Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Community Notes

Anthony Jon-Christopher DeHaro

After a courageous fight, Anthony Jon-Christopher DeHaro (“Tony”) lost his battle with cancer on Sept. 27, 2024, at the age of 55.  Born on Feb. 22, 1969, in Longview, Wash., to Nancy (Hogg) and Frenchy...

Gabriella Haws Woese

Gabriella Haws Woese ("Gay") died peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at her home at Lenbrook in Atlanta. She was 93 years old. Gay was born in Stamford, Conn., on Feb. 18, 1931, to Henry...

Beverly Ann Rogers

A 15-year resident of Oak Bluffs, formerly of Southborough, Beverly Ann Rogers passed away peacefully in the late hours of Oct. 2, 2024. She was 78 years old.  Born in Lincoln, Maine, to Harold M....

Memorial for Sally Fritz

The family of Sally Fritz invites friends and loved ones to a celebration of life, to be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 12:30 to 3:30 pm, at Farm Neck Golf Club. A light luncheon...

Cribbage Club results

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21 members of the Vineyard Cribbage Club met on Wednesday evening to play our favorite game. The results were as follows: First, Bill Russell with a beautiful card 13/6 +111 (a Grand Slam) Second, Collin Evanson...

Wedding: Herman – Rutherford

Gail L. Herman and Douglas B. Rutherford were married on August 30, 2024, at the Pelican Inn, Muir Beach, Calif. The bride's parents are Pamela and Donald Herman of Oak Bluffs, and the groom's...

Birth

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Lyle Adam Herman Kayla Herman and Adam Herman of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Lyle Adam Herman, on August 24, 2024, at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Va. Lyle weighed...

Stephen Clinton Jones

Steve Jones lived from Oct. 13, 1950, until Sept. 22, 2024, when, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, he passed in the same bed where he brought 11 souls and his biggest admirers into...

Memorial Saturday for Daniel R. Creato

Daniel Richard Creato (“Dan”) died at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on Feb. 2, 2024. He was 88 years old.  He was born on Dec. 2, 1935, to Daniel Richard Creato and Nancy (Curtis) Creato. He...

Amy E. Brown

Amy E. Brown died peacefully at home on Sept. 16, 2024, with the loving support of her family, who were with her during her final journey. She was 96. Born in Queens, N.Y., Amy (DePersia)...

High schooler leads new hospital exhibit

A new exhibit titled “A Look into the Past: Photographs from the M.V. Museum Collection” has opened in the “My Way” corridor at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, offering a glimpse into the Island's history through...

Services for Warren Richmond Hartwell

A graveside service for Warren Richmond Hartwell will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 2 pm at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven.  Warren was a resident of Newport and Tiverton, R.I., and...

Cribbage Club results

20 members of the Vineyard Cribbage Club met last night to play our favorite game. The results were as follows: First, Ron Ferriera with a grand slam 13/6 +98 card Second, Byram Devine with an 11/5...

Births

Gabriella Justino Buzette Gomes Amanda Gomes and Fillipi Gomes of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Gabriella Justino Buzette Gomes, on Oct. 2, 2024, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Gabriella weighed 6 pounds, 2...

Shenandoah voyages subject of academic article 

A new academic article reviewed the benefits of sailing aboard the historic schooner Shenandoah on youth. Published in the Journal of Experiential Education, the study followed 421 youth who sailed on Shenandoah in 2021...

Memorial service Monday for Muriel and George Cournoyer

George Cournoyer, 92, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2024, in his home in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., with family present. He was born and raised on the Island, along with his five siblings....

Service for Jesse Bright Parker

A farewell graveside service with military honors for Jesse Bright Parker (“Riggs”) will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1:30 pm at Abel's Hill Cemetery in Chilmark.  For online guestbook and the complete obituary,...

Tracy Benware

Tracy Benware of West Tisbury and Westminster, Vt., passed unexpectedly on Sept. 1, 2024, surrounded with love from his family. Tracy was born in Bellows Falls, Vt., to Ted and Muriel Benware on Oct. 25,...

Services Saturday for Frances A. Rocha

Frances A. Rocha, a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on Sept. 30, 2024, at the age of 86.  Born in Oak Bluffs to Mary Borges Rocha and Frank Rocha, Frances was a...

Celebrating our MVRHS Grads: Nancy Brown

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Nancy Brown (Gaspar) graduated in 1989 from MVRHS. In her yearbook photo caption, she says she wants to be a nurse. After graduation, Nancy had been accepted, and was ready to go to Northeastern...