Larry Orson Westman

Larry Orson Westman, 88, of Kittery, Maine died after a lengthy illness on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, with his daughter, Julie and her family by his side.

He was born on June 11th, 1937, to Orson and Eleanor Westman in Colchester, Vermont. Larry grew up on a dairy farm in Vermont with his siblings, Ronald, Richard, Jack & Diana. Larry also assisted with the family’s sugar shack in the spring and was a passionate basketball and baseball player. Larry graduated from Cambridge High School in Cambridge, Vermont in 1956 and immediately enlisted in the Air Force. 

He married his wife, Joyce on June 8th, 1956.  They raised five children—Mark, Craig, Jon, Adam, and Julie—while he served as an active-duty military service member. The family spent time at bases in New Jersey, Florida, New Hampshire, Hawaii, and Delaware though Kittery was always considered his home base.

Larry retired from the Air Force as a Chief Master Sargent after serving twenty-eight years and began a second career at Coast Pontiac Cadillac GMC where he worked until 2002.  Larry was always a hardworking man and a devoted provider for his family.

Family was always the centerpiece of Larry’s life, whether it was cheering on his children at their sporting events or watching his favorite teams—the Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics. Throughout his life, Larry also had a deep affection for his family pets.   

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Orson and Eleanor Westman, brothers Ronald Westman and Richard Westman, sister Diana Fuller and granddaughter, Amber Nicole Westman. 

Larry is survived by his wife of  68 years, Joyce Westman; brother, Jack Westman & wife, Tyna; son, Mark Westman & wife, Robin; son, Craig Westman & wife, Susan; son, Jon Westman & wife, Diana; son, Adam Westman & wife, Traci; and daughter Julie Perrault & husband, Troy, who was always regarded as a fifth son.

He is survived by twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. 

A private service for family will take place at a later date.

Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Benchmark at Rye and Beacon Hospice for the exceptional care they provided to Larry during the last nineteen months of his life. Their compassion and dedication went above and beyond, and our family is truly grateful for the love and kindness they shared with him.

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