February 2026

Arthur R. Tuttle, 66, of Portland, CT, passed away from cancer at home on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.

Born and raised in East Hampton, CT, Art had a lifelong love of the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, who proudly served as president and a life time member of the Belltown Sportsmen’s Club, where his grandfather was one of the founding members.

A true “jack of all trades,” Art could fix just about anything. He was also a talented potter and glass artist, and a longtime member of Wesleyan Potters in Middletown, where he was the building and grounds co-chair for many years. Art believed in always doing the right thing, making people laugh, and always lending a hand to those who needed it.

He was passionate about music and loved going to concerts. On weekends during racing season, you could always find him watching NASCAR, cheering on Joey #22.

Above all, Art valued his family. His family was the most important thing to him. He loved his wife, two daughters, his two sons-in-laws (who he considered his sons), and his two grandchildren more than anything in the world and was incredibly proud of them. He loved spending time with them sometimes as the quiet observer or sneaking candy to the grandkids. Telling them really corny dad jokes and playing his music way too loud. 

Art is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 43 years, Cheryl Schoell Tuttle of Portland; his daughter, Chrystal and husband, Justin Goodson of East Hampton, CT, and daughter, Jessica and husband, Michael Siavrakas of Cheshire, CT; and his beloved grandchildren, Harper Goodson and Michael Gus Siavrakas, who will always remember him as “Papa.”

To be friends with Art was a friend for life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 21stat 11 a.m. in the First Congregational Church, 554 Main St., Portland. Burial will be at a later date in Swedish Cemetery, Portland. 

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his memory to the ACLU. www.aclu.org or NORML https://norml.org

The Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main St., Portland is in charge of arrangements.