Langdon H. Wesley ’40

"Wes" Wesley died Mar. 21, 2001, of cardiac arrest. He had attended our 60th reunion last year. He was a real '40 trooper, attending most of our class functions, from midwinter dinners to reunions and football games.

Wes had a full and fulfilling life of considerable diversity. After college he matriculated at Harvard Business School until the Army claimed him. From 1942-­46 he served in Europe, and then in the Philippines with the highest enlisted men's rank, master sergeant.

Following WWII, he joined the family advertising business; after many years, he started Wesco Painting, a very successful paint contracting company, which he operated until he retired a few years ago.

His interests were many in the fields of volunteer service, including Norwalk Hospital, FISH, Meals on Wheels, and Literacy Volunteers of America. He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Darien, Conn. Time permitting, he was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying trout fishing, duck hunting, and tennis (Club Doubles Champion).

He is survived by two daughters, a son, and three grandchildren. His wife predeceased him. We extend to all his family our deep sorrow and condolences. We were pleased and proud to have him as a classmate and enjoyed his company at our gatherings.

The Class of 1940