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Services Friday for Maria Anna Pavesi »

Maria Anna Pavesi (“Marie,” or “Grandma,” as all who knew her called her) passed away during a brief medical rehabilitation at Sippican Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. She was 93. Marie was born at her parent’s home on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx on July 5, 1932, to Ursilia Licchiello (D’Agostino), a homemaker, and Mario Licchiello, the neighborhood butcher and owner of his own shop. In the Bronx’s Little Italy with her sister, Innocenza, and brother,…

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David B. Rossi »

David B. Rossi, 65, of Edgartown, and its retired chief of police, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at the Henrietta Brewer House in Vineyard Haven. He was the husband of Ann E. Rossi, and father of Meagan (Brett), Alex (Cassie), and Matthew (Aline) Rossi.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27, at noon. officiated by Fr. Joe Pasala. A celebration of his life will follow at the P.A. Club in Oak Bluffs.  A complete obituary will follow in another edition of this paper. Visit chapmanfuneral.com…

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Manuel C. Sylvia Jr. »

Manuel C. Sylvia Jr. (“Sonny”) came into the world on July 15, 1947, in Oak Bluffs, born to Manual C. and Fanny Sylvia, and left us on Nov. 30, 2025. After a long battle with illness, he passed away at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital with his beloved wife of 24 years, Janice, by his side. He was 78. Sonny was a man of many talents during his life. He was an independent truck driver, and also drove for Barnes Moving and Storage, as well as a lifetime shellfisherman and fishing boat owner. Sonny…

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Alexandra Bourne Donahue »

Surrounded by loving family and friends, Alexandra Bourne Donahue passed away on Nov. 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer in San Francisco. She was 54. Alexandra had an infectious laugh, a huge heart, a beautifully sunny smile, and a fearless spirit of adventure. Her toddler cousin bestowed the lifelong nickname of “Z,” and it perfectly suited her radiant personality, creativity, humor, and unmistakable sense of style. Z dressed vividly (especially pinks) and embraced graceful conversation.…

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Lynn Maria Donnelly »

Lynn Maria Donnelly, 73, of Vineyard Haven died at her daughter’s home in Edgartown on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Dayton L. Donnelly. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date, and a complete obituary will follow in another edition of this paper. Visit chapmanfuneral.com for online guestbook and information. The post Lynn Maria Donnelly appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

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Man shot while hunting »

A man was shot in the abdomen a day shy of the end of shotgun season on Friday afternoon in what police said seemed to be an accident. Edgartown Police said the person, who remains unidentified, was out with 10 to 12 other hunters in the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest, just off of Barnes Road. At 4pm, Edgartown Police received the call. They responded with Edgartown EMS and transported the man for treatment at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. “The individual had a gunshot wound to the stomach,”…

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Honorary Tavern opens at VFW »

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Steamship general manager, crew recognized for service »

Several Steamship Authority employees were recognized for their service at the ferry line this week, from the general manager to crew members who helped save a man earlier this year. At the joint meeting between the Steamship Authority board and the Port Council on Tuesday morning, General Manager Bob Davis was recognized by the state legislature and port community representatives. Both houses of the state legislature provided legislative citations, read by Martha’s Vineyard board representative…

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Anita Marie Christian »

Anita Marie Christian (née Truehart) passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 13, 2025, at The Remington in Yardley, Pa.  Anita was born on Feb. 22, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Ernest and Mary Truehart.  Anita grew up in Bensalem, Pa., where she graduated from Bensalem High School, and later attended Central College. Anita raised her family first in New Jersey, later moving to Framingham, and then into retirement on Martha’s Vineyard, where she was active in the Garden Club, the Lunch Bunch, the…

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Chilmark eyes cell service improvements  »

Chilmark officials have highlighted unreliable cell service as a public safety crisis for police, fire, and EMS responders when trying to reach people who need help.  At the Chilmark Select Board meeting on Wednesday, the town’s growing concerns surrounding what residents and town officials are calling degrading cell phone service took center stage.  “EMS and police were having trouble getting what they needed, directions and other,” said Jeffrey Maida, a select board member. “To me…

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