Cape Cod Obituaries & Death Notices (2024)

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Peter R. Hefler » Peter Hefler » Gail Knight Derick » More offshore wind turbines approved in Muskeget Channel » West Tisbury Creates Short-Term Rental Committee » A SPECIAL MOMENT FOR A VERY SPECIAL YOUNG LADY: HN PHOTOS » Peter Hefler Memorial Service » Michael Herlihy, 80 » Video: 150 police officers participate in walk through for fallen MSP Trooper Steven Culver » Aquinnah creates housing trust » Featherstone blooms in ‘The Art of Flowers’ » Orleans Passes Largest Ever Town Budget, Chatham Wrestles Airport Planning » Susan Backlinie Swam Into Film History as First Jaws Victim » O.B. Association honors one of its founders » Services announced for fallen Mass State Police Trooper Steven Culver » Jane Street » Jaws star dies at 77 » Steamship PETA ad roils Islanders » William B. Parry » Seal washes up in Oak Bluffs » Island salon gathers supplies for Brazil flooding victims » Jana Winthers Zide, 79 » Michael Roi Zide, 80 » *** WATCH *** MASSACHUSETTS STATE TROOPER WHO RECENTLY DIED UNEXPECTEDLY ESCORTED HOME TO THE CAPE [DEVELOPING] » Mass State Police Trooper who passed away off duty escorted home to Cape Cod » Where roosters swim » Visiting Vet: Aslan in his old age » Marilyn Fish, 88 » Marion Helen Cardoza, 102 » Patricia Kelly McCornack, 87 » Gerry Averill, 89 » Joshua William Weeks, 96 » Oak Bluffs: Mother’s Day, Minnesingers, Marion Cardoza, community baby shower » Chilmark: Town awards, Kentucky Derby, Peaked Hill Studio, and Jason Mazar-Kelly » The strange afterlife of Christopher Gray » Marilyn Fish » Deurward L. Hughes » Marion H. Cardoza » William B. Parry » Louise Petersiel » Clyde MacKenzie Jr., 92 » Island graduates partake in countrywide protests » Nip sales end on the Vineyard » Make town meetings more efficient » This season at the Playhouse » Museum Pieces: Celebrating choices » On My Way: Crossing through curiosity » Edgartown: Chappy, Safe Boating, 4-H Club, Neighborhood Convention, and kids’ activities » House rep. eyes funding for Island fisheries » Services Saturday for Elizabeth Flanders Campbell » Junk Removal and House Cleanout Services Outdoor Home Security: 5 Steps to a Safer Home Spring Cleaning? Rent a Roll-Off Dumpster

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Peter R. Hefler »

Sun, 19 May 2024 19:43:42 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

A celebration of life service for Peter R. Hefler is planned for Saturday, June 1, at 2 pm at Chapman Funerals in Oak Bluffs, with burial of ashes to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven, with military honors. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to the Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living, P.O. Box 1729, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. Peter passed away on March 24, 2024. The post Peter R. Hefler appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard…

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Peter Hefler »

Sun, 19 May 2024 19:29:37 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Maj. Peter R. Hefler, USAF (Ret.), a transportation aficionado and the Vineyard Transit Authority’s biggest enthusiast, died March 24 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 83. H. Michael Miley Peter was born in Boston on May 22, 1940, and grew up in Milton. The youngest of six, his siblings often reminded him that he got away with everything, including washing his bicycle in the middle of the kitchen. Peter attended UMass Amherst under the U.S.…

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Gail Knight Derick »

Sun, 19 May 2024 19:26:39 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Gail Knight Derick, 89, passed away following a brief illness on March 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Gail was born on May 25, 1934, in Brockton, and attended Middlebury College, where she met Phil. Her passion for life was contagious, and she shared her love through everything she did — grade school and nursery school teacher, healthcare worker, hospice volunteer. Gail’s favorite part of life was being a mother and devoted wife. She walked her children

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More offshore wind turbines approved in Muskeget Channel »

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:31:32 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Some members of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) are voicing opposition to the offshore wind industry, which is operating in waters around the Island. In an 8-4 decision, the MVC approved the installation of three 275-kilovolt export cables below the seabed in Muskeget Channel, located off of Chappaquiddick Island, by the giant energy company Avangrid. The cables will connect Avangrid’s New England Wind 2 project to the New England energy grid in Barnstable. The cables are planned…

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West Tisbury Creates Short-Term Rental Committee »

Fri, 17 May 2024 13:33:47 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

1:25 pm, May 17, 2024 The short-term rental committee was created after town meeting last month passed limits on vacation rentals. The town is the first on the Island to create a bylaw on the controversial properties.

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A SPECIAL MOMENT FOR A VERY SPECIAL YOUNG LADY: HN PHOTOS »

Fri, 17 May 2024 01:43:45 -0400 | via Hyannis News

HN PHOTO NOTES: Charlotte Sturgis is graduating from St. John Paul II High School this spring. Yesterday afternoon, Charlotte’s high school lacrosse team was honoring seniors and their parents before the game for “senior night.” (The game was at the Pop Warner Field in Sandwich.) Traditionally, graduating seniors and their parents walk onto the field as part of the senior night celebration. It was an especially important moment for Charlotte and her teammates because she happens to be the…

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Peter Hefler Memorial Service »

Thu, 16 May 2024 16:06:21 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 4:05pm A celebration of life service for Peter R. Hefler, who died on March 24, is planned for Saturday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at Chapman Funerals and Cremations in Oak Bluffs. A burial of ashes will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven with military honors. Article Updated:Date Updated:Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 4:05pm

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Michael Herlihy, 80 »

Thu, 16 May 2024 16:04:05 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 4:03pm Michael W. Herlihy died at his home in Falmouth on May 9. He was 80. Arlington. Oak Bluffs. Falmouth. Aguadilla. Dublin. New Bedford. Prince Edward’s Island. London. Thailand and Vietnam. These were places he knew and where he spent time with the people he loved. Michael was born in Boston on April 18, 1944. He and his siblings Edward (Judy) and Patricia (James) were raised by loving parents Bill and Hope (Sullivan) Herlihy on Barlett…

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Video: 150 police officers participate in walk through for fallen MSP Trooper Steven Culver »

Wed, 15 May 2024 18:10:13 -0400 | via Cape Wide News

HARWICH – Approximately 150 Mass State Police troopers along with local fire and police marched past the coffin of Trooper Steven Culver honoring his service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Chapman Funeral Home Wednesday. Trooper Culver passed away last week after suffering a medical issue off duty. At one time he worked at […] The post Video: 150 police officers participate in walk through for fallen MSP Trooper Steven Culver appeared first…

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Aquinnah creates housing trust »

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:01:33 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Aquinnah residents created an affordable housing trust fund at town meeting on Tuesday, along with passing a budget of more than $7 million, and approving over $700,000 in Community Preservation funding requests. The Aquinnah affordable housing trust fund will aim to help provide housing for households with an income below 175 percent of Duke’s County’s area median income. The trust will have five members appointed by the town select board. They will include one member from the select…

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Featherstone blooms in ‘The Art of Flowers’ »

Wed, 15 May 2024 14:01:52 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

An abundance of bountiful blossoms fill “The Art of Flowers.” Glorious pieces in all shapes, sizes, and media abound in Featherstone Center for the Art’s sunlit Francine Kelly Gallery. Even spring’s fragrances are hinted at in this sensual experience. Among the 110 artists are stunning submissions from Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School students, and from the Chilmark Community Church Sunday School and Featherstone children’s art classes. Just up the hill from the art barn in the…

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Orleans Passes Largest Ever Town Budget, Chatham Wrestles Airport Planning »

Wed, 15 May 2024 05:00:59 -0400 | via CapeCod.com NewsCenter

ORLEANS – Orleans Town Meeting voters passed their largest-ever town budget Monday night. The $51 million dollar budget includes the $9 million dollar Rock Harbor wharf reconstruction projects and about $13 million for school budgets. It is an about 7% larger budget than the previous 3 years, which officials attributed to contractual obligations and including […] The post Orleans Passes Largest Ever Town Budget, Chatham Wrestles Airport Planning appeared…

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Susan Backlinie Swam Into Film History as First Jaws Victim »

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:13:41 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

3:10 pm, May 14, 2024 Susan Backlinie, who played the doomed skinny dipper Chrissie Watkins in Jaws, died May 11 at 77. The movie was released in 1975 and Ms. Backlinie became an enduring screen icon as the shark's first victim.

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O.B. Association honors one of its founders »

Tue, 14 May 2024 12:14:23 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

The Oak Bluffs Association will honor the life and legacy of one of its founders and local business owner, Dennis daRosa. The association will install a memorial plaque for daRosa at the Oak Bluffs information booth on Circuit Avenue during a ceremony on Sunday, May 26. After taking over his family’s business, Martha’s Vineyard Printing Company, daRosa alongside Renee Balter served as founders and leaders of the Oak Bluffs Association (OBA), an organization dedicated to promoting Oak Bluffs…

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Services announced for fallen Mass State Police Trooper Steven Culver »

Tue, 14 May 2024 09:29:47 -0400 | via Cape Wide News

HARWICH – Active-duty State Trooper Steven Culver passed away suddenly on May 7, 2024. Born and raised in Harwich, the services will be on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Visiting hours are planned for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 3:30-7:30 pm at Chapman Funerals & Cremations – Blute Chapel in Harwich Center. Main Street will […] The post Services announced for fallen Mass State Police Trooper Steven Culver appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Jane Street »

Mon, 13 May 2024 16:46:27 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Jane (Fulton) Street, wife of the late Lawrence Street, passed away peacefully at home, with daughter Cynthia Brown, son Lawrence Street, and daughter Jennifer Street by her side. She is predeceased by her brother, Thomas P. Fulton, and is survived by her sister Christine Steadman, nieces Tamera Taft and Amanda Steadman Brown, six granddaughters, and six great-grandchildren. She was loved and will continue to be remembered by all, including several nieces and nephews…

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Jaws star dies at 77 »

Mon, 13 May 2024 14:49:51 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

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Steamship PETA ad roils Islanders »

Sun, 12 May 2024 19:40:38 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

In the hallways of the Steamship Authority (SSA) passenger ferry Martha’s Vineyard, six posters were recently put on display asking passengers a provocative question: “Did your lobster kill a whale?” The 22 inch by 28 inch advertisem*nts — made by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA — are aimed at raising awareness over the plight of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale and to encourage veganism. According to the SSA, the animal rights advocacy organization…

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William B. Parry »

Sun, 12 May 2024 19:32:18 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

A graveside service for William B. Parry will be held on Saturday, May 18, at noon at Abel’s Hill Cemetery in Chilmark. A reception will follow at the Chilmark Community Center. William was a longtime resident of Chilmark. He passed away on March 14, 2024. The post William B. Parry appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

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Seal washes up in Oak Bluffs »

Sun, 12 May 2024 16:46:29 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

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Island salon gathers supplies for Brazil flooding victims »

Fri, 10 May 2024 15:42:49 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

The owner of Talita Destefani Beauty Lounge in Vineyard Haven turned her salon into a temporary donation center Thursday to collect clothes, shoes, and blankets for Brazil’s southern state Rio Grande do Sul, which has experienced the worst flooding in 80 years this week. “There’s no way to look at those videos [of flooding] and not feel anything,” Talita Destefani, who’s originally from the state of Espírito Santo in Brazil but has been an Islander for over 20 years, told The Times Thursday…

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Jana Winthers Zide, 79 »

Fri, 10 May 2024 12:49:00 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Friday, May 10, 2024 - 12:48pm Jana Winthers Zide, 79, died Feb. 13, at the Hospice of the Fisher House, in Amherst. The eldest of three daughters, Jana was born Jan. 7, 1945 and grew up in Morristown, N.J. Her father, Thomas Robert Winthers, was in marketing at the Bowery Savings Bank in New York. Her mother, Jane Lincoln Cobbett Winthers, was assistant vice president of the Fannie E. Rippel Foundation, which awards grants for medical research. After graduating in…

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Michael Roi Zide, 80 »

Fri, 10 May 2024 12:47:30 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Friday, May 10, 2024 - 12:45pm Photographer and Amherst resident Michael Roi Zide died on Feb. 14 in Northampton. Born in 1944, he grew up in Los Angeles, the son of Beatrice and Harry Zide, a highly successful surgeon. In 1969, Michael moved to Martha’s Vineyard, where he shot assignments for the Vineyard Gazette and later became staff photographer for The Grapevine. In 1982, he and his wife, Jana, moved to Amherst. He took pictures for colleges and schools all over…

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*** WATCH *** MASSACHUSETTS STATE TROOPER WHO RECENTLY DIED UNEXPECTEDLY ESCORTED HOME TO THE CAPE [DEVELOPING] »

Thu, 09 May 2024 02:47:17 -0400 | via Hyannis News

[HN NOTES – DEVELOPING] HN learned of the sad news yesterday afternoon when a longtime friend of Trooper Steven Culver reached out regarding his recent passing from an unexpected medical event. News of the sudden tragedy sent shock waves across the Cape. Trooper “Steve” Culver was only in his early 50s. HN spoke with his fellow troopers and police officers yesterday, offering condolences and learning more about Trooper Culver’s achievements and notable cases. Trooper Culver was a…

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Mass State Police Trooper who passed away off duty escorted home to Cape Cod »

Wed, 08 May 2024 21:32:55 -0400 | via Cape Wide News

HARWICH – A Massachusetts State Police Trooper who passed away while off duty was escorted home. A procession of police vehicles brought Trooper Steven Culver from Boston down Route 3 to Route 6 ending at Chapman Funeral & Cremations in Harwich. The cause of death was not immediately released. Funeral arrangements have not been released […] The post Mass State Police Trooper who passed away off duty escorted home to Cape…

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Where roosters swim »

Wed, 08 May 2024 15:44:45 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

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Visiting Vet: Aslan in his old age »

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:10:25 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

When I was in veterinary school, long, long ago, I had a professor who used to say, “Old age is not a disease.” What he meant was that when evaluating senior animals who weren’t doing well, we shouldn’t just dismiss it as “old age.” We should look for what system in the body was no longer working properly. Kidney failure, heart failure, arthritis, cancer. Not just to write off the elderly, but to figure out how we could fix them, or at least improve their quality of life. I have repeated…

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Marilyn Fish, 88 »

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:56:37 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 1:55pm Marilyn “Pinky” Fish, 88, died peacefully on May 2 in Oak Bluffs. Born on April 9, 1936 to Richard and Mildred Eishold of Ludlow, she was the beloved wife of Eugene Fish for 50 years. Pinky was the second youngest of nine children. She graduated from Ludlow High School and was later employed at Ludlow Hospital for over 35 years. After retirement she moved to Martha’s Vineyard where she loved sitting on her back porch watching the…

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Marion Helen Cardoza, 102 »

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:54:46 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 1:53pm Marion Helen Cardoza, 102, of Oak Bluffs, died on May 1 surrounded by loved ones. She was just shy of her 103rd birthday. Marion had a warmth about her that made everyone feel welcome and valued. Her presence always brought a smile to those around her, with a heart of gold and an extended hand. Her kindness and generosity left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to have known her. There was something truly special about her,…

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Patricia Kelly McCornack, 87 »

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:53:26 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 1:52pm Patricia Kelly McCornack, of Peterborough N.H. and Vineyard Haven, died peacefully on May 4 after a brief illness. She was 87. Born on Jan. 1, 1937 in White Plains, N.Y., “Patsy” spent most of her childhood in Scarsdale, N.Y. and New Canaan, Conn. in a large, loving family. She attended the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Conn. and graduated from Skidmore College in 1958. After college, Patsy moved to New York City and worked at…

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Gerry Averill, 89 »

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:51:38 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 1:51pm Gerry Averill died on April 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital in Oak Bluffs. She was 89. Gerry was not your typical Vineyard wash-a-shore. She was dragged ashore, kicking and biting by her then husband, pulled away from her extended loving family in South Carolina where she had been born and raised. Rolling off the Nobska or Islander in 1963 she may have thought the worst was behind her. That feeling of relief lasted the few minutes…

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Joshua William Weeks, 96 »

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:50:08 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 1:49pm Joshua William “Bill” Weeks died peacefully at his home in Palm Beach, Fla. on April 29. He was 96. Bill was born in South Dartmouth on June 22, 1927 to Dr. Joshua Herbert and Marion Tombo Weeks, the eldest of their four children. He was passionate about genealogy and enjoyed tracing his family’s long roots in New England. His family tree included a few whaling captains, which explained his lifelong affinity for time spent at…

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Oak Bluffs: Mother’s Day, Minnesingers, Marion Cardoza, community baby shower »

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:27:18 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” –Cynthia Ozick That seems like a great quote for Mother’s Day, because who gets more taken for granted than mothers? It’s kind of by design. Mothers work hard behind the scenes, hoping to give their children what they need to go forward into their own lives, and find success and happiness. They don’t do it for applause, and they actually don’t want any spotlight on them. That is because mothers are just…

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Chilmark: Town awards, Kentucky Derby, Peaked Hill Studio, and Jason Mazar-Kelly »

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:24:21 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

It was an awardwinning week for Chilmark. Bradley Carroll received an award for exceptional service from Oak Bluffs Fire and Emergency Services. Congratulations, and well-deserved. The Chilmark Historical Commission awarded longtime member Jane Slater the Historical Commission Award. The award is only occasionally bestowed. The previous recipient was Betty Carroll, in 2015. Jane joined the commission in 1998, served as chair for 20 years, and is still a valued member for her depth of knowledge and…

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The strange afterlife of Christopher Gray »

Tue, 07 May 2024 16:38:11 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

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Marilyn Fish »

Tue, 07 May 2024 11:59:13 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Marilyn Fish (“Pinky”), 88, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, in Oak Bluffs. She was born on April 9, 1936, to Richard and Mildred Eishold of Ludlow. Pinky was the second youngest of nine children. She graduated from Ludlow High School, and was later employed at Ludlow Hospital for more than 35 years. After retirement, she moved to Martha’s Vineyard, where she loved sitting on her back porch watching the birds and deer feed. She was the beloved wife of…

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Deurward L. Hughes »

Tue, 07 May 2024 11:20:55 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Dr. Deurward L. Hughes died just shy of his 93rd birthday (May 3, 1931) on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his home in West Tisbury. He was the husband of Dr. Terry Kriedman. A complete obituary will follow in another edition of this paper. Visit chapmanfuneral.com for online guestbook and information. The post Deurward L. Hughes appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

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Marion H. Cardoza »

Mon, 06 May 2024 15:36:14 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Marion H. Cardoza, 102, prior to her birthday on May 12, died at the Royal Cotuit on May 1, 2024. Marion was the spouse of Lillian Y. Anderson of Oak Bluffs. Visiting hours in the Chapman Funeral Home, Edgartown Road in Oak Bluffs, will be held on Friday, May 17 from 5 to 7pm. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 18, in St. Augustine’s Church, on Franklin Street in Vineyard Haven at 11 am, and burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Bluffs.…

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William B. Parry »

Mon, 06 May 2024 15:31:20 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

A graveside service for William B. Parry will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 1 pm at Abel’s Hill Cemetery in Chilmark. A reception will follow at the Chilmark Community Center. William was a longtime resident of Chilmark. He passed away on March 14, 2024. For online guestbook and more information, please visit chapmanfuneral.com. The post William B. Parry appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

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Louise Petersiel »

Fri, 03 May 2024 11:31:48 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Friday, May 3, 2024 - 11:30am Louise Petersiel died on April 30. Born April 14, 1947 in Boston, Louise spent her childhood in Winthrop before moving to Swampscott where she resided for over 40 years, later “retiring“ in Marblehead. Louise loved growing up in Winthrop with her besties by her side. They would spend countless hours walking the beach, singing, laughing and maybe even getting into a little trouble. In 1963 an awkward tall guy crashed her sweet 16 party,…

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Clyde MacKenzie Jr., 92 »

Thu, 02 May 2024 15:00:45 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 2:59pm Clyde L. MacKenzie Jr., of Fair Haven, N.J. died peacefully on April 29. He was 92 years old. Clyde was born June 4, 1931 on Martha’s Vineyard to Clyde L. MacKenzie and Ruth Guilford MacKenzie. He grew up on Martha’s Vineyard, where he graduated from high school. He was on the basketball team and enjoyed “The Glory Years” of Vineyard school basketball. He worked on farms and enjoyed spending time with his family and beloved dog,…

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Island graduates partake in countrywide protests »

Wed, 01 May 2024 23:00:45 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

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Nip sales end on the Vineyard »

Wed, 01 May 2024 15:16:21 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

The last chance to buy nips on the Island was on Tuesday, and up to the deadline, liquor stores were trying to sell off their stock of nips before the ban went into effect. At some store counters, the less popular nip bottles were on sale — with popular brands like Fireball already sold out. Last year, voters in Edgartown and Oak Bluffs passed bylaws banning the sale of single-use bottles of alcohol under 100 mL. The two down-Island towns are the only towns with…

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Make town meetings more efficient »

Wed, 01 May 2024 14:53:31 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

To the Editor: I’m writing to support Dean Rosenthal regarding his Letter to the Editor about town meetings on the Vineyard (“Important articles should come sooner at town meeting,” April 24), and to offer my own thoughts, based on experience. I was a year-round resident in 2016, when Chilmark hosted a meeting that lasted more than four hours. The selectmen held back the primary issue that drew the standing-room-only crowd until the end of the night, despite requests to move it to the top of…

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This season at the Playhouse »

Wed, 01 May 2024 12:32:48 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

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Museum Pieces: Celebrating choices »

Wed, 01 May 2024 12:09:06 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

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On My Way: Crossing through curiosity »

Wed, 01 May 2024 11:03:28 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

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Edgartown: Chappy, Safe Boating, 4-H Club, Neighborhood Convention, and kids’ activities »

Wed, 01 May 2024 09:43:50 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Welcome, May! I’m loving the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Sunshine just seems to make everything better. A couple of the cold mornings did wreak havoc on some of our plants, though, and I did hear stories of some broken pipes on outside showers. Sigh. Spring is always a mixed bag here on M.V. The Edgartown Conservation commission met to continue the review of the Trustees of Reservations’ applications to allow public over-sand vehicle access on the beaches of Chappy. One of the key outcomes…

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House rep. eyes funding for Island fisheries »

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:43:05 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Massachusetts State Rep. Dylan Fernandes has earmarked $935,000 in state funding for Cape Cod and the Islands in the House’s 2025 budget. Part of the funding is $50,000 reserved for the Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust’s food distribution program, and to help support the Island’s fishing industry overall, according to a press release from Fernandes’ office. Once the budget process is completed in the House, it will go to the Senate for approval, then to Gov. Maura Healey…

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Services Saturday for Elizabeth Flanders Campbell »

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:27:59 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Elizabeth Flanders Campbell, 64, peacefully died at her home in Chilmark on March 8, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Jim Welch, and mother of Mariah and Jessica Campbell. A celebration of life for Elizabeth Campbell will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 20 Rumpus Ridge Road in Chilmark at 2 pm. All are welcome. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of this paper. Visit chapmanfuneral.com for online guestbook and information.…

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