Cape Cod Obituaries & Death Notices (2024)

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Non–union SSA workers getting a pay bump » Flavors of resilience, victory, and unity » William L. McConnell » John William Barrow » State House Passes Maternal Health Care Bill Expanding Non-Hospital Childbirth Options » West Tisbury » ‘Thelma’: A whodunit with an aging sleuth » Bill McConnell, 83 » Oak Bluffs to Hold Special Town Meeting Next Week » Dr. Deurward Lyeman Hughes » Dorothy June Lima Grant » Let's Go Gatemen! My First Cape Cod League Baseball Game » Fala Freeman » Steven Paul Sjogren » Vineyarders still succumbing to opiate overdoses » David E. Gaskill, 71 » Virginia Murray » A Perfect Day Off: Cruising to Cape Cod in Our 1982 Porsche 911SC » Ronald Hall Rappaport, 74 » The mystery writer reminisces » Ronald Hall Rappaport » Cutrer re-elected to select board » Richard J. Kelly » Doris Mae Cleveland » Christina Brown » Tisbury polls close at 8 pm » Doris Mae Cleveland, 99 » Rural Health Scholars program present new findings » Christina Brown, 83 » Commission Lifts Up Longtime Member Christina Brown » Christopher Lentell Dowley, 66 » Island attorney Ron Rappaport, 74, dies unexpectedly » Decomposed sperm whale washes ashore in Edgartown » Attorney Ronald Rappaport Dies Suddenly at 74 » Vineyard housing crisis worsens as housing bank sees setback » Island aquafarmers try new ways to grow oysters » Linda Joyce Atkinson, 74 » Cynthia (Dee) Carter DeFelice, 72 » Kelly Dorr Hazell » James Allen Worden, 81 » William Austin Pinney, 75 » Janice Haynes, 58 » The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ‘is here to stay’ » Richard J. Kelly » Kelly Dorr Hazell » Janice Haynes » Cynthia Carter DeFelice » Christa Marie Richardson » ​​Lois Marie » Miriam (Mimi) Cook, 98 » Outdoor Home Security: 5 Steps to a Safer Home Junk Removal and House Cleanout Services Spring Cleaning? Rent a Roll-Off Dumpster FAQs

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Non–union SSA workers getting a pay bump »

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:17:21 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

As negotiations continue between the Steamship Authority (SSA) and multiple labor unions, the ferry line’s board approved a pay bump for non-union workers. On June 20, The SSA board unanimously approved a five percent increase for the roughly 100 non-union staff members as a token of their appreciation, as well as to keep the ferry line competitive with other businesses in the region. The wage increase for non-union workers is contingent on a contract agreement with the labor unions and could…

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Flavors of resilience, victory, and unity »

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:06:22 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

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William L. McConnell »

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:43:48 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

William L. McConnell (“Bill”), a Vineyard resident of more than 40 years, died after an eight-week illness on July 21, 2023, while residing at Life Care Center of the North Shore in Lynn. He was the husband of Gayle D. Stiller of Oak Bluffs. Bill McConnell was born in Champaign-Urbana, Ill., on Dec. 11, 1941, the son of Golden and Margaret (Lyon) McConnell. He graduated from Peoria High School in 1960, and served in the Air Force for four years. After his military

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John William Barrow »

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:36:04 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

John William Barrow, 81, died on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his home in Vineyard Haven. He was the husband of Harriet M. Barrow. His celebration of life will be held at a later date, and a complete obituary will appear in another edition of this paper. Visit chapmanfuneral.com for online guestbook and information. The post John William Barrow appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

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State House Passes Maternal Health Care Bill Expanding Non-Hospital Childbirth Options »

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:30:53 -0400 | via CapeCod.com NewsCenter

BOSTON – The Massachusetts State House recently passed a maternal health care bill expanding access to non-hospital childbirth options. House Bill 4773, or An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options, would establish a formal licensing process for certifying professional midwives and lactation consultants, provide for postpartum depression screenings, and establish programs […] The post State House Passes Maternal Health Care…

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West Tisbury »

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:52:36 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Hedgerows are at their most beautiful now. All the trees are leafed out, recently enough that there are still variations in the greens, and white multiflora roses vine through the branches. The roses’ fragrance fills the air. Invasive they may be, but for now they are having their moment. It has been a week since Ron Rappaport died, and it still seems impossible, unbelievable, devastating. He has been so interwoven in and through our Island, all six towns, lifelong…

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‘Thelma’: A whodunit with an aging sleuth »

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:18:47 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

“Thelma” is an endearing, madcap, comic adventure with a heart of gold. The movie, at the M.V. Film Center, opens quietly. Danny, endearingly played by Fred Hechinger, teaches his spirited grandmother, Thelma, played with finesse by June Squibb, how to navigate email on her computer. Their repartee immediately reflects their loving relationship. Thelma boosts his faltering ego after the loss of his recent relationship. “You know computers. You have your hair … You’re going to land on…

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Bill McConnell, 83 »

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:17:19 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 3:16pm Bill McConnell died on June 12. He was 83. From his time in the Navy traveling to ports across the globe, to his many days, nights and years on Lake Tashmoo on Martha’s Vineyard, Bill (Papa) McConnell was one with the water. Whether lobstering and fishing, or communing with the buffleheads, eiders and other birds who were happy to spend their time on the lake and happy to call Bill their friend, he was at home. Ospreys nested and raised…

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Oak Bluffs to Hold Special Town Meeting Next Week »

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:41:22 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

1:40 pm, June 19, 2024 Oak Bluffs will have a special town meeting Tuesday, June 25, to reapprove two spending articles that originally passed in 2022.

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Dr. Deurward Lyeman Hughes »

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:17:00 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Dr. Deurward Lyeman Hughes, a man of many roles and countless blessings, died at home on April 30, 2024, three days short of his 93rd birthday. He left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was a husband, girl dad, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, and his journey through life was filled with rich experiences — embracing every up, navigating through the downs and the detours that come with a well-lived life. He was born in…

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Dorothy June Lima Grant »

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:08:47 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Dorothy June Lima Grant passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, as well as the loving staff at Windemere. She was born at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on March 26, 1940, to Manuel and Priscilla (Klingensmith) Lima. She was their third child, following her brother Tony Lima and sister BettyAnn Bryant, and was soon joined by her brother Jack Lima, and her sisters Ginny Carbon and Bobbi Lima. In 1958 she married Jerry…

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Let's Go Gatemen! My First Cape Cod League Baseball Game »

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 01:36:22 -0400 | via WordPress Tag Cape Cod

Fair weather on a Saturday evening in late Spring – it’s customary for Plymouth Bay House to make an outing to at least one Cape Cod Baseball League game each year. For this one, we chose the team closest to us, which is the Wareham Gatemen. Their team is called the Gatemen because Wareham is nicknamed ‘The Gateway to the Cape” , speaking to its bordering Cape Cod geographically. Seems like Plymouth should be called ‘The Gateway to the Cape’, Right? The Cape Cod…

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Fala Freeman »

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:49:55 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Fala Jane Freeman died peacefully at home on June 8, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born the second of four children to Cedric and Jilma Freeman in La Ceiba, Honduras, and at the age of 7 moved with her family to northern New Jersey, where she grew up. She first came to the Vineyard in the mid-’70s, and stayed, finding home in the Island community for the remainder of her life. She married Thomas Grew in 1979, and in 1982 she gave birth to their son, Tristan. She…

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Steven Paul Sjogren »

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:39:35 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Steven Paul Sjogren, 71, died on Friday, June 14, 2024, at his home in Edgartown. He was the son of Elizabeth Sjogren, and brother of Wendy and Beth. His memorial service will be held at a later date, and a complete obituary will follow. Visit chapmanfuneral.com for online guestbook and information. The post Steven Paul Sjogren appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

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Vineyarders still succumbing to opiate overdoses »

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:28:08 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

The number of fatal, opiate-related overdoses on Martha’s Vineyard has not let up, despite a decrease seen in fatalities around the state. There were six fatalities reported on the Island in 2023, according to a new report from the Massachusetts health department reviewing the number of overdoses in 2023. There were also six fatalities reported in 2022, which was then one of the highest on record for the Vineyard. The most opiate-related deaths over the past decade was in 2015, when seven Islanders…

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David E. Gaskill, 71 »

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:42:24 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 3:41pm David E. Gaskill, 71, of Vineyard Haven, died on June 4 at his home. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date and a complete obituary will follow. Article Updated:Date Updated:Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 3:41pm

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Virginia Murray »

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:41:04 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 3:40pm Friends and family of Virginia (Bobby) Link Murray, widow of Dr. Joseph E Murray, are invited to her interment ceremony at the New West Side Cemetery (Sixth Avenue) in Edgartown on Saturday June 22 at 10:30 a.m., and to a memorial service and reception at noon at St. Andrew’s Church, 34 North Summer Street, Edgartown. Rev Cynthia Hubbard will preside. Bobby enjoyed seasonal residence on Chappaquiddick for more than six decades and passed

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A Perfect Day Off: Cruising to Cape Cod in Our 1982 Porsche 911SC »

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:42:23 -0400 | via WordPress Tag Cape Cod

Hello from South Dennis, Massachusetts on Cape Cod! Today, Sadie and I are enjoying a much-needed day off, and we decided to make the most of it by taking our 1982 Porsche 911SC out for a spin to the Cape. Instead of taking the highways, we opted for a more scenic route, winding our way through the picturesque back roads. What should have been an hour’s drive turned into a delightful three-hour journey, but the scenic detour was well worth it. As we meandered through the countryside, we

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Ronald Hall Rappaport, 74 »

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:59:08 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 3:58pm Ronald Hall Rappaport of Chilmark, Martha’s Vineyard’s foremost attorney whose love for the Island wasexceededonly by his devotion to his family, died unexpectedly on June 7, just nine days shy of his 75th birthday. Born June 16, 1949, in Oak Bluffs, the second child of Dr. David and Adeline Rappaport, he left a position at a major Boston law firm in 1984 to open a law practice in Edgartown with his wife Jane Kaplan following…

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The mystery writer reminisces »

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:39:43 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Wait, Spring By Dionis Coffin Riggs (an excerpt) Spring, do not come too early, Wait until the heartwood Is twisted and made gnarled By the gale. Gather a bunch of ordinary-looking people wearing ordinary-looking clothes — nothing that draws attention — and you’ll have made a perfect camouflage for Cynthia Riggs, all six feet of her. Not bad for this quiet-spoken woman who draws no attention to herself, but who is in fact a moonshot away from ordinary.…

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Ronald Hall Rappaport »

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:18:24 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Ronald Hall Rappaport of Chilmark, Martha’s Vineyard’s foremost attorney, whose love for the Island was exceeded only by his devotion to his family, died unexpectedly on June 7, just nine days shy of his 75th birthday. Born June 16, 1949, in Oak Bluffs, the second child of Dr. David and Adeline Rappaport, he left a position at a major Boston law firm in 1984 to open a law practice in Edgartown with his wife, Jane Kaplan, following the birth of their daughter Julia.…

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Cutrer re-elected to select board »

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:47:08 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

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Richard J. Kelly »

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:29:52 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Richard J. Kelly, also known as Dick or Captain Kelly, passed away on June 3, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on March 1, 1933, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, and was one of seven children of Henry and Mary Catherine (Doyle) Kelly. Richard grew up in the family house on Simpson Lane, and spent his entire life in Edgartown. Richard completed his education at Edgartown High School in 1952. While attending school, he was employed at the corner drugstore on…

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Doris Mae Cleveland »

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:22:07 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Doris Mae Cleveland, a longtime resident of West Chop, died at Windemere on June 7, 2024, with family by her side. She was 99 years old. Born on Dec. 15, 1924, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital in Oak Bluffs, Doris was the daughter of Herbert Raymond “Pat” Cleveland and Jane Jackson Cleveland of West Chop. She was a granddaughter of Captain and Mrs. Levi Jackson of Edgartown. Captain Jackson received a Carnegie Medal for heroism for saving the captain and crew…

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Christina Brown »

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:12:53 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Christina Brown died on May 27, 2024. She was 83. Christina was born on April 18, 1941, in New York City. Her family actually lived in New Jersey at the time, but she never let that stop her from proudly claiming “native New Yorker” status. Her childhood was spent in New Jersey and Pittsburgh, and when high school became too annoying for her, she left early (also proudly claiming “high school dropout” status) and went straight to college. At Rockford College,…

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Tisbury polls close at 8 pm »

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:47:52 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Tisbury is holding annual town elections until 8 pm today at the Emergency Services Facility at 215 Spring Street. Incumbent select board chair Roy Cutrer is running for re-election, and is the only candidate on the ballot for that spot. But there is also a write-in candidate in the select board race — Spring Street resident Mary Bernadette Budinger-Cormie, who recently decided to throw her hat into the ring after the deadline to be named on-ballot had passed. Cormie,…

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Doris Mae Cleveland, 99 »

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:23:43 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 2:21pm Doris Mae Cleveland, a long-time resident of West Chop, died at Windemere on June 7 with family by her side. She was 99. Born on December 15, 1924 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital in Oak Bluffs, Doris was the daughter of Herbert Raymond “Pat” Cleveland and Jane Jackson Cleveland of West Chop. She was a granddaughter of Captain and Mrs. Levi Jackson of Edgartown. Captain Jackson received a Carnegie Medal for heroism for saving the…

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Rural Health Scholars program present new findings »

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:33:53 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

This year’s Rural Health Scholars presentation took place at the West Tisbury Public Library on Friday and was hosted by David Runyan and Gianna Dipinto, both of whom graduated from UMass Chan Medical School two Sundays ago with their doctorates in nursing practice. Introduced by Dr. Daniel Pesch, chair of the Rural Scholars committee and obstetrician-gynecologist at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, the graduates have participated in this program for three years. The program, developed in 2009 by…

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Christina Brown, 83 »

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 15:02:42 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Sunday, June 9, 2024 - 3:02pm Christina Brown died on May 27, 2024. She was 83. Christina was born on April 18, 1941, in New York City. Her family actually lived in New Jersey at the time, but she never let that stop her from proudly claiming “Native New Yorker” status. Her childhood was spent in New Jersey and Pittsburgh, and when high school became too annoying for her, she left early (also proudly claiming “high school dropout” status) and went straight to…

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Commission Lifts Up Longtime Member Christina Brown »

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 14:33:34 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

2:30 pm, June 9, 2024 The Martha’s Vineyard Commission opened its weekly meeting Thursday by remembering former commissioner Christina Brown, who died on May 27.

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Christopher Lentell Dowley, 66 »

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 07:37:15 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Sunday, June 9, 2024 - 7:36am Christopher Lentell Dowley died on Sunday May 26 at his home in Marblehead of complications from a bone marrow transplant for leukemia undergone 10 years ago. He was 66. Chris was born on March 8, 1958 to Elizabeth and Robert Dowley in Troy, N.Y. He is the grandson of Marion and Leroy Dowley and the great-grandson of Augusta Lentell and George B. Dowley— all of whom were lifelong homeowners on East Chop, beginning in 1902. He spent every…

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Island attorney Ron Rappaport, 74, dies unexpectedly »

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:15:49 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

The Island woke up to shocking news today that the prominent attorney and community leader Ronald H. Rappaport died unexpectedly on Friday night in Vineyard Haven. He was 74 years old and lived year-round in Chilmark with his wife Jane Kaplan Born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard, Rappaport lived an extraordinary life, serving as an attorney for five of the six towns on the Island and offering legal counsel and sound advice to a wide circle of friends, business owners,…

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Decomposed sperm whale washes ashore in Edgartown »

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 09:56:18 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

A dead whale was found washed ashore on South Beach in Edgartown on Friday. Ainsley Smith, marine mammal stranding coordinator at the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), said the carcass was a “very decomposed sperm whale” estimated to be over 40 feet long. The animal was first reported yesterday and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) Natural Resources Department, who are a part of NOAA fisheries’ stranding network, responded to the scene. Andrew Jacobs,…

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Attorney Ronald Rappaport Dies Suddenly at 74 »

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 09:47:50 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

9:45 am, June 8, 2024 Ronald H. Rappaport, the respected and ubiquitous Martha’s Vineyard attorney whose work cut across nearly every aspect of Island life, died unexpectedly Friday night in Vineyard Haven

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Vineyard housing crisis worsens as housing bank sees setback »

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:19:19 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

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Island aquafarmers try new ways to grow oysters »

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:03:22 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

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Linda Joyce Atkinson, 74 »

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:46:45 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 3:46pm Linda Joyce Atkinson, of Arlington and West Tisbury, died on May 18. She was 74. Linda was born in Omaha, Ne. She grew up in a big family on the shores of a lake in Wayzata, Minn., where she began her life-long love of swimming. She attended Northrop Collegiate in Minneapolis, before moving to Boston where she graduated from Boston University with a degree in communications in 1971. After working as a producer for WEEI radio, she started…

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Cynthia (Dee) Carter DeFelice, 72 »

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:45:56 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 3:45pm Cynthia (Dee) Carter DeFelice, an award-winning children’s writer, died peacefully on Friday, May 24. She was 72. Cynthia was born on Dec. 28, 1951, in Philadelphia, Penn. She lived in Geneva, N.Y. on the shore of Seneca Lake with her best friend and husband of 51 years, Dr. Ralph “Buzz” DeFelice, and their spirited German Shorthair Pointer, Ivy. Together, Dee and Buzz built a life filled with love and adventure in and around the…

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Kelly Dorr Hazell »

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:44:57 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 3:44pm Kelly Dorr Hazell died on Friday, May 24 surrounded by her children, Emerson and Avery, and closest loved ones. She was diagnosed with ALS in January and met her diagnosis with tremendous courage. Kelly’s final day, similar to her nature, was sunny, peaceful and warm. Her room was filled with fragrances of newly blossoming flowers and Peter Tosh on the radio. Kelly spent her life by the ocean. She was born in Long Beach, Calif. and…

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James Allen Worden, 81 »

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:44:03 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 3:43pm James Allen Worden, 81, of Greenfield, died on June 2 from Lewy Body Dementia. Jim was born in Oak Bluffs on May 26, 1943 to Dorothy (Stuhler) Worden and Frederick Hudson Worden. He graduated from Martha’s Vineyard High School and then enlisted in the Army. He was trained as military police and was assigned to the 545th MP Company, in South Korea. He spent 13 months and 2 weeks patrolling in the United States Army’s First Cavalry…

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William Austin Pinney, 75 »

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:43:01 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 3:42pm William Austin Pinney, a seventh-generation summer resident of Chappaquiddick died on March 27, 2022, in Miami after a short illness. He was 75. Bill was the beloved husband of Raquel Pinney and the son of William Whitney Pinney Jr. and Louise Slocum Pinney. He was born May 28, 1946, in New York City and spent the first five years of his life (while his father managed the Martha’s Vineyard Cooperative Dairy) in Edgartown in the winter…

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Janice Haynes, 58 »

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:42:13 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 3:41pm Janice Haynes died on June 3 at her home in West Tisbury. She was 58. Janice was born on Feb 1, 1966, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. In choosing that date, she interrupted her mother’s birthday and spent the next 58 years likewise drawing plenty of attention just by entering a room. Janice grew up in West Tisbury, across from her grandmother’s ice cream stand (now State Road Restaurant) and near an illicit entrance to Seven…

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ‘is here to stay’ »

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:46:04 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is the brainchild of Elizabeth Warren. As a Harvard Law professor, she spearheaded the drive to protect consumers seeking credit to purchase a home or car, or anything else. Created in 2010, the bureau, along with several other federal agencies, have long faced challenges from conservatives and financial institutions. They claim that these agencies’ regulations interfere with free-market capitalism and indicate government overreach. They symbolize…

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Richard J. Kelly »

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:13:31 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Richard J. Kelly (“Dick”), 91, of Edgartown died unexpectedly on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. He was the husband of Susan Anne Kelly. His memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15, at 11 am in St. Andrew’s Church in Edgartown. Burial will follow in the Old Westside Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in another edition of this paper. Visit chapmanfuneral.com for online guestbook and information. The post Richard…

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Kelly Dorr Hazell »

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:44:56 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Kelly Dorr Hazell passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, surrounded by her children, Emerson and Avery, and closest loved ones. She was diagnosed with ALS in January, and met her diagnosis with tremendous courage. Kelly’s final day, similar to her nature, was sunny, peaceful, and warm. Her room was filled with fragrances of newly blossoming flowers and Peter Tosh on the radio. Kelly spent her life by the ocean. She was born in Long Beach, Calif., and shortly moved to…

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Janice Haynes »

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:38:02 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Anyone who ever met Janice Haynes will be unsurprised to learn she requested a sassy obituary. Here goes. Janice Haynes died on Monday, June 3, 2024, at home. She was born on Feb. 1, 1966, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. In choosing that date, she interrupted her mother’s birthday, and spent the next 58 years likewise drawing plenty of attention just by entering a room. Just by existing, really. It’s impossible to write about her without the word exuberance…

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Cynthia Carter DeFelice »

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:28:46 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Cynthia Carter DeFelice (“Dee”), an awardwinning American children’s writer, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on Dec. 28, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pa., Dee lived in Geneva, N.Y., on the shore of Seneca Lake with her best friend and husband of 51 years, Dr. Ralph (“Buzz”) DeFelice, and their spirited German shorthaired pointer, Ivy. Together, Dee and Buzz built a life filled with love and adventure in and around the Finger…

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Christa Marie Richardson »

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:16:06 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

Christa Marie Richardson, of St. Paul, Minn., passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, at the age of 55. Born on July 11, 1968, in Boston, Christa spent her childhood in Marshfield, and cherished many wonderful summers on Martha’s Vineyard with her beloved pony, Sadie. After her parents separated, Christa moved to Vermont, where she graduated from Wilmington High School, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in communications from Emerson College in Boston. Christa’s…

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​​Lois Marie »

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:59:08 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Times

​​Lois Marie of Westborough, wife of the late Bob Marie, died on May 22, 2024. Born and raised in Lynn, Lois lived in Northborough, and in retirement spent many years living in Oak Bluffs. Funeral services will be private. A celebration of life for Lois is planned for this summer. Her complete obituary and online tribute can be found on the website of the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, westboroughfuneralhome.com. The post ​​Lois Marie appeared…

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Miriam (Mimi) Cook, 98 »

Thu, 30 May 2024 16:39:41 -0400 | via Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Thursday, May 30, 2024 - 4:38pm Miriam (Mimi) Arkwell Cook died on May 9. She was 98. Mimi was born on Jan. 24, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio. Her father was a choral conductor having studied at Westminster Choir College in New Jersey. She had a golden soprano voice and sang in many churches, weddings and other special events throughout the Ohio and New England regions. She also worked as a copywriter at WNAC radio in Boston. In the late 1940’s,…

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In the conclusion of the obituary, special requests may be made such as, “in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to…” or “Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at General Hospital for…” Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one.

Why do obituaries cost so much? ›

Why does it cost so much to post an obituary? Publishing an obituary in the newspaper is expensive because of the limited space papers have. Newspapers value every inch of each page, so they must charge to use that limited space for an obituary.

How do I make an obituary fast? ›

Writing an Obituary
  1. Their age upon death.
  2. Birthday.
  3. Birthplace.
  4. A list of the surviving relatives.
  5. Date of death.
  6. The location (city/state) where they died.
  7. Details about the funeral service: date, time, place.
  8. Where the person lived.

Is it disrespectful not to have an obituary? ›

Posting an obituary is not a legal requirement and is a sentimental action. Families don't have to publish one if they don't want it or do not have the funds to do so. While you do not have to share a death note or obituary, you must file a death certificate with your state's office.

What should you not include in an obituary? ›

In most cases, obituaries do not include the names or nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, or in-laws unless they were close to the deceased. Grandchildren are sometimes listed but often numbered instead (…he leaves behind 5 grandchildren).

Why are some obituaries not published? ›

Obituaries are not required by law , so the deceased's family might have chosen to forego publishing one. Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable. The deceased has few family members or friends , so there might have, unfortunately, been no need for an obituary.

What is the most common last words before death? ›

Ms McFadden is often around death due to her job and revealed that the most common thing people say right before they die is 'I love you,' and that they often call out to their mom or dad, who have usually already passed away.

What is the best opening line for an obituary? ›

“It is with great sadness that the family of (deceased name) announce (his/her) passing….” “(Deceased name) will be sadly missed by ….” “Fondly remembered by….” “Forever remembered by….”

How do you say no funeral in an obituary? ›

[Full name] sadly passed away on [date of death] at their home in [place of passing]. They always spread joy and happiness wherever they went. As per [first name]'s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.

How much does it cost to put an obituary in the local newspaper? ›

An average obituary can easily be $200.00-500.00. Costs vary by publication. Newspapers charge by the line and can average $450 for a complete obituary. The average obituary cost begins at $200.00 and increases due to the amount of content, including a photograph and the length of the obituary.

Do you pay by the word for obituary? ›

Many newspapers charge by the line or inch for obituaries, not by the word. This means how much physical space the text will take up in the printed newspaper.

How much does a nyt obituary cost? ›

Placing an obituary in The New York Times starts at $263.00.

Do people get paid to write obituaries? ›

How much does an Obituary Writer make? The estimated total pay for a Obituary Writer is $127,841 per year, with an average salary of $97,937 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users.

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