Obituaries
Joyce Erdman Spent Her Childhood on the Vineyard
Joyce West Erdman died from heart failure on April 12 at Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento, Calif. She was 86.
Tom Johnson Was Accomplished Golfer, Inspiration to Others
Tom Johnson of Plainville succumbed to a myriad of health issues on Friday, April 24. He was 50.
Brianna Combra Was an Island Girl With a Big Heart
Brianna E. Combra of West Tisbury, an Island girl with a contagious smile and big heart, died Sunday, April 12. She was 24.
Selene Howe, Accomplished Pianist and Composer
Mrs. Selene (Harmon) Howe, of Boston, formerly of Weston and Wellesley Hills, died Sunday, April 19 at Meadow Green Nursing Home in Waltham following...
Nicholas Thayer Was Gifted Artist, Teacher, and Family Man Who Called the Vineyard Home
Nicholas Thayer of West Tisbury died on April 14 of complications from a stroke. After battling several chronic illnesses over the years, he was able...
Robert Woerpel, 86
Robert (Bob) Woerpel of Vineyard Haven died on April 21 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a five-month battle with leukemia. He was 86.
Helen M. Estabrook, 82
Helen M. Estabrook died peacefully at Windemere Nursing Home on Sunday evening, April 19. She was 82.
Gail Goltra Was Art Historian and Avid Sailboat Racer
Gail Wright Goltra died peacefully on April 17, ending a 22-year battle with cancer. She was 73.
Marion Mackay Was Proud of Her Family and Scottish Heritage
On April 14 Marion Mackay died after a brief but courageous fight with cancer. She was in the company of Bob, her adoring husband of 56 years.