Barbara Cottle Child died on Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. She was the wife of the late Edward S. Child.
A service will take place at a later date, and a full obituary will be published at that time. For online guestbook and directions, please visit ccgfuneralhome.com.
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Evelyn Marie Simpson died peacefully on Feb. 26, 2019, at Windemere Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Evelyn was born in Tisbury on Jan. 28, 1944, to Fannie and Manuel C. Sylvia. She worked as a housekeeper for many years at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, and at local hotels as well. She enjoyed knitting and hosting a weekly knitting group at her house. She liked to go out to dinner and attend the dock dances at the Edgartown wharf.
Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Ellsworth W. Simpson Jr. She leaves behind her siblings, Agnes Bryant of Oak Bluffs, Manuel C. Sylvia Jr. and his wife Janice of Aquinnah, and Diane Jackson of Edgartown. Evelyn was a mother to none, but like a surrogate mother to her numerous nieces and nephews. She was very proud to be called a great-great aunt.
There will be a graveside service at the Oak Grove Cemetery, 299 State Rd., Vineyard Haven, at 11 am on Saturday, March 30.
Chapman, Cole & Gleason are handling the service. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s own choice. For online guestbook and directions, please visit ccgfuneralhome.com.
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Arthur J. Lenna, 88, died on Wednesday morning, March 6, 2019, at his home in Vineyard Haven. Arthur was a resident of Martha’s Vineyard for the past 25 years.
Arthur was born in the Bronx on June 4, 1930, the son of John A. and Edith (Flick) Lenna. Arthur was an altar boy for St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral in the Bronx. The family moved to Rockland County, N.Y., when he was a teenager, and he graduated from the Nyack high school. He enlisted in 1951 in the Army, where he served with distinction in the 7th Infantry as an artillery gunner, and was honorably discharged in 1953.
Arthur worked in the automotive industry as a car mechanic and service and parts manager. Arthur enjoyed cars and motorcycles, and was a member of a Muncie, N.Y., motorcycle club, riding his Triumph. He also enjoyed bowling in the classic league in Spring Valley, N.Y.
In 1995 he moved to Martha’s Vineyard and worked at Old Colony Car Service, and at 75 he retired to work luggage handling for the Steamship Authority in Vineyard Haven. Arthur was well-known throughout the community as a friendly, kind, and generous people person. Arthur was a frequent patron of the Ocean View restaurant and bar. In 2006 he met Linda (West) Kurth at the Ocean View, and they were married in 2013.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; brother, Jerry Way; and sister, Lori (Way) Morris; his children, Deborah, Arthur Jr., Gary, Douglas, John, Jeffrey, and Jane. He was predeceased by his older brother, James Lenna, a 20-year veteran with the Merchant Marine.
A graveside burial service in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven with full military honors will be held on June 4 at 2 pm.
Donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, P.O. Box 1748, or to Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, 111 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, both in Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.
Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs. Visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guestbook and information.
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Myrtle Case died quietly in her new home in Vermont, with her husband and daughter at her side.
Born and raised in Scotland, Myrtle loved being outdoors, and spent many happy times with her family enjoying the beaches and hills, forests and lochs of the western islands and Highlands. After raising her two daughters, and seeing them marry and move to other countries, Myrtle dispersed her possessions, condensing her life into two large cases, and flew to America to begin a new chapter. She eventually settled on Martha’s Vineyard, where she lived for nearly 25 years. Here she became widely recognized around Vineyard Haven’s downtown shops and waterfront, touching many people’s lives.
Myrtle always kept busy, and was always willing to try something new. She had a variety of jobs throughout her life, but around 1995, she set herself up as a seamstress in a tiny studio at Five Corners, and ran her little business there for the next 20 years. She always said she never could have dreamed of being a seamstress, but she loved the work, and she loved the dozens upon dozens of people she met. For her, the work was less about running a business, and more about helping people with whatever skills she could offer. Where many businesses might charge extra for quick turnarounds, Myrtle often offered to do a quick repair job or alteration for free, if only the client would wait a few minutes while she did the work!
Myrtle loved trees. She reveled in their beauty and variety, and felt a close bond. She developed her own style of sculpture, imitating the bonsai trees she loved to grow by winding thin copper wire strands into little “wire trees” that mimicked full-size living specimens. Over the years she produced untold numbers of these trees, modeled after many different tree varieties. Some were sold in art galleries and craft markets; but many were simply given away. She always had a number on display, and to admire them would inevitably lead to an offer to “take one home”; many people did. For her, it was always the planning and doing that was important. Whatever financial gain might come was only a secondary consideration. She was full of ideas, and there was hardly a problem for which she was at a loss to come up with some suggestion.
In 2002 she and her husband launched the boat that they had built together. For the next dozen years, the Emma Morgan was a fixture of the Vineyard Haven waterfront, and a center of Myrtle’s life. She was frequently recognized rowing her dog and cat from boat to shore and back again. Some boaters will remember the notes of her button accordion as she enjoyed summer evenings in the cockpit, playing through some of the hundred or so tunes that she had learned.
She enjoyed having her grandchildren come to visit, and this became a regular and frequent occurrence that lasted all the time she lived here. Those kids hold their visits to the Island as highlights in their own lives. Myrtle was dedicated to her church, and held just about every position available in the governance and operation of the church. She always had a exuberant and happy greeting for any one she met, however slightly she knew them.
There will be no services or memorials for Myrtle Case, who was convinced that life does not end; that what seems to be a death is really but a transition to a new consciousness and experience. Always ready for a new adventure, she was certain that her zest for life, as it has been, would continue in new ways that we, as yet, cannot see. Her family asks that those who wish to remember her do so in their hearts, and by gathering in twos, threes, and fours to honor this remarkable woman.
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James S. (“Jimmy”) Combs Jr. of Edgartown died unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Dec. 14, 2017. Visiting with friends and family in Ohio, he was killed in an automobile accident as the passenger of a drunk driver, a tragic and cautionary tale, leaving his family and friends shocked, their lives shattered.
Jimmy moved from his hometown in Ohio to Edgartown in February 2011, falling in love with the island. He lived with his mom, Karen Newhart, and worked in several locations in Edgartown, including Donaroma’s, Dairy Queen and the Mailroom, meeting many of his closest friends on the Vineyard.
Jimmy was happiest surrounded by friends and family. He was a loving and caring brother, a favorite cousin, a cool nephew, a fun and loyal friend and co-worker. Most of all, he was a cherished and beloved son and grandson who placed his parents and grandparents above all others.
You knew with Jimmy “what you saw was what you got!” He loved you for who you were, without judgment. He was easygoing, fun-loving, the life of the party. He was ridiculously funny, and had an energy and smile that could capture you before he said, “Hi, I’m Jimmy.” His affable nature and beautiful soul are ours to remember with an immeasurable sadness and acute fondness.
Jimmy was a beacon whose light was tragically dimmed. His death could have been prevented. The drunk driver, who survived the accident, was one of Jimmy’s best friends. Please, if you’re reading this, remind your friends and family, and yourself, to think before you get in the car with an impaired driver.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 24, at the P.A. Club, from 1 to 4 pm. If you loved Jimmy, miss Jimmy, were fortunate enough to revel in the sheer pleasure of his company; if you laughed at his silliness when you weren’t in the mood, sang along to the radio with him, watched LeBron dunks with him; if you worked with him or he worked for you; if you were on the receiving end of Jimmy’s excellent customer service and smile, please, come and share your stories with us on Sunday. Whether you knew him well, hardly knew him, or only knew of him, come celebrate his life, his love, his laughter on the day before what would be have been his 28th birthday. It’s gonna be a lovefest, folks!
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Evelyn Marie Simpson died peacefully on Feb. 26, 2019, at Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Ellsworth W. Simpson Jr.
Evelyn was born in Tisbury on Jan. 28, 1944, to Fannie and Manuel C. Sylvia.
There will be a graveside service at the Oak Grove Cemetery, 299 State Rd., Vineyard Haven, at 11 am on Saturday, March 30.
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Rachael Houston of Vineyard Haven died peacefully on March 15, 2019, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Rachael was born in Falmouth on Dec. 9, 1971, went to Tisbury Elementary School, and graduated from MVRHS.
Rachael was an avid animal lover; she rode horses at Featherstone Farm in exchange for cleaning stalls and paddocks, which she enjoyed as well. She dog- and house-sat for some wonderful people who lived Island-wide.
Rachael loved being a wife and mother, and provided child care for many years. There was always a house full of kids and something nutritious being served from her kitchen. She moved to elder care, and found her niche in making their lives comfortable.
Rachael is survived by her grandmother, Dorothy White of Vineyard Haven, whom she provided loving care for until recently; also by her parents, Pat and Larry Sylvia of Vineyard Haven. She is survived by her husband, Joe Houston; and son Cole of Mashpee; her daughters, Olyvia of Shutesbury, and Mya of West Tisbury. She also is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins on both sides of her family, as well as best friend Lori Pinkham and her family of Vineyard Haven.
A graveside service will be held later in the springtime. Donations may be made in her memory to an Island charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs. Visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guestbook and information.
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Erica M. Ponte, 45, of Oak Bluffs, died on March 2, 2019, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Erica leaves behind her husband, Kenny, and her children, Hunter, Shelby, and Jake.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 6, at 1:30 pm in the West Tisbury Congregational Church, State Road in West Tisbury.
A full obituary will appear later.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Erica’s memory can be made to the Martha’s Vineyard Cancer Support Group, P.O. Box 2214, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.
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There will be a memorial service on Sunday, March 31, at 11 am at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center in Vineyard Haven for Elaine H. Eugster, who died on Jan. 11, 2019.
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A celebration of the life of John G.C. Banks, who died on Dec. 16, will be held on April 13, at 11 am at the Federated Church in Edgartown. Donations in his memory may be made to Vineyard Village at Home, P.O. Box 1356, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, or Island Community Chorus Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 4157, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.
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Joseph E. Kennedy died Friday, March 22, 2019, in Oak Bluffs, at the age of 92.
He is survived by his two sons, Brian P. Kennedy of Oak Bluffs and Jay M. Kennedy of Somerset, Pa., as well as his two grandsons, Andrew J. Kennedy of Oak Bluffs and Joshua T. Kennedy of San Francisco, Calif. He is also survived by his brother, John D. Kennedy of Riverside, R.I. Joseph was the father-in-law of “his special girl,” Susan Elizabeth Kennedy, who predeceased him. He is also survived by his dear friends and caregivers Teresa M. Temple and Cheryl Kram.
A graveside committal service will be held on Saturday, April 13, at Lambert’s Cove Cemetery in West Tisbury at 1 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, P.O. Box 1747, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557.
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Fred B. (“Ted”) Morgan Jr. of Edgartown died on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. He was 97. Ted was the husband of Florence (Lambert) Morgan.
His funeral service will be held on Monday, April 15, at 11 am in the Old Whaling Church, Main Street, Edgartown,officiated by the Rev. Michael Nagle. Burial will follow in the New Westside Cemetery, Edgartown, with military honors provided by the Veterans of Martha’s Vineyard.
Donations in Ted’s memory may be made to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club, P.O. Box 654, 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 guestbook and information.
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Lucy L. Costa, 79, a resident of Windemere Nursing Home and formerly of Woodside Village for 20 years, died on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
She was formerly the wife of Joseph H. Roy, mother of Brenda Lee Viera, Crystal J. Roy, Sharon H. Fisher, Marie Elena Hussey, and Richard Roy, and sister of Arthur Costa. She was predeceased by her son, David A. Roy.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 4, in the Old Westside Cemetery, at the corner of Cooke Street and Pease Point Way South, Edgartown, at 10 am, officiated by the Rev. Michael Nagle. Please wear something red, which was Lucy’s favorite color.
A reception will follow at the P.A. Club in Oak Bluffs at 11 am; please bring a dish to share. Donations in her memory may be made to the Holy Ghost Society, P.O. Box 2203, or to Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, P.O. Box 1747, both in Oak Bluffs, MA 02557.
Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs. Visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guestbook and information.
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Thomas E. Burke, 89, of Edgartown and Bethel, Maine, died on Monday, April 8, 2019, at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Thomas was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Flanigan) Burke; the father of Karen A. Burke, Kevin E. Burke, and Stephanie Ogden, and the brother of Robert and Michael Burke. He was predeceased by his daughter, Janeen Burke, and his brother, Eugene Burke.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth’s Church, Main Street, Edgartown, on Wednesday, April 17, at 11 am. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineyard Avenue, Oak Bluffs, with military honors provided by the veterans of Martha’s Vineyard. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date to be announced.
Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs. Visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guestbook and information.
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Ervin (“Lee”) Lowe Jr. passed away at his home in Brooksville, Fla., after months of illness, surrounded by his family. He was 84.
Lee was born to Ervin and Minnie Lowe Sr. on Oct. 12, 1934, in Livingston, Ky. He served his country as a Marine from 1953 to 1962. In 1963 he married Alma (Tilton) Lowe.They moved to Martha’s Vineyard in 1967, where Alma was born and raised. There they raised their six children.
Lee was a jack-of-all-trades, and was skilled at homebuilding, building several homes from the ground up. He was hired on to do maintenance at the Colonial Inn, Pequot House, Lampost, Hot Tin Roof, and Wesley Hotel. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Lee and Alma had 22 foster children over the years, and adopted two boys. Their home was always open to anyone in need, and the kitchen table was a gathering place that made everyone feel at home.
After retiring in 2002, he and Alma moved to Brooksville, Fla., where he became involved with the Marine Corps League Unit 708. He proudly served on the honor guard, which provided services at Florida National Cemetery for 10 years. He felt privileged to give back to those who also served. Lee also spent many hours in his woodshop building beautiful furniture.
Lee is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alma; their sons, Christopher and Gwen Lowe of Long Beach, Calif., Thomas and Roberta Lowe of Arvonia, Va., Damion and Theresa Childs of Vineyard Haven, and Donald Childs of Vineyard Haven; their daughters, Brenda and John Pazar of Brooksville, Fla., and Amy and Gary Wajda-Nelson of Lower Waterford, Vt. Lee loved his nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
His service was held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell on March 21. In lieu of flowers, donations were sent to the Gary Sinise Foundation, P.O. Box 368, Woodland Hills, CA 91365, in Lee’s name.
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A memorial service for Dr. Gail Eliot, who died on Dec. 1, 2018, wife of the late Bruce Eliot and mother of Gretchen, Inga, and Jonathan, will be held at the Federated Church on South Summer Street in Edgartown on Friday, April 19, at 11:30 am, with a reception at the Daniel Fisher House to follow.
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Angela K. Waldron, 72, of Aquinnah, on April 13, 2019. At the time of her death she was comforted by her loving daughter, Wenonah (“Nonie,”) and longtime friend Rosie Roberts. Nonie and Rosie kept a constant vigil at Angie’s bedside at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital during the last week of her life.
Angie was the youngest of three children, born on Feb. 1, 1947, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital to Thomas B. Waldron and Eleanor (Schultz) Waldron. She grew up in West Tisbury across from Alley’s General Store. Angie attended the West Tisbury Elementary School, the Tisbury School, and graduated from the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School in 1964. She then went on to Franklin Pierce College. She was happy to stay in touch with her college friends over all these years.
Angie, like her mother, was an avid reader. Her readings gave her a worldly vision, but she was a West Tisbury girl through and through. Her soul never strayed far from the town she loved. Angie loved the Agricultural Fair. She spent each day of every year at the fair. She loved to enter one of her many animals and flowers in hopes of winning a blue ribbon. She shared that love with her grandchildren, and urged them to enter their art, flowers, and pets. Her early years were spent working the family farm with her siblings, swinging from the rafters at Whiting’s barn with her friends, and riding horses. Throughout her life she enjoyed visiting her ancestral family lands at Deep Bottom Cove on Tisbury Great Pond. Angie, along with her parents and siblings, Joan and Dickie, spent many happy summers in their small family camp during her youth.
Angie had a deep love for animals. For many years she rode horses at Pond View Farm, under the watchful eye of Marjorie Manter. Marjorie treated the girls like family, and often had them over for Sunday dinner with her parents, Dan’l and Lillian. As soon as Nonie was old enough to ride, she put her on a horse and took great pride in passing along her passion. Angie rode into her wedding to Jeffrey Madison on horseback in 1973.
Angie lived a life of community service. After many years waitressing, she began work at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services under the guidance of the late Dr. Milton Mazer. She also served the town of Aquinnah for many years as the town treasurer, and enjoyed the casual camaraderie with taxpayers from that community during her tenure. She later worked for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) as the community outreach coordinator for 25 years. During that time she coordinated services to many tribal families. She was also a certified substance abuse counselor. In her retirement, Angie became the animal control officer for the town of Aquinnah, and worked at the Aquinnah Public Library.
Angela Waldron is survived by her only child, Wenonah Madison-Sauer; her son-in-law, Daniel Sauer; four grandchildren, Waylon, Amos, Jaleah, and Luz; her sister, Joan Jenkinson and her husband, Walter (“Pat”); her niece, Holly Bario and her children; her nephew, Patrick Jenkinson and his son; and former husband Jeffrey Madison. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas B. Waldron, her mother, Eleanor (Shultz) Waldron, and a brother, Richard.
A graveside service will be held in West Tisbury Cemetery, State Road, West Tisbury, on Friday, April 26, at 1:30 pm, followed by a reception at the M.V. Agricultural Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, P.O. Box 1748, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.
Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs. Visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guestbook and information.
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Lisa Marie White, 59, the wife of Donald V. Morway, died at her home in Edgartown on Monday evening, April 15, 2019.
She was also the mother of Michael Snowden and Natasha Snowden-Cormock, both of Edgartown.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date, and a complete obituary will follow.
Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, P.O. Box 1748, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, or to the Dana Farber Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168, or at danafarber.jimmyfund.org, or at 800-52-JIMMY.
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Edie M. Radley, 80, of Edgartown, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Newton.
Edie was the daughter of John J. and Eleanor Radley (Bartram). A memorial service will be announced at a later date, and a full obituary will appear at that time.
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Lucy Louise Costa (Roy), 79, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Windermere Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Unit 3.
Lucy was born on March 12, 1940, to John Costa and Mary Rezendes, and grew up in Edgartown. She graduated from Edgartown High School in 1958. She married Joseph Roy in 1964, and shared 32 years of marriage.
Growing up, Lucy was a very good athlete, and played softball, basketball, and dodgeball. According to her classmates, she could hit the ball out of the park, and you didn’t want to be on the other end of her throws playing dodgeball. We were also told that she was a fantastic cheerleader, and was very artistic. She loved to draw and color pictures.
Lucy was a loving and devoted mother who was a very hard worker; she received her babysitting certificate in high school. She worked for years at the Harborside Inn as a chambermaid, and later at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital as a housekeeper for many more years, until she became a homemaker for her children.
Lucy loved to socialize, listen to live bands, and dance in her younger years. A favorite activity of Lucy’s was playing cards, especially rummy with her friends and family. She also enjoyed building stackable objects with a deck of cards.
Lucy was an avid darts player at the P.A. Club, and won many trophies for her league play over the years. She was an auxiliary member of the V.F.W. Post No. 9261. She also enjoyed bowling in a league at the old bowling hall, and enjoyed playing Wii Bowling at Woodside. Later at Windemere, she advocated for a Nintendo Wii to continue to bowl.
Lucy also loved bingo, and had her own bingo machine, which she would play weekly with her sister Bobbie and friends at Woodside. While at Windemere, she always looked forward to the bingo games, and won several Beanie Babies and other stuffed animals.
Holidays and birthdays were special times for her. She would start shopping for Christmas in July, as she had so many people she wanted to give to. She was always so generous and thoughtful, and never left anyone out. She always wanted to see pictures of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, whom she took such great pride in.
She decorated for every holiday, and loved dressing up for Halloween. She especially liked Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and the Cardinals, as she was known to love the color red. Lucy was so happy when she finally got her red car. Lucy also enjoyed watching “I Love Lucy,” Western movies, Hallmark Channel, “The Waltons,” collecting Beanie Babies and knickknacks, and listening to Elvis Presley. She was a woman with a few nicknames, such as “Lucy Goosey” and “Aunt Tootsie,” and usually said “Toot-a-loo” instead of goodbye. Lucy will be sorely missed for her smile, great sense of humor, and her joking around.
Lucy is survived by her children, Crystal Roy (Mike Delis), Brenda Viera (Michael Cassiani), Sharon Fisher, Richard Roy (Eliana Maria de Jesus), Marie Elena Hussey (Ron Hussey); her stepchildren, Beverly Barske, Rhonda Smith, Robert Roy, Joseph Roy Jr., Steven Roy, and their families; and her brother Arthur Costa (Joyce Costa). She also leaves her grandchildren, Leanne Cash, Andrew Jackson, Nicholas and Travis Viera; Eric, Matthew, Ryan, and Curtis Fisher; Dylan Thornton, Alex Donald, Ryan and Brendan Hussey; and her great-grandchildren, Tyson and Cameron Cash, Regan Fisher, and Ellanova Donald. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Lucy was predeceased by her parents, John Costa and Mary Rezendes Baptiste, her stepfather Robert Baptiste, her former husband Joseph Roy, her son David A. Roy, and her siblings Helen Rogers, Gloria Jeffers, Benny Baptiste, Barbara Perry, John Costa, and Bobbie Donovan.
A special thanks to the Vineyard cCommunity, Woodside Village, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, and Windemere Nursing & Rehab staffs for all their support, caring, and compassion throughout the years.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 4, in the Old Westside Cemetery, corner of Cooke Street and Pease Point Way South, Edgartown, at 10 am, officiated by the Rev. Michael Nagle. Please wear something red; it was Lucy’s favorite color.
A celebration of life will follow at the P.A. Club in Oak Bluffs at 11 am; please bring a dish to share.
Donations in Lucy’s memory may be made to the Holy Ghost Society, P.O. Box 2203, or to Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, P.O. Box 1747, both in Oak Bluffs, MA 02557.
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