Donald Stanley Welstead, 78, passed away peacefully on Aug. 4 in Greenwich, Conn., from Lewy Body Dementia, surrounded by family.
He is remembered by his wife of 51 years, Roty Henderson (nee) Welstead, as her deeply loved fellow adventurer, best friend, and trusted, gentle confidant. An endless font of laughter, hugs, and reassurances, Don was dad to Grant, Duncan, and Devon, father-in-law to Sarah Lenz (nee) Welstead, Vanessa Wauchope (nee) Welstead, and Daniel Overlock, Opa to Audrey, Nicholas, Cameron, Kaitlin, and Charlie.
Don’s kindness, genuine warmth, sense of humor, and calm support will be sorely missed.
Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Don graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada, Class of 1968, then served in the Canadian Army for three years before being honorably discharged at the rank of captain.
Subsequent to receiving an MBA from The University of Western Ontario, he had a successful career in international banking.
Don will be remembered by his extended Canadian and European family and his many friends including his buddies from RMC, the Canadian Beaver Society, and The Coveleigh Club.
The family will host a Celebration of Life at Christ’s Church in Rye, in the Parish Hall on Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. His ashes will be spread at their family property in St. Andrew’s, New Brunswick, one of Don’s favorite places in the world.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Harrison Pet Rescue in Harrison.
