Below are the latest news articles mentioning "died" or "passed" from all the local Cape Cod news sources. Most of these stories should be related to recent Cape Cod obituaries and death notices.
Mary Larner Ferguson, 69, of Concord, Nantucket and Gulf Stream, Fla., died Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord.
All of the Vineyard’s towns adopted their tax rates, but not all of them will be using a state-approved residential tax exemption that aims to help year-round homeowners with affordability. On Dec. 16, the town of Chilmark, at its annual property tax levy hearing, adopted a single tax rate for all types of properties in the town, joining Edgartown and Aquinnah. The select boards decided against adopting the exemption, but other towns on the Vineyard — Tisbury, Oak Bluffs, and West Tisbury —…
The Trump administration’s immigration rhetoric and actions worsen day by day. Every undocumented person on the Island must be extremely apprehensive. Commentators across the country have declared his language the new nativism. The Washington Post’s Karen Tumulty writes that President Trump’s words hark back more than a century ago to “the passage of a series of laws, capped by one in 1924, known as the Johnson-Reed Act. The statute put in place a quota system in which visas would be allocated…
I was entering the freeway last week to return home to the Island from Brown University for the holidays as the news of a mass shooting first broke. It was Saturday, Dec. 13, and a horrific tragedy had taken place on my beloved campus of Brown University, where I am a senior. The shooter took the lives of two vibrant individuals and left nine others wounded. A tragedy, in the form of mass shootings, that seems to repeat itself across America constantly. Brown University is a place where I uncovered…
This is the first year I am finally not writing about my Christmas envy. That boat sailed. And resailed and docked and crossed every ocean, and on the return trip this passenger continued to whine and cry and moan about poor Jewish me. No tree, no gifts, no tinsel, no Midnight Mass with friends. But at last, that’s over. Each December, being a writer and all, I wrote about a jillion pieces all starting with the same first sentence, “Whadja get, whadja get” –– my “poor me” mantra.…
“The Secret Agent,” playing at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center starting Dec. 26, is a haunting Brazilian neo-noir political thriller written and directed by Mendonça Filho. Although a 2025 film, it has the look and feel of the mid-1970s, which is, in fact, when the narrative is set. The story follows a former technology researcher and university professor, Armando (Wagner Moura), as he tries to escape persecution and resist the corrupt authoritarian regime during the political tumult of…
We celebrate the life of Margaret Dykes Whitehouse (“Meg”), who passed away peacefully in her Chilmark home on Dec. 9, 2025, at the age of 68. Born in Mount Kisco, N.Y., on Sept. 9, 1957, Meg brought passion, joy, and warmth to every part of her life –– qualities that endured even as she faced the degenerative neurological disease that ultimately ended her life. An interior designer by trade, Meg poured her creativity into her work, and formed lasting relationships…
Albert Alexander passed away peacefully on Dec. 14, 2025. He was born in 1929 in New Haven, Conn., to loving parents Angelo and Rose Colatosti. Al was an All-State defenseman in hockey, and received a scholarship to play at Springfield College. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, and went on to earn his doctorate in education and become a teacher and school principal. Al was a lifelong athlete who loved to ski, play hockey, swim, play tennis,…
This is a developing story. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on Monday a pause on leases for all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction. The order affects at least two projects off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard that were near completion — Vineyard Wind 1 and Revolution Wind. The pause, effective immediately, is attributed to national security concerns identified in classified reports by the Department of War (previously the Department of Defense). A press release…
Briana Holt (class of 1998) found her passion at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School mostly through the arts, actively participating in almost everything directed by Duncan Ross, and spending most after-school hours working with a team at the Vineyard Playhouse. After graduating, she enrolled at UMass Amherst as an acting major. She quickly became more interested in film study, and switched majors. While she enjoyed the film screenings and the people she met at the writing groups, structured…
The Aquinnah Artisans Festival presented a fine two days of community spirit, beautiful goods, and great food. Local artisans made a steady stream of hard-earned sales, and visitors left the event loaded with gifts to be treasured. There was a tender feeling in the air, a reaching toward each other that was special. Part of that feeling was in tribute to Gabbi Camilleri, the founder and guiding light of this event, who we lost this year. Part of that feeling was in response to the uneasiness of today’s…
The juicy, vibrant red fruit of the irresistibly delicious-looking dessert takes center stage in John Stimpson’s “A Cherry Pie Christmas.” The holiday romance, showing at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center on Dec. 18, has just the right amount of sweetness to make you smile as the story unfolds. The premise is straightforward. Emma Parker (Katie Leclerc), a successful pastry chef from Chicago, returns to her snowy hometown in the Midwest’s Christmas capital, Door County, Wis. Her mother…
Ann Colston Leonard of Brookeville, Md., and Aquinnah died at home in Brookeville on Dec. 6, 2025. Ann lived a full and expansive life that spanned an eventful century of radical change. Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Ann grew up with her mother, sister, and aunt after her father died when she was 8. Her memories and fondness for her childhood were sustained throughout her life, and in many respects shaped how she viewed and approached…
Ralph Lawrence Knapp died on Nov. 30, 2025, at his home in Edgartown, at age 88. He was born on May 9, 1937, to John Pickering Knapp and Gertrude Gresch Knapp in New York City, growing up in Brooklyn and Queens. After a career as an electrical engineer teaching at the Cooper Union in New York City, he and his wife, Sara Jane Woodward, retired to their home in Edgartown. They enjoyed their Island life and were patrons of the arts and faithful members of Grace Church,…
Virginia (“Ginnie”) Wright, 87, of Upper St. Clair, Pa. and Naples, Fla., died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. A funeral service and burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Camp Run United Presbyterian Church in Harmony, Pa.
Paul Matthew Budzynski, 62, of Nantucket, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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.
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…
Brian Athearn saddle hunting in West Tisbury. —Ella Munnelly Brian Athearn, dressed in camouflage, scaled a tree with his crossbow near the West Tisbury headquarters of the Martha’s Vineyard Hunt Club, where Island deer hunters gather for the camaraderie and the opportunity to field-dress, skin, and butcher deer. But in the middle of shotgun season, there’s an unmistakable sense of anxiety, not about stray bullets or the long, quiet hours the hunters may have to wait, or the frigid temperatures…
Cora Weiss, a longtime activist who fought for gender equality, human rights, and world peace and who loved gathering with friends and family during summers in Aquinnah at the family home, died Monday at the age of 91 in a Manhattan hospital. She was described by the New York Times as a “lifelong champion of social justice” before she died in a hospital in Manhattan. Her death came just weeks after the early November death of her…
Is being really lucky with love twice in one life too much? David Freyne’s new comedy, “Eternity,” playing at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center starting on Dec. 12, looks at just such a dilemma. The setup for this unabashedly romantic comedy moves swiftly. Joan (Betty Buckley) and her second husband, Larry (Barry Primus), amusingly bicker, as only a loving couple of 65 years can, while driving to a family gender-reveal party. Before entering the house, we discover that Joan has cancer, but…
Kent Knutson, 58, of Virginia and Nantucket, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. A celebration of life will be forthcoming.
Margot Coleman, 87, of Nantucket and formerly of New York City, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Service information will be forthcoming.
Edgartown’s delayed construction of a new fire station will get back on track after it received a $2.5 million influx of funding. At the Edgartown special town meeting on Tuesday, Edgartown voters unanimously approved all 14 articles on the warrant, including the additional funding for the town’s new fire station. . More than 100 residents filled the Old Whaling Church, over double the lowered quorum of 40 at the town’s first special town meeting since 2017. The gathering opened with…
James Patrick Dooley, 67, of Worcester and Nantucket, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Worcester. A private burial will be held at a later…
Martha “Page” Wroth Martineau, of Nantucket, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 at the McCarthy Care Center in East Sandwich after an 18-month battle with breast cancer. She was 51.
Mark John Deck, age 73, of Lincoln and Nantucket, passed away peacefully and in the comfort of his home on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025, following a hard-fought, six-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Mollie Stark Eckelberry – a mother, grandmother, wife, friend, equestrian, artist, author and longtime resident of Muttontown, N.Y. – passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 17. She was 95 years old.
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Heard on Main Street: Friends, like quilts, give warmth and comfort to life. I am very sorry to share the news that Bruce Boren died last week. I heard the many cards from the Island gave him several happy days to celebrate his last birthday. His family lives at 1 Chase Road, Fairhaven MA 02719. Thanksgiving was fun for me. My daughter came for a few days to share the feast prepared by the Black Dog Café. She also helped with a few chores, including helping me to…
We grasp the central theme of Steven Feinartz’s documentary “Are We Good?” –– playing at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center starting Dec. 5 –– just moments after the opening credits roll by. On May 18, 2020, only two months into the COVID-19 pandemic, comedian Marc Maron announces earth-shattering news on his podcast: “Lynn Shelton died Saturday morning. She was my partner. She was my friend, and I loved her, and she loved me, and I knew that. I don’t…
Ethel Jessie Chapman, 97, of Edgartown, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 4, 1928, in Waterville, Maine, she was the daughter of Elsmore M. Penney and Eva M. (Latulippe) Penney. Ethel grew up on her family’s Penney Hill Farm in Waterville, which was a well-known establishment in the area. In her youth she enjoyed milking cows, making cider, growing vegetables, and assisting in running the farmstand. She often…
Kathleen Young passed away on Nov. 20, 2025, due to complications from a stroke. She was 77. Kathleen (née Wergin), was born on Sept. 4, 1948, in Manitowoc, Wis. She was one of five siblings. She enjoyed summers on the lake of her family‘s cabin in Door County, where she was an excellent waterskier. She loved literature, philosophy, and math and studied for a year at Wisconsin State University in Oshkosh. Kathleen‘s life took a nomadic…
Madeleine Martha Perry, our beloved Cookie, age 79, passed away peacefully on Nov. 22, 2025, surrounded by her family, her friends, and the countless handmade crafts that filled her home with warmth. The world was gentler, kinder, and far more joyful for having her in it. A lifelong Islander, born and raised in Edgartown, her early years were spent as a telephone operator and working at the A&P. When she became a mother, making a home for her family became her…
Jane Edith Carroll Miller, born June 30, 1935, in Concord, N.H., passed peacefully, surrounded by love. Raised in Warner, N.H., Jane was known from an early age for her kindness, humor, and strong sense of responsibility. As her high school’s class president, she was admired by classmates and teachers alike — a natural leader whose warmth made everyone feel seen and valued. After high school, Jane followed her lifelong calling into nursing. She attended the Hartford…
Sandra Jensen Waller, age 83, passed away at her home in South Hadley on Nov. 30, 2025. “Sandy” was the widow of the late John W. Waller of Edgartown. Sandy first came to the Island while in college, spending the summer working at the Seafood Shanty in Edgartown. It is where she met her future husband, John. Following their marriage, she and John built a home on the old Waller farm on the Edgartown Great Plains Way. John later became the superintendent of…
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Mollie Stark Eckleberry, 95, of Muttontown, N.Y. and formerly of Nantucket, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 at St. John’s of Lattingtown in Locust Valley, N.Y.
Martha “Page” Wroth Martineau, 51, of Nantucket, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. A celebration of life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at the Nantucket Hotel, with burial preceding at 11 a.m. at Prospect Hill…
Mark John Deck, 73, of Lincoln and Nantucket, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 at First Parish of Lincoln. Burial at Lincoln Cemetery will be private.
HALF STAFF NOTIFICATION 🫡 🇺🇸 Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, November 29, 2025, the day of interment, in honor of United States Army Specialist Steven S. Guzman, of Braintree, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 16, 2025. This order should be observed concurrent with the…
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