"Dear Pam and family, My heart goes out to you during this time of grieving. May you feel the loving spirit of your brother in the days ahead, and find comfort in the knowledge that he is in a place of perfect peace and indescribable happiness. Sending love and prayers... Fran"
In loving memory of
Hugh Christopher Whittle
September 19, 1945 - October 7, 2007
Middletown, RI - Hugh Christopher Whittle, 62, of 1078 Wapping Road, Middletown, RI, formerly of 75 Ayrault Street, Newport, died Sunday, October 7, 2007, at the Newport Hospital, Newport, RI. Born in Greenwich, CT, on September 19, 1945, he was the son of the late Peter and Diana Dower Whittle.Mr. Whittle had been a resident of Newport and Middletown for over 30 years. Mr. Whittle was a self employed fine carpenter and master craftsman whose work is in private homes throughout Newport and Middletown. He had also worked for HUD restoring homes in Newport. Mr. Whittle was a world traveler and importer of fine home furnishings and gourmet food from Morocco and Turkey. Hugh was involved in the preservation of the Rose Island Lighthouse. He was a member of the International Yacht Society and was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed antique cars. He is survived by four sisters Pamela Redmer of Coco Beach, FL, Gillian Whittle-Wale of Griswald, CT, Nora Whittle of Orange Park, FL, and Solveig Whittle of Woodinville, WA, his best friend Betsy Seveney of Portsmouth, RI, his parrot Kemo and cat Sydney, and many nieces and nephews.A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, October 12, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. in Brenton Point State Park Jetty, Newport, RI.Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Robert Potter League For Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI, 02840.
Tributes
"Dear Pam, Norah and Gillian, How is it possible that the many times I had dinner with your whole family around your dining table in Washington was so very long ago. I can close my eyes and think of it being yesterday. Your father to my right ignoring the fact that I was kicking his leg thinking it was that of the table!!! Hugh was part of the group as we all negotiated over who would do the dishes...Good skills to have in future life! The negotiating part! Know that I am thinking of you all with my best wishes and great fondness. Tory"
"This is what I read at the memorial for my older and only brother. Remember Hugh To the living, he is gone. To the sorrowful, he will never return. To the angry, he was cheated. But to the happy, he is at peace. And to the faithful, he has never left. Hugh cannot be seen, but he can be heard. So as I stand upon a shore, gazing at a beautiful sea-- I remember Hugh. As I look in awe at a mighty forest and its grand majesty-- I remember Hugh. As I look upon a flower and admire its simplicity-- I remember Hugh. I remember him in my heart, my thoughts, and my memories of the times we loved, the times we cried, the times we fought, the times we laughed. For if I always think of him, he will have never gone. Anonymous"
"Dearest Pam: Fred and I send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love, Sher."
"Dear Pam and family: So sorry to hear of your loss. I had the priviledge of meeting Hugh and purchasing some of his amazing imports at Pam's house. May peace and light be with you all. Doreen Breen"
"You were always special to me and I love you dearly. Aunt Marjorie"
"Dear Nora and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love, Alan, Gina & Chris"
"HandsomeBrilliantHugh - the love of my 16 year old life...driving in the jaguar in the Litchfield Hills...and later:friends meeting and re-meeting over 35 years...what a talent, what an artist, what a craftsman, THAT VOICE! who else sounds like Hugh?! The ironic humor, the worldly wisdom in his pissed-off at stupidity way...his sensitivity...peace be with you, my friend! Sari"
"To Pam and Family, I was so saddened to hear the news of Hugh's death. Hugh was a very kind, thoughtful and sincere friend of mine. I have many wonderful memories of time spent with Hugh and will greatly miss our friendship and weekly phone conversations. Please accept my sorrow for not being able to attend the service tomorrow, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you and Hugh."
"My condolence to the family."
"Nora, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill"
"Nora, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Paula"