Obituaries
Nancy Lance Bacon, 91
Nancy Lance Bacon died unexpectedly but peacefully at her home in Oak Bluffs on April 8. She was 91.
Helen Bowring, Fiercely Independent and Original; Devoted to Art
Helen Hulbert Bowring died suddenly but peacefully at her beloved winter home in Barbados on March 17. She was 94.
Helen Hulbert Bowring
Helen Hulbert Bowring of Edgartown died suddenly but peacefully at her home in Barbados on Feb. 17.
Nancy Bailey, Warm Presence on Island, Familiar Face at Leslie's
Nancy Thomas Bailey died of heart failure in Venice, Fla., on Feb. 26. She was 73.
Julia Bracaglia Spent Happy Times with Family on the Beach at Gay Head
Julia Bracaglia died on Sunday, Feb. 21, from complications due to chronic Lyme disease. She was 33 years old and will be missed immensely.
Donald Ben David Had Zest for Life and Helping Others
Donald Arthur Ben David died Thursday, Feb. 25 at Massachusetts General Hospital following a brief illness. He was 83.
Phyllis Norton Bartol, Nurse, Gardener, Animal Lover Who Fostered Hawks
Phyllis Norton Bartol died peacefully just before dawn on Feb. 8. Her parents Louise S. and Philip B. Norton were longtime residents of Edgartown.
Memorial, Reception for Barbara Babcock
A memorial service will be held for Barbara Ann Babcock on March 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse.
Donald A. Ben David, 83
Donald A. Ben David of Oak Bluffs died at Massachusetts General Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 25. He was 83.