Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1951
DIED
2021
FUNERAL HOME
Gail Testa Obituary
Gayle B. (Martin) Testa, 70, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2021 at home in Portsmouth. She was the wife of the late Arthur Testa.
Gayle was born January 4, 1951 in Columbus, OH to the late Ladd and Barbara (Carrigan) Martin. Gayle attended the Rhode Island School of Design, in Providence. Gayle worked for Saccucci Honda in Middletown for over 20 years.
Gayle loved music and socializing with her many friends. Her favorite place to visit was th ocean, she was at peace as long as she was near the water.
Gayle is survived by her daughter, Candice Testa, of Crosslanes, WV, several grandchildren and her brother Ladd Martin and his wife Bridget, of Boston, MA, her sister, Debra Martin Desrochers and her husband Donald, of Warwick, RI, and several nieces and nephews.
NEW SCHEDULE
Her funeral will be held on Saturday September 11, 2021 at 9:00 am at Connors funeral home, 55 West Main Road, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 at St Anthony's Church 2836 East Main Road in Portsmouth. Burial at Rhode Island Veteran's Memorial Cemetery will be private.
Additional information at www.memorialfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gail Testa
Sponsored by Connors Funeral Home - Portsmouth.
3 Entries
Jeanne P
August 30, 2021
Shocked and saddened to hear of Gayle's passing we had some great times sending love and sympathy to the entire family
Jeanne P
August 30, 2021
Shocked and saddened to hear of Gayle's passing we had some good times in the past and I was with her for some of her surgeries always a trooper through them all she did not mince words!! sending love and sympathy to Gayle's entire family, rest in peace with your love Arthur xoxo
Christine Giacobbi
August 26, 2021
Condolences to your family..
Rest in peace dear Gayle
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Gail Testa's name
Memorial Events
for Gail Testa
Aug
28
Funeral services provided by:
Connors Funeral Home - Portsmouth55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
How to support Gail's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Gail Testa's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
