Stephen E. Wescott

Stephen E. Wescott, age 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 23, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife, Linda of 46 years and his family at the Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Hospital. Steve proudly enlisted in the Air Force in 1965 and served in Vietnam. He later joined the Delaware Air National Guard and served in Desert Storm in 1991. He was employed at the University of Delaware in the HVAC department from which he retired in 2010. Throughout the years he enjoyed woodworking, cooking and spending time in Rehoboth with his family. He so enjoyed the diversityof the restaurants that Rehoboth has to offer. He was predeceased by his parents, Franklin and Dorothy Wescott. Steve is survived by his wife, Linda; three devoted children, Jennifer K. Wescott (Steven Klinefelter), Kristi Dennison (Robert) and Stephen Jr.; along with seven wonderful grandchildren. The family would especially like to thank the thoughtful and caring staff at the Weston Senior Center and Compassionate Care Hospice. The Viewing will take place on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 3 to 5 PM at Beeson Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 9 AM at Beeson Funeral Home, 2053 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702. The Committal Service will immediately follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Weston Adult Day Care, 1 Bassett Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720.