Mary L. Michael

Mary Logothets Michael, 86, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on

July 4, 2026. Mary was the loving wife of the late Arthur Michael for 38 years. She was

devoted to her family, her Greek Orthodox faith and heritage, and a retired employee of Newport

Public Schools.

Mary was born in Newport to Stamos K. and Stamatia D. Logothets, both natives of Skiathos,

Greece. She attended Rogers High School, where she worked in the Guidance Office during her

senior year. Upon graduating, Mary immediately began her career with Newport Public Schools,

where she dedicated 45 years of service. She started in the Principal's Office at Rogers High

School and then spent the majority of her career in the Business Office before retiring.

Throughout her life, Mary was an active member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. She

served her parish in many roles, including as a member of the Parish Council and the

Daughters of Penelope. She was also a faithful member of the church choir, where she sang

from the age of 12, and volunteered at the parish's annual Hellenic Festival.

As a descendant of the first Greek settlers to arrive in Newport, Mary took great pride in her

heritage. She was a charter member of both the Island of Skiathos Organization and the

Newport-Skiathos Sister City Club, serving on the boards of each. Mary contributed in

establishing the sister city relationship between Newport and Skiathos, Greece. Through her

leadership, she helped host numerous events strengthening the cultural and historical ties

between Newport and Skiathos.

Mary's greatest joy in life was spending time with her loving family. She will be remembered for

her warm, generous, and selfless nature, and for the love, grace, and kindness she shared with

everyone around her.

Mary is survived by her son, John Michael, and daughter, Kathryn Williams (John) and her

children Mary and Stephanie Williams; her sister-in-law Myrsine Logothets, her Goddaughter,

Kathryn McKeon (Gary Fenster) and her children William, Constantine, and Myrsine McKeon.

In addition, Mary leaves behind many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Mary is preceded in death by her beloved family members; her husband, Arthur Michael, her

brother, Constantine "Gus" Logothets, and her Godchildren, Stamatia "Tammy" and Christina

Logothets.

Visitation hours will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to

9 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI. A Funeral Service will be held

on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11 a.m., St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 390 Thames Street,

Newport, RI. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Spyridon

Greek Orthodox Church, PO Box 427, Newport, RI. 02840 or online at

www.stspyridonchurch.org in memory of Mary L. Michael.