Frederic Montagu P. Pearse of Vineyard Haven, husband of Judith Jenks Fraser-Pearse, died July 3 in Martha’s Vineyard Hospital after a brief illness. He was 75.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11 in the Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall at a time to be decided.

Donations may be made in his name to the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, Grace Episcopal Church or to the Polly Hill Arboretum.

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