Harold E. Wescott Jr.
1931 – 2012
Harold E. Wescott Jr., 80 of Frisco, Colorado passed away at Ski Cooper, near Leadville, Colorado on Sunday, February 12, 2012. He was born to Harold E. Wescott, Sr. and Helen A. (Wigglesworth) Wescott on March 24, 1931 in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Harold attended Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire and St. Lawrence University in New York. He was a retired business owner who owned and operated a prestressed concrete company in Laconia, New Hampshire and Auburn, Maine where he received numerous awards and national recognition in the prestressed concrete industry. Upon retirement, he devoted his life to the U.S. Masters Ski Racing Circuit where he accumulated numerous awards and 1st place trophies for “too-many-to-count” U.S. Masters Ski Team Races as well as winning several National Masters races. Ski racing was his passion up to the moment he died. He was also an avid golfer, tennis player, bicyclist and loved to hike and be outdoors. He loved the mountains whether he was skiing, hiking or contemplating upon their magnificence. Harold had a commitment to physical strength, exercise and eating right, setting an example for every one of all ages. His infectious love for friends, his commitment to excellence and zest for life was an inspiration to all. Harold was an active member of the U.S. Masters Ski Team for many years and enjoyed the many challenges he found on the ski slopes. Well-known in the Precast/Prestressed Industry, he was a member of PCI (Precast/Prestressed Industries) where he served on many different boards promoting the use of concrete in industrial buildings, schools and parking garages. In his early years he was also president of the Laconia Chamber of Commerce.
Harold is survived by his son, Will Wescott, of Francestown, New Hampshire; daughters, Cyndy Pierce of Orting, Washington and Wendy Ramsay of Graham, Washington; and grandchildren, Ben Wescott, Abby Wescott, Jennifer Pierce and Scotland Ramsay. He is also survived by his lifelong companion, Claire Wescott. of Port St. Lucie, Florida.
A memorial service will be held Monday, March 12, 2012 at 10:00am at the Congregational Church of Laconia, 69 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. A graveside service and burial at Bayside Cemetery, 1345 Union Ave, Laconia will immediately follow. All friends of the family are encouraged to attend.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.