Winifred Mae Woodbury

Winifred (Winnie) Woodbury, 85, of Portland died on September 7, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born in Portland on February 10, 1939, the daughter of Alfred D. Iovine and Kathryn (Hartman) Iovine.

Winnie graduated from Deering High School in 1957. After high school, she was married and had a daughter, Debra. She worked for several years as a secretary at Blue Cross Blue Shield and then later on at the Fels Company.

In 1985, Winnie married Frank Woodbury, with whom she shared 32 wonderful years until his passing in 2017. Winnie was a passionate horsewoman from a young age, finding joy in trail riding and tending to her beloved horses at Thornhurst Farm in North Yarmouth. Her love for animals extended to all her cherished pets.

Winnie is survived by her daughter, Debra (Rega) Belliveau of Portland, and her two grandsons, Nicholas Belliveau of Portland and Jonathan Belliveau of Orlando, Florida.

She will be fondly remembered for her kindness, her love of animals, and her dedication to family.

Winnie’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated staff at Fallbrook Woods and Compasses Hospice for their compassionate care and support during Winnie’s final days.

Family and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 10AM – 12 PM at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland. Interment will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park, 2002 Congress St. Portland.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Winnie’s memory to Hart Animal Rescue of Maine, PO Box 351 Cumberland, ME 04021or online at https://hartofme.org/donate