Obituaries
Janet French Enjoyed Summers on the Vineyard
Janet French died on Oct. 23 in Sebring, Florida. She was 77.
Rev. Donella Siktberg Was Devoted Methodist
The Rev. Donella (Grobe) Siktberg of Concord died Oct. 14 at Newbury Court in Concord. She was 90.
Gerald Jeffers, Chappaquiddick Legend, Dies at 84
Gerald (Jerry) Jeffers Sr., affectionately known to many as the mayor of Chappaquiddick, died peacefully in the early evening of Oct. 23.
Patricia Hawkes Dies at 93
Patricia (Pat) Clegg Hawkes of West Tisbury died peacefully on Oct. 22 at the Royal Nursing Home in Buzzard’s Bay.
John McLaughlin Had Long Career as Actor
John C. McLaughlin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, died on Jan. 23 of cardiac arrest.
Michele Issokson Sbrega Dies at 42
Michele (Issokson) Sbrega of Grantham, N.H. and formerly of Durham, N.H., died peacefully on Oct. 13 at home.
Jim Barry, Journalist Who Held East Chop Close to Home and Heart
James Michael (Jim) Barry of Framingham, died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 20, with his family at his side. He was 71.
Wendy Reily Had a Passion for Horticulture
Wendy Griswold Reily died peacefully on Oct. 15 in her beloved Martha’s Vineyard cottage, surrounded by family and friends.