Obituaries
Bob Kennan Served Island Congregations
Robert M. Kennan of East Hartford, beloved husband of 57 years of Judith (Allen) Kennan, died Saturday, July 13 at Hartford Hospital. He was 73. The...
Jim Early Was Skilled Artist and Gardener
James (Jim) Edward Early, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend died peacefully on July 11 in his home in Vineyard Haven after a long...
Beatrice Vanderhoop Gentry Was Gay Head's Loving Daughter
On Sunday, July 7, Beatrice (Vanderhoop) Gentry died at her home in Gay Head surrounded by her family. Mrs. Gentry loved Gay Head and the people who...
George Sanford Jr. Was Marine Corps Officer
George Joseph Sanford Jr. of Glastonbury, Conn., and Martha’s Vineyard, died at home after a brief illness on Thursday, July 4. His family was by his...
Helen M. Phillips, 77, Made Her Home on the Vineyard
Helen M. (Williams) Phillips of Oak Bluffs died July 7 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 77.
Dorothy Bangs Memorial Service
There will be a memorial service for Dorothy K. Bangs on Saturday, July 13 at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Vineyard Haven. A reception will...
Phyllis Davidson
Phyllis (Guilford) Davidson of West Newton died peacefully on June 28. She was 98. She adored Martha’s Vineyard, where she happily spent many summers...
Anna Lee Elliot Had Deep Island Roots
Anna Lee Elliott died June 24, 2013 at her home, surrounded by members of her family in Waterford, Me. She was 84. Anna Lee was born on May 11, 1929...
Veteran and Businessman Donald McGrath Was 88
A. Donald McGrath of Simsbury, Conn. and Martha’s Vineyard, beloved husband of Eleanor L. (Conroy) McGrath, died Saturday, June 29 at St. Francis...