Winnie's Memory Page
Paul 'Winnie' Winfield lost his fight against cancer on 29th April 2009 aged 51.

A service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Winnie took place at Peterborough Crematorium on Monday, 11th May 2009 at 12.00noon followed by a wake at the Fotheringhay Village Hall with family and friends.

Donations in memory of Winnie may be given to Sue Ryder Care, Thorpe Hall, Peterborough.

2008 - PLVSC End of Season Do

2008 - Kettering Massive Toy Run

2008 - PLVSC Easter Egg Run

Skegness

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Messages copied from our guestbook and emails:

30.4.2009

Corky - It is with deep regret that I have to tell you that PLVSC Honourary member Paul "Winnie" Winfield sadly passed away last night after a battle with cancer. If you don't recognise his name you would if you saw a photo of him. He is a great bloke. Winnie used to go to a lot of scooter events and all of our events. He used to go in his car because unfortunately due to a disability he was not able to ride a scooter but he loved them and the scene. Winnie told people that at his funeral he would love loads of scooters and scooterist to be there so we will make sure that happens for him. When the funeral details are announced I will put them on here. Our sympathy and thoughts are for his family and friends. RIP mate.

Les - Sad news. I did not know Paul myself but he is a fellow scooterist and will be missed by those close to him. Rip mate and ride with Gods angels.

Graham - Sorry to read about the sad loss in your club of your friend Winnie. I thought I would leave a message of condolence. All the best.

Steve L - Another great lad has passed away remember allways bumping in to him on rallies usually sat on a bench outside the custom shows great lad will miss him my condolences to all his family and friends.

Danny - That's very sad news and my heart goes out to his family! Ii didn't know the man, but it sounds like he was a legend!! After losing my dad last year Ii know the world will never be the same again without such a great human being and it sounds like Paul was of the same goodness!! RIP my fellow PLVSC brother!!!!

Steve L - If you want to see a photo of the great scooterist that was Winnie he's on the 11th egg run photos 2 lines down from the band photos wearing a phuking great big smile and a harrington jacket, despite all his troubles health wise he always had that big daft smile on his face R.I.P MY FRIEND.

Si Boss - Sad news lovely bloke I knew him from following the POSH he was also a big Chelsea fan, I last saw him at Kettering toy run, Nice pic of him on the Kettering pics 8 rows down on the left, Rest in peace big man.

Grinner - Always had time to talk to him see on most rallys and allnighter since about 1981 long time rip winnie

Neil - Another sad loss. I saw him quite a few times at different events usually outside sat down with a beer! He always said hello and seemed such a nice bloke. God bless, Neil.

Mick - Lovely bloke winnie, always spoke, polite. Thoughts go out to his family and freinds. Must make sure he gets his funeral wish, plenty of scooters, sounds. R.I.P.

Paul - Since riding scooters in Peterborough I've seen Winnie always with that warm grin and clear love for the scene. A real Gentle man.

1.5.2009

Corky - Here are the funeral details for Winnies funeral. It will take place at Peterborough Crematorium on Monday 11th May at 12pm. I know its a work day but it will be great if everyone can try and make it. We will meet up beforehand at maybe The Cresset at 11.15am then ride to the Crem in convoy at 11.30am. There is a wake at the Fotheringhay Village Hall after the funeral and we are all welcome.

Paula & Paul - Sad news about winnie. A quiet gentle man, who always said hello with a smile. R.I.P mate.

Andy - I spoke to him loads of times at carious places. Like someone else said he always said hello and was good for a chat. Makes me sad when people go, in what ever way. So be careful everyone. Love to you all, will do my very best to be there. Andy, love to his family and the people he leaves behind.

2.5.2009

Adam - Sorry to hear about winnie didnt know him but see at most ride outs and club dos and said hello nice guy what a shame RIP mate.

Steve F - Rest in peace winnie a gentle giant of a man who always supported our club the pains gone now mate watch over us from that pub in the sky.

Les - I bumped into Andy last night and we got talking about Paul. I feel low today as I did know him, if only to say hello to. Previously on here I'd said I didn't know him, now the penny has dropped I'm gutted for him. A proper decent bloke one of lifes gentle giants. RIP mate.

5.5.2009

Joanie & Suzanne - Just heard about Winnie, thanks for letting us know Grinner. He was a lovely bloke and always made us laugh. We will always remember him fondly. Ride safe now matey, Joanie & Sooz - Sinnin and Grinnin SC.

8.5.2009

Stef M - Very sad to hear about the loss of Winnie, he was such a wonderful guy. Have known Winnie as a good Buddy on the Posh terraces, they were lively times but you always felt safe in his presence as he was a big guy when the away fans took one look at him and thought he's too hard to mess with, what we all know now is that this big chap also had a huge heart and was a pleasure to know. Was chatting to him recently and we were reminising about when we stood in the London Road terraces whilst the team were warming up, Tommy Robson, clattered this ball and Winnie turned round and it caught him full in the face, all the lads winced and then Winnies street cred went up even higher when he made it look like a fly bouncing off him, he did admit later to it hurting a bit and some 25 years later Tommy Robson was chatting to him and realised it was Winnie that caught the ball that day and profusely apologised. Winnie was really chuffed that one of our boy hood heroes had realised it was him. I know Winnie loved the Scooter and Northern scene and you could see he felt warmly embrassed when he was in the company of you guys. God Bless Winnie.

11.5.2009

Phil - Thanks for your clubs support at Winnie's funeral today. I know that his Mum appreciated seeing the scooters and that Win would have loved it.

Darren & Tracey - Cheers to Mark and all at PLVSC who went to Winney's funeral today. I hope he had a good larf at me braking down. He will be sadly missed. I always had time for him. RIP.

Corky - It was a honour to be there and to pay our respects to Winnie, such a lovely man and a good friend. Ride free mate.