W. Chester Cummens

W. Chester (Chet) Cummens, 79, died unexpectedly at his home in Naples, Florida on Oct. 28. Chet always had a smile and a laugh for everyone he ever met and was perhaps best known for introducing pecan rolls and key lime pie at the Homeport Restaurant in Menemsha,. His loss is felt by his wife of 60 years, Esther Cummens of Naples, Fla., daughters Brenda Johnson, also of Naples, Peggy Carroll of Vineyard Haven, and his son Chuck Cummens of Vineyard Haven. An Island memorial service will be held at a date to be announced.