pastor of the Epic Church, will officiate. Online condolences may be made at www.LetroMcIntoshSpinkFuneralHome.com.