Betty Ann Dixon
Betty Ann Dixon, 99, of Tisbury, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family, on August 8, 2023. She was the wife of Frank Thomas Dixon III. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition...
View ArticleBrentford J. Ferreira
Brentford J. Ferreira died on July 29, 2023, at his home in Long Beach, Calif. Brent was born in Oak Bluffs in 1947, and graduated from the Oak Bluffs Elementary School and Martha’s Vineyard Regional...
View ArticleStephen Nash Hurley
Stephen Nash Hurley, 80, of Boston, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 5, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Born in Boston to Miriam (Greene) and Donald J. Hurley, he was a graduate of...
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Joseph Thomas Didato
For the better part of three decades, one well-known Martha’s Vineyard resident’s phrase guided Joe Didato: “Gotta catch the boat.” Whether it was running errands to the mainland, getting kids to get...
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Herb Custer
Herb Custer passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 17, 2023. After 90 years, his enormous heart finally rested, and he was ready to go, with fair winds and following seas. Herbert...
View ArticleAnita Wilson
Anita Wilson, 81, of Oak Bluffs, passed away on August 20, 2023. She is survived by her children, Amy Wallace, Jeremy Wallace, and Kevin Wallace; her sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Michael...
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Jeffrey Thomas Clements
Jeffrey Thomas Clements, 67, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, while out on his boat off State Beach, doing what he loved. Jeffrey was born on July 18, 1956, in Oak Bluffs. He was the son of...
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Frances E. Maciel
Frances E. Maciel passed away on May 25, 2023, at Windemere Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Oak Bluffs. Fran was 89. Fran was born on Jan. 29,1934, in Bronx, N.Y., the second child of Stephen J....
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John Henry Rollins
John Henry Rollins (“Jack”) passed away on August 21, 2023, at the Henrietta Brewer House in Vineyard Haven. He was 86 years old. Jack was born on May 23, 1937, in Providence, R.I., to Mary Meegan...
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Services Saturday for Vera-Jean Clements
On August 7, 2023, the Island lost Vera-Jean Clements, a beloved wife, mother, and grammy. Those who had the pleasure of knowing her would describe her as loving and genuine. She was born in Oak...
View ArticleHerb Custer, a Vineyard natural
An off-Islander by birth, Herb Custer Jr. might as well have been a native. Charter fishing brought him to the Vineyard on a fishing trip. He lived his long life as an Islander, fitting the mold...
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Celebration of life for Len Butler
The family of Len Butler of Aquinnah invites the Island community to join them in a celebration of life on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 4 pm, at the Gay Head Lighthouse. Parking will be available, with a...
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Rita I. Meyer
Rita I. (Decosta) Meyer, 90, died on May 14, 2023, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, after an accidental fall. Rita was born in Oak Bluffs on March 20, 1933. She lived briefly in Germany when...
View ArticleRobert N. Ganz Jr.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Robert N. Ganz Jr. of Chilmark will be held at the Grange Hall, 1067 State Road in West Tisbury, on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 2 pm. Friends and community are...
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Gerard Morelli
Gerard Morelli, 80, raised in Jamaica Plain, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in the comfort of his home in Oak Bluffs. A Boston College High School and Stonehill College graduate, Jerry...
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Mary Ellen Rogers
Mary Ellen Rogers, 81, formerly of Oak Bluffs, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023, at Harbor Point Assisted Living in Centerville. Mary Ellen was born on April 4, 1942, to Everett and Genevieve...
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Richard T. Wilton II
Richard T. Wilton II of Edgartown, formerly of Wellesley, died on August 19, 2023. He was 65. THE HENRY STUDIO Richard loved and deeply cared about many things, including our planet, the creatures...
View ArticleFrederic D. Mascolo
Frederic D. Mascolo, also known as Trader Fred, 65, of Edgartown, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. A celebration of Fred’s life will take place at a...
View ArticleRobert N. Ganz Jr.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Robert N. Ganz Jr. of Chilmark will be held at the Grange Hall, 1067 State Road in West Tisbury, on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 2 pm. Friends and community are...
View ArticleGraveside service for Mildred Dias
Mildred M. Dias, 86, of Vineyard Haven, passed away on August 31, 2023. A graveside service for her will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 4 pm, at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Bluffs. A complete...
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