Laconia, New Hampshire
1930-2011
Dr. Philip S. Wells, of Laconia, N.H., passed away suddenly on Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, at his summer home. Dr. Wells was a graduate of Columbia University Teachers College and Massachusetts School of Art and spent his career sharing his love of the arts with students from elementary school up...
Read MoreHi, Mr Wells was my 9th grade art teacher at Niskayuna High in 1963-64. I remember his smile and pleasant demeanor and decided to Google him today. Now a retired physician, I have a little more time to reflect upon people who added something to my life. Sorry I didn't say hello to him 15 years ago. Best wishes to his family members.
Robert M Davis
September 13, 2025 | School
Dear Diane and all the Wellses,
Martha and I just returned to DeKalb after a visit to Aaron, Tracy, and Quinn (grandson -- age 4 1/2) in Seattle so we missed the original notice of Phil's passing. We are flooded with remembrances, not the least of which have to do with the Pumpkin Festival Parade. (And of course there were the Bloody Marys and the awesome Chili!) You and Phil were amongst the first people we met in DeKalb, even though you lived in that neighboring burg, whatever its...
George Shur
September 14, 2011 | DeKalb, IL
Dear Diane, Wendy,Pete, Steve, and Andy,
Very sad to learn of Phil's death; our condolences. Great memories of the Wells family. Think of you often as I pass you house. With love and care, Ron Johnson
September 13, 2011
Dear Diane We were saddened to learn of Philip's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Scott and Shelly Hill
September 11, 2011
Dear Mrs. Wells,
I'm sorry to read of Dr. Wells' passing. My prayers are with you and your family. I can not tell you how often I'm asked if Phil was my dad. Still living here in DeKalb and doing things at NIU people ask me this often. I know from these encounters he is still remembered around NIU! He touched many many lives as you did too.
mine being one of them!
Drew Wells
The other Dr. Wells' son
Andrew Wells
September 10, 2011 | DeKalb, IL
Diane, I am so sorry to hear about Phil. You and your family are in my prayers. God bless you. Love, Delight
Delight Carlson
September 10, 2011 | Jacksboro, TN
Diane & family, sorry to hear of Phil's passing, he was an excellent educator and I know Irene enjoyed both of you. My prayers are with you. Howard Newquist
September 10, 2011
Diane,
We are surprised and deeply sadden at Phil's sudden death. Please share our sympathies with Windy, Peter, Steven, Andy and families. We will remember the many happy times with Phil and the good neighbors and friends all the Wells were to the Grays.
Kaye & Phil Gray
September 09, 2011 | Green Valley, AZ
Diane:
So sorry to hear about Philip passing. He will be missed. We will be praying for you and your family.
With deepest sympathy
Lonna, Bryan, Keith & Pamela Newsom
September 09, 2011
