Obituaries

Gary Stephen (Smitty) Smith died peacefully at home on August 19 after battling cancer. He was 66.

Michael J. Fabrikant, a summer resident of Martha's Vineyard for more than 50 years, died at his Manhattan home on July 27 after a short illness.

Barry Dennis Roy, of Chilmark, died on August 9 at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was 73.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Meredith Rigo died suddenly on June 14 in New York city. She was 66.

A celebration of life for Maureen Anderson, wife of William Anderson, will be held on Sept. 7 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in Oak Bluffs.

Christine P. Fisher, of West Tisbury, died on August 26 at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital. She was 89.

Gerald A. Maciel, of Edgartown, died at home on August 21. He was 85.

Will Luckey, a well-known Island musician and music teacher, died on August 17 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital after battling cancer.

Robert F. Jewett of Vineyard Haven died on July 18 following a courageous battle with cancer, his wife Peggy at his side.

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