Obituaries
Jessie Chesk, 92, Enjoyed Bingo and Woodcarving
Jessie R. Chesk of Oak Bluffs died at Windemere Nursing Home on Sunday, April 10. She was 92. She was the beloved wife of William G. Chesk, who...
Barbara E. Cassiani, 67, Was Oak Bluffs Librarian
Barbara E. (Pignati) Cassiani of Oak Bluffs and formerly of Barnstable, died on Tuesday, April 5 in Cambridge after a lengthy illness. She was 67...
High Hope Girl Betty Silva Was Island Housekeeper
Elizabeth T. (Betty) Silva, a longtime resident of Edgartown, died on Saturday, April 9 at the age of 101. She was married to Antone M. Silva Jr...
Avery Catlin Was Avid Scholar, Sailor
Avery Catlin of Charlottesville, Va., died peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 15 at the age of 86. He was a summer resident of Edgartown for nearly 70...
Ginny Tillson Broke Ground for Women
Virginia A. Bronson Tillson of Essex, Conn., and Oak Bluffs died at Essex Meadows Health Center on Friday, April 8. She was 89 and had been a...
Patricia Anne de Koven
Patricia Anne de Koven of Vineyard Haven died at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on Tuesday, April 5. A complete obituary will follow in a later edition...
Michael Ovios, Beloved Island Teacher
Michael S. Ovios, 65, died unexpectedly at Massachusetts General Hospital on March 31, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born in New...
Therese M. Coutu, 82, Cherished Family Time
Therese M. Coutu died peacefully with her family at her side at the Falmouth Care and Rehabilitation Center on April 1 after a long illness. She...
Hugh W. Schwarz, 92, Was Orange Juice Pioneer
Hugh W. Schwarz, 92, of Vineyard Haven, died suddenly on Friday, March 25 at Massachusetts General in Boston, with family at his side. Hugh was...