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Obituaries May 19, 2005 Greta C. Ghee Longstanding Chilmark summer resident, Greta C. Ghee, died unexpectedly at her Manhattan home on December 22, 2004. She was 72 years old. In the antique world, Ms. Ghee was thought of as a significant collector and dealer in English and American coin silver and in smalls. She was a regular exhibitor at the Chilmark Flea Market during the summer months, twice a week, rain or shine, since it’s inception over 25 years ago. In addition to Martha’s Vineyard, her objects appeared in various antique shows from Massachusetts to Virginia. Some of her favorite items were featured in antique trade publications as well. Ms. Ghee was well regarded for her antiques expertise and had given a Silver Society lecture sponsored by New York University. She generously shared her enthusiasm and knowledge of English Creamware and American coin silver with colleagues and customers alike. She had a keen eye for unusual items and reveled in sharing the historical context of their use. Her taste was eclectic: nautical, textiles, silver, ceramics, beautiful period jewelry, oriental items, ivory and tortoise shell among other things. Ms. Ghee did not limit her activities to the antique world; she believed strongly in community service. She was a board member and former president of The Yard, a contemporary dance artists’ colony in Chilmark. Ms. Ghee worked tirelessly on behalf of The Yard and helped nurture its role as a haven for artistic development and creative inspiration to young people as well as year-round and seasonal Island residents. Additionally, she supported the Chilmark Library and worked together with other volunteers to help expand the productivity of the Martha’s Vineyard Thrift Shop, an important source of funding for Martha’s Vineyard Community Services. She also served as a board member at the Third Street Music School in Manhattan and was an active supporter of its activities. Ms. Ghee was born in 1932 in San Pedro, Calif. The daughter of a regular naval officer, she spent her childhood at various military posts including Wake Island in the South Pacific, Lima, Perú and a variety of U.S. cities; the family finally settled in Richmond, Va. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from The College of William and Mary in 1953 and married Peter H. Ghee in 1960. Ms. Ghee was well known on Martha’s Vineyard and elsewhere because of the ease, enthusiasm and openness with which she met people and developed relationships that matured with time. She affected many people on many different levels and will be missed terribly. Ms. Ghee is survived by her husband, Peter H. Ghee of Manhattan and Chilmark as well as by her three daughters Annette E. Ghee of Seattle, Wash., Aileen D. Ghee of Norwich, Conn., and Margaret M. Ghee of Jacksonville, Fla. Ms. Ghee cherished her granddaughter, Lea, and was looking forward to welcoming a grandson into the world in early 2005. A memorial service for Ms. Ghee will be held on Saturday, May 28, beginning at 3 pm at The Yard, Middle Road, Chilmark. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to: The Yard, P.O. Box 405, Chilmark, MA 02535. Lawrence D. Mayher Lawrence Dunham “Linnie” Mayher of Tisbury, a resident of the Henrietta Brewer House, died May 15 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. She was the widow of Laurence Thompson Mayher. A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church at a later date and a full obituary will appear at that time. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs. Visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.
Walter Thomas Kennedy Jr., 78, of Vineyard Haven died at home on May 13 surrounded by his family. Walter was a veteran of World War II serving in the 40th Infantry Division and recipient of the Purple Heart for wounds received in battle, the Philippine Liberation ribbon with bronze star, the World War II victory medal, the Army of Occupation medal, and the Asiatic-Pacific campaign medal. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Stevens) Kennedy of Vineyard Haven and the brother of Donald Kennedy of Warwick, R.I. He was also the loving father of Michael S. Kennedy and his wife, Jeanne Marie of Amherst, N.H.; Walter Thomas Kennedy III of Las Vegas, Nev.; Jackie Larkin and her husband, Mike, of Waseca, Minn.; Colin H. Kennedy of Vineyard Haven; Jeffrey C. Kennedy and his wife Lynn of Andover; and Jean MacDonald and her husband, Robert, of Braintree. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Walter was a retired director of guidance from the Duxbury High School, a position he held for 31 years. He worked during his retirement at E.C. Cottle’s Lumber Yard in Lambert’s Cove, West Tisbury. Walter served on the parish council of the Catholic Church of the Good Shepard Parish. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #257 and the Holy Ghost Society. His funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Augustine’s Church, Franklin St., Vineyard Haven, on May 16. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, P.O. Box 2549 Oak Bluffs, MA. 02557. 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. Kathleen T. Morgan Kathleen T. Morgan, 62, died at her home in Florida on May 13. Kathy was born Feb. 8, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pa. She grew up in Philadelphia where she met her husband, Bill. Together they raised a family in Simsbury, Conn. Kathy spent most of her summers on Martha’s Vineyard where she and Bill retired in 1999. They also spent the last two winters in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. Kathy was a homemaker and raised two children. Additionally, she worked as Miss Kathy on Romper Room in Burlington, Vt. She later worked for the Farmington Valley Herald as a graphic artist. Kathy was very involved with the Simsbury Theater Guild where she served as president for two years, and participated in many productions over 20 years. One of her most memorable roles was in “Brigadoon,” in which she starred as Meg Brockie. Kathy was the daughter of Andrew and Moreen Schmitt, both deceased. She is survived by her husband Bill of Edgartown; her daughter Heather and her husband, Christopher Haas, of Simsbury, Conn.; her son Jason and his wife, Jennifer Morgan, of Hingham; sister Diane and her husband Edward Cake, of Chester, Va. Kathy is also survived by nephews Edward and Matthew Cake; grandchildren Andrew, Eliza, and Zachary Morgan, and Madeline and Benjamin Haas. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 23, at Saint Mary’s Church, Simsbury, Conn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Kathy’s memory to the Saint Francis Bread Line, 135 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001-3439 or to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Arrangements by Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Sarasota, Fla. |
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