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OBITUARIES March 24, 2005 David Shaw David Shaw, 84, died on March 8, at Hill House in Bath, Maine. He was born in Washington, D.C. to Stewart Baker Shaw and Jennie Kerr Shaw and spent his childhood in College Park, Md. He attended the University of Maryland and graduated from the MIT School of Architecture. During World War II, David served in the Merchant Marines as Commander of a sea-going tug in the European Theatre. After the war, he practiced architecture in Hyattsville, Md., with the firm of Paul Kea & Associates, and eventually had his own firm that designed and built many schools in the Washington-Maryland area. David spent time each summer on Martha's Vineyard, together with his wife Gretchen V.T. Shaw and their three children. Gretchen's parents, Chester and Alma Van Tassel, retired to the Island in 1955 and were long-time year-round residents of Edgartown. Gretchen's younger brother, Peter Van Tassel, now lives year-round in the same South Water Street house, which formerly belonged to their parents. Sailing was one of the most important aspects of David's life. He was Commodore of the West River Sailing Club in Galesville, Md., and sailed for many years on Chesapeake Bay. He sailed his yawl Skye from the Chesapeake to the Vineyard on more than one occasion. Since moving to Maine after his retirement, he spent much time on Skye and cruised offshore to Newfoundland and Labrador. In addition to Gretchen, his wife of 55 years, he is survived by his three children, Alison and her partner, Sue Dawson, of Oak Bluffs; Stephen, of Brunswick, Maine; and Michael and his wife, Karen, of San Rafael, Calif.; his four grandchildren, Isobel and Maria Shaw of San Rafael, and Sarah and Jesse Shaw Dawson of Oak Bluffs; and six nephews, two nieces, and their families. David was active in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, Maine. Donations in his memory may be made to the church, P.O. Box 129, Brunswick, ME 04011, or to the Alzheimer's Association of Maine, 163 Lancaster Street, Portland, ME 04101. The memorial service will be private.
Arthur Douglas Stewart died on March 15 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after surgery and a brief illness. He was born June 19, 1924 in the Bronx, N.Y., the only child of Arthur M. and Phoebe McGowan Stewart. He and his parents vacationed on the Vineyard from the time he was four months old. Doug graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in the Bronx and received his bachelor and Master of Arts degrees from Columbia University Teachers College. He later completed graduate studies at Simmons College in Boston. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant J.G. in the United States Navy, and served in the Pacific during World War II. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Kathryn, for 56 years. Doug began his long teaching career in New Rochelle, N.Y., in 1948 as a junior high school science teacher. In 1951, he and Kathryn moved to the Vineyard where he taught science and math first at the Edgartown High School and then at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. During his tenure there he also served as chairman of the science department, retiring in 1980. Doug was five times Master of the Martha's Vineyard Lodge and current Chaplain of the Oriental-Martha's Vineyard Lodge. He was a member of the George W. Goethals American Legion Post 257, also serving as Chaplain. He was a tenor soloist in the Martha's Vineyard Chorus. A member of the First Baptist Church of Vineyard Haven, he served as trustee, deacon, treasurer, and choir member. As a founding member of the local Scottish Society, Doug enjoyed celebrating his Scottish heritage by wearing his kilt and carrying banners in the July fourth parade. After his retirement, he repaired clocks and watches for many people on the Vineyard. He was well known for the jokes and stories he shared with his many friends. With his wife he enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad. Doug is survived by his wife, Kathryn; daughters Dr. Carolee Stewart and Barbara Stewart Lopes; and grandchildren Dorian, Nathan, and Robyn Lopes. His graveside service was held on March 19 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Vineyard Haven, officiated by the Rev. Roger Spinney with full military honors offered by the Veterans of Martha's Vineyard. A Masonic service took place on March 18, offered by the Oriental-Martha's Vineyard Masonic Lodge. Donations in his honor may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 806, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. A memorial service will be held in June after the renovations are completed to the First Baptist Church. Arrangements under the care of Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-1495. For more information or online guest book, visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com. Nancy G. Smith-Swift Nancy Gaynelle Smith-Swift who was born October 10, 1957 to Elmer Joseph Smith Jr., and Anne Valjean Work Smith, died on March 19. The youngest of three daughters, Nancy, attended St. Teresa of Avila elementary in Perrysville, Pa., North Allegheny High school in Pittsburgh, Pa., and continued her educational studies earning her master of business administration in management information systems from Robert Morris University. Nancy began her diverse business career in 1985 when she was hired by EDP Systems and relocated to South Boston. Numerous promotions and career advancements were bestowed on her during her tenure as a senior systems analyst for several Fortune 500 companies including the Boston Company, Fidelity Investments, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Nancy, a Pittsburgh native enchanted by the Bostonian culture, purchased property in South Boston and immersed herself in the life of the local community, supporting such various charitable causes as the annual Snowball, the Race for Life, SailBoston, Fidelity Follies, the Humane Society, and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She joined the Gates of Heaven choir and participated there as a lector to the faithful. She continued in her faithful devotion as a lector for St. Augustine's Church in Vineyard Haven. Her love for life inspired all and on January 8, 2000, she married the love of her life, Alaric K. Swift, the beloved son of Catherine and Dean R. Swift, of Vineyard Haven. She is survived by her husband, Alaric, of South Boston; her mother Catherine Swift, of Vineyard Haven; her sisters VaIjean Anne Smith-Hodek and her husband Robert F. of Sarver Pa., and Michele Anne Smith, of Bellevue, Pa.; her aunts, and uncles, cousins, family and friends everywhere. The Roman Catholic funeral Mass was March 23, at St. Vincent de Paul, South Boston. Interment will be Thursday March 24, 1 pm, at Oak Grove Cemetery, State Road, Vineyard Haven. Arrangements are being made by John F. O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., South Boston. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115, or another charity.
Holly W. Butler, a former resident of Vineyard Haven, died March 3 of complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, at Buckingham's Choice, a long-term health care facility, in Adamstown, Md. She was 73. She was predeceased by her husband, Roger, who died in 1996, also from ALS. Mrs. Butler was born on April 19, 1931 in Richmond, Va. While an undergraduate at Radcliffe College (Harvard University) she married Roger L. Butler (Harvard, 1951) in 1952 and graduated from Radcliffe in 1953. Mrs. Butler spent her career in direct mail advertising and marketing at several advertising agencies based in Connecticut and New York City, while also staying very active in Radcliffe alumnae programs. The Butlers moved from Weston, Conn., in 1994, retiring to the Chesapeake Bay area on the Northern Neck area in Virginia. In 1996, after her husband's death, she relocated back up north to New York City. Mrs. Butler moved to Martha's Vineyard in 2001, and then returned to Manhattan in early 2004. While a resident of Vineyard Haven, Mrs. Butler was on the board of Vineyard House, Inc., the League of Women Voters, as well as being active with the Martha's Vineyard Peace Council and Grace Church. Upon her move from the island, her children retained her home on Moonstone Way. Mrs. Butler's hobbies included extensive directing and producing in community theatre and local Connecticut high school musical theatre, skiing, and photography. Mrs. Butler is survived by her daughter, Julie Butler Evans, and son-in-law, Jon Evans, of New Canaan, Conn., and their children, Janet and Jack Evans and Kenneth Flannery of New Canaan, Conn., and Corporal Blake Flannery, USMC, of Camp Pendleton, Calif.; and her son, Kenneth Butler, daughter-in-law Deborah Butler and grandchildren Brooke and Faith Butler of Ijamsville, Md., and Blaine Butler of Keene, N.H. A memorial service will be held on April 16 at Norfield Congregational Church in Weston, Connecticut at 11 am. Donations may be made in the names of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Butler to Connecticut ALS Chapter, 4 Oxford Road, Unit D1, Milford, CT 06460. Christin R. Bouchard Christin Renee Bouchard, 31, of Norwood died March 22 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. She was the beloved daughter of Donna Bouchard-Ciriello of Vineyard Haven and Paul T. Bouchard of Colrain, and devoted mother of Brian Letscher. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Please call Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs at 508-693-1495 for more information or visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com. Viola J.
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