Obituaries & Death Notices

At one point, we actually counted the number of tweets by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, targeting Martha’s Vineyard, and it was 62 — or about 60 more tweets than he wrote to defend his wife when then-presidential candidate Donald Trump mocked her appearance during the presidential primaries. A bully — and Cruz is a bully in the image of his hero Trump — continues to bully in a vacuum. The victim hopes his friends and family will emerge in a strong defense to show they have his or her back.…

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 12:43pm Mary H. Regan, a longtime resident of West Somerville and Edgartown, died peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital on Sept. 24 after a brief illness. She was 87. She was born to James J. and Molly Scanlon Regan on August 14, 1935 in Cambridge. She was raised in Somerville and graduated from Matignon High School in 1953. She attended the Mount Auburn Hospital School of Nursing and later received her bachelor of science degree…

“Moonage Daydream” arrives at the M.V. Film Center on Friday, Sept. 30. Directed by Brett Morgan, this documentary is a dizzying plunge into the life of the late, legendary singer/songwriter David Bowie, born David Robert Jones. It will probably be best enjoyed by Bowie fans who already know a lot about their hero. The winner of 10 platinum albums, Bowie was one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Rolling Stone ranked him among the greatest artists in history. He died…

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 12:40pm Karen S. Kenney of Vineyard Haven died at home on August 2. She was 69. She was the wife of Joseph P. Kenney, who died on August 22, 2021. She will be interred in a graveside service at Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. Article Updated: Date Updated: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 12:40pm

To the Editor:  Having been an Island resident for 30 years and a math and science educator at the West Tisbury School for 28 of them, I have seen six superintendents and an equal number of principals at the school come and go. Arguably, during that time, it’s primarily the teachers and other staff who’ve been the consistent glue and staunch defenders of the education of Vineyard children. Six years ago, my wife mentored an excellent and most promising young math teacher who had to leave the…

My mother used to tell me not to be flattered when my Aunt Jenny said I was pretty. I supposed she should know. She tried to fix herself physically to meet the beauty standards of her time, but none of those efforts brought her the fulfillment she sought. But I bristled at my mother’s words. As a teenager, I didn’t feel beautiful. My nose was too big, my hair fought the lines of its Sassoon cut, I had bad skin, my arms had dark hair while everyone else’s was golden, I developed earlier than…

Heard on Main Street: English is difficult. It can be understood through tough, thorough thought,  though. (Yes, you must say that slowly.) Carson Rickey and Cynthia Chau from Golden, Colo., were the top in-person finishers in the Vineyard Haven library’s 25th annual 5K on Sunday, Sept. 25. This was the first in-person event since 2019. The 5K was held virtually in 2020 and 2021. This year’s 5K was a hybrid event, and “virtual” 5K runners and walkers have until Sept. 30 to register…

Oops! I did it again. Fell, that is. Is this one of the realities of getting older, or am I just a klutz? Well, I’ve actually already established my klutziness over the years, but it really seems so much worse these days, like I just can’t get out of my own way. I don’t know if it’s my age and a mistaken idea that I can still do things I could do when I was 20. But this time, I was just walking down some stairs. By all rights, something I do, and should be able to do, every day. And yet ……

Fall seems to be coming up fast this year, Saturday is Oct. 1,, and the wind has a more serious tone. Soon the leaves will fall, and it will be dark at 4 pm. But until that mournful time, we can still enjoy the last bit of warmth and light of the season. Members of the M.V. Poets’ Collective, including M.V. poet laureate Jill Jupen, Ellie Bates, Christine Burke, Ann Lees, Steve Power, and Tom Durawa will read in the Rose Styron Garden of the M.V. Museum on Friday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.…

A client of mine died peacefully this year in a really wonderful old retirement home that even reserved a hospice room for people who need extra space and support in their last days. This article is not about that home, although it’s a wonderful place to live out the remainder of your life if you can’t manage it on your own. This is about how my client got there, which wasn’t easy. Several years ago my client, who was then healthy and living alone in her home,…

Karen S. Kenney of Vineyard Haven passed away on August 2, 2022, at her home. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Kenney, who passed away in August 2021.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 1 pm at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven.  The post Karen S. Kenney appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

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EAST FALMOUTH – According to Cape & Islands District Attorney Micheal O’Keefe, the 41-year-old male victim of an apparent stabbing at 250 Davisville Road, at around 6:30 p.m. last evening – Thursday, September 22, 2022 – has died from his injuries. O’Keefe identified the victim as Doug Rose of East Falmouth. The following HN Video highlights O’Keefe’s statement made at the crime scene. It also contains police and fire emergency radio…

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 2:22pm Mark Weiner, a former resident of West Tisbury, died peacefully on Sept. 9 with his wife, children and aunt holding his hands. He was 64. He had suffered a massive heart attack at the end of August. He had operated Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks in West Tisbury for 27 years. He had been a longtime Vineyard resident before moving to St. Helena, Calif. in August 2020. He and his wife Michiko had recently opened a glassblowing studio…

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 2:19pm William (Will) Braasch Watson of Concord and Chilmark died at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on August 13. He was 89 and one day shy of his 90th birthday. The underlying cause of his death was Parkinson’s disease, which was diagnosed in 2006. He was born in Rochester, Minn. and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa. He attended Phillips Academy Andover, graduated from Haverford College in 1954, and received a doctorate in history from Harvard.…

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 2:15pm Christine M. Smith died peacefully on August 23 at her home in Edgartown. She was 81. She was born Gesa Christiana Martinoff on March 6, 1941 to Ralph Martinoff and Waldtraut Dorothea von Schilling of Tallin, Estonia. Her father was killed in action during World War II and her mother later married Hans Walter in Germany, with whom she had three children. Her family moved to Glenside, Penn. in 1956. She studied…

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 2:10pm Beatrice S. Amaral of West Tisbury died on Sept. 16. She was 97. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Gazette. For online condolences and more information, please visit chapmanfuneral.com. Article Updated: Date Updated: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 2:10pm

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Beatrice S. Amaral, 97, of West Tisbury, passed away on Sept. 16, 2022.  A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of this paper, and a memorial service will be announced in the future. For online condolences and more information, visit chapmanfuneral.com. The post Beatrice S. Amaral appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

Daniel Jon Madeiras went home gently and peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at the age of 77, surrounded by his family and healthcare team. He went from this life to his Savior’s arms, loved, hands held, face embraced, and with music filling the air. Daniel was born on August 3, 1945, in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, where his grandparents migrated from Portugal. Dan was the youngest of his brothers, David and Donald, who were born to his parents, Roland and Caroline Madeiras. Dan referred…

The National Theatre Live’s production of “Straight Line Crazy” comes to the M.V. Film Center for one night, Sunday, Sept. 18. For those with an interest in the impact of city planner Robert Moses in Manhattan and the rest of the country, this performance, recorded in London’s Bridge Theatre, is a must-see. “Straight Line Crazy” was written by David Hare, directed by Nicholas Hytner and Jamie Armitage, and stars Tony awardwinner and Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes. “Straight Line Crazy”…

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Christine M. Smith died peacefully on August 23, 2022, at her home in Edgartown. She was 81 years old.  Gesa Christiana Martinoff was born on March 6, 1941, to Ralph Martinoff and Waldtraut Dorothea von Schilling of Tallinn, Estonia. Chris’ father was killed in action in World War II, and her mother later married Hans Walter in Germany, with whom she had three children. Chris’ family moved to Glenside, Pa., in 1956. Chris was a graduate of the Lankenau School of…

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 11:13am Priscilla Jane Warren died peacefully with her daughter Allison by her side on August 14 after a long illness. She was 70. She had been an Oak Bluffs resident for nearly 35 years. She was born to Mary Stuart Manning and Robert Lincoln Warren on July 10, 1952 in Auburn, N.Y., She grew up in Guilderland Center, N.Y. and attended Guilderland High School. Against her mother’s affectionately-remembered restrictions, she snuck out…

The question posed in the title recently surfaced in the New York Times. A conservative House Republican from Texas, Jodey Arrington, introduced legislation directing the archivist of the U.S. to “tally applications for a convention from state legislatures and compel Congress to schedule a gathering when enough states have petitioned for one.”  “It is time to rally the states and rein in Washington responsibly,” he was quoted as saying. In response, former Democratic Senator Russ Feingold…

WELLFLEET – Voters at Wellfleet’s special town meeting advanced plans to purchase Maurice’s Campground for $6.5 million. They also passed an article approving $675,000 to deed restrict the property for affordable housing. Town officials said the acquisition could help tackle the town’s housing issues, though the town must first continue to operate the property as […] The post Wellfleet Voters OK Maurice’s Campground Purchase appeared first on CapeCod.com.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 5:12pm A memorial service for Bruce E. Doten will be held at the Federated Church in Edgartown on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. All are welcome. Mr. Doten was a Vineyard Haven resident. He died on April 25. Article Updated: Date Updated: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 5:12pm

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 2:05pm The family of Lee Fierro will hold a celebration of life at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury at 2 p.m. on Oct. 16. The event is open to all who knew her. Anyone attending is invited to share a brief memory, appreciation, or photos to be passed around. Refreshments will be served after the sharing. For questions, contact Ms. Fierro’s daughter Melanie Stephens at 808-344-9677 or email mvstephens12@gmail.com. Ms. Fierro died…

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 1:23pm A memorial service for Joyce A. Hall will be held at the Federated Church in Edgartown at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1. Mrs. Hall, who was an Edgartown resident, died on June 16. She was 92. Article Updated: Date Updated: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 1:23pm

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 1:18pm John Callahan Jr. died Sept. 1. He was 84. He was a resident of Bonita Springs, Fla., former longtime resident of Huntington, N.Y. and part-time resident of West Tisbury. John was born in Hoosick Falls, N.Y. to John and Pansy Tilley Callahan and was known as Johnny to his family and friends. Athletics were his first love. He became a great athlete and coach, achieving many honors in basketball and baseball in the north country and…

To the Editor: Dear Members, Tisbury select board, Tisbury School committee, and citizens of Tisbury, there is no question that Tisbury needs to address a school expansion. This letter is not written to protest the expansion, but to protest the Tisbury select board’s decision to deny its citizens the right to a ballot vote. This additional $25.6 million expenditure on the town’s elementary school project, a renovation and addition plan, has already had $55 million approved at the annual Tisbury…

“When summer gathers up her robes of glory, and like a dream of beauty glides away”—Sarah Helen Whitman Stops: Atlantic Oaks Campground, Eastham, MA, July 22-28 and September 8-13, 2022. Miles: 302 September’s Harvest Moon made its arrival the first night of camping on our second trip this year to Cape Cod. Our second camping trip this summer to Cape Cod began after three days of solid rain, hard and fast, filling up the dry river beds after a long hot summer in the Catskills. Nothing like…

John Callahan Jr., a resident of Bonita Springs, Fla., former long-term resident of Huntington, N.Y., and part-time resident of West Tisbury, passed away on Sept. 1, 2022.  He was born in Hoosick Falls, N.Y. to John and Pansy Tilley Callahan. Growing up, “Johnny,” as he was known to his family and friends, dove into his first love, athletics. He became a great athlete and coach, and achieved many honors in basketball and baseball in the North Country and Huntington.…

Islanders are displaying their support for the struggles of Brad Tucker and Liz Ragone, who lost their dog Ralf, a 3½ year old cane corso-Neapolitan mastiff mix, from a hit-and-run incident on Saturday.  “I’ve never been in more pain in my entire life,” Tucker told The Times. Tucker has had Ralf since he was an 8-week-old puppy.  Ralf went missing on Saturday around 7:30 pm. Tucker said there is a pen near the front yard and he is unsure how Ralf escaped. The dog was hit near Scotchman’s…

SANDWICH – A memorial run will be held to honor a fallen hero from Cape Cod who died during the September 11 attacks. The Captain Gerald F. DeConto Memorial Scholarship 5K Run & Walk is a tribute to the U.S. Naval Captain who was originally from Sandwich. Captain DeConto died during the 9/11 attack on […] The post Annual Run/Walk Honors Fallen Sandwich Hero appeared first on CapeCod.com.

Friday, September 9, 2022 - 12:49pm Ellen O’Brien of Edgartown died on Sept. 7 at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 70. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul C. Jackson Sr., who died on April 17. She will be interred in a graveside service officiated by Father Paul Fedak at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11 at New Westside Cemetery in Edgartown. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Gazette. Visit chapmanfuneral.com…

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, has died. She was 96. Elizabeth spent more than seven decades on the throne as the U.K. rebuilt from war, lost an empire, transformed its economy and both entered and left the European Union. She was a constant presence, the only monarch most […] The post Queen Elizabeth II Dead at 96 After 70 years on the Throne appeared first on CapeCod.com.

1:07 pm, September 8, 2022It has taken me more than 10 years since William Blakesley died to realize he was the quintessential Vineyard artist.

When Sarah Doyle arrived home at her house on Quansoo Road in Chilmark on Wednesday, she noticed her pony Peanut was a bit frantic running back and forth inside the paddock. Doyle quickly realized that the family’s two donkeys — Tony and Anne (more about the names later) — were missing.  “The pony was looking very concerned when I came up the driveway,” Doyle told The Times. “They had pushed open a gate and it closed behind them. They pushed themselves out and [Peanut] was stuck in…

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - 3:13pm A celebration of life for Albert W. Warren will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, at the P.A. Club in Oak Bluffs. Please bring a potluck dish, mementos, photos and stories to be told. Mr. Warren, a former Island resident, died in California on April 10. Article Updated: Date Updated: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - 3:13pm

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - 3:07pm Kim E. Ward died peacefully on August 14. She was 56. She was known as a courageous star burning bright from the beginning. She chose courage early and had a deep sense of life’s complexities early on. She gave birth to her first child by herself at 15 years old. She had the humility to take life as it is and try to make the best out of any situation. She kept her light glowing strong with a mix of grit, authenticy, style, humor…

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - 3:01pm A memorial service to celebrate the life of William Dean Holtham will be held at the Chilmark Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. Friends and family are invited to bring stories, laughs and happiness to celebrate a life that was lived to the fullest. Mr. Holtham died on Sept. 10, 2020. He had owned and operated the Home Port, Bite and Square Rigger restaurants. Article Updated: Date Updated: Wednesday,…

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - 2:55pm John Callahan Jr. of Edgartown and Bonita Springs, Fla. died on Sept. 1. He was 84. He was the husband of Barbara J. Callahan. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Gazette. His funeral services will be announced at a later date. For online condolences and more information, please visit chapmanfuneral.com. Article Updated: Date Updated: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - 2:55pm

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - 2:42pm Professor Minton Forman Goldman died at home in Boston on August 31. He was 89. He was born on June 3, 1933 in Manhattan to Julius and Hessie Forman Goldman. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School in New York city and went on to major in history at the College of William and Mary. At graduation, he was recognized as a Fulbright Scholar, the only one that year in the state of Virginia. On that scholarship, he attended Northwestern…

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - 2:38pm Rebecca Wild Baxter of Edgartown died peacefully with family and friends at her side on Feb. 5 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Fla. She was 75. She will be long remembered as a photographer, wife, mother and grandmother. She was born Rebecca Ann Wild in 1946 in New York city to Ronold and Dorothy Wild. She grew up in Mamaroneck and Edgartown with her brother Michael. In 1941, her parents sailed to the Vineyard for the…

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Professor Minton Forman Goldman died on August 31, 2022. Born in Manhattan to Julius and Hessie Forman Goldman, Minton attended DeWitt Clinton High School in New York City. He went to the College of William and Mary, where he majored in history. At graduation, he was recognized as a Fulbright scholar, the only one that year in the state of Virginia. On that scholarship, he attended Northwestern University for a master’s degree in political science, and tThe Fletcher…

State Rep. Dylan Fernandes, D-Falmouth, announced in a press release that legislation he sponsored titled “An Act authorizing Tisbury to modify fire department employment,” otherwise known as H.4622, passed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. According to the release, this bill will “aid the Tisbury Fire Department’s crucial work” by changing the mandatory retirement age of firefighters, volunteer firefighters, and fire engineers from 65 to 70 “as…