Obituaries
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.
Memorial Service for Marjorie Rita Dolby
A memorial service for Marjorie Rita Dolby, who died in April at age 86, will be held on Saturday, August 1 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in...
Robert F. Tilton, 84
Robert F. Tilton died on Thursday, July 23 at his home in Vineyard Haven. He was 84.
Varian Cassat, 89
Varian Cassat, formerly of Chappaquiddick and Vineyard Haven, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 21 surrounded by her family. She was 89.
Erolle J. Haas Was Former New England Wrestling Champion
Erolle J. Haas died Saturday, July 18. He was 97 and the husband of the late Constance (Devereaux) Haas.