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Robert Westcot Obituary
Bob was a lifelong Vermonter who enjoyed hunting and fishing, driving country roads, catching up on local news with friends over coffee, and he was particularly fond of picking wild mushrooms and berries, and searching for artifacts. He was a volunteer timer and gatekeeper for ski races in the ‘70s.
Bob attended Christ the King School and graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy class of 1945.
Bob served as a Navy medical corpsman in Saipan and Japan in the late ‘40s, and then worked as a lineman for Central Vermont Public Service until his retirement.
Bob always had a soft spot for the less fortunate and never forgot his roots.
Bob was born on July 27, 1929, to Ira Carlos and Alice S. (LaVallee) Westcot in Rutland, and was a descendant of Stukely Westcott, one of 13 original proprietors of the Rhode Island Colony.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Linda of South Pasadena, Calif.; his sister, Mary Carol; and his brother, Arthur. Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Rutland; sons Robert Westcot, M.D., and his wife Deborah and their children Stephanie and Matthew of Kennebunk, Maine, and Thomas Westcot and his wife Arvina of Vienna, Va., his sister, Margaret Firminger and her husband Robert; cousins and nieces Carol Ann and Alicia, and nephews David, Michael, Robert, Timothy, Sean and Robert.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 23, at 11:00 a.m. at Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland. Officiating will be Rev. Marshall Hudson-Knapp.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Doctors Without Borders, www.doctorswithoutborders.com, 333 7th Ave., 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001-5004; or the Vermont Land Trust, www.vlt.org, 8 Bailey Ave., Montpelier, VT 05602.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Westcot
September 18, 2011
Although I unfortunately had not seen Uncle Bob in too many years, the phone calls we had brightened my day as he reminded me so much of my dad, his brother, Art. I hope you are both enjoying laughing together. Much love to Aunt Marge from the Russell family.
Alicia Westcot Russell and Todd, Will, and Kate Russell
carrie shambo
September 17, 2011
i have known u now for many yrs, i was a waitress at sewards rest. for most of them and then had the pleasure to see u again when u shopped at hannaford. i will miss your great sense of humor and how u always where so kind to ask my how my family was. i hope u rip and are no longer suffering in anyway. i and all of us at hannaford that had the pleasure of seeing u will forever miss u. sincerely, carrie shambo
September 17, 2011
I did not know yoyr "beloved but I am the granddaughter of Fannie Wescott Reed so I know we are related. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all. carol reed
Tom Chestnut
September 16, 2011
Marge and Family,
I was saddened to learn of Bob's passing. I think back to those years at the airport and always enjoyed the time we spent flying around New England or traveling the roads of Vermont. When we visited Vermont each year, I looked forward to catching up with Bob at Sewards. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom and Pat Chestnut
Sean & Karen Dwyer
September 15, 2011
We always enjoyed seeing Uncle Bob every fall on our annual visit to Vermont. We will miss his sense of humor, excellent story telling and unique perspectives on life. Our hearts are saddened by the news of his passing but enlightened by having had the opportunity to know him. Our love to Aunt Marge & family.
September 14, 2011
Remembering Bob, the older brother of Mary Carol (my classmate at the Academy & Rutland Bus. College).
Heartfelt condolences & prayers of Comfort to this very special family.
Joan (Minard) Abatiell
Bob Levins
September 14, 2011
My sincere condolences to Margaret, Peg and all of Bob's surviving family. He was a great guy and so talented and quietly efficient like his dad...a good man from a great family of friends and neighbors. God rest his soul and bless you all with His love and peace.
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