Obituaries
Jeffrey Leland Dies at 56
Jeffrey Scott Leland of Vineyard Haven died unexpectedly on Sunday morning, May 27 at home. He was 56.
Martha (Mardy) Burgess, Longtime East Chop Summer Resident
Martha (Mardy) Kenyon Peck Burgess of Annapolis, Md., died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 10, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was 86.
Tobias Shepard, Talented Chef, Passionate About Art and Music
Tobias Morgan Shepard died suddenly in Vineyard Haven on March 26. He was 44.
Ben Moore, Architect With Deep Island Roots
Ben Moore died, at home, on Thursday evening, May 10, after a seven year struggle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. He was 82.
Celebration of Life for Edo Potter
A celebration of the life Edo Potter will be held at Pimpneymouse Farm on June 2 at 2 p.m.
Rev. Buckner Coe, Advocate for Peace and Social Justice
The Rev. Buckner Coe of Lake Forest and Laguna Beach, Calif., formerly of Chilmark, died peacefully on May 11. He was 93.
Walter Rosenfeld Jr., Longtime Edgartown Summer Resident
Walter David Rosenfeld Jr. of Newton died on Wednesday, May 16. He was two weeks shy of his 88th birthday.
Carmen Salvador Dies at 95
Carmen P. Salvador of Edgartown died on Monday morning, May 14 at Longhill Assisted Living. She was 95.
Jessie Snyder, Avid Skier and Volunteer
Jessie Pennoyer Snyder died peacefully on May 1 after a brief illness. She was 91.