After nearly half a century providing nursing care for older Provincetown residents, Nancy Tarvers died at home on April 13, 2023 with her son, Michael, by her side. She was […]
Obituaries
OBITUARY
Peter Thrasher Was a Welcoming Presence at Truro Library
Peter Thrasher, a longtime resident of Provincetown and North Truro, died on April 21, 2023. He was 52. A native of Newton, Peter was the son of Jody Thrasher, born […]
IN MEMORIAM
Celebrating Duane Steele
A celebration of the life of Duane Steele, the former publisher of the Provincetown Advocate who died on March 8 at 83, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, […]
OBITUARY
Paul LaFrance of Corn Hill Cottages Dies at 86
Paul N. LaFrance, former owner of the Corn Hill Cottages in Truro, died on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Regal Care in Harwich, with his daughter Marilyn by his […]
OBITUARY
Former Wellfleet Building Inspector Gerald Sutton Was 92
Former Wellfleet Building Inspector Gerald Clay Sutton of Orleans, builder of the Mainstay Motel, died peacefully at home on April 15, 2023 surrounded by his family. Even in his last […]
IN MEMORIAM
Celebrating Allen Gallant
A celebration of the life of Allen R. Gallant, a beloved member of the recovery community who died on Aug. 12, 2022 at 74, will take place at 2 p.m. […]
OBITUARY
Photographer Renate Ponsold Motherwell Dies at 87
Photographer Renate Ponsold Motherwell, who was married to the late artist Robert Motherwell, died in her sleep on Feb. 3, 2023 at the age of 87. Her death was confirmed […]
OBITUARY
Provincetown Artist and Writer Constance J. Black Dies at 93
The artist Constance J. Black died at her home on Priscilla Alden Road in Provincetown on April 5, 2023. She was 93. The oldest child of William A. Broadley Sr. […]
OBITUARY
Educator Robert J. Foy of Provincetown Dies at 93
Robert John Foy of Provincetown died on March 26, 2023 after a short illness while in hospice care. He was 93. Bob was born on April 12, 1929 in Concord, […]
OBITUARY
John Thomas Tully Was 76
John Thomas Tully of Provincetown died peacefully on Jan. 13, 2023 at 76. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Deborah Kleber. The son of the late Stuart and Irene […]
OBITUARY
Stained-Glass Maker, Former Eastham Selectman John Knight Dies at 84
Former Eastham selectman and stained-glass craftsman John Knight, whose work graces the police station and Methodist Church in town along with the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster […]
OBITUARY
Provincetown Native Jerome Lee Costa, ‘Coach Grampa,’ Dies at 81
After being diagnosed with pneumonia a few days before the end of a five-week vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Jerome Lee Costa of North Truro died unexpectedly on March 4, […]
OBITUARY
Provincetown Native Clarice Dutra, 95
Clarice (Malaquias) Dutra of North Truro and Pittsfield died on March 24, 2023 in Pittsfield. She was 95. The daughter of the late Domingo and Louise (Enos) Malaquias, Clarice was […]
OBITUARY
James D. Russo of North Truro Was 95
James Dominick Russo of North Truro died at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis on March 4, 2023. He was 95. The son of Thomas and Rose (Cundari) Russo, Jim was […]
OBITUARY
Cecilia Hall, the Bird Lady of Provincetown, Dies at 78
“I don’t know that she could have survived anywhere but Provincetown,” said Cecilia Hall’s sister Ann. Plagued by physical and psychological disabilities dating back to infancy, Cecilia had a strong […]
