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Fred A. Windover, 79

December 04, 2017


NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Fred Alvah Windover of Beacon Street, Boston, died Monday, December 4, 2017.



He was born April 29, 1938 in North Adams, Mass., the first child of Fred B. and Honorita B. Windover (née Collins). Fred was a graduate of Drury high school, and president of student government. He attended Brown University where he graduated with honors in Economics. He also received a JD from Duke University law school.



Fred worked briefly in Florida before returning to the Berkshires to work at as in-house legal counsel for Sprague Electric in 1968.  He served as Vice President, General Counsel for many years.  He continued with Sprague Electric through many transitions and worked for Allegro Microsystems until his retirement in 2009.



Fred served on various boards in the Northern Berkshires including:  The Williamstown Theater Festival, the North Adams Hospital, and the Massachusetts College of the Liberal Arts. He was a member of the Williamstown Housing Authority while it developed Proprietors Field. He was also a member of the Massachusetts Council for the Arts, a board member at the Worcester Art Museum, and a founding member of the Florida Lounge Historical Society.



At age 16 he was invited by Sox Ryan to visit a friend where he caught the attention of Joan McLelland. Fred and Joan dated continually until 1960, when they were married at St. Francis Church in North Adams.  They raised a family together primarily in Williamstown.  They have lived together in Boston for the past 25 years.



Fred is survived by his wife Joan (née McLelland) of Boston; son Caleb Windover and his wife Silvia of Seattle Washington; son Tucker Windover of Arlington, Mass.; aughter Hannah Quinn and her husband Matt of Dudley, Mass.; eight grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition he is survived by his brother Mark Windover and his wife Debbie of Williamstown; and sister Laurie Alt of Colchester, Connecticut.  



He was predeceased by his son Fred B. Windover and his sister Faith Magner.



A lover of the arts, he was a regular at Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, and The Williamstown Theater Festival.  On a typical summer day he could be seen at Tanglewood in the morning, Jacob's Pillow in the afternoon and the WTF in the evening, dressed in his jacket, necktie and fedora.



Fred was a wordsmith and loved a robust political debate. His ability to craft a legal argument had friends and family regularly seeking advice. Not just a talker, he would listen to someone until they knew they had been heard. Fiercely loyal, if you were a friend of Fred’s, you were a friend for life!



Funeral notice: A celebration of Fred Alvah Windover life will take place April 29, 2018, at a time and place to be noticed. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested for Mass General Hospital.




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I went to Freeman and Drury with Fred and he was a class leader at all levels.
from: chip farleyon: 01-02-2018

Fred, Thanks for all the great memories through our high school. You were a great "best friend" to many. Your wit and loyalty was unmatched. You made it clear to me it was better to know something then not. Made it cool to be smart. I never reached your level, but you showed me how to move in a different direction. Over the years, no matter how long apart. we picked up the conversation like we were together yesterday. Thanks, Old Friend!
from: JRon: 12-13-2017

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