The Rev. Richard E. Olson
A graveside service for the burial of ashes of the Rev. Richard E. Olson, who died on Dec. 15, 2024, will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 11:30 am in the New Westside Cemetery, on Robinson Road in...
View ArticleSara E. Wenner
The world brightened on August 3, 1942, when Sara E. Wenner (a.k.a. Rolfe’s wife, Mom to Jeanene and Brent, Grannie to Alex and Leah, sister and friend to all) was born. On Dec. 29, 2024, the stars in...
View ArticleServices for William Yearwood
A celebration of life is planned for William Yearwood (“Al”), who died on Jan. 9, 2025, on Saturday, May 17, at the Oak Grove Cemetery, on Pacific Avenue in Oak Bluffs at 3 pm, followed by a small...
View ArticleJoan Frances Chavez
On Feb. 15, 2025, Joan Frances (Wilkinson) Chavez, 67, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side, at her home in Vineyard Haven, on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard, a place she loved so much....
View ArticleDoreen Flora Kinsman
Please join the family to celebrate our beloved Mother, Nana, and friend, Doreen Flora Kinsman, on May 17 at 1 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Society, 238 Main St. in Vineyard Haven. A gathering for...
View ArticleJohn Lolley
John Lolley died at his home in Oak Bluffs on May 6 after a short illness. John was born in Portland, Maine, on Jan. 4, 1949. He grew up in Sanford, Maine, and graduated from Sanford High School in...
View ArticleMary M. Sullivan
Mary M. Sullivan, 80, died on Friday afternoon, May 9, 2025, at her home in West Tisbury. She was the wife of Jim Bishop. Her service will be held at a later date, and a complete obituary will appear...
View ArticleAileen Alma Jackson
Aileen Alma Schultz Jackson passed on Nov. 24, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born on May 30, 1949, in Portland, Maine. Throughout her childhood, she grew up in many different places, from North...
View ArticleOlive Tomlinson
Olive Tomlinson died peacefully at her home in the Oak Bluffs Highlands on May 9, 2025. She was 87. Olive was born in the Bronx, New York City, on Jan. 22, 1938, to William and Olive (“Cutie”) Bowles....
View ArticleLouise C. Yapp
Louise C. Yapp of Vineyard Haven passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones on May 18, 2025, at the age of 99. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Yapp, and is survived by...
View ArticleServices for Roxane Ackerman on Tuesday
Roxane Ackerman, 76, died on Thursday afternoon, May 15, 2025, at home in Aquinnah. A memorial potluck service will be held on Tuesday, May 20, at 6 pm at the Aquinnah Town Hall. A complete obituary...
View ArticleJim Stevens
James Gay Argyll Stevens, devoted husband of pianist Delores Stevens, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 at home in Pacific Palisades, Calif., on April 30, 2025. He was born on July 4, 1927. For...
View ArticleDavid Sherwood Ashe
David Sherwood Ashe, 69, of Edgartown, and Beverly Hills, Mich., passed away peacefully due to complications of his Type 2 diabetes in his Martha’s Vineyard home on May 11, 2025, with his beloved dog...
View ArticleJacqueline Grace Jenoure
Jacqueline Grace Jenoure, 93, transitioned peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 9, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif. She was an avid adventurer, animal activist, lifelong learner, beloved educator,...
View ArticleElizabeth Ann Knight
Elizabeth Ann Lassen Knight died peacefully, in her home, surrounded by her loving husband and five children on Monday, May 5, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She will always be remembered as...
View ArticleCharles Francis Tucy III
Charles Francis Tucy III, 76, passed on April 5, 2025, in Boston. He’s gone home to be with his beloved dog, Stanley. To us, his family, he was Chippy. Kind, thoughtful, and loving, my uncle was the...
View ArticleJeffrey T. Spear
Jeffrey T. Spear, who died on July 22, 2024, will have a celebration of life on Friday, June 27, at 11 am at the Cuttyhunk Methodist Church and Meeting House. A water shuttle will be provided from...
View ArticleSarah E. Williams
Sarah Williams (“Sally”) died peacefully in her sleep on May 9, 2025, in her home in Oak Bluffs. Sally had a long, fun life. Born on August 2, 1934, to Helen Hobart Williams and the Rev. John Paul...
View ArticlePhyllis Marie Smith
Phyllis Marie Malatesta Smith passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at her home in Havenside, with her devoted daughter Kerin O’Brien and son-in-law Michael Duffey by her side. She was 93 years...
View ArticleBarbara Ann Maciel
Barbara Ann Maciel of West Tisbury passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 82. A full obituary and service announcement will follow in a later edition of this paper. The post Barbara Ann...
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