Obituaries
Anthony McGrath, Theatre Pioneer and Longtime Oak Bluffs Resident
Anthony (Tony) McGrath, of Martha’s Vineyard, Palm Springs, and New York city, died in his New York city home at the age of 90.
Alma Stibolt Dies at 95
Alma M. Stibolt of Oak Bluffs died on Thursday, April 26 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. She was 95.
Walter Gifford Jr. Had Deep Harthaven Roots
Walter Sheldon Gifford Jr. died peacefully in front of a warm fire surrounded by loving family members on April 3. He was 88.
Barbara Denson Spent Lifetime of Summers Enjoying the Vineyard
Barbara D. Denson of New Canaan, Conn. and East Chop died peacefully on Wednesday, April 18 with her family by her side. She was 81.
Virginia Adams Benham Had Passion for Life
Virginia Adams Benham died peacefully at home in New York city on April 27. She was 99.
Janice Duart, Hard Worker Devoted to Her Children
Janice Duart of Oak Bluffs died on Saturday, April 7 at the Mass General Hospital in Boston. She was 71.
Sylvia Angevin Thompson, Exuberant Artist
Sylvia Angevin Thompson died peacefully at home on Friday April 20, in Edgartown surrounded by family and friends, trees and birds. She was 89.
Robert MacInnis, 103, World War II Veteran and Skilled Piano Player
Robert W. MacInnis died peacefully on April 6. He was 103.
Dennis Bernard, 64, Always Had Smile
Dennis George Bernard of Edgartown died on April 24. He was 64.