Dennis Michael McQuillen, the beloved husband of Dolly (Morton) McQuillen, father of Matthew, Erin, and Kate, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024, in Newport, RI. He was born on November 30, 1940 in North Reading , MA.
Dennis lived in North Reading, MA for 45 years. A graduate of Northwestern University and Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Dennis pursued his passion for art and design working as an art director at Houghton Mifflin Publishers for three decades. He enjoyed summers with his wife and children in New Hampshire and his daily swims at local YMCA’s. In his retirement, he devoted himself to his love of painting and drawing, finding solace in creativity.
Dennis was the proud father of Matthew McQuillen & his wife Trish of CT, Erin McQuillen of Newport, RI. Kate McQuillen of Brooklyn, NY, his brother Brian McQuillen & his wife Lynda of Agawam, MA, and his only grandson Miles McQuillen of Harrison, NY.
He also leaves his brother-in-law Stuart Morton & his wife Carolyn of Calais, VT as well as his nieces Samatha Jacobson, Stevia Smith and Colleen Conway.
Dennis was predeceased by his brother Kevin McQuillen and his niece Adrienne Morton.
Funeral services are private. To honor Dennis, donations may be made to Robert Potter League for Animals 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI 02842 or The Boys & Girls Club of America 1 York Street, Newport, RI 02840. His memory will live on through his kind and artistic spirit. Dennis touched the lives of many with his talent and warmth, leaving a legacy that will be cherished for years to come.
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His wry sense of humor was accompanied by a subtle smile and a twinkle in his eye.
We loved Dennis’s nights with us drawing together at the Malden Sketch Group. Our condolences to his family and many friends.
Dennis was a lovely person and gentle- man. I think of him each time I use one of the drawing techniques he shared with me, and remember well his lovely smile.