Obituaries
William Erskine Gallant Jr., World War II Veteran, Was Passionate About Politics and Social Justice
William Erskine Gallant Jr. died at his home in Charleston, S.C. on Nov. 12. at the age of 89.
Jeanne Wells, Longtime Chairman of All-Island Art Show, Led a Full Life
Jeanne L. Wells of Athens, Ohio died unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was 88.
Memorial Service Saturday for Cynthia Walsh
A memorial service for Cynthia Walsh will be held this Saturday, Nov. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury.
Marion Finbury Was Legendary Guidance Counselor, Avid Reader and Lifelong Learner
Marion Kramer Finbury died in her sleep after a brief illness on Saturday morning, Nov. 21, at her home in North Andover. She was 88.
Mary Rogers, Former Oak Bluffs Tax Collector and Devoted Family Matriarch
Mary Kidder Rogers died peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the age of 88.
Jack (Mervie) Schimmelman Was a True Original
Jack (Mervie) Schimmelman died on Nov. 5 after years of medical complications throughout which he never gave up a singular determination to make art.
Gerry Ferreira, Beloved Presence in Downtown Oak Bluffs
Geraldo Ferreira, (known to all as Gerry) died in his sleep on Nov. 10 in his apartment overlooking a slice of Oak Bluffs Harbor.
James K. Victoria, Former Oak Bluffs Summer Resident
James K. Victoria of Stonington, Conn., died Friday, Nov. 13 after a brief illness. He was 79.
Daniel W. Greenbaum, Noted Civil Engineer and Sailor, Was Beloved Part of Chilmark Community
Daniel W. Greenbaum of Chilmark died Nov. 13. surrounded by family at his home. He was 89.