Obituaries
Services Nov. 4 for Joseph Figueiredo
Joseph F. Figueiredo of Vineyard Haven died on Oct. 30 at the Cape Cod Hospital. He was 78.
Winkie Keith Traveled the World, But Called Chilmark Home
Winifred (Winkie) Ward Keith died peacefully at the Henrietta Brewer House on Sept. 30. She was 76.
Will Waggaman Dies at 59
William M. Waggaman died Oct. 21, struck down suddenly in Washington, D.C., at a family gathering in celebration of his mother’s 98th birthday.
Joe Spinelli Was Jewelry Vendor on Island
Joseph M. Spinelli died peacefully at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City on Oct. 20, surrounded by family. He was 77.
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.