Dear Jim, I've just learned of your mother's passing. I send my deepest sympathy and hope all your great memories will sustain you during this time of grief. I have fond memories of Rosalie and was in awe of her many talents, especially her rug-hooking. God Bless, Hope you are doing well. Love, Mary White

Dear Jim, Our family is so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We knew her just well enough to appreciate her strength of character, her support of her neighbors, and of the Island's best interests. We will miss her. Lisa Kantrowitz, Elliott, Sam, Alex, Peter and Olivia Fankuchen.

Amy and I were so sorry to read that my dear colleague of two decades had passed away. In our little Dukes County Extension Service office she welcomed everbody with a smile and then went to work helping them with her knowledge, research and sage advise. She had a great sense of humor, tradition and devotion to her wonderful sons, Jim and Ted. Rosalie was a "true daughter" of Martha's Vineyard was so proud of that pedigree.RIP

My condolences to her many friends, Jim and family. She was an important part of the social structure of the Island community and did enormous amounts of good over the decades. A life shared goes on forever.