Donald Richardson Kidd

Donald R. Kidd, Sr. age 74, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away at home with family and friends at his side on August 17, 2018. He was the husband of his Honey Ann (Sullivan) Kidd.

Born on September 14, 1943, in Fall River, MA, Donald was the son of the late Thomas W. Kidd, Jr. and the late Dorothy (McMann) Kidd.

Donald proudly served in the US Army from 1961 to 1964 with much of this time spent in Germany, a country he loved.

Donalds true passion in life was boating. He was the owner and operator of Pirate Cove Marina in Portsmouth which was founded by his father in 1967. He became one of the largest J Boat dealers in the companys history. Donald was an avid sailor/racer winning many races throughout New England.

Ultimately, Donalds passion turned to power boating, cruising extensively from Northeast Harbor, Maine to Key West, Florida, the Bahamas, and many ports in between.

In retirement, Donald, Ann and Buddy spent winters in Jupiter, Florida and continued to enjoy New England summers.


Besides his wife, Donald is survived by his son, Brandon Kidd and his wife Kristen of Portsmouth, his daughter Doreen Hayston of Ocala, FL, his step-daughter Elizabeth Lan of Pawtucket, his sister, Lois Clement and her husband Cap Willey of Portsmouth, his granddaughters, Autumn Hayston and Meredith Kidd. He also leaves behind his beloved cat and second mate Buddy.

He was preceded in death by his son, Donald R. Kidd, Jr. and his brother, Gerald Kidd.

Visiting Hours will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2018, from 11:00am - 1:00pm, in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, followed by a Celebration of His Life Service at 1:00pm in the funeral home.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Wagon Fund, P.O. Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871, or to the Robert Potter League For Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840.

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