Varnum Russell Mead

Varnum Russell Mead, 86, of Oak Bluffs, and formerly of Lincoln, died Dec. 18 after suffering a fall.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Federated Church, South Summer street, Edgartown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust, P.O. Box 5277, Edgartown, MA 02539; to the Milton Academy Annual Fund, 170 Centre street, Milton, MA 02186; or the Martha's Vineyard Arena, Inc. P.O. Box 2062, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.