Obituaries
George Hough 3rd, Distinguished Journalist and Academic
George Anthony Hough 3rd died Sept. 22 at Massachusetts General Hospital after surgery to repair a hip injured in a fall. He was 94.
Red Bates, Innkeeper Who Built Schoolhouse Village
Gordon (Red) Newell Bates died peacefully on Sept. 24 after a period of failing health. He was 81.
Patricia Meyers, Avid Skier Devoted to Family
Patricia Ann Meyers of Darien, Conn. and Edgartown died Sept. 18 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mason Walsh, Ardent Land Preservationist
Mason Walsh Jr. died peacefully in his home in Ligonier, Pa., on Sept. 22, just shy of his 80th birthday.
Richard Hiers Never Met a Stranger; Loved to Hike and Fish
Richard Earl Hiers of Albuquerque died peacefully on August 23 at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, due to illness. He was 58.
Remembering Will Monast
A gathering to remember Will Monast will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the home of David and Kitty Vickery at 1 Old Lantern Way in...
Curry Jones, Beloved Patriarch and Friend, Active Member of Vineyard Community
Thomas Curry Jones, husband, father, father in law, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, mentor, and community volunteer, died in Concord, N.H. on...
Josette Ebbs Had Creative Talent; Was Deeply Committed to Helping People
Josette M. Ebbs (nee Wurlod) died unexpectedly of a cerebral hemorrhage on Wednesday, July 16, on Martha’s Vineyard. She was 83.
Hubert E. (Knip) Knipmeyer, Man of Many Interests Who Was Deeply Dedicated to Vineyard Community
Hugh (Knip) Knipmeyer died peacefully on Sept. 19 surrounded by his loving family. He was 85.