Donald T. Heywood

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.