Obituaries
Martha Jeanne Bears Rich, 98
Martha Jeanne Bears Rich of Sharon died on July 7. She was 98, and was a pioneer in school nursing.
James Alexander Sands, 28
James Alexander (Alex) Sands died suddenly and accidentally at home on June 13. He was 28.
Jane R. Newman, 89
Jane R. Newman of Longboat Key, Fla. died July 5 after a brief illness. She was 89.
Kathleen Pond Baptiste-Maki, 70
Kathleen Pond Baptiste-Maki of Vineyard Haven and New Bedford died peacefully at home on July 16. She was 70.
Sylvia Celebration
A celebration of life will be held to honor Priscilla Sylvia at 2 p.m. on July 25 at the Sailing Camp Park in Oak Bluffs.
Frances Elizabeth Smith, 93
Frances Elizabeth Smith of Oak Bluffs died on July 4 at Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 93.
John Robert Jahries, 91
John Robert Jahries died on Saturday, July 10 at his home in Vineyard Haven. He was 91.
Hodges Memorial Service
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Chantal Hodges will be held on August 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Edgartown.