Harry E. Wells III

Harry “Skip” Elwood Wells III, Of Westwood, died May 6th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved wife Joan (Hotchkiss) Wells preceded him in death. Loving father of Harry E. "Chip" Wells IV and his wife May of Wareham and Jill Mondrush and her husband Eric of Milford, MI. Devoted grandfather of Harry E. Wells V and Bradley and Benjamin Mondrush. Skip was an outstanding husband, father, friend, and a master fundraiser for many organizations. For the past seven years, he found companionship with his wonderful partner, Lura Provost. He has held leadership positions at Adams, Harkness & Hill, FoxHill Village, the Town of Westwood, and The Home for Little Wanderers, just to name a few. For years, Skip ran The Home’s annual golf outing, which is now named The Wells Cup in his honor. During his life the event has raised over $6 million for The Home. He was an incredible man, who was always there to offer advice, listen, or lend a hand. He will be missed by so many. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St., WESTWOOD, on Thursday, May 15th from 4-7pm. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, May 16th at 10am in St. John's Episcopal Church, 95 Deerfield Ave., Westwood, MA 02090. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Skip’s honor by mailing a check to The Home for Little Wanderers, Development Dept., 72 E Dedham St. Boston, MA 02118 or online at www.thehome.org/celebratingskip