04/23/2014

IN MEMORIAM: Former YBAA Director, Stephen D. Ramsey

Stephen Ramsey, YBAA’s Executive Officer from 1977 to 1987 under its former name, the Yacht Architects and Brokers Association, passed away Sunday March 30, 2014 at the Hope Hospice in Sandwich. MA. Mr. Ramsey suffered for a number of years with dementia, complicated recently by pneumonia.

Born in 1936 to Robert L. and Genevieve S. Ramsay, Steve grew up in Wellesley and Concord, Massachusetts. Sailing was the basis for his career as well as an avocation. He was Northeast Manager for Columbia Yachts (1964-66), then the Vice President and Treasurer with custom sailboat builders Allied Boat Company (1966-72). He also held administrative positions in real estate, advertising and printing companies.

Steve crewed with the Southern Ocean Racing Circuit and in sailboat races off of Cape Cod and the Islands. He also enjoyed skiing in the White Mountains, doubles tennis and was a starter/relief pitcher for the Senior Cape Cod team in 2008, winners of the AA World Championships. He sang in the Mid-Cape Chorus, the choir of Pilgrim Congregational Church, and played piano by ear, accompanying sing-a-longs for retirees.

He is survived by his brother Robert, his sister Rebecca, his sons, Stephen, Todd and Brian, their mother Marguerite Ramsay of Arizona, three grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Donations may be made to Pilgrim Congregational Church, Rte. 28, Harwich Port, MA 02646.