The family of Mildred Brown invites her friends to join them in the Celebration of Mildred’s Life on Sat. Oct. 29. It will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha’s Vineyard, 238 Main St., Vineyard Haven, MA. The celebration will be held at 10:30 am, with a light lunch to follow.
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James H. Wray, 101, of Somerset, died on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of the late Ruth E. (Towers) Wray.
James was born in Fall River, the son of Levi and Alice J. (Lord) Wray. Mr. Wray owned and operated President Motors in Fall River for many years, retiring in 1980. Jim was a 32nd degree Mason with the King Philip Lodge AF & AM, in Fall River.
Mr. Wray enjoyed summers on Martha’s Vineyard, boats, planes, motorcycles, antique cars, and being a racecar owner at Seekonk Speedway over the years. Jim was the founder and past president of Yankee Airways.
Survivors are a daughter, Marilyn J. Valcourt of Fall River; a son, William J. Wray and his wife Kathleen of Martha’s Vineyard; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Laurie, Stephanie, Jamie Lynn, Kristen, and Jill; 10 great-grandchildren, Joseph, Emily, Hannah, Zachary, Nicholas, Samantha, Kylee, Eric, Mason, and Hunter; father in law of Douglas Siple and Margaret Wray, both of Martha’s Vineyard. He was the father of the late Ruth E. Siple and James H. Wray Jr., and grandfather of the late Jeffrey A. Wray.
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Kristin Hodson Maloney died at her home in Chilmark on Thursday, Oct. 20, after a brave stand against cancer. She was 66.
The youngest of three children of William and Sonia Chase Hodson, Kristin was born on Oct. 4, 1950, in Paris, France, where her father was working with UNESCO. In 1954, William died in a plane crash on the way to join his family, who were on a home visit to the United States. With her three young children, Sonia moved to Hollin Hills in Alexandria, Va., where Kristin attended grade school.
In 1966, Kristin and her mother moved to Cambridge, and Kristin attended the Cambridge School of Weston as a day student. It was at school that she met her lifelong friend, Clarissa Allen of Chilmark. Some weekends, Clarissa stayed in Cambridge with Kristin; some weekends, Kristin accompanied Clarissa to the Vineyard, which she knew even then would be her home someday.
Kristin received a bachelor of arts degree from Marlboro College in Vermont in 1973, followed by a master’s in education from Lesley College in Cambridge.
While visiting her sister in Virginia in 1973, Kristin met John Maloney, who was visiting a friend and also lived in Cambridge at the time. In 1978 they married at St. Augustine’s Church in Vineyard Haven in a ceremony performed by John’s uncle, Fr. Edward Holleran, a Franciscan. They moved to Chilmark permanently that year.
From 1991 until her retirement in August 2016, Kristin worked at the Chilmark Public Library, where she was the assistant library director and children’s librarian. The work suited her perfectly: She enjoyed helping Chilmarkers find the right book to read, but above all she loved teaching and nurturing young readers. She was at her best when connecting with children, who responded to her gentle, warm, and encouraging approach. At her Stories and Songs programs on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, she welcomed each child individually, by name or by the shirt or dress or sneaks they wore. Accompanying herself on guitar, she sang parts of the books with the children. Her love for her work was apparent every day, and her legacy of stories, songs, and creating wonderful experiences at the library will be fondly remembered for a very long time.
For many years she chaired the Chilmark Beach Committee, which oversees Menemsha, Lucy Vincent, and Squibnocket beaches. Tackling the budget, overseeing staffing, protecting the beach for others was a labor of love for someone with a special affinity for the sand and the ocean, the sun on the dunes, and the moon over the waves. In summer she swam most days after work, sometimes until the middle of October. And she walked the beach twice a week, year-round, almost always with a dog chasing a tennis ball. She often greeted the full moon as it rose out of the ocean.
Kristin played the flute for the Island Sinfonietta for several years, and sang “The Messiah” at Christmas with the Martha’s Vineyard Community Chorus. Christmas was her favorite time of the year. She would brighten as it approached — trimming the tree, stringing lights, hoping for snow, and welcoming family and friends on Christmas day when she served prime rib and Yorkshire pudding to two dozen people as effortlessly as pouring a cup of tea. After dessert, she led everyone in singing carols around a tree magically lit by real candles.
She delighted in her family, whether at home in Chilmark or in New Mexico, where she visited her mother and stepfather, William Enoch, and her sister, Anika, in Abiquiu every fall. Trips to New Mexico often included skiing in Colorado, visits to Chaco Canyon, Taos Pueblo, and the Santa Fe Market. She loved the landscape of New Mexico and its bright sky and sweet, dry air, especially when she was with family hiking in the mountains or down among the cottonwoods along the Chama River.
Kristin leaves her husband of 38 years, John, and two sons, Kieran (Natalie Rentz) of Sonoma, Calif., whose first child will arrive any day now; and Owen (Erica) and their 2½-year-old daughter, Leona, of West Tisbury.
She is survived by her mother, Sonia, now 96 years old, and William Enoch of Abiquiu, New Mexico; also by her brother, Alan Hodson of Putney, Vt., and his three children: Bryce (Louise); Nicholas (Tara); and Phoebe; and by her sister, Anika Hodson of Abiquiu and her son, Russell, of West Tisbury.
A graveside service will be held at Abel’s Hill Cemetery in Chilmark at 1 pm on Saturday, Oct. 29, with the Rev. William Eddy officiating. Children are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kristin’s name may be made to the Chilmark Public Library, P.O. Box 180, Chilmark, MA 02535.
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Steven George Roth, 67, of Aquinnah, died on Oct. 27 at home with his wife by his side. Steven was born in Reading, Penn. to Russell G. Roth and Arline M. (Weidman) Roth on Dec. 18, 1948. He is survived by his wife, Stefanie Hecht and their two collies, Noodles and Digby; a sister Sally L. Koch, Wernersville, Penn.; and a niece Katherine O. Koch, of Hoboken, N.J. Services are private. A memorial get-together may be held later this year, but only those who can render a fair rendition of “Ghost Riders in the Sky” will be admitted.
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Sylvia V. Thomas of Edgartown died on Sept. 16 at the Royal Cotuit Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mashpee. She was 80.
Sylvia was born on Oct. 26, 1935, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital to Manuel and Dorothy Campos Thomas. She attended the Edgartown High School, receiving the Edgartown Firemen’s Scholarship Award, and graduated from the Chandler School for Women in Boston in 1954. Early in her career she served as a clerk with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In 1959 Sylvia relocated to California, where she attended Los Angeles City College and worked as a legal secretary. She returned to the Vineyard in 1968 and took a job as an account supervisor at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. In the early 1970s Sylvia moved to Brockton, where she was employed as an executive assistant at a major apparel company. She moved back to Edgartown permanently in 1989, and worked for Barbara Nevin Real Estate Agency until her retirement in 2000.
Sylvia is survived by her brother, Laurance A. Thomas of Edgartown, two nephews, Andrew Thomas and Ethan Thomas, a niece, Lauren Thomas Florio, and two great-nieces, Tatum Thomas and Isabella Florio.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 11 am in the New West Side Cemetery in Edgartown. A reception will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Edgartown Firemen’s Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 737, Edgartown, MA 02539.
Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs. Visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.
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Lucille A. Simpson Gross, 71, died unexpectedly on Oct. 18 at her home in Edgartown.
Lucille was born on July 18, 1945, one of the first babies born at the new Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. She was the youngest of four children born to Ellsworth Simpson Sr. of Edgartown and Gladys Hammett of Chilmark. Lucille spent her youth growing up at the Simpson-Pease family home on Cooke Street in Edgartown.
She is descended from the earliest settlers of Martha’s Vineyard. Her uncle, Charles Simpson of Edgartown (Simpson Lane) was the founder of the Simpson Cracker Co., based in New Bedford, which supplied all the whaling ships. Lucille attended the Edgartown School and then moved to Wrentham to attend school and work in the nursing field.
Lucille returned to Edgartown in 1972 and met her future husband, Ralph Gross. Lucille and Ralph enjoyed living in Boston for several years and then settled in Everett. They decided to return to Edgartown due to the declining health of Ralph’s mother Grace, for whom Lucille and Ralph provided loving care. Many enjoyable Christmases were spent in New Hampshire with Ralph’s sister Carol and family.
Lucille worked for many years at Takemmy Cleaners and at the Pequot Hotel. She was a valued employee who was easy to know and who made many friends, and the bonds she made will last forever.
In the winters Lucille and Ralph attended the Monday evening church suppers at the Methodist Whaling Church, where they’d see their good friends and enjoy great conversations. Every Derby season Lucille and Ralph would go down to the weigh-in station and enjoy the excitement of the people and the fishing scene.
Lucille was part of a crocheting and knitting group which met once a week with a potluck supper rotating among houses. The members were all childhood friends: Alice Marshall, ClaraAnne Marshall, Evelyn Simpson, and Sandra Pease. Her beautiful quilts will be treasured by all of her children.
Lucille loved to walk, and would think nothing of walking the length of Beach Road to Oak Bluffs with her three children in tow to visit her sister-in-law Elsie Gross Landers. Many of you will recall seeing Lucille on her daily route in Edgartown. She would start from home on Pinehurst Road, head to the Post Office, stop at Granite Store for a new puzzle or game for her grandchildren, then down to the Second Hand Store to look for hidden treasures, over to the Edgartown Library to read the current news, and then back home again. Lucille loved to walk her faithful dog Trixie through the neighborhood.
Ralph and Lucille were a loving couple as well as best friends. The following is a poem Ralph wrote for Lucille in October 2005.
Simply Divine
I discovered you and found beauty with my eyes.
Just like a million stars sparkling in the evening sky.
Now I need no fire to keep me warm.
I looked at you, my desires set off the alarm.
There could be no finer treasure on the earth I could ever find.
Your beauty from within flows into my heart and mind.
What would I ever do if you ever go away from me?
My heart just couldn’t take it, don’t you see.
Love, Ralph
Lucille leaves her husband of 38 years, Ralph of Edgartown, three daughters and a son, Jennifer Gross of Mashpee, Melissa DeOlivera (Clayton), Angela Samuels (Kedar) of Southbridge, and Timothy Martinelli (Jolene) of Derry, N.H. Lucille was the loving and devoted grandmother of eight grandchildren, Joseph, Symanthia, Myllenna, Jonathan, Robert, Noah, Jake, Hailee, and Gunner. She was predeceased by her sister Phyllis Hammett, sister Louise Anderson, brother Ellsworth (Simmy) Simpson Jr., and her son-in-law Gary Sylvia.
A graveside service will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 1 pm, at the New Westside Cemetery in Edgartown.
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Margaret (Maggie) E. Macdonald Nelson of Naples, Fla., and Martha’s Vineyard, formerly of Sharon and Milton, died Sunday, Oct. 30 in Naples, after a long battle with cancer. Maggie was the beloved wife of David E. Nelson for 58 years, loving mother of Donna (Stephen) Pozner, David (Diane), Susan (Peter) Jalbert, Barbara (Richard) Dwyer, and Mark (Michele). She was also the cherished grandmother of Jessica, Daniel, Elizabeth, Michael, Jenna, Rebecca, Kayla, Hadley, Steven, and Ashley.
Maggie was predeceased by her parents, Gerard and Ethel Macdonald, and her sister Helen Parlon. She is survived by her siblings Mary (Ron) Dawson, Richard (Cecily) Macdonald, Regina (Fran) Moriarty, Ralph (Connie) Macdonald, Ethel (Ed) McClelland, Anna (Neal) Biron, Virginia Polio, Clare (Steve) Burns, Jerry (Julie) Macdonald, her dear brother-in-law Paul Parlon, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Maggie was a retired employee of John Hancock Insurance Co. in Boston, and an unwavering fan of the New England Patriots!
A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 11 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Sharon. A remembrance gathering will be held Sunday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 5 pm at the home of Barbie and Rick.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Maggie’s memory may be made to the Martha’s Vineyard Infusion Center, P.O. Box 1477, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557.
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Charlotte A. Coveney, 55, died suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 3, at her home in Falmouth. Charlotte was born on Dec. 21, 1960, in South Weymouth, as the youngest of seven children of Joseph E. and Ethelyn (Dennison) Coveney.
As a young mother, Charlotte followed her older sisters to Martha’s Vineyard. The Island became her home, where she raised her two sons, Joseph Coveney and Sam Culver. Always a hard worker, Char worked in many of the Island’s restaurants and businesses over the years. She was a friend to all the regulars.
Charlotte was a gifted artist. She appreciated the natural beauty of Martha’s Vineyard, which became the inspiration for her paintings and many works of art. Charlotte was a loving, giving woman who would help anyone in need. No one had a sense of humor like Char. There was always plenty of love and laughter when she was around. The world has lost a little of its color.
Charlotte is survived by her two loving sons, Joe and Sam. She is also survived by her brother Billy Coveney (Nancy) of Seekonk; sister Susan Venuti (Mike) of Titusville, Fla.; sisters Mary Coveney and Terry Orr of Key West, Fla.; sister Nancy Fuss (Mike) of Falmouth; sister Joanne Coveney (Brian Sylvia) of Edgartown; and by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends, all of whom adored her.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, 56 Vineyard Haven–Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs, Friday, Nov. 11, from 2 to 4 pm, followed by a memorial Mass at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 86 Main Street, Edgartown, at 5:30 pm.
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Robert Glenn (Bob) Carpenter, the elder son of H. Glenn and Mary Jane Carpenter of Edgartown, died at his home in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Nov. 2, of a heart condition. He was the devoted husband of Amy Garner Carpenter of Pittsburgh, and the loving father of Jane Sarah Carpenter.
Bob was born in Pittsburgh on August 29, 1969, and was a graduate of the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He made many summer visits to the Island, both working and visiting his family. He learned his carpentry skills from Harold Chapdelaine, and his people skills from David Vigneault, when he worked for Vineyard Employment Options over 20 years ago. Many of his clients still remember him fondly. But his heart always remained in Pittsburgh, where he lived, loved, and sadly, died too young.
In addition to his wife, daughter, and parents, he will be missed by his brother, William (Bill) Calvin Carpenter (Ellen), his in-laws, Jeff and Beth Garner, and his multitudes of friends from all walks of life. His funeral service was held Nov. 6 in Martinsburg, Pa., and a celebration of his life will be held later in Pittsburgh.
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Maren Mansberger Feil of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Vineyard Haven, died in her sleep at home on Nov. 4. She was the wife of the late Dr. George H. Feil, and is survived by five children, Leslie Ann Feil of Barrington, R.I.; Betsy Feil VanLandingham of West Tisbury; Ellen Lee Hunter of Cary, N.C.; Amy Frances Phillips of Tampa, Fla.; and George Harold Feil of Oakland, Calif. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12, in Tampa. A full obituary will follow in a later edition.
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Marjorie Hancock Phillips, 82, of Lexington, Va., and Menemsha died Thursday, Nov. 3, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington.
Marge was born April 7, 1934, in Oak Bluffs, daughter of Hariph Clayton and Marian (Bodfish) Hancock, both of Vineyard Haven. A music education major at the University of New Hampshire, Marge was an accomplished vocalist, harpist, and pianist, an avid supporter of music and the arts, and taught piano lessons for many years when she and husband Chuck first moved to Lexington. Marge was a member of the Lexington Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years, where she faithfully served in numerous musical and volunteer capacities. She was director of youth choirs for 26 years, and founded the handbell program, which she directed for 20 years. Marge was an active member of the Mary Circle, and in 1998 was awarded an honorary life membership in the Presbyterian Women for her years of dedicated service to others. Marge was a faithful volunteer at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, serving for many years on the hospital’s Auxiliary board. In the 1970s Marge and husband Chuck founded the area’s first-ever newspaper recycling program through the Lexington High School Band Boosters, a program they led for over a decade. The Town & Country Garden and bridge clubs were among her many other interests and activities.
Surviving are her children and their families: son Charles “Chip” Phillips (Marsha) and their sons Chase, Adam, and Justin, all of Richmond, Va.; daughter Susan Weber (Ed) and their children Owen and Anna, all of Union, Maine; and daughter Anne Davey (Allan) and their sons Benjamin and Jason, all of Vineyard Haven; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews whom she adored. Marge was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Charles (“Chuck”) Franklin Phillips Jr.; her sister Ruth (Hancock) Gilmour of Wayland and Menemsha; and her brother Herb Hancock of Chilmark.
A graveside service will be held at the Oak Grove Cemetery, State Road, Vineyard Haven, at 11 am on Saturday, Nov. 26. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 am, Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Lexington Presbyterian Church with Dr. William Klein officiating; reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Marjorie may be sent to the Lexington Presbyterian Church in support of the music, choir, and handbell programs, or to the Stonewall Jackson Hospital Auxiliary.
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Mary Lu (Slack) Hough of West Tisbury and York, Pa., died Saturday, Nov. 5, at Country Meadows in York, where she had resided since January 2016 after the death of her husband, George Anthony Hough III.
Mary Lu was born June 11, 1921, in La Crosse, Wis., and grew up in Viroqua, Wis. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a bachelor of arts degree in journalism in 1943. As a freshman at UW, Mary Lu met her future husband and became a member of Alpha Phi. Two weeks after graduation she married George, who was commissioned in the Navy. When George left to serve in World War II, Mary Lu became a court reporter for the Detroit Free Press. After George’s return, Mary Lu and George became the editor and publisher of the Vernon County Censor in Viroqua from 1950 to 1955.
In 1955 they moved to Lancaster, Wis., where George was editor of the Grant County Independent. In 1957 the family relocated to East Lansing, Mich., where George was a professor of journalism. Mary Lu was a researcher for the Michigan Press Association. She later became the executive editor of MSU Business Topics and editor of the Division of Research for the School of Business at Michigan State University. After 22 years at MSU, she and her husband moved to Athens, Ga., in 1979, where George was head of the news-editorial sequence at the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia. Mary Lu enjoyed entertaining and socializing with the students and faculty of the university.
She was an enthusiastic bowler, bicyclist, tennis player, and lover of cats. She loved to play cribbage with her friends. She was a talented pianist who could play music skillfully by ear. Upon retirement to the Vineyard in 1990, Mary Lu continued her life of reading, editing for her husband, and volunteering for the Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation. She loved flying kites and walking on the beach, collecting starfish, and exercising with her friends. She was especially proud to be a longtime member of Curves on the Vineyard. She adored her family, and filled her house with family photos and photo albums. Each year, albums began with a photo taken at the beach with the date written in the sand.
After George’s death in 2015, she resided at Country Meadows, a retirement home near her daughter. Mary Lu is survived by her daughter, Mary Patricia Hough-Greene; her grandson Neil Greene (Amy), great-grandson Harper, and great-granddaughter Georgia; her granddaughter Lydia (Patrick) Harmer, and great-grandsons Patrick Jr., Declan, Liam, and Noah.
A private celebration of life service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in New Freedom, Pa., during the Christmas season, when her family will assemble to remember her. Donations in Mary Lu’s name may be made to the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard, 1 Pennywise Path, P.O. Box 1829, Edgartown, MA 02539.
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David Palmer was born in January 1951, the third son of Alison and Edward Palmer, following Teddy and Andy, and followed later by a sister, Laurie.
He lived on Lenox Avenue in Albany, N.Y., and then moved to Slingerlands, N.Y., where he attended Bethlehem Central Schools and then Maplebrook School. He graduated from Riverview School on the Cape.
David loved music, and he loved to dance. He was an avid reader, especially of mysteries, and the best correspondent in the world — he kept all his family and friends connected through his letter writing and phone calls. Choosing the right stamps for his letters was an art form in itself, not to mention the stickers.
David had a rock ’n’ roll heart with a heavy metal edge, and was deeply loved.
He had a phenomenal memory, and a dry sense of humor given away by the twinkle in his eye. A sociable guy, he surprised people with his discerning and forgiving nature and the depth of his feeling. David enjoyed his housemates and friends at 264 South Main Avenue and at Equinox in Albany, and at the Royal Falmouth, and we thank them.
He came to Thanksgiving and he brought mints.
David’s family includes and has included the late Teddy Palmer, Andy (Onnie) and nephews Tony and the late Luke Palmer of Chilmark; Laurie Palmer and Debbie Gould; his second mother Melissa Palmer; the late Trina McCandless; Erick McCandless and Antoinette Villani; Sarah (Frank) and nieces Ericka and Emily Slingerlands; cousins Del, Wendy, Ted and Sarah, April, and Marian Anderson; and cousins Anne, Catherine, Diana, and the late Jack Lord.
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Samuel Tatelbaum died peacefully at Framingham Union-Metro West Hospital on Nov. 9 at the age of 71, after a long illness.
Sam was born Sept. 1, 1945, at the New England Hospital in Boston. He graduated from Dorchester High in 1963. After attending trade school for two years, he started his career at Honeywell Computer Systems. Sam was a natural on computers. He worked at Honeywell for 24 years, growing his knowledge as computers changed. In 1987, Sam and his wife moved to the Vineyard. Sam continued working for Honeywell from the Vineyard for two more years.
On-Island, Sam worked for NAPA, Hinckley Home Center, and Cape Air. He would also help friends out when they had computer problems. Due to his health, Sam retired early at the age of 62.
Sam loved working at Cape Air and all the friends he made there. He also loved going out on his boat, and never wanted to be anywhere but the Vineyard.
Sam was predeceased by his parents and two older brothers. He is survived by his wife Jean, nephews David and Marc Tatelbaum, and nieces Amy Lombardo, Lori Nadeau, Leslie Smith, and Marcia Tatelbaum. In addition, he is survived by numerous great-nieces and -nephews, all of whom live off-Island.
No services will be held for Sam, and he will be put to rest in the spring. Sam loved all dogs, but especially greyhounds. For those who would like to give in Sam’s memory, please give to a charity of your choice or to Greyhound Rescue, P.O. Box 507, Mendon, MA 01756.
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Leslie Ingraham Malcouronne died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, Nov. 15, at her home in Oak Bluffs. She was 69.
She was married to John H. “JB” Bunker. She also leaves behind her daughters, Veronica Malcouronne and fiancé George Sparacino and Michelle Duarte, her husband Richard, and granddaughters Mariah and Lily Duarte; stepdaughter Erica Ponte, her husband Kenny, and their three children; and stepsons Rodney Bunker, his wife Pam, and their two daughters, and John Bunker Jr. and his partner, Lynley; her brother Billy Ingraham and his wife Carol; nephew Elias Ingraham; niece Jenny Ingraham and her fiancé Jason Robinson; and great-nieces Samantha and Elizabeth Robinson.
Visiting hours in the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs. will be held on Friday, Nov. 18, from 4 to 7 pm and Sat., Nov. 19, from 11 am to 1 pm, with a funeral service at 1 pm officiated by Pastor Marcia Buckley. Donations may be made in her name to Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, P.O. Box 1748, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date at the family home. A complete obituary will appear in another edition of this paper. Visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.
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Neva D. Thornhill died on Friday, Nov. 11, at her home in Vineyard Haven. She was 89.
Neva was married to Melvin D. Thornhill. A memorial service will be held at a later date, and a complete obituary will appear at that time. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs. Visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.
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Ruth Welch, 91, died on Nov. 16. Ruth was born Dec. 27, 1924, in Boston. She was the oldest daughter of Charles Alfred and Ruth Yerxa Welch of Marblehead and Chappaquiddick.
Following her graduation from Vassar College in 1946, Ruth moved to Geneva, Switzerland, where she resided for 63 years before returning to Chappaquiddick in 2009. In Geneva, Ruth worked for the Labor et Fides Publishing House, which published French Protestant books. She was an avid gardener, photographer, and accomplished horsewoman who enjoyed competing in dressage, show jumping, and cross-country events.
Ruth was predeceased by her youngest sister, Hope Welch Slater, and brother-in-law, Allen D. Slater. She is survived by her sister, Edith Welch Potter, and brother-in-law, Robert G. Potter. She is also survived by eight nieces and nephews, 11 greatnieces and -nephews, and three great-great-nieces and -nephews.
Ruth’s family will receive visitors on Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Federated Church, South Summer Street, Edgartown, beginning at 10 am followed by a funeral service at 11 am. A private burial will be held on Chappaquiddick following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chappaquiddick Community Center, PO Box 2966, Edgartown, MA 02539 or the Federated Church of Martha’s Vineyard, PO Box 249, Edgartown, MA 02539. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Oak Bluffs.
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Margaret “Anne” Benson Good died at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on Oct. 17, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 80.
Daughter of Mary Knox Benson and George Woodley Benson, Anne was born on Nov. 22, 1935, in Great Crosby, Lancashire, England. She attended West Kirby Grammar School for Girls, and it was during her younger years that she fell in love with horses and sailing. She was actively involved with the West Kirby Sailing Club starting at age 14. Anne attended Liverpool University, where she trained to become a physical therapist.
In 1959 Anne came to America “for a year’s adventure,” and worked at the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center in Hartford, Conn., as a physical therapist, and was later promoted to director of the physical therapy department. During the summer of 1959, she first visited the Vineyard and Nantucket. She met Meverell Locke Good Jr. in 1960, and they spent their honeymoon on the Vineyard in 1961. They lived in Hartford for a year, and then moved to West Hartford. There Anne loved cultivating her garden, walks at Westmoor Park, and tennis at Red Oak Country Club. They continued to visit the Vineyard.
Anne and Mev raised three children in West Hartford, and the family would spend several weeks each summer in Vineyard Haven. In 1981 they purchased a home, and then in 1987 moved permanently to the Island. The beautiful Island strongly reminded Anne of the seaside town of West Kirby, her hometown.
Anne became very active in the Island community. She worked for the Vineyard Nursing Association as a physical therapist for many years, primarily helping the elderly all over the island. She also worked for the Town of Edgartown’s personnel board.
Anne absolutely loved being on the open sea, and was very at home within the Island’s sailing community. Whether she was on her own Sunfish or her Corinthian named Diana, leisurely sailing with others for fun, or racing on Sundays competitively, she thrived on the adventure and beauty of being on the water. Anne was a member of the Holmes Hole Sailing Association for many years. In more recent years, she shifted from sailing to rowing, and greatly enjoyed her year-round morning rowing exploits with the Saturday 9 am Boat.
When not on the ocean, Anne was happiest in her garden, or on many walks around the Island, which she loved so dearly. She also greatly enjoyed playing tennis.
Anne served on the Tisbury Conservation Commission for 25 years. She was also a volunteer tour guide at the Polly Hill Arboretum for many years. A lover of animals, over the course of her life, Anne had a horse, numerous dogs, cats, and even some Muscovy ducks.
Always intellectually curious, Anne was an avid reader. The New Yorker was a constant companion, and she was content reading a wide range of literature. She was a theatergoer for many years, and became a very active member of the Island playreading group, which met weekly to read and discuss a variety of plays and playwrights. Anne was devoted to PBS; viewing “Masterpiece Theatre” and “Mystery” was a ritual.
Anne was very artistic and creative for all of her life. An avid cook, Anne loved the challenge of cooking complex recipes or merging two different recipes to see if she could improve the taste or texture. She also enjoyed painting scenes from nature with watercolors.
Anne is survived by her three loving children, Amanda Good Hennessey (Art) of Somerville, Trevor Good, and Samantha Good Horton (Michael) of Nantucket. She leaves two grandchildren, Alexander Meverell Horton and Isabelle Anne Horton of Nantucket.
A memorial service will be held on the Island at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Martha’s Vineyard Cancer Support Group.
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Walter L. Watkins died at his home in Morongo Valley, Calif., on Nov. 15, with his family by his side.
Walter was the son of Howard and Lois Watkins. He spent many summers in Chilmark. After serving in the Army he settled in Chilmark, and in 1976 moved to California.
He worked as a carpenter, woodworker, and electrician until he joined the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1986, where he started as a patrol deputy, then was promoted to homicide investigator. He was active with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Posse. After his retirement, he continued his love for carpentry and woodworking, and did a great deal of house remodeling for friends.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lynne Krikorian Watkins; two daughters, Andrea and Faith; two grandsons; and nieces and a nephew.
In lieu of flowers, please give donations to the charity of your choice, or to Black Hills Horse Sanctuary, 12165 Highland Road, Hot Springs, SD 57747 (wildmustangs.com).
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Richard J. Andrade Jr., 57, died Nov. 18 at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital after a long battle with cancer, with his beloved wife by his side.
Richard was an Island native, and graduated from Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. After graduating he attended Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston and became an electrician. He worked on the Island for years, and then moved to Wyoming to further his experience. While there, he worked with the man who would become his brother-in-law.
Richard was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and fishing, especially with his father and brothers.
Richard was predeceased by his mother, Martha Fay Andrade; his sister, Terry Andrade; and his favorite dog, June-June. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Connie Farina Andrade; his father, Richard J. Andrade Sr.; sisters Carol Andrade, Judy Martinek, and Debbie Luce; brothers Bob Andrade and Tom Andrade; as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dogs, Smoky and Bandit, whom he loved very much.
The family would like to thank Fred Fragosa for all his love and support through the years. He was always there whenever they needed him.
Richard’s service will be announced at a later date.
Donations may be made in the name of “Richard J. Andrade Jr. Memorial” account at the Edgartown National Bank.
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