Ronald Kevin Alcott

Ronald Kevin Alcott, 91, of Groton, MA, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. He was born on June 19, 1934, in Lebanon, NY, to the late Albert Alcott and Helen (Childs) Kise.

Ron shared 65 wonderful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Lillian (Clapp) Alcott. Together they built a life grounded in love, family, and shared memories. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jan Alcott of Inglewood, CA; his son, Mark Alcott of Rindge, NH; and his daughter-in-law, Sandra (Daggett) Alcott of Groton, MA. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; his children, Brian Alcott of Groton, MA, Rhonda Dutton of Berkley, MA, and Brenda Alcott of Ayer, MA; eight cherished grandchildren; and four adored great-grandchildren. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many treasured friends.

A proud veteran, Ron dedicated 20 years of honorable service to his country in the United States Army, retiring as a Staff Sergeant in 1970 at the young age of 34. His military career included tours in Korea and Vietnam. During his time in Vietnam, he was assigned to the 28th Signal Detachment and bravely volunteered as a helicopter door gunner—an act that reflected his courage and deep commitment to his fellow soldiers.

Beyond his military service, Ron was a man of extraordinary talent and endless curiosity. He was an accomplished craftsman who pursued every interest with passion and precision. His artistry as a world-renowned Classic salmon fly tier brought him international recognition, and in 1995 he authored Building Classic Salmon Flies, a book that continues to inspire fly tiers worldwide. Over the years, he poured his creativity into countless endeavors—restoring cars and wood canvas canoes, perfecting his intricate wood carvings, building R/C boats from scratch, collecting coins, and proudly enjoying his 1965 Ford Mustang.

At the heart of it all, Ron was most proud of his family. He often spoke about the blessing of living long enough to see his great-grandchildren grow. His wisdom, warmth, and unwavering love will forever live on in the hearts of those who were blessed to have him in their lives.

A private burial service will be held for the family. There will be no calling hours.