Portrait photographer Cam Sanders, long an Outer Cape part-time resident, died peacefully on May 6, 2022 at his home in Los Angeles after several years living with cancer. He was […]
Obituaries
OBITUARY
Laura DePalo, ‘Best Mom on the Planet,’ 71
After a nearly 20-year battle with heart disease, Laura D. DePalo of Provincetown died on June 21, 2022 at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich. The cause of death, confirmed […]
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Master Carpenter Brian Cavanaugh Dies at 78
After a long series of illnesses, Brian Robert Cavanaugh died on May 30, 2022 at his home in Wellfleet. His death, caused by acute respiratory failure, was confirmed by his […]
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Barbara Bertram, 88, Was Faithful to Her Church
Barbara Ann (Bruder) Bertram died at her home in South Wellfleet on June 3, 2022. She was 88. The daughter of Donald Bruder and Freda (Tinkey) Bruder, Barbara was born […]
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Elvira, 91, and Carl Nelson, 92, of Rookies Restaurant Die a Week Apart
After 72 years of marriage, Elvira M. (Ringgard) Nelson and Carl R. Nelson died exactly one week apart, Elvira on May 22 and Carl on May 29, 2022. They were […]
IN MEMORIAM
Celebrating Betty Kelly
A musical celebration of the life of choral conductor Elizabeth Kelly of Wellfleet will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25 at the Chatham Congregational Church, 650 Main […]
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Alecha Joy of Orleans Was 101
Alecha Grace Leonard Joy, known as Lee, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Orleans on June 3, 2022. She was 101. Lee was born on Jan. 17, […]
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Holistic Nurse Susan Jayne Luck Dies at 74
After a long illness, Susan Jayne Luck, 74, died peacefully at home in Hollywood, Fla. on June 5, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. The daughter of Martin “Mac” Luck […]
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Author and Vietnam Veteran Michael Lee Dies at 76
When Michael Lee first saw Vietnam, he was stunned by the beauty of the place. “It reminded me so much of Ireland,” he said in a video interview for Nauset […]
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Marshall Smith of Booksmith Fame Dies at 90
When Marshall Smith discovered Truro, many years ago, “He fell in love with the land,” his daughter, Lani, said. “He was enchanted by the kettle ponds and the closeness of […]
IN MEMORIAM
Jack Donohue Memorial on June 18
A celebration of the life of John (“Jack”) Donahue, who died on Oct. 16, 2021, will take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Four Points Sheraton […]
OBITUARY
Donald Butterfield, Physician and Polymath, Dies at 90
Donald E. Butterfield, a retired Boston physician, researcher, and amateur astronomer, died peacefully at his home in Provincetown on May 21, 2022. He was 90. The only child of Merton […]
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Photographer Peter Romanelli, Who Found His Ideal Place Here, Dies at 73
“Peter always had a lot of visions,” said William Romanelli, describing his older brother, the photographer. Peter Romanelli, who died on March 8, 2022 at Cape Cod Hospital, “was always […]
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Richard L. Silva, 84, a Man Who Truly Enjoyed Life
Richard L. Silva, known as Dick, died unexpectedly at his Provincetown home on May 16, 2022. The cause of death, confirmed by his wife, Joyce, was sudden cardiac arrest. He […]
OBITUARY
Joseph Pescarino, 80, Had an Unerring Sense of Style
Joseph Pescarino died at his home in Fulton, N.Y. on March 25, 2022 from complications of prostate cancer. His death was confirmed by his husband, Ed Mintiens. Joe was 80. […]
