Constance E. Winder, 83, of Saco, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 3, 2026, at the Inn at Atlantic Heights in Saco, Maine.

Connie was born in Biddeford, Maine on May 5, 1943, the daughter of Philip and Rita (Cote) Tirrell. She grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut and graduated from West Hartford High School, class of 1961. Shortly after graduation her family relocated to Old Orchard Beach. Connie met her beloved husband, James Winder, at a dance in Biddeford. It was love at first sight, and the couple married on May 18, 1963, at St. Margaret’s Church in Old Orchard Beach. Together they built a family rooted in love, devotion, and faith. Initially they called West Hartford, Connecticut home, but soon moved to Old Orchard Beach once James received his discharge from the United States Air Force.

Connie worked in insurance for several years, later transitioning to healthcare. Her favorite position was that of Medical Secretary for Dr. Chamberlain, where she made many lasting friendships with her co-workers, as well as with many of the patients.

Connie was an incredible baker, and her Whoopie Pies were highly sought after by all of her family. Connie and James were fortunate to be able to travel extensively, and over the years visited every one of the contiguous United States. They also took a road trip to Missouri twice per year to visit family, always making an additional loop down to Oklahoma to visit one of their grandsons.

Dear to the hearts of both Connie and James was their dog Cody, and any travel was always done with Cody in the backseat. She also enjoyed time spent at the family cabin in Starks, Maine, where she relaxed in the quite peace of nature while taking long walks with Cody down their dirt driveway.

Of all things that Connie valued and considered precious, there was nothing she cherished more than her family and the time they spent together. She will be dearly missed.

Connie is predeceased by her husband, James Winder, of 62 years.

She is survived by her three children, Scott Winder and partner Jessica Libby, Stacey Skinsacos and husband Plato, and Stephen Winder and wife Lori; by her grandchildren, Caitlin Winder, Jeffrey Sevigny, Scott Sevigny, Kristen Hussey, Dimitri Skinsacos, Brianna Winder, and Connor Winder; by her great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Emmett, Benny, Garrett, Brett, Ellie, Bernice, Benjamin, Emberly, Jameson, Scarlett, and Roman; by an additional, soon-to-be-born great-granddaughter, Laurel Constance; by her brother, Steven Tirrell and wife Mary; as well as by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited for Visiting Hours from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, Saco. Burial will be private.

The family wants to thank the staff at The Inn at Atlantic Heights for their kind and loving support, and for going above and beyond for both Constance and James.