Prescott W. Woody Baston, Jr., 72, died peacefully on January 11, 2018 following a brief illness. He was born in Winchester on January 24, 1945 the son of the late Prescott W. Baston and Marjorie (Keyes) Baston. Woody is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Margery (Flowers) Baston of Wayland. Devoted father of Prescott W. Scott Baston, III and his wife Shirra Baston of Wayland. He was the loving grandfather to Jamie, 8, and Braedan, 6. Woody has been a resident of Wayland for the past 44 years and spent his formative years in Marblehead. He graduated from the New Hampton School and then Boston Universitys School of Fine Arts. Following college he served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army. Woody then worked for Lance Corporation, a producer of artwork including Sebastian Miniatures, a line of collectible figures started by his father in 1938. Woody continued in his fathers footsteps by sculpting Sebastian Miniatures, making it the longest continuously produced American-made. Woody loved sailing and kept a boat in Marblehead, where he was a member of the Eastern Yacht Club. He was also active in the church community of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Concord, MA. In 2015, Woody was elected to the Board of Public Works for the Town of Wayland and was serving as the current Chair to the Board. At the request of his family, all services and interment in North Cemetery in Wayland will be private. In lieu of flowers, his family kindly suggests that memorial gifts in Woodys memory may be sent to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home of Wayland. For condolences please visit www.johncbryantfuner alhome.com.

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Published by The Weston Town Crier from Jan. 20 to Feb. 1, 2018.

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Shirley Howard

January 13, 2021

Woody is still thought about and missed. When I visit my childhood home on Court Street in Arlington, I see next door the home that Woody first lived in and where the Sebastian Miniatures were first made by his Dad. I ended up moving to Hudson, by chance, and working with him and his Dad at The Lance Corporation. A full circle moment.

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Shirley Howard

January 14, 2020

Remembering Woody every time I pass by my Sebastian Miniature collection. He and his Dad were such wonderful, kind. and caring individuals. I hope his family finds comfort in great memories of times they shared.

Laurie Willard

March 9, 2018

Very surprised to learn that Woody passed away. So many years I have known and watched him aboard his sail boat "Whale Path" in Marblehead.
Our condolences to his family.

Peter Meneghin

February 15, 2018

I am so sorry and surprised to learn of Woody's death. He made true contributions to New Hampton while he was a student there and afterwards. He was intelligent, insightful, and kind.I'll miss him at Manitou Cir. Bfst.

Thomas Beeler

January 28, 2018

Here is another member of the New Hampton Class of 1963 to say that the world has lost a good man -- friendly, kind, a great person to hang around with and be on your team. My condolences to all who were lucky to share so much with him.

Mark Knapp

January 26, 2018

I am so sorry Margery to hear of Woody's passing. We were classmates and friends at New Hampton, and I have nothing but wonderful memories of him. He was one of the kindest and thoughtful people I have known. I wish you and your family well.

January 26, 2018

Sorry to hear of Woody's passing. We played hockey together and I knew him in the dorm as well. He was a good man.
Condolences in these trying times

Tom Moore
Rohnert Park,CA
nhs '63

Kevin Kavanagh

January 26, 2018

Margery

What a great guy Woody was - I wish I had stayed in touch as he was the best. The Newton connection with you and Warren Jr High plus the Brigham's in Duxbury always was fun to try to piece together the connections.

I know I speak for class of 1963, that Woody will be missed by all of us.

Kevin Kavanagh

Shirley Howard

January 23, 2018

I am so sad to hear of Woody's passing. We were children together on Court Street in Arlington in the late 1940's. I also worked at the Lance Corporation after moving from Arlington to Hudson in 1973 and worked in the building with Woody from 1977 thru 1997. He was a wonderful man, always smiling, and a pleasure to work with. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family who must be absolutely devastated.

Richard Shmishkiss

January 22, 2018

Dear Margery and family. So sorry to hear about Woody's passing. He was a very good man. Not only were we classmates at New Hampton but we also both grew up in Marblehead and Woody and I reminisced about our Marblehead days often when we were at New Hampton. I took the liberty of making our entire 1964 New Hampton class aware of Woody's passing by e-mail as many of our classmates were also very close to him and he just recently spearheaded our 50th reunion. May he rest in peace.

Rusty Putnam

January 22, 2018

Condolences to you and your family Margery. We were classmates at New Hampton. Good memories of a nice guy!

Tom Connors

January 22, 2018

Woody and I were classmates at New Hampton. He was always a good friend with a warm smile. May the good Lord be with y'all

John Pope

January 21, 2018

Margery,

Woody and I were great friends at New Hampton, at BU and for years afterward. I have met you several times and only regret I did not keep up with Woody after my brother Walt died. Woody was a special man and inspiration to many of his friends, pals and associates. I think of him often and remember many fun times we had together. He will be missed by many and more than you can imagine. I am sorry for your loss and know you have a wealth of smiles as you have his memory with you forever.

All the best!

John A. Pope

Denise Gannon

January 21, 2018

I never knew Woody,but I liked his artwork.I have Sebastian Miniatures that his father had done. I also have a few that Woody has done. I thank him for his art.

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