Mark H. Mattison died peacefully June 28 after a valiant battle following a double lung transplant for pulmonary fibrosis. He was surrounded by his family, with his favorite music playing in the background.

He was a man of many passions including sailing and yacht racing, golf, music and particularly his library of over 3,000 volumes. These all paled in comparison to his love for his grandchildren, with whom he spent countless hours.

He attended Buckley, Fay, and St. Mark’s School in Southboro, as well as Shrewsbury School in England. He graduated from Fordham College in 1964.

Mark’s career in newspapers spanned 45 years and he was familiar with every aspect of the field. A resident of New Canaan, Conn. for 32 years, he retired with his wife, Karel, to Edgartown and Vero Beach, Fla. He was a member of many organizations, including the New York Yacht Club, Edgartown Yacht Club, Edgartown Reading Room, and Riomar Country Club.

The Island was an important part of his life. He was a board member of the Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust, served on the Edgartown Marine Advisory Committee, was active in Sail MV and was a sailing race judge.

He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Karel; his children, Delphine, Graham, and Alissa; and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on August 25 at 1 p.m. at the Old Whaling Mass in Edgartown, followed by a reception at the Edgartown Yacht Club.

Donations may be made in Mark’s name to the Florida Hospital Foundation, Transplant Center.