Obituaries
Dorothy R. Howell Was Longtime Island Teacher
Longtime Islander Dorothy R. Howell died of natural causes on June 8, 2015 in Encinitas, Calif. She was 98.
Peter Hathaway Enjoyed Nature and Helping Others
Peter James Hathaway of Edgartown died peacefully on May 23 surrounded by his family and friends after a short battle with cancer. He was 71.
Edward W. Hewett, 88
Edward W. Hewett died at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on May 16, after a long illness. He was 88.
Anne Haney Considered the Island Her True Home
Anne Haney of Oak Bluffs and Newton died suddenly on Saturday, May 9 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston.
Mildred Higgins Was Retired Physical Therapist
Mildred Svehlak Higgins, devoted wife and mother, died April 28, 2015, at home following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 83.
Selene Howe, Accomplished Pianist and Composer
Mrs. Selene (Harmon) Howe, of Boston, formerly of Weston and Wellesley Hills, died Sunday, April 19 at Meadow Green Nursing Home in Waltham following...
George Hinckley Loved Boating, Was Accomplished Organist
George Richard Hinckley 3rd, also known as Captain George, of East Falmouth and formerly of Oak Bluffs, died on Wednesday, March 18. He was 68.
Charles H. Harff, Successful Lawyer and Philanthropist, Cofounded Farm Neck Golf Club
Charles H. Harff died peacefully on March 9 at his home in Sewickley, Pa. He had an illustrious career as a Wall street lawyer as well as a corporate...
Dr. Calvin Hughes, Sailor, Opthamologist With Long Vineyard Ties
Dr. Calvin T. Hughes Jr. of West Hartford, Conn., died at his home on Jan. 26. He was 88.