Dana Wescott

GORHAM — Dana Lloyd Wescott, 77, passed away at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Thursday, March 23, 2017.

Dana was born in Portland on Aug. 4, 1939, the son of Arthur and Mary Bustin Wescott. A graduate of Standish High School, Dana was one the original founding owners of Wescott & Sons in Standish.

Known for his friendly and outgoing personality, he loved his family and friends at his homes in Gorham and Naples, Fla.

Dana was an avid fan of NASCAR and enjoyed watching and cheering for the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox.

Dana was an outdoorsman who also enjoyed gardening and beekeeping. He was very fortunate to travel throughout the world as well as crisscross the USA with his wife, Cookie and two beloved pets, Yorkie and Daisy Mae in their RV.

Dana is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Arleen “Cookie” (Regan) Wescott; his brother, Tom Wescott of Naples; daughter, Sherri Betts of Gray; sons Brian of Limington and Jeffrey of Standish; his stepsons, Eli Shamos of Manhattan Beach, Calif. and Andrew Shamos of Standish; four grandchildren; as well as several great-grandchildren.

Dana was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy Marean Wescott.

Burial will be private. Arrangements are by the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 76 State Street, Gorham. To express condolences and to participate in Dana’s online tribute, please visit www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com

Those who wish may make donations in Dana’s honor to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Rd., Scarborough, ME 04074.