Obituaries
Terry Upson, Sailor With a Sense of Adventure
Terry Upson died at his home in Naples Florida on Dec. 16. He was 79.
Evelyn DeLoach Dies at 106
Evelyn DeLoach died on Dec. 12, peacefully and well-taken care of in Chelmsford.
Stella Lyeman Novotny Had Courageous Spirit
Stella Lyeman Novotny died on Nov. 1 of a formidable form of acute myeloid leukemia, two weeks after her fourth birthday.
Alicia Gervais, Former Model, Person of Deep Faith
Alicia Gervais died Dec. 7 after a two-and-a half-year battle with breast cancer. She was 54.
Lisa Kimball, Longtime Chilmark Summer Resident
Lisa Kimball of Washington, D.C., and Chilmark died on Nov. 3 after a long battle with amyloidosis.
Nancy Hough Was Accomplished Amateur Astronomer
Nancy Ann (Greer) Hough died peacefully on Friday, Dec. 1.
Melvin Pachico, Island Jack of All Trades
Melvin A. Pachico died unexpectedly on Dec. 4. He was 80.
Chris Abrams, Early Childhood Educator, Friend to Many, Dies at 69
Chris Abrams of West Tisbury died painlessly and peacefully on Dec. 8, surrounded by family, friends and her wonderful caregivers.
Ruth Mary Rocha
Ruth Mary Rocha died on Saturday, Dec. 9 at her home in Vineyard Haven. She was 94.