Obituaries
A celebration of life for Lily Diane Clayton will be held on what would have been her 93rd Birthday. All are welcome to join her family on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. at the “Golden Glow” 57 Clinton avenue in Oak Bluffs.
The Douglas family invites the community to gather with them as they host a celebration of life for Capt. Robert S. Douglas Sr., husband, father, grandfather and friend, at the Black Dog Wharf from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19.
A celebration of life for Barbara Maciel will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Portuguese American Club, located at 137 Vineyard avenue in Oak Bluffs.
Bruce Ian (Buzzy) Murdoch died on Dec. 27, 2024. He was 67.
Brenda Lee Cummens Johnson died on June 10. She was 79.
Dr. Mortimer Litt died on August 27, 2024. He was 98.
Gary Paraboschi, of Aquinnah, died at Falmouth Hospital on July 14 at the age of 75.
Michael Rodell of New Canaan, Conn and Chilmark, died after a slow decline on August 9. He was 84.
Doris Lockhart Saatchi seasonal resident of the Vineyard for more than 30 years, died on August 6. She was 88.
Michael Seppala, of Edgartown and formerly Amherst, died in the company of family on August 7. He was 76.
Leonard Tow died on August 10 with his loving family and caregivers by his side. He was 97.
Pierre M. Vaillancourt died on Sunday August 3, surrounded by his family. He was 70.
