Obituaries
James T. Cunningham, Veteran and Police Officer
James T. Cunningham died peacefully on Sunday, August 14, surrounded by the comfort and love of his immediate family. He was 75.
David Dube, 77
David Dube died unexpectedly on August 8 at his home in Woodside Village in Oak Bluffs. He was 77.
Celebration of Life for Lillian Meleney
A celebration of the life of Lillian R. Meleney will be held on August 27 at 5 p.m. at 55 Hatch Road in Vineyard Haven.
Mildred Brown Taught Fourth Grade
Mildred Alyne Brown, born on St. Patrick's Day in 1920, died on August 15 at her home in Edgartown.
Joseph Ashcroft, Distinguished Professor
Dr. Joseph Ashcroft died on August 12 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. He was 68.
Jerry Walsh, Lawyer Who Investigated My Lai Massacre
Jerome K. Walsh Jr. first came to the Vineyard in the 1950s. He died August 8 at the age of 84.
Robert (Bob) Kiley, Respected Transportation Expert and Public Servant, Longtime Chilmarker
Robert R. (Bob) Kiley died early Tuesday at his home in Chilmark. He was 80.
James Rathbun, Fisherman, Adventurer, Renaissance Man
James Anthony Rathbun of Oak Bluffs died peacefully at home on June 4. He was 56.
Cynthia Clancy, Lifetime Summer Visitor with Deep Vineyard Ties
Cynthia M. (McMahon) Clancy of Marion died August 5 at home after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. She was 70.