Ronald B. Jeffers

Ronald B. Jeffers, 73, of Aquinnah died Friday morning, July 17, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Jeananne (Beattie) Jeffers who predeceased him in August of 2007. He was the father of Audrey Jeffers-Mayhew and Michael Gilman and the grandfather of Paul Henry and Peyton. He is also survived by his brother, Otis P. Jeffers, Jr.

A graveside service for the burial of his cremains will be held on Saturday, August 1, at 11 a.m. in the Gay Head Cemetery in Aquinnah, officiated by Rev. Roger Spinney and military honors provided by the Veterans of Martha’s Vineyard. Donations may be made in his memory to the Vineyard Nursing Assoc., P.O. Box 399, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs. Please visitccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.

A full obituary will follow in a future edition of the Gazette.