Obituaries
Frances Alwardt, 82
Frances L. Alwardt, a resident of Oak Bluffs, died Sunday, April 19 at the Windsor Nursing Facility in South Yarmouth. She was 82.
Ruth Van Brakle Was Lifelong Islander With Zest for Life
Ruth E. Van Brakle of Edgartown died unexpectedly on April 5 at the age of 73.
Jamie Weisman, Architect, Sailor and World Traveler Who Called the Vineyard Home
James Stix Weisman (known to all as Jamie), died suddenly on March 1 of an apparent heart attack while visiting family in Philadelphia.
Nicholas Thayer, 63
Nicholas Thayer of West Tisbury died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 14. He was 63.
Bruce Fuller Was Distinguished Teacher and Coach, Active Volunteer
Bruce Phillip Fuller of Falmouth died on April 10 after a brief illness.
Mark Norton, Devoted Friend and Family Member Who Had a Twinkle in His Eye
Mark Belmont Norton died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 8, at the young age of 47. He was loved by so many and leaves a devoted family behind.
Dorothy Worth, 90, Former Edgartown Resident
Dorothy Patchell Worth died Dec. 16, 2014, at the age of 90.
Charles Rutkowski Jr. Loved His Children and Being on the Water
Charles Joseph Rutkowski Jr. of Norton died unexpectedly on April 7 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. He was 34 years old.
Brianna E. Combra, 24
Brianna E. Combra of West Tisbury died on Sunday, April 12, from an automobile accident. She was 24.