Elizabeth G. De Costa

Newport - Elizabeth G. (Kingsbury) De Costa, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024 at St. Clare Assisted Living in Newport, RI. She was born on January 21, 1937, in Mooers, NY to the late Donald and Mary V. (Mitchell) Kingsbury. Elizabeth was the sister of Lorraine McShane (James) and the late Shirley Quinn,  Isabel Bazinet,  William Kingsbury and Arlene Murray. She was the wife to her first husband, the late John Rourke. She was a beloved mother to her seven J’s: Judith Blouin, John Rourke (Gail), late Joanne Partington, Jeffrey Rourke (Cheryl), Jennifer Blanchet (Raymond), late James Rourke (Keri) and Joy McCaughey. She said her second husband, the late Louis De Costa “was the love of my life.” They spent many years together traveling as snowbirds from Rhode Island to Florida. She also leaves behind 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was “Grandmama” to many beyond her family. When there was any funny business she always said, “Honey, you are...