Frances Mae Winneg July 18, 2025

Frances Mae Winneg died on July 18 peacefully in her home in Dedham, MA.  She was 94.

Born in 1931 in Philadelphia, PA to Dora and Benjamin Mallin, Frances graduated from high school and went on to attend and graduate from Temple University.  In December 1958 she married Richard Irwin Winneg. The couple later moved to Manchester and then Bedford, New Hampshire where they lived for over 50 years, raising a family  and becoming deeply engaged in their community.

In addition to raising her three sons, Fran devoted herself to public service.  She was a leader in the Manchester Jewish community, serving as President of the Board of the Jewish Federation of Manchester, and as Chair of the Manchester Jewish Community School Board.  She also was a life member of Hadassa and served as Co-Chair of the Women’s Division of the Combined Jewish Appeal. She and Dick were among the founders of The Derryfield School in Manchester and played key roles in establishing the Manchester Regional Foundation of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

Fran was a proud supporter of numerous civic and philanthropic organizations, including the Moore Center, Palace Theater, Breakthrough Manchester, the Mayhew Program and CASA.  She and Dick were honored in 2004 by The Moore Center for their philanthropy and positive impact on the community.

Warm, gracious and determined, Fran will be remembered for her sweet smile, quiet strength and unwavering commitment to her family and community.

Fran is survived by her sons Neal S. Winneg of Boston, MA, Robert D. Winneg of Sudbury, MA, and Douglas M. Winneg of Wellesley, MA, and her six grandchildren.  She also leaves her cherished brother Mortin Mallin and was predeceased by her brother Arthur.

In 2011, Fran and Dick moved to NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham, MA where they became active and cherished members of the community.  Fran was especially proud to support the resident-led scholarship program at Newbridge, which helps to enable staff to further their education.

Fran’s funeral service will be held at 11AM, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Schlossberg Family’s Chapel on the Hill, 824 Washington Street in Canton, with the interment to follow at Agudas Achim Cemetery, Lancaster Street in Brockton.

Shiva will take place on Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:30PM in the Beal Interfaith Chapel at NewBridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA and continuing on Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:30PM at the home of Douglas Winneg in Wellesley Hills, MA.

In lieu of flowers, a fitting tribute would be a donation in her memory to:

NewBridge on the Charles Staff Scholarship Fund

5000 Great Meadow Road

Dedham, MA 02026

Frances Mae Winneg Funeral  Service

Zoom link (see below)

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