A fund has been set up at the Edgartown National Bank for the family of Bethany Sylvia Haveard, who died unexpectedly on Nov. 6 in Pensacola, Fla, where she was living with her husband Ashley and their five children. Bethany had given birth to twin girls nine days before her death. She was a 1996 graduate of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and has family and many friends on the Island. People who wish to donate to the fund may stop by any branch of the Edgartown National Bank.

On the Vineyard Jen (Bernier) Wiggin is collecting donated things for Bethany’s children. If you have something you can contribute please contact her at wiggin2542@hotmail.com. On the mainland people can drop off donated items at Fruits and Passion at the Natick Mall, a store run by Kelly (Silva) Boccia or contact Amy Sylvia Roca at Amy@rocas.com. A Facebook page titled Donations for Bethany Haveard has been set up. A fund-raiser on the Vineyard is being planned. More information will be published in the Gazette when it is available.