Obituaries
Nancy Bermudes Co-Founded First Island Preschool, Had Deep Interest in Art and Antiques
Nancy Whitmore Bermudes of Vineyard Haven died suddenly at the Martha’s Vineyard hospital on Nov. 30, 2015 after a brief illness. She was 82.
Elliot Lehman, Tireless Civic Leader, Cherished Family and Chilmark Summers
Elliot Lehman, a longtime summer resident of Chilmark, died on May 5 at his home in Wilmette, Ill., following a recent stroke. He was 97.
Elizabeth (Betty) Feldman, Lifelong Learner, Deeply Involved in Vineyard Community
Elizabeth (Betty) Brodney Feldman died on April 25 in Aventura, Fla. at 93. She called Martha’s Vineyard home for the past 35 years.
Carolyn (Kayo) Sands Had Deep Vineyard Roots, Presided Over Wonderful Chappy Summers
Carolyn Ladd Hall Sands, known as Kayo, died peacefully at her home in Lebanon, N.H. on April 28. She was 93.
Clarion Sullivan, Woman of Many Talents, Never Too Busy for Others
Clarion Ann Benner Sullivan of Oak Bluffs died peacefully on Sunday, May 1.
Carolyn Jackson Empowered Others, Loved Social Events and Card Games
Carolyn Jackson of Oak Bluffs died peacefully on April 10 while visiting family in Virginia. She was 88.
Kendra Frakes Was Gazette Receptionist
Kendra La Dow Frakes died peacefully on April 26. She was 64.
Elizabeth Moten, Natural Born Leader, Steadfast Volunteer
Elizabeth Wingfield Moten of Mattapan and Oak Bluffs died peacefully on Sunday, April 17 surrounded by her family. She was 92.
Lorna Giles, Creative and Driven, Dedicated to Helping Others
Lorna June Giles of Edgartown, a loving, energetic life spirit and force, died on Thursday, April 28. She was 62.