It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Past CT State Grange Master (and Past Voting Delegate) Ellsworth "Bud" Beecher. We extend our condolences to his sisters Arline Cote and Joan DellaValle and his extended family. Bud was CT State Grange Master from 1986-1990. He was a Golden Sheaf member and Past Master of both of Winchester Grange No. 74 and Mountain County Pomona No. 4. Well done, good and faithful servant.

Services will be held Saturday, December 2nd at 11:00 AM at Winchester Center Congregational Church. The Church is located at 1 West Street, Winchester Center (across from the Green, at the intersection of Route 263 and Newfield Road).  Memorial Donations can be made to Winchester Grange, P.O. Box 155, Winchester Center, CT 06094 or to Winchester Center Congregational Church. Condolences can be sent to Bud's sisters, Arline Cote & Joan DellaValle.