Obituaries
Laura Benner Moffet, Educator Who Followed Her Own Path
Laura Benner Moffet died peacefully in California early Christmas morning.
Rev. Alden Besse, Episcopal Minister, Peace Activist, Dies at 93
The Rev. Alden Besse of Vineyard Haven died Dec. 13 at Long Hill in Edgartown. He was 93.
Remembering Melvin Pachico
The family of Melvin Pachico will host a luncheon and celebration of his life on Sunday, Jan. 7 at the Portuguese American Club.
Anita Hotchkiss, 79
Anita P. Hotchkiss of Vineyard Haven died on Saturday morning, Dec. 23, at the D.E. Rham Hospice home in Cambridge.
Mickey Barnes Was Known for Her Kindness
Mickey Barnes, of Harwichport, formerly of Falmouth, and Martha’s Vineyard, died at the Cape Cod Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 9 after a short stay.
Terry Upson, Sailor With a Sense of Adventure
Terry Upson died at his home in Naples Florida on Dec. 16. He was 79.
Evelyn DeLoach Dies at 106
Evelyn DeLoach died on Dec. 12, peacefully and well-taken care of in Chelmsford.
Stella Lyeman Novotny Had Courageous Spirit
Stella Lyeman Novotny died on Nov. 1 of a formidable form of acute myeloid leukemia, two weeks after her fourth birthday.