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Richard Gershon Lesser, 91, of Jupiter, Fla., and Martha’s Vineyard, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his beloved family, on August 13, 2026. Dick lived a full life defined by family, hard work, generosity, and an extraordinary capacity for making people feel valued.
Dick was born on Nov. 14, 1934, and grew up in Newton. He was the son of loving parent...
A memorial Mass for Deborah Spillane, 59, will be held on Saturday, August 29, at 11 am in St. Augustine’s Church on Franklin Street in Vineyard Haven. The full obituary can be read at bit.ly/CF_DeborahSpillane.
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Kayla Jo Gault Parkhurst, of Martha’s Vineyard, passed away on July 29, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Kayla was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Although Alzheimer’s slowly took pieces of the woman she had been, it could never take away the love she gave, the memories she created, or the place she hol...
Capt. Frederic E. Scott (“Fred”) has cast out his last line in Boca Grande waters. He passed away on June 10, 2026, at the age of 85, and joins many of the island’s legendary fishing guides in a place where the tarpon never throw a hook and the snapper are plentiful.
He was born on Oct. 25, 1941, in Oak Bluffs to Fred Scott Sr. and Mary (Canha). Mary worked for a f...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Shilakes, age 84, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Edgartown. Carol passed away on August 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Michigan, Carol devoted her professional life to education, serving as both a teacher and a principal. Through her kindness, dedication, and genuine care, she touched the lives of...