Weems E. Estelle, Sr.

Weems E. Estelle, Sr., 87, of Southport, CT died peacefully surrounded by his family at Bridgeport Hospital on January 31, 2009. Born May 10, 1921, Weems grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT and his Master’s degree from North Carolina State University. He was a proud veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Force. He was a professor at the US Naval Academy before starting his entrepreneurial career. He cofounded Data Control Systems, Inc., in Danbury, CT, which developed and manufactured some of the first communication instrumentation for satellites. Later he formed a consulting firm in Geneva, Switzerland before becoming the Global Sales Manager of Electronics at United Aircraft in Paris, France. After moving back to the United States, he and his wife settled in Southport, CT. He was the Founder and President of General Science and General X-Ray, manufacturers of sophisticated medical diagnostic instruments. At the end of his working career, he was a consultant for numerous American and German companies. In his retirement he enjoyed giving back to the community, especially delivering food to various Bridgeport charities for many years. Most important to him were his family and his friends. His love was the waterfront, sailing and golf. He was a member of The Country Club of Fairfield and Pequot Yacht Club. Mr. Estelle is survived by his wife, Anne Estelle of 43 years and his four children, Roger W. Estelle, Vacaville, CA; Suzan Estelle Brice, Easton, MD; Peter W. Estelle and his wife, Leslie, Bethesda, MD; and Weems E. (Ted) Estelle, Jr. and his wife, Cathy, San Francisco, CA; as well as his four grandchildren, Alyson Brice Smith and her husband, Chris, Preston E. Brice, William S. Brice, and Hanna Y. Estelle. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 4:30 PM at Fellows, Helfenbein, & Newman Funeral Home, P.A., Easton, MD. Interment will be private. The Southport, CT memorial service will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Southport Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Southport Congregational Church, P.O. Box 366, Southport, CT 06890 or Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave., Southport, CT 06890. www.fhnfuneralhome.com

Weems E. Estelle, Sr.

May 10, 1921 - January 31, 2009