Obituaries
Rev. Walter Witte, Bi-Vocational Priest
The Rev. Walter W. Witte of Oak Bluffs died at Massachusetts General Hospital on Dec. 12. He was 89.
Mary Haigazian, Blue Ribbon Winner at Ag Fair
Mary Haigazian died peacefully on Dec. 11 at Long Hill in Edgartown. She was 91.
Philip Reynolds, Army Veteran, Mason
Philip Warren Reynolds of Hillside Village in Vineyard Haven died at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on Dec. 13. He was 87.
Virginia Durr Had Long Legacy of Civil Rights Activism
Virginia (Tilla) Durr, a civil rights advocate and humanitarian with long ties to the Vineyard, died suddenly on Dec. 1.
Jeanne Zenker, Longtime Summer Resident, Served Community
Jeanne Tucker Zenker died peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 30, surrounded by her family. She was 87.
Madelon Stent, Maverick With Zest for Life
Madelon Delany Stent died on Nov. 29, surrounded by her family.
Ralph Jones, Veteran and Man of Many Talents
Ralph John Jones of West Tisbury died on Wednesday, Nov. 30. He was 93.
Father Brian Murdoch Led With His Heart
Fr. Brian Murdoch died peacefully at his Vineyard Haven home on Oct. 16. In a very short two years, Fr. Brian Murdoch cut a wide swath of joy and...
Arthur James Hoe Jr., Unique Character, Loved Life on the Vineyard
Arthur James (Jimmy) Hoe Jr. of Vineyard Haven died Saturday, Dec. 10 from pneumonia.