William Drouillard Westcott

The youngest of six children, Bill was born on February 26, 1970 to Edgar Joseph and Nancy Drouillard Westcott (predeceased) of Westport, CT.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife Jill Cunniffe and his children, the greatest love and pride of his life, Greta, Finn, and Luke Westcott of New York, NY and Old Saybrook, CT. He was a loving brother to Michael Westcott (predeceased), Mitch Westcott of Fort Myers, FL, Wendy Westcott of Litchfield, CT, Annie (Westcott) MacPhail of Tortola, BVI, and Mary (Westcott) Thomajan of Belmont, MA. He also leaves behind his many adored nieces and nephews. Last but not least, Bill leaves his constant companion, the sweetest terrier, Norman.

Bill will be remembered with heavy hearts. He was adored by all who knew him as a beautiful, gentle, sensitive, giving man with a dry wit and a quick smile.

He was generous to a fault and for anyone who needed help, never a question asked. He was a fixer in every sense of the word. He had a creative superpower, a natural knack for building, and a work ethic bar none. Professionally, Bill was a well-respected marketing and business strategist for over 30 years.

A perfect day for Bill was to wake up to a good cup of coffee, sail around the Connecticut shoreline, whip up a batch of his famous blue cheese coleslaw, ending the day with many highly competitive rounds of backgammon. Beating Bill at backgammon happened rarely.

He graduated from Staples High School in Westport where the friends he made remain close to this day. He studied fine art at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by an apprenticeship under his mentor, the artist, Mike Skop.

After moving to New York City, he met his wife, Jill, and they raised their family in Tribeca. Although Bill was brought up along the peaceful Long Island Sound, he was quick to feel at home on cracked streets and in grand skyscrapers. He became the quintessential New Yorker.

Bill loved his road trips, vacation adventures, and cookouts with family and friends. He loved sailing, learning about history, and was always up for a good movie.

His desire to share with his children the values of small-town life led to their first summer place in Old Saybrook, where Bill transformed a little bungalow into a comfortable weekend cottage with plenty of room for kids and guests. Their children are a legacy to his creative, adaptable mind, amiable and easy ways, and above all, his unwavering dedication as a loving father. No one was a better, more devoted dad than Bill.

A memorial for Bill is planned for Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in New York City. Entrance to the cathedral is on Mott Street between Houston and Prince Streets.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The ALS Association in memory of Bill's father and brother, Michael. This is a cause that was very dear to Bill's heart.