Obituaries
Karen Achille, Children's Librarian, Beloved English Teacher
Karen Sue Achille died peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 7, in Oak Bluffs after battling cancer. She was 76.
Frank Baird, Skilled Electrician, Family Man
Frank M. Baird died peacefully on July 4 at his home after waging a lengthy battle with brain cancer. His family was at his side. He was 70.
John Gadowski, Former Owner of Middletown Nursery, Avid Hunter and Fisherman
John Gerard Gadowski died peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital on July 1. He was 69.
Thea Duell, Prolific Painter and Sculptor, Renaissance Woman
Thea Duell died with grace and dignity on June 27 in her home overlooking the ocean in Greenwich, Conn. after a long, courageous fight against cancer...
Patricia Schiller, Sex Education Pioneer and Influential Lawyer, Professor
Patricia Schiller died on Friday, June 29 at her home in Palm Beach, Fla. She was 104.
Kate Wilson Cherished Family, Friends, Music and the Vineyard
Katherine Pierce Wilson died peacefully on April 1 in New York city. She was 33.
Jane T. Sabin, Educator with Deep Ties to Oak Bluffs
Jane T. Sabin of Needham, formerly of Wellesley, died in her home on June 20.
Joseph Burgess Jr., Coast Guardsman Devoted to Family
Joseph Fred Burgess Jr. died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of April 23 at his home in Sacramento, Calif.
Joan Potter, East Chop Icon with Deep Vineyard Ties
Joan Coles (Wall) Potter died at Mass General Hospital on June 18 while surrounded by her family. She was 83 years young.