Sally Degler, Age 45, Was Former Island Resident

Memorial services to honor the life of Sara Elizabeth Reed (Sally) Degler were held on Tuesday, August 24, at the First Congregational Church in Stockbridge, where she was a member. Sally died at her home in Ghent, N.Y., on August 15.

She lived with her sister, Becca, for a time on the Vineyard. She loved the ocean, the beaches and especially the unique quality of life on Martha's Vineyard.

Born July 14, 1959, Sally was the daughter of Lee Reed Dixon of Valatie, N.Y., and the late David Reed. She leaves her husband, Stephen Degler of New York city; two daughters, Kara Reed of Ocean Grove, N.J., and Madelyn Degler of Ghent, N.Y.; a sister, Becca Reed Morrow of Edgartown, and two brothers, David R. Reed of Redwood City, Calif., and Matthew Reed of Centennial, Colo.

Sally's ashes will be scattered in a private service on the Vineyard this fall. Contributions in her name may be made to the First Congregational Church, 4 Main street, Stockbridge, MA 01262.