Obituaries
Andrew Dickerman, Intrepid Photojournalist, Dies at 73
Andrew Dickerman, a Providence Journal photographer for 45 years, died unexpectedly in Bangkok, Thailand, on Valentine’s Day.
Riley Deeble, Teacher of History, Gazette Letter Writer
Riley Deeble, a longtime resident of West Tisbury, died Feb. 18. He was 94 and had deep Vineyard roots.
Joseph Doherty, Avid Sailor, Won Emmy Award for Work on This Old House
Joseph James Doherty of Salem died peacefully at home after a long illness on Tuesday, Feb. 9 with his fiancée Joanne Moar by his side. He was 82.
Frank Durgin Led MIT Wind Tunnel Project
Frank Herman Durgin, a longtime Aquinnah seasonal visitor, died Jan. 13. He was 89.
Virginia Davis, Talented Renaissance Woman, Devoted Volunteer
Virginia Cooper Davis of Hobe Sound, Fla., died peacefully surrounded by her family on Jan. 28. She was 90.
Jack Durkee Navigated Life, on Land and at Sea
John W. (Jack) Durkee died Jan. 24 in Orange, Conn., due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He was 82.
Douglas Dorchester, Fifth Generation Clergyman Who Was Deeply Active in Vineyard Community
The Rev. Douglas Freese Dorchester died peacefully on Nov. 1 in South Yarmouth. He was 91.
Donald Demarest Spent August Family Vacations on East Chop
Donald Monroe Demarest, formerly of West Springfield, Wallingford, Pa., and most recently a 22-year resident of the Heron Point retirement community...
Lee DeVitt, Tireless Volunteer, Children's Book Author
Leona (Lee) Geise DeVitt died quietly on August 11 after a short illness at the age of 93 in Mount Pleasant, Wisc.