James L. Harrison Jr.
James L. Harrison Jr. passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 93. He was surrounded by his loving family at home in Edgartown, following a long illness. He was born on Oct. 8, 1931, in...
View ArticleJohn Nickerson Athearn
In the last minutes of the first day of spring, Johnny Athearn peacefully passed away. He had been patiently coping with illness for several years. During that time, he was able to enjoy the devotion...
View ArticleRoger L. Thomas
Roger L. Thomas passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born on March 17, 1951, in Providence, R.I., to Ida May (“Holly”) Thomas and Edward...
View ArticleCarole J. Sittard
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carole J. Sittard, 82, of Oak Bluffs, formerly of Chicopee. Carole passed away peacefully, with her loving husband of nearly 59 years at her...
View ArticleServices Tuesday for Edwin J. Griggs
Edwin J. Griggs passed away peacefully at home on April 2, after a two-month battle with cancer. He was 74. Ed was born in Belleview, Ill. He grew up in many places, due to his father’s military...
View ArticleGail R. Landers
Gail R. (Combra) Landers passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. She was 71. Born in Oak Bluffs on Oct. 11, 1953, to Philip R. and Anita E. (Rose) Combra,...
View ArticleRobert M. Sawyer
Robert M. Sawyer of Tisbury passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025, at his home on Martha’s Vineyard. He was 87 years old. Robert was born in 1937 to David and Thelma Sawyer in Brookline,...
View ArticleServices Thursday for Elizabeth Brady
Elizabeth Brady (“Betty”) of Vineyard Haven, a lifelong community builder, mental health advocate, and dedicated executive assistant and office manager, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025. Born...
View ArticleRon Rappaport
Please join the family of Ron Rappaport for a celebration of his life and impactful legacy, on Saturday, May 31, at 3pm at the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society, 35 Panhandle Road in West Tisbury....
View ArticleJulie Miguel
A celebration of life for Julie Miguel will be held on Saturday, April 19, at the P.A. Club in Oak Bluffs from 2 to 4 pm. The post Julie Miguel appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.
View ArticleFred Pekari
There will be a celebration of life for Fred Pekari, who died on August 9, 2024, on Saturday, April 26, at the Portuguese-American Club, Vineyard Avenue in Oak Bluffs, from 1 to 4 pm. He was the...
View ArticleJames Thomas
James Thomas (“Jim”) peacefully passed away in his sleep at home on March 21, 2025, at the age of 86. A native of Humboldt, Tenn., Jim was a distinguished alumnus of Fisk University, where he earned...
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Raphael Joseph Fusco
Raphael Joseph Fusco, known affectionately to friends and family as Ray, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 86, in Danvers. Born on Nov. 3, 1938, in Boston, Ray was a man whose...
View ArticleBarbara Dean Hatch Keeling
Barbara Dean Hatch Keeling, 84, loving mother, sister, aunt, and great-aunt, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born on Jan. 23, 1941, in Oak Bluffs. Prior to living most recently in...
View ArticlePhyllis Marie Smith
Phyllis Marie Smith, who lived in Havenside in Vineyard Haven, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, surrounded by friends and family, at the age of 93. A full obituary will follow in a future...
View ArticleService for Gail R. Landers
A memorial service for Gail R. Landers will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Oak Bluffs on Friday, May 2, at 11 am, followed by a reception at the Portuguese-American Club. The post Service for Gail...
View ArticleDavid Alan Perzanowski
David Alan Perzanowski, 67, passed away at his West Tisbury home, surrounded by family, on April 19, 2025. David was born on July 13, 1957, to Wesley and Nancy Perzanowski in the back seat of the...
View ArticleSimon D. Brooks
It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Simon D. Brooks, 39. Simon was born in Blackpool, England, on Sept. 21, 1985, and lived in Fleetwood, England, until he moved to...
View ArticleServices for Roger Thomas
A celebration of the life of Roger Thomas, who died on Feb. 14, 2025, will be held at the Sailing Camp in Oak Bluffs on Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 4 pm. The post Services for Roger Thomas appeared first...
View ArticleServices for Michael E. Amaral
Michael E. Amaral, 66, of Vineyard Haven, who died in Boston on Jan. 27, 2025, the son of the late Donald and Mary Amaral, and brother of Brian and the late Stephen Amaral, will have a celebration of...
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