Services Wednesday for Jean Gilluly
Jean Gilluly, 86, of Edgartown and Marlboro, died on Jan. 30, 2024. Born to Walter Gilluly, and Hilda Norton Gilluly on Dec. 30, 1937, Jean grew up on the Edgartown farm of her grandparents, Orin...
View ArticleSusan Kresse Cole
Susan Kresse Cole (“Suzie,” or “Susie”), 69, of Harbor Homes on New York Ave. in Oak Bluffs, died on Jan. 18, 2024, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Susan was born on August 20, 1954, at the Good...
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Lorraine B. Earle
Lorraine Bernice Bernadette Bergeron Sylvia Earle, a.k.a. Lorraine Earle, a.k.a. Rainy, a.k.a. Mama Cupcakes, a.k.a. LoLo, 68, of Hull, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 29, 2024, after a long...
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William August Engler IV
The Engler family of Oak Bluffs mourns the loss of William August Engler IV, who passed away on Jan. 23, 2024, at the age of 25, after a valiant struggle with drug addiction and mental health issues....
View ArticlePaul David Sampieri
Paul David Sampieri, 74, of Vineyard Haven, died on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at his home. He was the spouse of Edward Belain Jr., and brother of John (“Jay”) Sampieri of North Dartmouth. His funeral...
View ArticleDorothy Francoeur
Dorothy Francoeur (“Dottie”) of Oak Bluffs passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 9, 2024. She was 79. Dottie and her wife, Pat Cooke, lived here part-time since 2001, and became full-time residents in 2021....
View ArticleKenneth C. Pailler Jr.
Kenneth C. Pailler Jr., 77, died on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. He was a devoted partner of more than 30 years to Arlene M. Connolly, originally of Canton. Born In Boston, he was the son of Kenneth C. and...
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Neil Robert Strock
Neil Robert Strock died peacefully but unexpectedly at his home in Lafayette, Calif., on January 24, 2024. He was born on March 14, 1947, so he would have been 75 years old in a few weeks. Neil came...
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Raymond J. DeBettencourt
Raymond J. DeBettencourt, 97, of Oak Bluffs, died on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Oak Bluffs. Raymond was born on Jan. 23, 1927, in the Highlands of Oak Bluffs to Alfred Francis DeBettencourt and Mary...
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Services Saturday, Sunday for William August Engler
The journey of William August Engler, our hero, through life was a testament to his unwavering resolve and boundless optimism, even in the face of adversity. August was born on Sept. 13, 1998. It was...
View ArticleFrances Marjean Lear
Frances Marjean McKinney Smith Lear, age 81, longtime resident of Oak Bluffs, died on Jan. 20, 2024, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Jean, as she was known, was born to Rudolph and Lucile Howell of...
View ArticleGloria Wong
Gloria Wong, 95, of Vineyard Haven, died on Jan. 24, 2024, at her home. A memorial service for Gloria will be held on Sunday, July 14, from 2 to 4 pm, at the Tabernacle in the Martha’s Vineyard Camp...
View ArticleRichard T. Jennings
Richard T. Jennings, 83, of Vineyard Haven, passed away on Feb. 18, 2024. He was the husband of Carol Ann Jennings. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of this paper, and a celebration...
View ArticleFrederick Jackson Jr.
Frederick Jackson Jr. (“Fred”), a man who could turn any gathering into a party, passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, holding the hand of his wife and life partner,...
View ArticleElizabeth Miller Rawlins
Elizabeth Miller Rawlins was born on Nov. 25, 1927, and died at the age of 96 on Feb. 3, 2024. Elizabeth (“Betty”) passed away at her home in Oak Bluffs peacefully, with her children, Paul (Teresa) and...
View ArticlePhoebe Reese Lewis
Phoebe Reese Lewis, 94, of Milwaukee, Wis., died on Jan. 26, 2024, at St. John’s on the Lake in Milwaukee. Born on August 6, 1929, to Everett David Reese and Martha Grace (Gay) Reese in Newark, Ohio,...
View ArticleWilliam Daniel Bennett
William D. Bennett of Lambert’s Cove died peacefully at home with his family on Feb. 15, 2024. He was 86. Bill was born on Oct. 19, 1937, to Mary Frances Ahearn Bennett and William Taft Bennett of...
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Ralph Kirkham Safford III
Ralph Kirkham Safford III (“Kirk”) of West Tisbury passed away in Boston on Jan. 10, 2024, with his wife, Kristine, by his side. Born in Boston on Oct. 26, 1942, to Nancy B. French Safford and Ralph...
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Margaret E. Keating
Margaret E. Keating, 100 years old, of Oak Bluffs, and formerly of Arlington, died on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late James F. Keating; loving...
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Pamela Scott Harris Daugherty
Pamela Scott Harris Daugherty transitioned on Feb. 12, 2024. She had been admitted to Cape Cod Hospital, where she was being treated for complications following recent cancer therapy. She was supported...
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