Kalman Prescott

SOUTHBRIDGE – Kalman (Kim) W. Prescott, 69, of Charlton St., died in his home, Friday, March 12, after a long battle with cancer.  He leaves two brothers, David Prescott, of California, and Donald Prescott, of Massachusetts; his close friend and business partner, Lee Lyman, and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Prescott was born on November 10, 1940, in Worcester, the son of the late Milton and Marjorie (Winn) Prescott, and grew up in the Worcester area.  He graduated from Worcester Academy in 1959.  He graduated from Union College in 1963 with a degree in Engineering.  He was admitted to the Amos Tuck Graduate School for business at Dartmouth College, and graduated in 1965. 

He was employed as a marketing manager by the AMF Voit Co. in California and the Bauer and Black Athletic Equipment Co.  Mr. Prescott was a cofounder and partner of Lycott Environmental in Southbridge.  He was one of the owners of the Auburn Racquet Club and also owned The Village Racquet Club in Charlton.  In his later years he was involved with building and selling homes in New Hampshire.

During the 1960’s, Mr. Prescott was very involved with athletics.  He was a record holder and world champion trick water skier and was ranked #1 on the East coast and #3 in the nation.  He was a nationally ranked squash player, and also enjoyed handball and racquetball.

Mr. Prescott enjoyed reading, watching movies, spending time with his friends and drinking Manhattan’s.

A social gathering in memory of Mr. Prescott will be held on Saturday, April 3, from 4 to 6 pm at the Sturbridge Host Hotel, Rt. 20, Sturbridge.  Please RSVP to Lee Lyman at leelyman@aol.com if you would like to help us say goodbye to a beloved relative, colleague or friend.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.  The Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St., Southbridge, MA is directing arrangements.  An online guestbook is available at www