Obituaries
J. Bradshaw Griffith, 83
J. Bradshaw Griffith, a resident of Needham and formerly of Martha’s Vineyard, died peacefully and surrounded by his family on Monday, August 21.
Joseph Thomas Didato
Joseph Thomas Didato, a former Vineyard resident who served the Island's high school students as their guidance counselor, died on August 19.
Herbert Frederick Custer Jr., 90
Herb Custer, a beloved family man and Island educator, died peacefully and surrounded by family on August 17.
Jeffrey Thomas Clements, 67
Jeffrey Thomas Clements died August 4 while out on his boat off State Beach, doing what he loved.
Betty Ann Dixon, 99
Betty Ann Dixon of Vineyard Haven died peacefully and surrounded by her family on August 8.
Stephen Nash Hurley, 80
Stephen Nash Hurley of Boston died peacefully and surrounded by his family on August 5 after a lengthy illness.
Norma Louise Kofahl Higham, 84
Norma Louise Kofahl Higham died peacefully and surrounded by her three loving children and longtime partner on June 22.
William F. Renz, 70
William F. Renz of Palm Coast, Fla. died on August 3, three days short of his 71st birthday.