Dwight "Wess" Sisson

Dwight Wesley Sisson passed away peacefully at his Kent Island home on August 16, 2014, with his family at his side. Wess was born in Baltimore, MD, on December 7, 1930. A lifetime Marylander, Wes was raised in the greater Baltimore area by his late grandparents, Frazier and Margaret Sisson. He was a 1950 graduate of Franklin High School, and then attended the Baltimore Institute of Art. He also participated as a member of the Security AC baseball team. It was during his school years that he met and married his faithful and loving wife of 62 years, Anna Louise. Wess served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 0296, Queenstown, MD. Wess started his professional hardware career with the McCarthy Company where he went on to master his craft through recognition with his AHC CDC certification. This culminated into his 32 year tenure with the US State Department where Wess was assigned and worked on site at several high risk embassy projects all over the world. The highlight of his career was meeting and working on behalf of Mother Teresa during his travels to Calcutta. Wess’ passions consisted of his beloved NY Yankees and love of the outdoors, especially camping, boating, and fishing. Wess was a member of the Loch Raven Fishing Club as well as a former member of KI Yacht Club. Wess reminisced and held dear his times on the water and camping adventures with family and dear friends. He also recalled his moments with his beloved canine companions, namely Barney and Sage. Wess was survived by his faithful loving wife, Anna Louise, as well as his beloved niece Annie and his grandniece, Alexandra and grandnephew, Christopher. He was preceded in death by his father, Dwight W. Sisson, Sr., and his mother Ruth Larrimore. The family requests that in lieu of flowers it is their hope that he will be remembered through contributions to Christ Church Kent Island, 830 Romancoke Rd, Stevensville, MD 21666 or Hospice of Queen Anne’s, 255 Comet Drive, Centreville, MD 21617. Services will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Kent Island in Stevensville, where friends and family may visit starting at 10 a.m.

Dwight "Wess" Sisson

December 9, 1930 - August 16, 2014