Gail R. Landers
Gail R. (Combra) Landers passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. She was 71.
Born in Oak Bluffs on Oct. 11, 1953, to Philip R. and Anita E....
Services Tuesday for Edwin J. Griggs
Edwin J. Griggs passed away peacefully at home on April 2, after a two-month battle with cancer. He was 74.
Ed was born in Belleview, Ill. He grew up in many places, due to his...
Carole J. Sittard
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carole J. Sittard, 82, of Oak Bluffs, formerly of Chicopee. Carole passed away peacefully, with her loving husband of nearly 59 years at...
Celebrating MVRHS Grads: Kim Murphy
Kim Murphy graduated from MVRHS in 1996. She called herself a “bad kid,” meaning that she didn’t get too excited about high school, and really didn’t want to be there. However, thanks to Doug...
Roger L. Thomas
Roger L. Thomas passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by his loving family.
Roger was born on March 17, 1951, in Providence, R.I., to Ida May (“Holly”) Thomas...
John Nickerson Athearn
In the last minutes of the first day of spring, Johnny Athearn peacefully passed away. He had been patiently coping with illness for several years. During that time, he was able to enjoy the...
James L. Harrison Jr.
James L. Harrison Jr. passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 93. He was surrounded by his loving family at home in Edgartown, following a long illness.
He was born on...
Dennis J. Beckwith
Dennis J. Beckwith of Oak Bluffs passed away peacefully early on the morning of Monday, March 24, 2025, at Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 71 years old. Dennis dedicated his life to...
Cribbage Club results
Nineteen members of the Vineyard Cribbage Club met on Wednesday evening to play our favorite game. The results were as follows:
First, Mary Alice Russell with a 12/6 +72 card — beautiful Grand Slam
Second, Doug...
Gail R. Landers
Gail R. (Combra) Landers, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.
A full obituary and service announcement will follow.
Services for Renato Faini Jr.
Visiting hours for Renato Faini Jr. will be held at Chapman Funerals in Oak Bluffs on Saturday, April 5, at 10 am, followed by a funeral service beginning at 11 am.
Court Report: March 3 – 13, 2025
March 3
Abraham V. Torres, Vineyard Haven, 58; operating motor vehicle with suspended license, failure to yield at intersection, arraigned and held, bail set at $100, case closed.
Jesiel C. Deamorim, Vineyard Haven, 48; operating under...
Cribbage Club results
Twenty-one members of the Vineyard Cribbage Club met on Wednesday evening to play our favorite game of cribbage. The results were:
First, Sammi Burns with a 14/6 GRAND SLAM +164 card
Second, Richard Clark with a...
Capt. Everett Lee Whorton Jr.
Capt. Everett Lee Whorton Jr., 80, of Oak Bluffs, peacefully yet unexpectedly passed away at home on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was the beloved eldest son of Everett L. and Helen (Santos) Whorton,...
Ted Edward Desrosiers
Ted Edward Desrosiers, a man who could fill a room with laughter and make everyone feel like an old friend, passed away on March 11, 2025. He lived with a full heart, a quick...
Sean Allen Chalifoux
Sean Allen Chalifoux, 49, of Venice, Fla., passed away in front of loved ones, after succumbing to his injuries after being struck by a car, on Jan. 8, 2025.
He was born on March 17,...
Patsy Shelton Fullin
Patsy Shelton Fullin of Vineyard Haven passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 14, 2025. She was 74.
Born on May 14, 1950, in Oak Bluffs, she was the daughter of Virginia...
Karin Magid
Karin Magid, former owner of Red Pony Farm, passed away on Feb. 17, 2025. She was born on August 31, 1943, to Maurice Magid and Erika Stolzberg Magid in White Plains, N.Y.
Karin grew up...
Vineyard Golf Club’s Seguin named PGA Cape Cod’s Pro of the Year
Eri Seguin, head professional at Edgartown’s Vineyard Golf Course in Edgartown, has been named Gary Philbrick Golf Professional of the Year by the PGA of America’s Cape Cod chapter. The designation is the chapter’s...