Obituaries
Arthur W. BenDavid, 80
Arthur W. BenDavid of Oak Bluffs died on Wednesday evening, June 15 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. He was 80.
Memorial Service for James E. Barrett
A graveside service for James E. Barrett will be held on Saturday, June 4 at 12:30 p.m. at the West Tisbury Cemetery.
Nancy Bermudes Co-Founded First Island Preschool, Had Deep Interest in Art and Antiques
Nancy Whitmore Bermudes of Vineyard Haven died suddenly at the Martha’s Vineyard hospital on Nov. 30, 2015 after a brief illness. She was 82.
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.