In 2009, he and his wife, the artist Marie-Louise Rouff, settled in West Tisbury, where he wrote a series of science columns for The Marthas Vineyard Times, served on the West Tisbury Public Library planning committee for the construction of its present building, and for 10 years organized The World of the Troubadours and Trobairitz performances of Medieval French poetry and music. During the three-year courtship that followed, he introduced her to the Vineyard, where his parents had summered since 1933 and lived since 1940. Jerry was an ubiquitous figure all over town, whether on a moped or sitting on the dock or wharf, watching the boats move through the harbor. During this time he also enjoyed sailing, including a trip down the East Coast with Katharine, golf, and working with his son Tim and grandson Felix in Tims wood shop. Over the years he spent countless hours and days pursuing the next big bonito, albacore, or other fine specimen. March 14: Bettie Davis, 93, Vineyard Haven. Nothing made him happier than spending time with the ones he loved. said conservation commission member Steve Ewing. Marthas Vineyard was a continual draw for Fred, and he spent several happy summers at his proclaimed favorite job, captaining the Menemsha bike ferry. In the print pages we usually devote to opinions, weve decided to celebrate the lives of Islanders who died in 2018. He attended the Oak Bluffs School and worked ever since being a fisherman, fishing and scalloping, a carpenter, and finally retired from the Oak Bluffs Highway Department. The Inkwell, Martha's Vineyard (1890s- ) Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard, part of Massachusetts' Cape Cod Islands, is one of several historic African American summer resort communities along the Atlantic seaboard founded in the 1890s. In the fall of 1975 Flip met Soo Whiting, and was introduced to Marthas Vineyard through Soo and her friends eyes. This week, we feature through May; next week, the rest of the year. David P. Malm purchased 68 North Water street in Edgartown from James F. Reyolds Trs. 1. After her husband passed in 1995 and her retirement, she moved to Marthas Vineyard. Visiting Peter Simon's gallery on Martha's Vineyard, Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant checks out a picture Simon took of him in 1975. Land Bank as a property attendant, mostly at her beaches, Wilfords Pond and Tashmoo. On Dec. 4, 2021, Dr. Robert Levine passed peacefully at the age of 84 with his family at his bedside in Stuart, Fla. Dr. Levine grew up on the Vineyard, which he would forever call his home, prior to attending Northfield Mount Hermon School, Colby College, and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Several Oyster Pond residents and two attorneys attended the hearing. William J. Kracunas and Suzanne M. Kracunas purchased 78 Pine street in Edgartown from Sheila Bresnehan for $2,107,000 on Oct. 15. Fishing was in Gregs blood from birth, and was a family affair. April 1: Kate Wilson, 33 Services Saturday for Gerald F. Maciel Sr. Full lineup announced for Beach Road Weekend, Mother may be at risk in newborn remains case, Attorney general says MVC violated Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, Tisbury approves high school budget, but with a nonbinding request. Clinton associate hadsued to block building. The Martha's Vineyard Times. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Marthas Vineyard Cancer Support Group, P.O. Flip found productive areas to surf fish, and joined a group of deer hunters known as the over the hill gang.. But there's so much more to this island than a politically tinged tragedy. He was known for making threats and being a wild character. It was her favorite place. She drank at least six cups a day. Robert Norton Ganz Jr. died peacefully at home in Chilmark on April 9. He was the owner of Edgartown Deli for more than 30 years. Daniel Allred and Stephanie Allred purchased 7 Massasoit Road in Edgartown from Vivian B. McMullen and Frederick A. McMullen for $1,500,000 on Oct. 13. Summer Tradewinds LLC purchased 8 Canonicus avenue in Oak Bluffs from Georgiann L. Aikens, Todd Aikens and Brady Aikens Est. He taught students about community and friendship, writing and long division, learning geography through the song Route 66. He was brilliant, funny, caring, insightful, and taught his students to never take life too seriously. She graduated as valedictorian, class of 1954, at the Tisbury School, and married her high school sweetheart, David Tilton of Chilmark. (76 reviews) from $ 60.00. He is survived by Helen, his beloved wife of 38 years; two daughters, Amy Levine Roberts and Sarah Levine; son Jimmy Levine; stepson Larry Scherzer; son-in-law Scott Roberts; brother Robert Levine, D.D.S. Katherine Logue. If you were to ask her which [project] she remembered the most, it was meeting and working for Wernher Von Braun on the ballistic missile project. The plan also calls for a pool, a pool house, a gate house and a boat house. Hired as keeper of prints by the Boston Public Library in 1961, he spent the next 44 years building the institutions collections of European and American artists. Please email copy and photo if desired tonews@vineyardgazette.com. April 7:Linda G. Brown, 63, Vineyard Haven He always had a smile on his face, and was a joy to be around. William J. Kracunas and Suzanne M. Kracunas purchased 78 Pine street in Edgartown from Sheila Bresnehan for $2,107,000 on Oct. 15. May 13: Gay Moore Phillipps Nelson, 78, Edgartown. All knew her to be full of laughter, with a penchant for chatting and a voracious appetite for reading. But of all the places to stake a spot in the sand, recent visitors said South Beach (also known as Katama Beach) is one of the best. Originally a family home, 324 Main Street was built by Holmes Swift and his wife Rhoda around 1900, on land purchased from the Daggett family. So developer Richard Friedman and more than 12 others who own homes in the Oyster Pond area sued the commission in hopes of stopping the house and its corresponding structures from being built. The house has grown and changed in many ways over the years. Chappaquiddick is full of rugged beaches with unruly surf, 14 miles of over-sand vehicle and walking trails, as well as a 14-acre Japanese garden, Mytoi. View pictures of homes, review sales history, and use our detailed filters to find the perfect place. Jeffrey Madison, a member of the tribe, attended the hearing to speak about the need for sensitivity to Native American archaeological resource areas, especially burial grounds. Rick bought the store from Frank, and . Larry was an avid bridge player, and began the Vineyards first duplicate bridge game. But if you're itching to catch a glimpse inside, you can tour the Cottage Museum during the summer season. Children were her greatest love a good listener, she was everyones mother, and will be greatly missed. Mr. Vhay and other residents urged the conservation commission to refer the project to the Martha's Vineyard Commission for review as a development of regional impact (DRI), although John Montgomery, a partner at Ropes & Gray in Boston who represents Mr. Levine, said there is no precedent for such a referral. April 11: Gregory Mayhew, 72, West Tisbury On Dec. 4, 2021, Dr. Robert Levine passed peacefully at the age of 84 with his family at his bedside in Stuart, Fla. Dr. Levine grew up on . His first trip to the Island, as a very young child, was aboard an overnight steamer from New York with his parents. Returning from an Island visit in 1959, he proposed on the deck of the Islander as it passed through the red sector of the West Chop Light, and she accepted. 17 Mayhew Ln. "This is a single-family dwelling in a remote area," Mr. Montgomery said. Flip was born a seafarer. Ben Moore gave his heart to the Vineyard as a child, and loved it ever after. He designed and built not only furniture, private homes, and public buildings, but also strong families, warm friendships, and Island institutions. Stretching out on Moshup and Menemsha beaches are must-dos of course, but there's more to experience here besides working on your tan. March 29: Joseph Guerin, 61, Edgartown He also said that unlike the town of Aquinnah, Edgartown has not adopted a formal process for protecting these resources - and he cautioned the commission against using Mr. Levine's home building project as an experiment for regulating archaeological resources. [Angela] had her own store, the Vermont Shop, for 18 years. He spent countless hours teaching his children and grandchildren about tools, how to fish, and the importance of doing something right the first time. She loved being a mom, and had a playful spirit and a kind warmth that made her exceptionally suited to it. Mr. Vhay and other residents urged the conservation commission to refer the project to the Martha's Vineyard Commission for review as a development of regional impact (DRI), although John Montgomery, a partner at Ropes & Gray in Boston who represents Mr. Levine, said there is no precedent for such a referral. (650 reviews) from $ 60.00. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. March 20: William Joseph Hall Jr., 89, Vineyard Haven. "I think this house is very obviously what we would call a trophy house, and people who have trophies put them in a case to show them off," began Oyster Pond resident Peter Jones. Cabletron was founded in 1983 in a Massachusetts garage by Craig Benson (who later became New Hampshire's governor) and Robert Levine. The" Inkwell" or Town Beach in Oak Bluffs is the name of the popular beach frequented by African . "I am deeply concerned about the vernacular architecture of Martha's Vineyard, and I know the Oyster Pond from fishing and shellfishing there," said Chris Scott, an Edgartown resident who is also executive director of the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust. She advocated for our hospital to allow natural childbirths and fathers to be allowed in the birthing room. Larry Levine, well-known Vineyard businessman and the retired owner of Vineyard Dry Goods, died peacefully at his home in Henderson, Nev. on Wednesday, Feb. 7. . . Kids and the young at heart love to ride this carousel. During this period, Bob served as a captain in the Air Force, working as a dentist. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepdaughter, Cindy DiPietro. A competitive athlete, he loved golf and tennis. His favorite days on the Vineyard were when his children and grandchildren were visiting. April 26:Alma M. Stibolt, 95, Oak Bluffs. A summer Islander since the 1960s, P.J. Built in 1876, the Flying Horses Carousel is the oldest operating platform carousel in the country. Leona first came to the Vineyard in 1940 with her parents, Luella and Ralf Coleman, and they enjoyed summers in their Oak Bluffs home, which is on the African American Heritage Trail. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated member of the extended Blackwell family, Barbara spent every summer of her life enjoying the waves of Stonewall Beach and the waters of Nashaquitsa Pond on the Vineyard. She worked at the A&P in Edgartown for several years and made many friends while there. He was 95. Dennis was a simple man who found joy in going for walks around town. Peter Martell was a very successful businessman. Martha's Vineyard has become the familiar site for interactions with Paul, meeting with him in his study where he wrote, read from his . He loved fishing and being out on the water from the time he was quite young. Herbert enjoyed fishing, scalloping, cooking, creative drawing, and oil painting. Rogers passions at the Vineyard included sailing, fishing, clamming, and gardening. Robert R. Delay purchased 57 Norton Orchard Road in Edgartown from Roger B. Stewart Trs., Carol A. Stewart Trs., R&C Stewart Family Trust, and Carol Stewart Trs. After retirement he settled into his home Asked if he ever took a trip off-Island, hed reply, Ive traveled and seen most of the world, why would I want to go off-Island?, Jan. 5:Roberta Bradford Hopkins Mendlowitz, 84. In St. Louis, he continued research on chlamydomonas and conducted study of complement proteins, among other topics. From 1992 to 1997, Dr. Levine was research professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Stanford Universitys Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove, Calif. His research included study of bacterial diseases in salmon, the symbiosis between sea anemones and algae, and biocomposite crystals. He continued: "My perception is that this is going to completely dominate the pond. He was a lifelong Boston sports fan and avid golfer. Recent travelers, especially those with kids in tow, highly recommended a stop here (just be prepared for long lines, especially during the summer). During that time, she was invited to join the local Rotary as one of its first women, and also launched and managed the Christmas in Edgartown annual celebration. Robert moved to Marthas Vineyard when he was 14, and served in WWII. We began by being sensible. . The movie role brought him membership in the Screen Actors Guild. She also introduced computers to the Tisbury School. Lorraine was an active member of Assumption Church, and a lifelong Red Sox fan. All Island Bus Tour. He wrote science columns for the Martha's Vineyard Times and served on the West Tisbury Library planning committee for the construction of its present building . Fran and Bob could often be seen walking from their home to town to enjoy an afternoon coffee and cookie, or at Eastville Beach, catching up on their reading. Mat moved to the Vineyard in the early 80s. Harlem Renaissance writer and longtime Vineyard resident Dorothy West immortalized him in her novel The Wedding, which was about an interracial marriage. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching sports, spending time with friends, walking the beach and through the State Forest, and spending time with his adopted cat, Sleepy. He first visited relatives on Marthas Vineyard while a student at Dartmouth College, and later became a longtime seasonal resident. This is best summed up in his own words, memorialized in his son Jeremys documentary film, Strikers Passing: Id much rather not be the top dog, but be the top dog at home to be a better family man . Fred was known to many on the Island for delivering The M.V. Robert frequented Linda Jeans and lived on Hines Point in Tisbury. "You folks are being confronted with a defining moment, and how you deal with this isn't only going to have an impact on Oyster Pond, it's going to have an impact on the entire Island and its culture," said Oyster Pond resident Bill Maloney. Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. Kelly Cardoza, a landscape biologist who works for Mr. Friedman, said the property is biologically sensitive and includes rare maritime oak forest and a number of state-listed rare plants and animals, including rare moths, the eastern box turtle and the Nantucket shadbush. Levine was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in . Her son, Kenny, would be her co-pilot in her car parked at the top of the hill in town, and just sit and chat and watch all the people milling around. Martha's Vineyard Bank. He also conducted research on yeast strains in wine making and, in 1984, co-founded Osage Ridge Winery in Augusta, Mo. Kate lived in New York, but spent every summer of her life on the Vineyard. April 27: Janice P. Van Riper, 92, Vineyard Haven. He was 95. February 1, 2022. ), March 17:Margaret Anne Peggy Goodale, 71, Vineyard Haven. Usually, the first words out of someones mouth when Jerrys name came up was, He is a character. And that is just how he liked it. Tom Seeman and Marsha Shufrin. Cape Cod Winery. -. In the fall of 1975 Flip met Soo Whiting, and was introduced to Marthas Vineyard through Soo and her friends eyes. Marthas Vineyard was a vitally important place to her and [her] family She went there from the time she was born, and herded her family, later in life to Seven Gates Farm in West Tisbury, staying at the Bunkhouse, a house that was built by her grandfather, father, and his siblings. He co-owned and ran the Wesley Hotel for 30 years, until 2015. He ran these stores for 22 years, and helped his mother run the Vineyard Dry Goods store for another nine years. Larry studied business at Boston University, and served in the Korean War with the U.S. Army. He served the town in many ways, including as the Oak Bluffs emergency management director for 38 years. He enjoyed playing with his family and friends while imparting his expertise to those around him. He chaired Harvards department of biology in the late 1950s, a period sometimes described as the Molecular Wars. He began his academic career in 1951 as assistant professor of biology at Amherst College, before moving to Harvard University in 1953, where he remained until his appointment in 1978 as professor of genetics at the Medical School, Washington University, St. Louis. Harlem Renaissance writer and longtime Vineyard resident Dorothy West immortalized him in her novel The Wedding, which was about an interracial marriage. When you're not petting or interacting with these gentle creatures, take a self-guided walking tour of the farm. The barn that's located on the premises is a centuries-old reclaimed hand-hewn oak, post and beam barn that was exported from Pennsylvania. and Schofield Realty Trust for $3,450,000 on Oct. 14. He moved back to the Island in 1965 and opened the Village Fair, then the Home Fair in Edgartown. Robert Paul Levine died from natural causes at the age of 95 on Jan. 25, 2022, at home in West Tisbury. The Vineyard Gazette welcomes obituaries of people who have lived or vacationed regularly on Marthas Vineyard. Chappaquiddick became infamous for all the wrong reasons. [The Stibolts] started visiting the Vineyard for vacations in 1959. April 5: Captain Phillips (Flip) Harrington, 78 She will be remembered for her altruism, vivid Vineyard landscape paintings, bountiful gardens, and love of nature. A joint celebration of life will be held for Frank Markwica and Susan Markwica on Saturday, May 6 at 1 p.m. at the Grange Hall. Robert P. Next. He was born on Martha's Vineyard to Ida and David Levine on Oct. 19, 1937 and grew up on the Island, which he would forever call his home. Gregs skills were quickly apparent, and later led to his becoming the most prolific swordfish striker on the East Coast While Greg was a well-known commercial fisherman, it was his family life that gave him the most joy. She charmed adults with her Christmas glogg concoction. Discover other property types. Robert moved to Marthas Vineyard when he was 14, and served in WWII. Keilys family moved to Marthas Vineyard when she was in first grade. He began his academic career in 1951 as assistant professor of biology at Amherst College, before moving to Harvard University in 1953, where he remained until his appointment in 1978 as professor of genetics at the Medical School, Washington University, St. Louis. The Gazette does not charge for obituaries, but reserves the right to edit them for length and style. Roger enjoyed a lifetime relationship with the Vineyard. Obituaries will appear online and in print. This family-owned restaurant is a mainstay in Martha's Vineyard, serving an extensive selection of dishes made with fresh and local ingredients for over 43 years. for $955,000 on Oct. 15. As a girl on the Island during World War II, Sylvia, her sister Andrea, and great friend Stella Brown learned to spot planes coming across the Atlantic. April 20: Sylvia Angevin Thompson, 89, Edgartown. In 2009, he and his wife, the artist Marie-Louise Rouff, settled in West Tisbury. The jokes and gritty remarks about trophy houses and the Hamptons have been circulating on the Vineyard for a couple of years, but last week the Edgartown conservation commission got its first real-life glimpse of a starter castle now planned for an unspoiled point of land on the Oyster Pond. believed life was wonderful. March 27:Angela H. (Brady) Burke, 87 As the sole proprietor of Dockside Dental, he proudly served the community of Marthas Vineyard for 18 years. Like most public rinks of the 1960s and 1970s, the MVA tottered into life and grew in stages . Peter Simon Bob loved gardening with Barbara, traveling with his family, fishing, boating, and renovating everything in his sights! He sang all the time, and only stopped the day before he died. and Building Block Realty Trust for $995,000 on Oct. 14. He doubtless doesn't want to, but President Obama departs Martha's Vineyard Sunday after spending eight days on the island honing his golf game and relaxing discreetly with his family. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for publication in print on Friday. TIME TO SPEND. Dr. Robert (Bob) Levine died peacefully on Dec. 4 in Stuart, Fla. with his family at his bedside. January 11, 2022. Robert Paul Levine died from natural causes on Jan. 25 at his home in West Tisbury. In his later life, he resided at Woodside Village in Oak Bluffs. It's especially true of rinks of a certain age, like the 39-year old Martha's Vineyard Arena (MVA). Among other things, Mr. Harding said historic documents and oral histories show that the Oyster Pond area was once used as the Mashakeemmuck (Great House) of the Sachems. March 17: Carrol Buress, 90, Vineyard Haven, Everyone who knew and loved Carroll understood that sailing was his great passion. Martha's Vineyard, MA 02539. He produced the Frederick Douglass speech, What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? on the beach in Oak Bluffs for the past 15 years. Jan. 20: Frances K. Woerpel, 88, Vineyard Haven. Fans Had Some Wildly Differing Reactions To Emma Watson Launching Her Own Gin Brand. A memorial service will be held at the Marthas Vineyard Hebrew Center, with the date to be announced. In the summer of 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant arrived on Martha's Vineyard, parked his bags inside a gingerbread cottage on Ocean Avenue, and enjoyed a fireworks display from the roof. She loved to watch people and enjoy the sights and sounds of a busy Oak Bluffs Circuit Avenue crowd. Bettie taught math at the Tisbury School in Vineyard Haven from 1969 until her retirement. At Amherst and Harvard, his research focused on the genetics of drosophila pseudoobscura and chlamydomonas reinhardtii, with a shift from evolutionary to molecular genetics. As for his other great passions in life, Robert thrived in the freedom of Vineyard summers. Through all the steps of the journey of Marthas life, she remained a determined (some might even say stubborn) woman, moving through life with steady purpose and clarity of vision. The Tow Foundation Inc. Celebration of Life for Frank and Susan Markwica. Mr. Levine bought the 80-acre property eight months ago for $15.5 million. In July 1969, Senator Ted Kennedy was driving a young woman named Mary Jo Kopechne home from a party in Chappaquiddick when the vehicle went off the side of the Dike Bridge. He built his home on Marthas Vineyard in 1994, and enjoyed all that the Island has to offer. Tea Lane Real Estate, LLC. Holmes Swift was one of the founders of what is now SBS The Grain Store on State Road and his son Frank ran a clothing store in Vineyard Haven. "We will provide you with any study that you want in order to make an informed decision," he said. Hershel was a Cricker at heart, a part of the waterfront scene in Menemsha. Barbara enjoyed summers on Marthas Vineyard with her parents starting in early childhood. She loved to watch people and enjoy the sights and sounds of a busy Oak Bluffs Circuit Avenue crowd.
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