Obituaries
Robert J. Francis, Lifelong Oak Bluffs Resident, Passionate Golfer
Robert J. Francis died unexpectedly on the morning of March 21. He was 79.
Peter Martell, 75
Peter M. Martell of Oak Bluffs died on Tuesday evening, April 3 at the Mass General Hospital in Boston. He was 75.
Agnes Louard, Professor Who Helped Launch Head Start Program
Agnes A. Louard died peacefully at her home in New York city on March 28. She was 96.
Celebration of Life for Ralph Devine Jr.
Ralph (Little Man) Devine Jr. died unexpectedly on Feb. 17 in Aspen, Colo.
Roberta S. Macfarland Spent Summers on Chappaquiddick
Roberta S. (Robbie) Macfarland of Winnetka, Ill. and Vero Beach, Fla., died on March 31. She was 93.
Janice Duart Dies at 71
Janice Duart of Oak Bluffs died on Saturday evening, April 7 at the Mass General Hospital in Boston. She was 71.
William O'Leary Jr., Devoted to Faith and Family
William (Bill) Joseph O’Leary Jr., died on Tuesday, April 3. He was 77.
David Madeiras, Veteran, Police Officer Known as the Mayor of Oak Bluffs
David R. Madeiras died peacefully at home, in his sleep, on Jan. 5, just short of his 76th birthday.
Malcom Reed Jr. Dies at 86
Malcolm W. Reed Jr. died on Monday morning, April 9 at his home in Edgartown. He was 86.