COWASUCK BANDof the
PENNACOOK-ABENAKI PEOPLE
The People of the White Pines
COWASUCK BANDUnfortunately, not everyone heard about her crossing at the time and we don't want that situation to happen again. Although many came to see her after her sudden crossing over in the coldness of winter on January 28th, we now have come to realize not everyone was aware and had not heard at the time of her crossing. Knowing there are many friends who would like to say their farewell, things left unsaid to her, we would like to share this day with all of you, her family and friends.
Our hope is to reach as many people as possible before the events. Thank you for your help.
June Little Winona Hendrickson
196 Highland Street, Apt 2
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-756-9475
The family of Princess Winona would like to share with you, on Saturday, May 3rd, 2003, our Mother's journey to Mother Earth. Please Feel Welcomed!
PLACE: Howard Cemetery - Sutton, Mass.
TIME: 1 :00 P.M.
DIRECTIONS:
Route 146, south from Worcester, take the exit at the traffic light: "Sutton Center. Boston Road". The road to Howard Cemetery is one-half mile on the left and the cemetery is on the right. It is a small cemetery. For your convenience, you may want to continue on Boston Road an additional one-half mile to The First Congregational Church of Sutton (on the left) and car pool to the cemetery.
After the ceremony, you are invited to The First Congregational Church for coffee and light refreshments.
For any additional information, please call June Hendrickson at 508-756-9475 or Gilbert Hendrickson at 508-754-3300.
"IN MEMORY OF PRINCESS WINONA"
24th ANNUAL POW-WOW
JUNE 14 &15, 2003
STERLING SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
PRATT JUNCTION, ROUTE 12, STERLING, MA.
Native Indian Handicrafts for Sale - Traders by Invitation Only
Eastern & Western Drum - Open Drum - Dancing
Public Is Cordially Invited - Admission: Adults $1.00 - Children $.50
Gates Open at 12:00 Noon - No Drugs - No Alcohol
(From Worcester, Take I-290 to I-190 North to Route 12 North, 17 Miles from Worcester)
(From Route 495, Take Exit 26 to Route 62 West)
(From New Hampshire on Route 2, Get Off at Leominster Exit onto Route 12 South)
Obituary
PRINCESS WINONA (April 15, 1911 - January 28, 2003)
Princess Winona P. (Harmon) Baroni, 91, of Worcester, died Tuesday, January 28, 2003, in the Worcester Medical Center. She leaves 4 sons, Gilbert A.A.( Whirling Star) Hendrickson, Jr., of Worcester; Paul E. (Sam One Bull) Fadden of Auburn; Glen R. (Silver Wolf) Feszchur of Long Island, N.Y; and John (Strong Heart) Powers of Sterling; 4 daughters, June W. (Little Winona) Hendrickson of Worcester; Carole (Bright Eyes) Moreau of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Louise (Coon Kitten) Ohrn of Gilbertville; and Barbara (Cedar Woman) Brewer of Leominster; nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
Her first husband, Gilbert A. Hendrickson, Sr., died in 1990. Her second husband, Charles Baroni, 2 brothers, Vernon and Vance Harmon; and a sister, Winifred (Princess Quaquella) Hendrickson, also predeceased her.
Mrs. Baroni was born in Lisbon Falls, Maine, daughter of Purlie E. and Helena A. (Maines) Harmon, and moved to Worcester in 1929. Princess Winona was of the Wyandott, Passamaquoddy, and Androscoggin Tribes of Maine. She was a seamstress at West End Thread Mill of Millbury and the former Paul Hats Company, Worcester, from which she retired. For 20 years she published the Annual Calendar of Indian Social Events.
She was still working at the Quinsigamond Village Community Center, teaching Native American crafts, culture and traditions. She also gave presentations of Indian Culture, most recently at Blackstone Valley High School in Upton. On her 90th birthday she was honored at a birthday celebration attended by over 350 people.
Princess Winona was an Honorary Member of the Penobscot Tribe. She was a founder of the Indian Cultural Art Lodge of Worcester, Clan Mother of the Wollomonopaugg Indian Council, was Clan Mother of The Worcester Inter-Tribal Indian Center, a member of the Walking Bear Singers, Sachem of the American Indian Federation of Layfayette, R.I., a founder and Charter Member of The American Indianist Society.
She was a member of the Dighton Inter-Tribal Indian Council Oak, the New England Native American Institute, the United Native American Cultural Center, the Laconia Indian Historical Association, The Order for the Preservation of Indian Culture, and the Greater Lowell Indian Cultural Association. She was one of four Women honored to be a member of The Helushka War Dance Society and was a Gourd Dance Lady. She was known for the Shawl Dance she did at Native American Powwows.
In 1979 she started the Annual Sterling Springs Powwow held on Father's Day Weekend. She attended many Powwows and Native American functions throughout the years and was an avid traveler. She was called "Mother" and "Grandmother" by many who loved her and she will be missed by all who knew her.
