Brian McGlone, 46, Had Love for Simple Beauty

Brian Lee McGlone died June 4 at his mother's home in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 46.

Brian was a 1978 graduate of Reynoldsburg High School and later attended Ohio State and Cleveland State universities. Brian had resided in Cleveland, Ohio, for the past 20 years, spending the past four summers here on the Vineyard.

A witty and charming conversationalist, Brian was a favorite barrista at several coffee shops here on the Island. Brian lived a unique life, filled with style and a deep appreciation for simple beauty. He was an avid lover of all things fabulous. He will be very missed by all of those who were blessed with his friendship.

Brian is survived by his loving mother, Betty McGlone; sister, Caryl (Scott) Barrett; aunts and uncle, Jeanne Noble and Charles and Joanne Ellyson; beloved nieces and nephew, Jennifer and Kelly Puett, Vanessa McGlone, and Jamie, Matthew and Kaitlyn Barrett; and numerous cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents.

Contributions can be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215.

Please join friends for a memorial service on Friday, June 16, at 7 p.m. on the Aquinnah town beach under the Cliffs. After the service, an informal gathering will be held at the "Innermost Inn." Please call 508-680-6557 for further details.