Obituaries Archives - The Martha's Vineyard Times (2024)

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Concluding Message

In the conclusion of the obituary, special requests may be made such as, “in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to…” or “Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at General Hospital for…” Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one.

Since our founding in 1984, The Martha's Vineyard Times has become the Island's most widely read newspaper for year-round Islanders, long-term summer residents, and Vineyard visitors, with an average circulation of approximately 15,000 copies each week.

“It is with great sadness that the family of (deceased name) announce (his/her) passing….” “(Deceased name) will be sadly missed by ….” “Fondly remembered by….” “Forever remembered by….”

There may be personal details which will only be told to the immediate family and friends. You should also not say hurtful or damaging things about the person that died, even though they are gone. These words could prove to be hurtful to other family members.

Barack and Michelle Obama

Barack Obama is one of the famous politicians who live in Martha's Vineyard. He was the president of the United States from 2009 to 2017, and his wife, Michelle Obama, is an American author and attorney who served as the first lady.

By the mid-1950s Oak Bluffs had become a full-blown Black resort, drawing guests from all over the country. The town beach acquired the nickname “Inkwell” or “Inkwell Beach,” which may have started as a derogatory epithet but was later reclaimed by African American residents.

Other than the Obama house, Martha's Vineyard has a scattering of estates that belong to – or have been rented by – the rich and famous, both past and present. They include Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Jeffrey Kramer, Spike Lee and Oprah Winfrey.

If you are stuck, start from the beginning. Then give a sense of the person's personality and qualities. End by naming surviving family members, giving information about the funeral, and where to send charitable donations in their honor.

If you're unsure how to end your eulogy, finish with a simple goodbye, or a thank you for the memories you shared. You might choose to use traditional phrases like 'rest in peace' or 'sleep well'. Or you can use something less formal, like a greeting or joke you used to share with the person who has died.

Your last wishes can include anything you want, including funeral or cremation preferences and plans, body disposition preferences, obituary information, messages to your loved ones, requests for your final days, and personal information like where your will is.