Obituaries & Death Notices

In June 2024, we took advantage of a work trip to Boston to explore iconic spots in New England: Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Acadia National Park. The whole trip took us 12 days, including two days in Boston. We had great weather, only getting wet twice! To get there from Nova Scotia, we drove through New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. We stopped at Oak Bay Campground near the Canada / US border on the way there. On the way back, we took the CAT ferry from Bar Harbour…

In June 2024, during a road trip in New England, we explored Cape Cod, the 100 km long peninsula that extends south of Boston into the Atlantic Ocean. We chose the area because we had heard there were good bike paths and amazing beaches. We explored 5 different bike trails and used a combination of bikes, buses and a car to get around. Map of trails completed on Cape Cod — includes Cape Cod Canal, Shining Seas, Provincetown Trail, Cape Cod Rail Trail and Nickerson State Park. Interactive map…

Today Is my sixth round of Chemotherapy. For some reason, I am extremely anxious about it. I woke up with my stomach in knots, and the nerves have persisted. Why?  I think I’m a little scared because things have been going well. The wedding went off as well as it could, and I felt okay. Emma and I just wrapped up our honeymoon in Cape Cod, and that was a swell week as well. I had an appetite. I could eat. Guys, I had a burger and fries. I mean, that was an unfathomable thought a mere four…

Cornelius Robert O’Sullivan, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Mass General Hospital in Boston. His wife Eithne and son David were at his bedside. He was born in Dublin, Ireland. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of this paper. The post Cornelius Robert O’Sullivan appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 12:32pm Jeffrey Spear, of Vineyard Haven and formerly of West Tisbury, died on July 22 at his home. He was 75. He was predeceased by his wife, Gail Williams Spear. Private services will be held at a later date and a complete obituary will appear in another edition of this paper. Article Updated: Date Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 12:32pm

Jeffrey Spear, 75, of Vineyard Haven and formerly of West Tisbury, died on Monday morning, July 22, 2024, at his home. He was predeceased by his wife, Gail Williams Spear. Private services will be held at a later date, and a complete obituary will appear in a future edition of this paper. Visit chapmanfuneral.com for online guestbook and information.   The post Jeffrey Spear appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

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BOSTON – The State House and Senate recently sent Governor Healey an overhaul of the state’s gun laws. House Bill 4885, or An Act modernizing firearms laws, passed through the State House on a 124-33 vote and the Senate by a vote of 35-5. The Bill includes provisions such as raising the age to own […] The post Gun Reform Bill Passes Through State House appeared first on CapeCod.com.

Judith Shahn, Self Portrait, 1947, Oil on Canvas. At Cove Gallery. Benji Weinryb Grohsgal, who I got to know some when he was a resident artist at Provincetown Commons, died last week at 37. Reminiscing with Phil Jimenez, he told me that when he’d visited Benji last fall, early in Benji’s cancer treatments, he was concerned with being remembered. I get that. It feels like a very human response in the face of the unknown: will what’s come before continue to matter?…

Laurie Lindeen, an English teacher at Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School and former frontwoman for the all-woman grunge band Zuzu’s Petals, died from a brain aneurysm at the age of 62 on July 1.  “She was a wonderful teacher and had great, great relationships with her students,” Peter Steedman, director of the charter school, told the Times. “It’s a real shock to our community.”  Lindeen, who moved to the Island in 2022, was a teacher at the Charter…

“I wanted you to know Aunt Prudy passed away yesterday morning,” was the message from Tara Whiting-Wells. Prudy and I had just seen one another. It feels impossible that she isn’t still just around the corner, that we won’t run into each other around town, that she won’t be telling me something funny, her eyes sparkling in anticipation of my reaction. The Whiting family is planning to celebrate her memory with a gathering at the Ag Hall on Friday, July 26,…

MASHPEE – Mashpee Police report that a Cotuit man involved in the motor vehicle crash on Route 151 & Old Barnstable Road on July 12th has passed away. The victim was identified as 28-year-old Alexander C. Cincotta. Mashpee police extend their deepest condolences to his family. The crash remains under investigation by the Mashpee Police […] The post Victim of Mashpee crash on July 12th passes away appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Friday, July 19, 2024 - 2:22pm Mark Francis Lucier died on July 15 in Edgartown. Mark was born on April 4, 1954 in Springfield, and was known for his straightforward nature. He was a master craftsman, a respected boss, a fabulous golfer and an adored grandfather, affectionately dubbed the “grand poo bah.” His love for golf, extravagant hats, humorous jokes and memorable songs left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Mark is lovingly survived by his wife Laurie…

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 2:17pm Barbara Hart Roberts died July 9, at Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oak Bluffs. She was 93. Barbara was born May 6, 1931, in Connecticut to the late Stanley and Lois Hart. She spent many summers of her youth in Hart Haven on Martha’s Vineyard. Later in life she spent several months each year at her house on Abel’s Hill in Chilmark and considered the Island her second home. She enjoyed riding horses, reading books, sewing…

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 1:09pm Donald Joseph Thomas, of Woodside Village in Oak Bluffs, died on Friday, July 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. He was 78. Donald was born in Cambridge on June 27, 1946. He was a carpenter by trade and was in the Army during the Vietnam era and honorably discharged with the rank of SP-5. He was the brother of Richard (Dawn) of Las Vegas, Kenneth (Eileen) of Cape Cod, Michael (Kathy) of Maine, James of Texas, Linda Thomas of Pennsylvania…

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 1:06pm Frank Robert Bazos of Lexington and Chilmark, died suddenly a year ago on July 19, 2023. He was 56 years old. Frank was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He graduated from Lower Canada College (1984), Phillips Exeter Academy (1986), Dartmouth College (1990) and Harvard Business School (1994). He had a long and fulfilling career in private equity. He was loved and admired by all for his good nature, honesty and integrity, his…

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 1:03pm Robert E. Pachico died peacefully on July 5 in the comfort of his family. He was 87. He was the husband of Jeanne Pachico, the love of his life, who passed away in 2019. Bob was born on March 1, 1937, at home on Summer street in Tisbury. He was the youngest child of John A. Pachico and Marjorie (Lewis). He attended Tisbury High School and upon graduation he joined the army and was stationed in Germany. Returning…

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 1:01pm David Erdman, adored and adoring husband of Eleanor (Ellie) Crosby Erdman, died on July 5. He was 94. The fourth of five sons of Lucy Kidder Bulkley and Dr. Charles R. Erdman, Jr., David lived in Princeton, N.J., Edgartown and Rockland, Me. His father, Dr. Erdman, was a prominent professor of political science at Princeton University, two-term mayor of Princeton Borough, and commissioner of economic development for the State of New Jersey.…

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 12:54pm Carol Kolodny, well-known graphic artist and Vineyard resident for over 50 years, died on July 1. The cause of death was complications following emergency abdominal surgery. Carol was born in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. in 1950. She went to high school in New York City and graduated from Antioch College in Ohio. Her design work was familiar to residents and visitors for decades, much of it done in collaboration with her long-time…

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 12:49pm Prudence (Prudy) Mayhew Whiting died on July 8 at her home in West Tisbury, on the beautiful farm where she lived her entire life. She was 76. Prudy was known for her generosity and friendship, her quick wit and her robust sense of humor. She was delighted by simple, tasteful pleasures provided to her by the changing seasons of the Island she loved. She was born at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on April 13, 1948 to Everett and Jane…

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 12:47pm Sidney B. Morris died peacefully at home on July 9. There will be an obituary in a future edition of the Gazette and a celebration of his life in the fall. Article Updated: Date Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 12:47pm

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 12:39pm Marie (Mae) Isabelle Paiva of Cedar Park, Tex., died in her sleep in the comfort of her home on June 2. She was 93. Mae was born on Martha’s Vineyard in 1931 to Angelo and Isabel Frank. She grew up on the Island with her sisters Evelyn, Eleanor, Olga, Elizabeth and brother Angelo Jr., before the entire family moved to San Diego in 1944. Mae graduated from Balboa University’s School of Business and worked as a law clerk, during which…

Prudence Mayhew Whiting (“Prudy”) died on July 8, 2024, at her home in West Tisbury, on the beautiful farm where she lived her entire life. Prudy was known for her generosity and friendship, her quick wit, and her robust sense of humor. She was delighted by simple, tasteful pleasures provided to her by the changing seasons of the Island she loved.  Prudy was born at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on April 13, 1948, to Everett and Jane Whiting. Her grandparents…

Prudence Mayhew Whiting (“Prudy”) died on July 8, 2024, at her home in West Tisbury, on the beautiful farm where she lived her entire life. Prudy was known for her generosity and friendship, her quick wit, and her robust sense of humor. She was delighted by simple, tasteful pleasures provided to her by the changing seasons of the Island she loved.  Prudy was born at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on April 13, 1948, to Everett and Jane Whiting. Her grandparents…

Donald Joseph Thomas Jr., 78, of Woodside Village in Oak Bluffs, died on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.  Donald was born in Cambridge on June 27, 1946. He was the brother of Richard (Dawn) of Las Vegas, Kenneth (Eileen) of Cape Cod, Michael (Kathy) of Maine, James of Texas, Linda Thomas of Pennsylvania, and Jayne Branagan of Indiana; and was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Helen D. (Furtado) Thomas, and his brother, Paul Thomas. …

Sally Anne Fritz, a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, after a wonderful, long life, full of friends, families, neighbors, and loved ones. She was 89. Born Sally Anne Johnson on Feb. 1, 1935, in Syracuse, N.Y., to parents Anne and Donald, she was the eldest daughter in a family of seven — two girls and five boys. Blessed with a passion to help others, Sally graduated from General Hospital of Syracuse…

Richard A. Sullo (“Rick”), a Cambridge resident and noted photographer who chronicled the folk music scene of the 1960s, passed away on April 3, 2024, at his beloved home in Oak Bluffs. He was 81. Rick loved the beauty of the Island, gardening, birdwatching, collecting, and playing musical instruments, participating in the drumming circle at Abby Bender’s Built on Stilts events at the Union Chapel, and spending time with family and friends. Rick’s garden covered…

Eugene Paul Kelley of Martha’s Vineyard, formerly of Milton, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2024, at the age of 85, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was raised in Dorchester, and was an alumnus of Newman Preparatory School and Babson College. He worked in the construction industry for 48 years, initially at Solimando Construction, and later as the president of Boston Building and Bridge Corp. in Milton, where he oversaw the repair and construction…

Brett Adam Maciel, 35, of Bristol, R.I., passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2024.  He was born in Oak Bluffs on April 11, 1989. Brett currently worked for Aspen Aerogel as an industrial mechanic. Fishing and playing video games were hobbies that he loved.  Brett was a man of many talents and a stubborn determination, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and devotion to his family and passions. Brett was a loving father who cherished every moment with his…

Barbara Hart Roberts, 93, died on July 9, 2024, at Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oak Bluffs.  Barbara Roberts Barbara was the daughter of Stanley and Lois Hart. She was born on May 6, 1931, in Connecticut. Barbara spent many summers of her youth in Harthaven on Martha’s Vineyard. Later in life she spent several months each year at her house on Abel’s Hill in Chilmark, and considered the Island her second home. She enjoyed riding horses, reading…

Mark Francis Lucier, born on April 4, 1954, in Springfield, passed away on July 15, 2024, in Edgartown. Known for his straightforward nature, Mark was a master craftsman, a respected boss, a fabulous golfer, and an adored grandfather, affectionately dubbed the “grand poobah.” His love for golf, extravagant hats, humorous jokes, and memorable songs left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Mark is lovingly survived by his wife, Laurie Lucier; his son, Bastille…

Community listening sessions are underway for Vineyarders to share their thoughts on a project that could remake one of the Island’s most important buildings. The project to redesign the 64-year-old Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS), which also hosts the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center, could involve a renovation or complete rebuild. All Vineyard towns will help fund the effort. The Vineyard Haven Public Library hosted the first of seven outreach sessions on Tuesday morning,…

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SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – Three people were hurt after two vehicles collided at the intersection known as “Four Corners” (Rte. 28 & North Main Street) last evening. At around 11:30 p.m., police and firefighters were dispatched to what was initially described as being a three-vehicle crash with injuries… but it turned out to be just two vehicles involved. Both vehicles were heavily damaged, one struck a traffic light support pole. Three ambulances responded…

Sidney B. Morris died peacefully at home on July 9, 2024. He was 75. There will be an obituary in a future edition of this paper, and a celebration of his life in the fall.  The post Sidney B. Morris appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

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SOUTH YARMOUTH – In a grim development, Mass Audubon is asking boaters to use caution following the discovery of ten dead loggerhead turtles on the beaches and in local waters off the coastlines of the Cape and Islands so far this summer, at least five of which died from vessel strike wounds. The organization reminds […] The post Mass Audubon Highlights Safe Boating As Dead Sea Turtles Found With Vessel Scars In Regional Waters appeared first on CapeCod.com.

From church podiums and in backyards and on beaches, Islanders have been reacting Sunday morning to the failed assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The former President has stated on social media that he is safe, and that the upper part of his right ear was pierced by a bullet. According to national media, almost immediately after the first shots rang out, the gunman — Pennsylvania resident Thomas Matthew Crooks — was killed by United State Secret Service. President Joe Biden…

HYANNIS – The State House has passed legislation boosting privacy protections for data related to healthcare. It bans the sale of cell phone data collected during visits to healthcare facilities providing reproductive and gender-affirming care. Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket State Representative Dylan Fernandes said no patient should fear their care decisions being tracked, broadcast or sold […] The post State House Files Privacy Bill for Reproductive Care…

Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 3:47pm Prudence M. Whiting of West Tisbury died on July 8. She was 76. A complete obituary will be updated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Article Updated: Date Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 3:47pm

Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 3:46pm Dorothy June Lima Grant died peacefully on June 13. She was 84. There will be a celebration of her life with a ceremony at the home of Debbie Grant and Michael Cassidy at 357 West Tisbury Rd, Edgartown on Wednesday, July 24 starting at 2:30pm. All are welcome. Article Updated: Date Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 3:46pm

Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 3:27pm Elena (Tuccelli) Iacoviello, of Malden, died on July 9. She was 92. Elena was the beloved wife of Louis Iacoviello, the cherished daughter of the late Angelo and Mary Tuccelli, and the loving sister of George Tuccelli and his wife Dorothy of Billerica and the late Ann Tuccelli and Celia Tuccell. She was the owner of Mary’s Linen Store in Oak Bluffs. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins,…

Aquinnah will show its pride for the foreseeable future, in what the town’s top official said affirms town values in the midst of a tense national political climate. Previously, the up-Island town has only flown a Pride flag for Pride Month in June. But a Progress Pride flag is now on the town-owned pole at Aquinnah Circle well into July. Town administrator Jeffrey Madison told the select board at their Tuesday meeting that now is not the time to take down the flag, and that further, it never will…

Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 1:57pm John William Barrow died at home on West Chop on the evening of the summer solstice, June 20. He was 81. John was born on May 4, 1943 in Bayside, Queens, the second of four children born to Robert Addison Barrow and Mildred Jentz Barrow. For many years, his grace was epitomized on the tennis court. He was admired for his serve and sportsmanship equally. Often the winner, he was an excellent loser. Was his underlying motivation really…

It is one of those points of pride for our Island. We have always kept big franchises out. There was the famous standoff in the 1980s when a group of Islanders stood strong against a proposal to put a McDonald’s on Vineyard Haven Harbor. Then there was Dunkin’ Donuts’ unsuccessful attempt to infiltrate Tisbury Marketplace in 2005. These battles have truly been the stuff of folklore. So it is no surprise that there was strong resistance to the off-Island business of Iggy’s Bread serving up…

I am leaving, moving off-Island. For good. A new home, a new town, a new state. I have, in a sense, been voted off the Island by the myriad of issues and inconveniences so familiar to those of us who call this place home — our only home — the one we struggle mightily for year after year to pay the rent, or if we’re really lucky, the mortgage. The home that is our entire world. Where we reside alone, or with partners, family and/or friends, and perhaps a few children and pets. Where we gather…

Our beloved sweet angel, William John Fournier, age 3, left his physical pain behind and passed on July 4, 2024. He was known to all who loved him as “Billy.” Born on Feb. 28, 2021, and raised in Oak Bluffs, he was an 18th generation Islander. Wise beyond his years, Billy was one brave little boy, with an infectious smile and witty sense of humor. At just 2 years old, he was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer. For just over a year, he courageously endured hospital…

Seeking Balance One Tuesday at a Time I apologize for being late with GNT. I thought I’d published it this morning but must have gotten distracted! Well, it’s still Tuesday, right? Thank you for your patience! More Cities are Celebrating with Drone Light Shows Denver, Salt Lake City and Napa, California are among the several cities who celebrated with drone light shows on July 4th instead of traditional fireworks that cause air, water, and noise pollution. Drone light shows or silent…