Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Obituaries

Alvida Cleaveland Riggs Jones

Alvida Jones, 99, passed away peacefully at her West Tisbury home on May 8, 2023. She was born in Passaic, N.J., on June 28, 1923, to Dionis Coffin and Sydney Noyes Riggs. Alvida graduated with...

Paul Harry Thoutsis

Paul Harry Thoutsis, 85, of Worcester and Oak Bluffs, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 13, 2023, with the people he cherished most in life — his family — close by...

Thomas Edwin Benedict Jr.

Thomas Edwin Benedict Jr., a lifelong adventurer, musician, writer, artist, avid reader, and lover of learning, passed away on April 29, 2023, in Oak Bluffs, on the Island he loved, leaving behind a legacy...

Carolyn Riggs Bernardin

Carolyn Riggs Bernardin, known to everyone as “Lynie,” passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 12, 2023, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, with her children by her side, holding her hands. She was 95...

Services Saturday for Brian D. LeBeau

A celebration of life for Brian D. LeBeau will take place on Saturday, May 20. There will be a short ceremony at Gay Head Lighthouse at 12:30 pm, and afterwards, a reception at the...

William L. Randol

Following the third anniversary of his death earlier this year, on Feb. 23, 2020, and with spring upon us, the family wanted to ensure that Bill’s accomplished life was remembered.  William L. Randol, husband, father,...

Services for Shirley San Soucie

A celebration of the life of Shirley San Soucie will take place on Saturday, May 20, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm, at Faith Community Church, 539 County Road, in Vineyard Haven. All are welcome.

Peter Hegener

Peter Wilhelm Ottocar Hegener died on April 27, 2023, in West Hartford, Conn., after a brief and valiant battle with esophageal cancer. He was 84 years old. Rachel Bommer Kuhe, his wife of 19...

Barbara Ann Caseau

A celebration of the life of Barbara Ann Caseau, who passed away on Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 91, will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha’s Vineyard, 238 Main...

Elise L. Baer

Elise L. Baer passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, with her two daughters by her side. She was 92.  Elise was born on May 27, 1930, in Fitchburg to...

Warren Richmond Hartwell

Warren Richmond Hartwell, 78, of Newport, R.I., Tiverton, R.I., and Vineyard Haven, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023, after a brief illness.  Warren was born on August 7, 1944, in Providence, R.I., and was...

Lori Ann Robinson Fisher

Lori Ann Robinson Fisher, 63, passed away on April 15 at home with her family by her side. Lori was born on Oct. 21, 1959, at Martha's Vineyard Hospital. She attended Tisbury School and Martha's...

Christina Langmuir Riotte

Christina (Langmuir) Riotte was with close family when she passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer. She was 74 years old.  Chris was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on Oct....

Elizabeth Hoyle

A graveside service for Elizabeth Hoyle will be held on Saturday, May 13, at 2 pm at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Bluffs.

Jason R. Reagan

The family of Jason Robert Reagan, 41, of Oak Bluffs must sadly announce that he was defeated in his earthly battle on April 24, 2023. Jason was born in Providence, R.I., on Nov. 15, 1981....

Keith W. Standish Fuller

Keith W. Standish Fuller lived on Martha's Vineyard for many years. He was born and died in Middletown, Conn., son of James L. Fuller and Mary S. Drew, and departed this world to be with...

Memorial service Sunday for Rose Abrahamson

Friends and admirers of noted Vineyard artist Rose Abrahamson (Oct. 18, 1921 – May 6, 2022) are warmly invited to a memorial service to honor her life, followed by a reception, at the M.V. Hebrew...

Services Saturday for Gerald F. Maciel Sr.

Gerald F. Maciel Sr., 82, passed away on Jan. 19, 2023, in Marshfield, Maine. Gerry was born on Feb. 11, 1940, in Oak Bluffs, and raised on Martha's Vineyard. He relocated to East Falmouth in...

Memorial service for Paul and Ann Chase

A memorial service for Paul and Ann Chase will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, May 20, at the Oriental Masonic Lodge, 32 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs. All are welcome.

Jacque Cage

A celebration of life for Jacque Cage will be held on Saturday, May 6, at 1 pm, at 26 Midland Ave. in Vineyard Haven. Jacque Cage passed away on July 20, 2022.