Obituaries
Ginny Patterson, Active Volunteer and World Traveler with Lifelong Ties to the Vineyard
Virginia L. Patterson, 86, of Endwell, N.Y., and Martha’s Vineyard died on August 6. She was 86.
Gathering for Edward W. Hewett
There will be a gathering of Ted’s friends and family on Saturday, August 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hewett home in Edgartown. Mr. Hewett died on May...
Memorial Service for Marlene Perry, Founder of Marlene's Taxi
An open memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 19 for Marlene Joyce Perry, who died Nov. 18, 2013 of a head trauma sustained in an...
Charlotte Holloman Was Gifted Singer, Pianist and Teacher
Charlotte Wesley Holloman, a gifted pianist, lyric soprano and beloved teacher and mentor to hundreds of devoted students, died July 30. She was 93.
Bob Tilton Was Consummate Gentleman, Well-Known Islander Beloved by Many
Bob Tilton, a lifelong resident of Vineyard Haven, died peacefully at his home on Main street on July 23 at the age of 84.
Arlene Simpkins Was Beloved Guidance Counselor, Loved the Beach
Arlene Hook Simpkins died peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 26. She was 78 years old.
Albert Scott Dies at 102
Albert Lyon Scott Jr. died peacefully on July 25 in Alameda, Calif., at the age of 102.
Varian Cassat, Gazette Chappy Columnist, Was Active in Community and Episcopal Church
Varian Hentz Cassat died peacefully on July 21, surrounded by family at her residence in Weston. She was 89 years old.
Yerbury G. Burnham Was Active Volunteer, Expert Wood Carver
Yerbury G. Burnham died Dec. 2, 2014, at Indian River Estates in Vero Beach, Fla.