Obituaries
David A. Hilliard
David A. Hilliard of Oak Bluffs died unexpectedly on Friday, August 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. He was 63.
Scott Taplin, Chef and Wood Craftsman
Scott E. Taplin died at his home in Manassas, Va. on July 30 from complications of cirrhosis. He was 55.
June DeSilva, Founding Member of Scottish Society
June DeSilva, a longtime resident of Oak Bluffs, died August 2 of brain cancer. She was 80.
Mary Louise Koch, Seamstress and Strong Spirit
After winning many previous battles with cancer, Mary Louise Koch lost her war on July 22. She was 74.
Helen Peacock, 4-H Leader, VFW Auxiliary Member
Helen Curtis Peacock died Monday, August 1 at her home in Oak Bluffs. She was 86.
Alison Reynolds, Hardworking and Vivacious
Alison Beth Reynolds died unexpectedly on July 27 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, where she was born on August 5, 1972.
Services for Cpl. Ronald M. Sparks, Died in Korea in 1951
Cpl. Ronald M. Sparks, United States Army from Cambridge, died while in captivity on May 26, 1951.
Christopher (Kit) Reed, Editor, Gardener, Collector
Christopher (Kit) D. Reed of Cambridge and Vineyard Haven died on July 21. He was at 79.
Lillian Meleney, Longtime Vineyard Summer Resident
Lillian Rhame Meleney of Westwood and Vineyard Haven died on June 24 after an extended illness. She was 94.