Winsor, Charles Thomas
C.T. WINSOR (memorial incorrect)
Charles Thomas Winsor ('Charlie')
Sherwood Foresters
Born 24th November 1898 at Kirton-in-Lindsey
Son of Arthur Ernest (a coal miner from Kirton-in-Lindsey) and Julia (nee Capes of Laughton)
Family moved to Carlton-in-Lindrick before his father worked as a farm hand in Scotter
Scotter County School records for 7th June 1910 say:-
'Charles Winsor climbed up the Rectory Kitchen Garden wall and cut his finger badly'
Father died in November 1913
Whilst serving in the Army went to Tipperary in Ireland
A bachelor
Lodged at 16 Crescent Cottages, the home of Mrs. Maggie Sizer
Worked for Powells Transport and then at Scunthorpe steelworks until his retirement
In later years lived in a flat on Sands Lane
Supporter of Scotter Brass Band
Followed sport and particularly enjoyed going to watch Test match cricket
Regularly attended Scotter United football matches
Died in 1981 aged 82
Probably cremated
Father buried in Scotter churchyard
Mother buried in Scotter Cemetery