Winnifred Ethel Badger was the second child of Edward and Etta Badger. She was born in 1921 in Foley Township near Parry Sound, Ontario.

Winnie married Ralph Bartlett and had four children - Charles, Margret, Gwen, and Ted.

Winnie died on May 8, 2011 at 90 years of age. Ralph died April 14, 1984 at the age of 66.