Obituaries
From Art to Nature to Friends, William Waterway Embraced Life
William Waterway of Edgartown, environmental activist and visionary known nationally and beyond, died suddenly in his Katama home on Sept. 12.
Rabbi Harold White Had the Spirit of a True Islander
Longtime seasonal resident and lover of the Vineyard Rabbi Harold White died surrounded by family in Connecticut on August 31.
Anice (Toni) Ward Was Vivacious, Fun-Loving Fixture on Vineyard Beaches
Anice Johnson Ward of Martha’s Vineyard and Silver Spring, Md., a retired educator, died on August 15.
Cheranne Willoughby Was Passionate about Her Family, Friends, and Animals
Cheranne Lyn Willoughby died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 21. She was 33 years old.
John Wesley Jr., Beloved Husband and Friend, Had Zest for Life
John A. (Wes) Wesley Jr. of Edgartown, beloved husband and best friend of Mary Beth Hlivak-Wesley, died peacefully on Friday, June 12.
Cheranne Willoughby, 33
Cheranne Lyn Willoughby of Oak Bluffs died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 21. She was 33.
Issabel Walker, 25
Issabel H. Walker of Vineyard Haven died unexpectedly on Friday, May 29. She was 25.
Sally Winterbottom, Longtime Vineyard Haven Resident, Loved the Water
Sally (Tilton) Winterbottom, long time Vineyard Haven resident, died peacefully on May 27. She was 87.
Robert Woerpel Loved Sailing and Nature
Robert (Bob) Davis Woerpel died on April 21 of complications from leukemia. He was 86.