Edward Winslow Lincoln Jr. ’55

Win, beloved husband of Kyle (Knowlton) Lincoln, died Oct. 21, 2017, at his home in Avon, Conn., surrounded by his loving family. He was 85.

Born in Providence, R.I., the son of the late Edward W. Lincoln and Muriel (McKay) Lincoln, he was raised in Barrington, R.I. Prior to matriculating at Princeton he attended Providence Country Day School and the Lawrenceville School. At Princeton he joined Dial Lodge and graduated with a degree in history.

After Army service, he earned a law degree from Ohio State University. He spent his career in corporate law, serving as general counsel for Heublein Grocery Products Group, vice president and general counsel for Tetley Tea, and with the law firms Robinson & Cole and Murtha Cullina.

He enjoyed skiing, sailing, bicycling, and working out. Besides his wife of 39 years, Kyle, he is survived by two sons, Edward W. Lincoln III and David M. Lincoln, and David’s wife, Stephanie; daughter Jill K. Lincoln and her husband, Dominic Russo; two grandchildren, Jennifer C. Lincoln and Charles L. Russo; and many wonderful family members who are always there for each other.

Win’s family would like to express sincere appreciation and love to friend and caregiver Marsha “Missy” Anthony and also to caregiver Troy Robinson for their tender and loving care of Win.