Winona Hale (Barnum) Charron, age 90, passed away Dec 21, 2020 at Rosebud Village in Richmond, IN. She was born in Rhode Island, Jan 6 1930 to parents Edith and Phineas Barnum, where she raised her family, later moving to California where she lived in the Bay Area for approximately 35 years, working as a dispatcher for Matson Navigation, before moving to Richmond for medical reasons.
Her hobbies included bowling, sewing, quilting, knitting hats for charity, playing piano, and travel. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, and enjoyed walking, playing cards, and visiting with her many friends.
Survivors include her brother, Paul Barnum of Rhode Island; sons Karl Charron and Craig Charron and his wife Barbara; daughters Marcia Pena, Penny McCloud and husband Terry McCloud; granddaughter Dahlia Pena-Thomas and her husband Rob Thomas, grandsons Kyle Pena, Alex Charron, and Daryl Charron, as well as 7 great-grandchildren; step-granddaughter and step-grandson Holly Kirkpatrick, her husband Matt Kirkpatrick, and 4 step-great-grandchildren.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Her fun and laughter will echo in our hearts for many years to come.
No public services are scheduled at this time.