Laurence A. Mercier died on Sunday, Nov. 21 at his home in Edgartown. He was 81 and was the husband of Doris McNeil Mercier.

Funeral services will be private and a complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Gazette.

Donations can be made to Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, P.O. Box 1748, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.

Visit www.chapmanfuneral.com for online tributes and information.