In loving memory of

Donald T. Heywood
July 10, 1931 - January 31, 2011

Portsmouth, RI - Donald T. Heywood, 79, of 127 Berkley Avenue, Portsmouth, RI, died Monday, January 31, 2011 at St. Annes Hospital.He was the husband of the late Shirley Anne Tufts Heywood. Born in Cohasset, MA, on July 10, 1931, he was the son of the late Hervey W. and Sarah Teasdale Heywood. Mr. Heywood was an engineer at Sylvania for 35 years. He was an avid sailor. Mr. Heywood was the former president of the Newport Art Museum, photo guild and its immediate past secretary. He also belonged to the Island Photography group. His musical talents were multi-faceted and he played in several local music groups. He is survived by his children, Anne E. Sullivan, of North Attleboro, MA, James S. Heywood of San Antonio, TX and Susan D. Helms of San Antonio, TX, his brothers Robert Heywood of Saint Ignace, MI, Stuart Heywood of Mystic, CT and Hervey Heywood of Barton, N Y, his grandchildren, Amy M. Sullivan and Molly A. Sullivan of North Attleboro, MA, Kelly E. Sullivan of Medford, MA and Michael Helms of San Antonio, TX and his great granddaughter Katie Helms, and his beloved sheltie dog, Robin. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2011, from 4-7 in St. Marys Episcopal Church, 324 East Main Road, Portsmouth.His funeral will be held on Monday, February 7, 2011, at 11:30 in St. Marys Episcopal Church.Burial will be in St. Marys Churchyard in Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert Potter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840.

Tributes

Judith Conrad - March 20, 2011.. wrote on Jan 31, 2011:

"Don will be greatly missed by the Fall River Fipple Fluters!"

Patricia O''Neill - February 0.. wrote on Jan 31, 2011:

"Your Dad, Mom, and family were a significant part of our growing up, and also for my children. Those camping trips were awesome; I'll never forget them; and I'm grateful Meredith and Connor were able to experience, as well. Thanks for including them in your adventures. Don is up in Heaven right now planning the next Big Trip!"

Cindi Francis Blouin - Februar.. wrote on Jan 31, 2011:

"Sue & Family, Sorry to hear about your Dad, just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you at this sad time."

Michael Helms - February 05, 2.. wrote on Jan 31, 2011:

"Always loved his dogs, remember the great train set he gave me, also miss grandma his death feels like im loosing the last piece of her."

Ellen Vadney - February 04, 20.. wrote on Jan 31, 2011:

"Don, If it wasn't for you and your sailing, I'd never have gotten into EFM. You're a treasure who'll be missed. Ellen"

bholcomb - February 02, 2011 a.. wrote on Jan 31, 2011:

"So Sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time!"

Jodi Donnelly - February 02, 2.. wrote on Jan 31, 2011:

"I met Don about 2 1/2 years ago when he invited me to join the Island Photography group. He was always ready with expert advice on how better to improve the quality of my pictures.I never tired of seeing the photos he took. My life is better for having known this gentle man albeit for this short time.We also shared a love of Shelties having owned one myself. Don, I will truly miss you."