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David Westcott Obituary
Mr. David R. Westcott, AICP, 66, of North Providence passed away peacefully in his home on April 13, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Providence, he was the son of Harry Steven Westcott and Jane (Reynolds) Westcott. Mr. Westcott leaves behind his beloved wife and companion of 44 years, Iris (Kirchgaessner) Westcott of North Providence, their two children, Katherine (Katy) Westcott and her husband Evan Sicuranza of Providence, and Ian David Westcott and his wife Alice Tam also of Providence, and two sisters, Judi Westcott of Shallotte, NC and Lee Iverson of Hibbing, MN. His brother, Steven Westcott of Rye, NH, passed away in January.
Mr. Westcott was an AICP certified Professional Planner, environmental scientist and educator who in his lifetime worked for the engineering firm CE Maguire in Providence, Mason & Associates of Scituate, RI, and as the Town Planner in North Providence, RI and as an adjunct instructor in science, civil engineering technology, and construction management technology at the New England Institute of Technology in East Greenwich, RI.
Most of all, Mr. Westcott prided himself in his volunteer contributions to the community. He was a retired District Commissioner for Narragansett Council, BSA, and he served as President of Rhode Island Envirothon. He was a noted if eccentric fiber artist who served on the Board of the RI Spinning Guild and was a past President of the Weavers Guild of RI, and loved to teach people to spin wool into yarn at New England fairs, festivals and historic sites.
Burial in the family plot at the North Burial Ground in Providence will be private, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a time and place to be determined.
Donations in his name may be made to RI Envirothon, Inc., 2283 Hartford Ave., Johnston, RI 02919 www.rienvirothon.org/contact.htm
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Memories and Condolences
for David Westcott
Thomas E. Greene
April 11, 2023
I remember whenever David would attend a NP Preservation Comm. meeting how substantive his input would be. Always meaningful and valuable comments. He was a great & missed friend.
Kathy Hall
June 23, 2020
Iris, I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a bright light in this world that left us way too soon. So many happy memories of Dave at Maguire and when we were all in ME at Bob's camp. He was so knowledgeable on diverse topics and always kept us laughing. I planted the memorial trees because I'm sure he would have liked the idea. I will miss him and wish you and your family strength in your grief.
Matt Steward
April 26, 2020
It grieves me to write this condolence. David and I were fast friends in our youth,but as we were older, grew apart and lost touch. There are many fond memories that I will cherish of my dear friend. Strength and peace are my wishes for the family for your lose.
Cyndi (Harnish) Farnsworth
April 24, 2020
Dear Iris,
I wanted to send my sincere sympathy to you, your children and David's extended family on his passing. I was very saddened to recently hear of David's death and want to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers for comfort during this very difficult time.
As a Scituate high school classmate of David's, I recall him as a person of intelligence and compassion who also displayed a great sense of humor and super smile!
May God's grace support you and your family at this time.
April 24, 2020
Iris and family,
Dave was always the best guy. Will never forget his sense of humor and his smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Good bless.
Nancy Ruscito Smith
Betsy Dake
April 22, 2020
Dearest Iris, Katy and Ian - As I think you know, Dave was incredibly special to me, having nurtured my lifelong desire to spin after so many years of being told I couldn't. I will always remember his incredible wit, his amazing ability to draw others into his love of fiber arts, his warmth and friendliness, his depth of knowledge on a hugely broad array of subjects, his passion for the environment, his musical talent, his empathy and compassion and most of all, his ability to make a friend feel truly welcome and loved in his presence. I feel so blessed to have been able to share a little part of his life. I wish I could hug you all, but since this time makes that impossible, know that my heart is with all of you. With all my love -
Glenda
April 20, 2020
My heart is with all of Daves family and friends. Dont have to say what a wonderful soul he was to ev erroneously. We know he is a new Angel. Glenda
Russell Hillman
April 20, 2020
I was fortunate to get to work with Dave on a couple Maguire projects, and it was something I always looked forward to. He was funny, smart, and the results were always professional. He was a noted if eccentric planner as well as fiber artist, and I mean that in the most complimentary of ways. My condolences to the Westcott family.
Bert Choiniere
April 19, 2020
My path first crossed with Dave in the early 80's at C.E. Maguire. Latter, during the years of the 2000's, I would see him at Boy Scout events. I would always enjoy our brief conversations.
When expressing his thoughts and ideas on a subject, he did so with the qualities of your favorite teacher. His humor reminded me of Bob Newhart.
I'm saddened to hear of his passing.
My sympathy to his family and friends.
May God Bless.
Thomas E. Greene
April 19, 2020
Dear Iris, I knew your husband only a few years but I knew his grandmother and father from years ago when I was doing research about Angell Rd. To sum up, the Westcott family is t he best and David, you are the families shining light. In the short time I knew you an impression was made on me that will never fade. The only word I can think of to summarize your life and you is the BEST. I'm looking forward to seeing you again in another life.
Tom Greene(No. Prov. Town Historian)
Gabriella Halmi
April 19, 2020
Dear Iris and family, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We are sending you our love and condolences and our very deepest sympathies.
Fondly,
Gabriella Halmi, Meredith and Linden Wyatt
Terry Mello
April 18, 2020
It was such a pleasure to work with Dave at Maguire Group. His knowledge and wit was recognized and appreciated by all who had the honor of knowing him. I express my sincere condolences to his family.
Anthony Zemba
April 17, 2020
You touched the lives of so many people in a positive way, Dave. More than you could have imagined. It was a pleasure and honor working with you and for you while we were at Maguire Group together. I appreciated your wit, brilliance, and positivity and will always ask myself in when faced with challenging environmental planning issues: "What would David have done?" Your legacy will live on for a long, long time. Rest in peace. The planning world will sorely miss you.
Paula Sullivan
April 17, 2020
We'll all miss your humor and wit, Dave. Working with you helped me so much - first to understand Maguire, but also in learning how important it was to understand the ways and means of people. You always made it fun (even if we all had to stay late to finish a proposal or something). Will miss you.
Ruth Bucci
April 17, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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