Wilson Weed, 52, carpenter and outdoorsman

Wilson M. Weed of Lounsbury Road, a well-known local carpenter whose hobbies included Old West-style cowboy re-enactments, died on Thursday, May 25, at his home after a brief illness. He was 52, the husband of Ann Weitzel Weed, and had earlier lived in Wilton.
A native of Stamford, Mr. Weed was born on Oct. 18, 1947, a son of the late Wilson M. and Elizabeth Gow Weed. He grew up and attended schools in Norwalk, and graduated from the University School in Bridgeport. He also attended Norwalk Community College before starting in the construction business. He was a self-employed carpenter who worked on many projects in Ridgefield and Wilton over the past 33 years.
For the last six years, Mr. and Mrs. Weed have belonged to several Old West-style shooting clubs including the National Organization of Old West Shooters, the Single Action Shooting Society, and the Homesteaders Shooting Club, based in Ledyard, Conn. Members, who wear authentic mid-1800s costumes and often use Western-style nicknames, re-enact cowboy shooting scenarios at meets around the country. The Weeds have participated in shoots throughout the East Coast.
Mr. Weed also enjoyed both fresh and saltwater fishing, and was a gardener.
Besides his wife of 32 years, who is a Wilton native, Mr. Weed is survived by his daughter, Wendy Harco of Danbury; and two sisters, Kathy Childs of California and Lori Mulholland of Vermont.
Graveside services will take place Friday, June 2, at 11 a.m. at Bald Hill Cemetery in Wilton.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Ridgefield, 90 East Ridge, Ridgefield CT 06877.
The Bouton Funeral Home in Georgetown is in charge of arrangements.