Priscilla “Sally”Joseph, age 82, died Monday, April 21, 2014 at Seashore Point in Provincetown. Born in Provincetown, she was the daughter of the late Antone and Lena (Mackay) Joseph. Miss Joseph was a retired chambermaid. She had worked for many years at the Shamrock Hotel on Bradford Street in Provincetown. She was a life long Provincetown resident and a member of St. Peter the Apostle parish. She is survived several nieces and nephews including her niece Lena Joseph Carver of Plymouth, She is pre-deceased by her brothers Francis “Molly,” Emil “Myles,” William and George Joseph and her sisters Thelma Taylor, Alice and Helen Joseph. A funeral service will be held in the Gately funeral home 94 Harry Kemp Way Provincetown Thursday, May 1 at 10 AM. If desired donations and her memory may be made to the Provincetown Rescue Squad 25 Shank Painter Rd. Provincetown, MA 02657.

View Full Notice → Priscilla “Sally” Joseph 4/21/2014 Provincetown, MA

Su, like all her family, was born in Brooklyn , New York . In 1958, when she was 12, her family moved to Brookline , Massachusetts . After high school, she briefly lived in Provincetown , but moved back to the Boston area to work. It was while working at the Widener Library at Harvard that she made one of her lifelong friends, Camille Motta . But P’town called to her and she returned over 40 years ago. Su was such a fixture that she rarely left town. Su never drove and never wanted to. Therefore, she walked everywhere and so she met and chatted with everyone. She seemed to know everyone in town, and they were all familiar with her. She was walking along the beach one day and stopped to talk with a vacationing family that led to her close friendship with Richard Lombardi . Su loved cats and always had a cat or 2 or 3, sometimes 4. Surprisingly, she also loved dogs and seemed to know most all the P’town dogs, and thus, their owners. She dog-sat for Carlotta , Park Davis’ standard poodle for many years. Carlotta loved Su’s cats and they would cuddle with the gentle dog. Even during her last days at Seashore Point, her friends Mark and Richard visited her with their dogs. She might have enjoyed the dogs’ visit more than her friends’. A gifted master chef, Su cooked for friends and an occasional restaurant. If you liked hot spicy food, you wanted her to cook for you. Cooking for friends brought her great joy. Even the neighbor dogs would be the happy recipients of the leftover bones from her cooking. When she left P’town for family events in New Jersey , Memphis , and California , she would travel with fresh lobster and cook it when she arrived. Su was one of the P’town eccentrics. She loved Saturday yard sales, often spending more in postage than she paid for a treasure for her sister. She frequented the Methodist Thrift Store, sometimes for the visit more than the search. She was very artistic, like her Aunt Dorothy . Her walls and storage were full of sketches and paintings from P’town artists. Her personality was striking. Opinionated, inflexible, stubborn, directive are all words used to describe her, and that’s by her friends. Yet, many of her friendships date back decades, which might be a tribute to her friends’ patience and understanding of her emotional limitations. Su’s health had been precarious for the last year. She withdrew from the outside world, stopped calling and sending cards to all the cousins for their significant dates. She died at Seashore Point in Hospice care on Tuesday night, 3 June 2014 at age 67. She is survived by her mother, Gilda Hoffman , of Visalia CA . Also by her sister Laurie and brother-in-law Robert Hart , of Visalia . She has 2 nephews: Andrew Hart, his wife Jessica , great-nephew Matt and great-niece Annie , of Visalia ; and David Hart and his wife Maya, of Ra’anana Israel. Friends are gathering for a Graveside service on Friday the 13th at 10:00am in the Provincetown Cemetery. “Dogs are invited.”

View Full Notice → Su Hoffman 6/3/2014 Provincetown, MA

Frances Crave Adams of Brewster died July 4th at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in South Dennis after an illness. She was 81. Born and raised in Provincetown, she was the youngest of John and Emma (Holmes) Crave’s seven children. She worked as a special needs aide for many years, finishing her career at the Brewster Elementary School. Frances also volunteered time at the Brewster Ladies Library and the Our Lady of the Cape thrift store. Frances was an avid reader and loved reading history as well as biographies of famous people. She enjoyed telling stories at great length to anyone who would listen. Frances was very devoted to her church and always spoke with love and pride of her family. Frances is survived by her sisters Josephine Romeo of Tampa, FL and Francelina Shea of North Weymouth, MA, She is also survived by her daughter Susan DeChristopher of Sunset Beach, NC and son Wally Adams and his wife Mitzie of Eastham, MA. Grand-children and great-grandchildren, Adam DeChristopher and his wife Rebecca and their 2 children Andrew and Lyza of Hingham, MA. Michael DeChristopher and his wife Erin and their 2 children, Jamison and Molly of Brockton, MA. Joshua Adams and his wife Krystal and their son Brayden of Harwich, MA. Jessica Vermaak and her husband Duane and their daughter Alexa of Harwich, MA and Tanya and Kayla Adams of Eastham, MA. as well as several nieces and nephews also survive her. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, July 8th at St. Peter the Apostle Church, Prince St, Provincetown. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 94 Harry kemp Way, Provincetown on Monday, July 7th from 6:00 – 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations in her name may be sent to Brewster Ladies Library, 1822 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631, the Lower Cape Outreach Food Pantry, 19 Brewster Cross Road, Orleans, MA 02653, or the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 60 Walnut St, Wellesley, MA 02481.

View Full Notice → Frances Crave Adams 7/4/2014 Provincetown, MA / Sunset Beach, NC / Eastham, MA

Miriam Fried, a well-know Provincetown artist lived life on her own terms, always! So it was not surprising when she passed away in her own home on July 4th, Independence Day. Born in 1916 in Patterson, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Helen Renstrom, an opera singer and leading lady in all the Schubert productions and Charles Winn, an accomplished pianist and composer who wrote the theme song for the Hopalong Cassidy film. Predeceased by her beloved husband of over 65 years, Seymour ‘Cy’ Fried, they were totally devoted to each other. They could be found painting quietly side-by-side every day in their studio on Conwell Street or walking hand-in-hand down Commercial Street. As an adult, Miriam studied briefly with Robert Natkin but considered herself a self-taught abstract artist. Her paintings are in many private and public collections in New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Miriam is survived by her son, David Fried and his wife Carol of Virginia, their children and grandchildren, her nephew Danny Pollock, her Provincetown family, Brenda and Jill, Bunny and Greg, Guy and Scott, Lynn, Jeff and Stephen and her many, many friends in the art community. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her. At her request, there will be no service. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 460 Commercial St, Provincetown MA 02657 or a charity of one’s own choice.

View Full Notice → Miriam Fried 7/4/2014 Provincetown, MA

Mrs. Veronica Mae (Leonard) Silva died peacefully, Friday, July 25, 2014, at her home in Provincetown surrounded by her loving family, just as she had always hoped – prayer answered. Mom was born in Provincetown on June 15, 1932, to the late Anthony Leonard and Philomena (Cordeiro) Leonard Salvador. She was the stepdaughter of the late Ferdinand Salvador. On Mom’s 18th birthday, June 15, 1932, she graduated Provincetown High School and became engaged to her high school sweetheart, our dad, Robert (Bob) F. Silva, also of Provincetown. They will celebrate 64 years of marriage on September 9, 2014. Mom fought a long and determined battle against Machado-Joseph disease, also known as spinocerabellar ataxia 3 (SCA3). Mom lost both her dear brother Anthony Leonard, Jr., and loving sister, Carole Salvador Silva to SCA3. She is survived by her brothers Richard Salvador and Michael Salvador. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Bob Silva (Carole’s husband); Uncle Bob always lifted Mom’s spirits with his infectious laughter and wit. Mom and Dad had 6 children of their own, but their definition of children grew with each marriage; Stephen William Silva (his wife, Candy), Mark Robert Silva, Karen Ann VanderMeer (her husband, Bob VanderMeer and daughter Tarrell VanderMeer Wright), Debra Mae Trovato (her husband, Michael), David Leonard Silva, Paul Richard Silva (his wife, Karen). We include middle names as Mom did often have to use them…at least for the first four of us. Mom couldn’t wait to be a grandmother and according to her, she was getting a pretty late start. However, with another prayer answered, she became Nana for the first time just before her 55th birthday and then they all came at once: Jenna VanderMeer, Ross Silva, Kendra VanderMeer, Megan (VanderMeer) Lewis, Cody Silva, Emma Silva, Kelsey Trovato, Natalie Silva, Kaitlyn Silva, Michael Trovato, and Patrick Silva…Yes, 11 grandchildren in eleven years…..but wait….once again the definition of grandchildren grew with a promise to her dear friend Beatrice Gaspa, so now she added two more; Kenneth Gaspa and Veronica Gaspa – make that a baker’s dozen and we know how Nana loved to bake! Our Mom also loved to dance and swim and even played a little golf.; she enjoyed bowling with the Sad Saks, and walking with her Walking Girls; but the joy that paralleled the joy of her being Nana was just spending time and making memories with her and Dad’s many friends; too many to name but you will know who you are. Mom loved being home and loved to entertain. She was an amazing cook and did so with great ease, at least it always seemed that way. Mom was a fashionista! She loved to shop! Loved to dressed up and go out, and was always stylish, even at 82. Mom was (and we’re sure, still is) a prayer warrior!! At the top of her list were prayers for her and Dad‘s many God children, nieces and nephews. She wore out many a rosary bead and novena booklet praying for the people she loved. Her faith was her rock!! Mom’s family grew in another way these last six years and her children want to acknowledge and thank the many loving, and devoted caregivers, who cared for our Mom so well; with special recognition to those most recently caring for her and who have been with Mom for many years: Isabel, Carol, Angella, Beverly, Tresa, Rebecca, Georgette, Ann Marie, Donna and Dot. You each used your God given gifts to uniquely bring joy and care to our Mom. You’ll always be part of our family! In keeping with Mom’s wishes, there will be no wake service. Instead, she hopes that you can make it to her funeral Mass. If that’s not possible, please join us to celebrate her life following Mass at The Red Inn, 15 Commercial Street, Provincetown from 11:30 until 2:30. If neither of those is possible, please say a prayer or do something special for someone, in her memory, on that day. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Peter the Apostle Church, 11 Prince Street, Provincetown on Friday, August 1, 2014, at 10:00 am followed by an internment in St. Peter the Apostle Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mom’s honor may be made to the National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite#119, Minneapolis, MN 55447 (www.ataxia.org), or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Peter the Apostle Church, 11 Prince Street, Provincetown, MA 02657

View Full Notice → Veronica Mae Silva 7/24/2014 Provincetown, MA / San Rapheal, CA

Robert F. Silva, 84, of Provincetown died peacefully at his home in Provincetown, Thursday, August 7th, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Provincetown on April 4, 1930, to the late William F. Silva and Emma Collins Silva, he married the love of his life, Veronica Mae Leonard who preceded him in death just 13 short days ago. As stated correctly in Mom’s obituary they will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary together on September 9, 2014. Even at a young age our Dad had a passion for business and working hard. When he was a young boy he picked blueberries for local restaurants, carried bags for passengers arriving in Provincetown on the S. S. Steel Pier, sold popcorn outside of Patrick’s Newsstand and hawked newspapers with his late sister Eleanor Silva Dillon. When Dad was twelve, he worked for his father at the Sandwich Shop (now the Governor Bradford) washing dishes and doing odd jobs. However, It was while making a deliver for Acme Laundry to 151 Bradford Street, the home of the late Provincetown fisherman, Fred Salvador, where Dad received his biggest pay day yet…..it was there he first laid eyes on his beloved bride Veronica Mae Leonard. After graduating from Becker College, Dad went to work for BH Dyers as their bookkeeper. Along with working at BH Dyers, Dad kept books for the local trap boats and compiled tax returns for several businesses in town. One of his tax accounts was Joe the Barber who owned the Dairy Queen at the time. It was through this connection that Dad along with his brother, the late Elmer I. Silva, bought the Dairy Queen. Dad transitioned into the insurance business in the early 1960’s with the help of his mentor Sibert Benson and later with his friend, Elizabeth Carlos of William H. Young Insurance Agency, forming Benson and Young Insurance Agency, a career that lasted until his retirement. Dad was well loved and respected for his business sense and many sought his advice. Dad was elected a Corporator of Seamen’s Savings Bank in 1954 and was made a Trustee in 1955 through 2002 when he retired. Although retired, he faithfully attended bank meetings every Wednesday until about a year ago. He was a life member of the Provincetown Lion’s Club and very active in the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Dad overcame many physical challenges. It continues to amaze us that he was our Mom’s primary caregiver until 4 years ago. Although legally blind and no longer able to drive, Dad continued to play golf with both his friends from Boca Raton, FL and those at Highland Links in Truro. Dad also came to love his power scooter and the freedom it gave him to enjoy his favorite stops; Far Land where all the girls fussed over him, MacMillan Pier, the barbershop for a haircut and visit with his dear friend Gordon, the Coffee Pot for an update with brother Mark’s old friends, and the Provincetown Florist to buy flowers for Mom. Papa spent the afternoon of August 1, 2014, surrounded by his grandchildren: Jenna VanderMeer, Ross Silva (fiance’, Molly Despres), Kendra VanderMeer, Megan VanderMeer Lewis (husband, Michael), Cody Silva, Emma Silva, Kelsey Trovato, Natalie Silva, Kaitlyn Silva, Michael Trovato, and Patrick Silva, who were laughing while eating ice cream in celebration of their Nana’s life and her love for sweets. Their celebration and time with Papa that day even included a 2014 rendition of L O V E, which they had previously sung and danced to at their Nana and Papa’s 50th wedding anniversary. Each of us, Stephen William Silva (his wife, Candy), Mark Robert Silva, Karen Ann VanderMeer (her husband, Bob and daughter Tarrell VanderMeer Wright), Debra Mae Trovato (her husband, Michael), David Leonard Silva, Paul Richard Silva (his wife, Karen) as well as adopted grandchildren, Kenny and Veronica Gaspa, many nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends have been blessed by Dad’s hard work and love. Dad was also blessed with many loving and devoted caregivers whom we would like to thank for giving us children comfort and peace of mind. Knowing that our parents were well cared for was a real gift. Dad especially enjoyed getting out of the house, which often included rides to PJ’s in Wellfleet for a visit with his late sister Dorothy Silva Reeves. In keeping with Mom’s wishes (yes, Mom’s wishes as she was still the boss), there will be no wake service for Dad. Please join us at a Funeral Mass that will be celebrated in St. Peter the Apostle Church, 11 Prince Street, Provincetown on Monday, August 11, at 11:00 am followed by internment in St. Peter the Apostle Cemetery. Memorial fellowship at The Red Inn, 15 Commercial Street, Provincetown will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dad’s memory may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Peter the Apostle Church, 11 Prince Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 or The Provincetown Lion’s Club, PO Box 586, Provincetown, MA 02657.

View Full Notice → Robert F. Silva 8/7/2014 Provincetown, MA

Lawrence Szczepanek, 69, longtime resident of Provincetown peacefully transitioned from this life August 24, just short of his 70th birthday after a noble battle with cancer. He was the son of the late John and Kathleen (Dalton) Szczepanek of Springfield, MA. After early education in Ludlow, MA, Larry went on to studies at the University of Pennsylvania where he majored in American Sign Language theory and practice—a professional direction he followed throughout his life. Between 1972 and 1980 Larry worked at both the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, serving as Dean of Students in 1979-80; and from 1980 to 1983 at the Willie Ross Schools for the Deaf in Longmeadow, MA. At that point, he moved to Cape Cod and began working for Jimmy Majestic’s Golden Gull. By 1987, Larry was back working with the deaf at Chatham High School as an interpreter. During the short summer seasons from 1988 to 1993, Larry owned and operated J & J Ice Cream. The following year he moved from ice cream to records, cassettes and CDs as he bought Golden Gull, the business he continued to operate until 2007. Meanwhile Larry continued to work as an interpreter for the deaf in schools from Bourne to Provincetown and points in between earning the love of all his students. He was fluent in Sign Language and was especially adept with multi-handicapped students. In the end, Larry worked lovingly at the Nauset Regional Middle School in Orleans with sixth to eighth graders. Larry is survived by his brother John (and Martha) Szczepanek of Ludlow, MA; his sister Carol (and Leo Chenevert) of Ware, MA; his brother David Sepanek of Ludlow, MA; his step-father Alexander St. Louis of Ware, MA; and twelve nephews and nieces. Family and friends are invited to call at the Gately Funeral Home, 94 Harry Kemp Way, Provincetown, on Friday, September 5th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Burial will be in Springfield. If desired, memorial donations in Larry’s name may be made to the Carrie A. Seaman Animal Shelter, Post Office Box 1374., Provincetown, MA 02657-1374.

View Full Notice → Lawrence Szczepanek 8/24/2014 Provincetown, MA / Ware, MA / Ludlow, MA / Eastham, MA

Ruth Victoria (Ramos) Littlefield of Provincetown passed away peacefully on September 6, 2014 at Seashore Point in Provincetown, after a brief illness. Ruth was born in Provincetown on March 23, 1918 in the house she lived in until her passing. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Seth and Mary Agnes (Jason) Ramos. She spent her childhood navigating from the front seat of her father’s busses that were piloted up and down Commercial Street by her brothers. It was a two-way street then with few bicycles! In 1936 she met a handsome young midshipman who was in port aboard the Massachusetts Maritime Academy ship, Nantucket. They developed an eternal bond that was not broken by the untimely death of Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Whitman Littlefield and the tender age of 52. Their love and devotion served as an inspiration for their two sons: Nathan Whitman Littlefield of Provincetown and Dr. Charles P. Littlefield of Bedford, N.H., both of whom celebrate their mother and father now reunited. In addition to her sons, she is survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her two brothers, Joseph Manual Ramos and George Sherman Ramos and a sister Ellen Kelly Ramos. Ruth could sell anything! She boasted of a successful sales career in women’s wear for Filenes in Boston and Braintree. Into her eighties she manned the counter of Gene’s Bakery and Whaler’s Wharf. Doce (a name given to her by her father meaning “sweet” in Portuguese) loved her home town. She was a unique source of Provincetown’s oral history when it was a quiet fishing village and artist colony. She loved to be interviewed and to share her recollections of the most beautiful place on earth. She was proud of her Portuguese lineage and the sacrifices her family made. Both her grandfathers were rugged fishermen from the Azores who were lost at sea. In her later years, her talents as a poet were unleashed. She was a prolific writer of thought-provoking sonnets about growing up in the West End and of the ironies of life. Ruth was a frequent guest at a variety of poetry readings in which she delivered her creations as only she could. By admission, Ruth was “feisty” and a bit flamboyant when she wanted to be. She will be remembered as someone who could truly be called “her own person,” a natural leader, and someone who was self-reliant through much of the second half of her life, especially after the death of her husband. A Funeral service will take place at the Monsignor Duarte Chapel located at St. Peter the Apostle Cemetery in Provincetown at a time to be announced. All are invited. In keeping with her wishes, Funeral Home visiting hours are private. If desired, memorial contributions in her honor may be made to St. Peter the Apostle Church 11 Prince St. Provincetown, MA 02657 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or on line at www.StJude.org.

View Full Notice → Ruth Ramos- Littlefield 9/6/2014 Provincetown, MA / Bedford, NH

James L. Majestic age 88, a life-long resident of Provincetown, died at Cape Cod Hospital after a brief illness on March 29, 2014. He was the son of the late David J. and Veronica (Kaputa) Majestic. He was a World War II Navy Veteran, and was the owner of Golden Gull Records and the Yuletide Christmas Store. He is survived by his best friend James Simmons and many other friends on Cape Cod. He will be missed by all who knew him. Forever Christmas!

View Full Notice → James L. Majestic 3/29/2014 Provincetown, MA

Sylvie Brown Simpson age 79, of Provincetown, died Sunday April 13, 2014 at Epoch of Brewster. Born in New York City on August 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. Brown III and Ruth D. Barrere. She studied at Bard College and worked as a layout artist for Redbook Magazine. In 1967 she moved to Wellfleet where her father and other family members lived. She has resided in Provincetown since 1990. Mrs. Simpson is survived by her daughter Pamela Simpson of No. Eastham and other family members including Laura Brown and Christopher Brown both of Wellfleet and Stephen Brown of Richmond, CA. A Funeral Service will take place at the Gately Funeral Home 94 Harry Kemp Way Provincetown in the near future with a date and time to be announced. Funeral Home phone number is 508-487-4470. If desired, memorial contributions in her honor may be sent to Helping Our Women 34 Conwell St. Provincetown, MA 02657 or on line at WWW.helpingourwomen.org.

View Full Notice → Sylvie Simpson 4/13/2014 Provincetown, MA / No. Eastham, MA / Wellfleet, MA / Eastham, MA

Joseph L.(Josie) Martin, 62, of Truro died peacefully at Cape Cod Hospital on Thursday September 4th after saying good-by to his Brother, Sister-in-Law, and step niece. Josie was born in Hyannis on November 11, 1951 to the late Antone (Tony) and Clara (Smith) Martin. After graduating from high school, he attended the Culinary Institute of America in Bridgeport,Connecticut. This education led him on a long journey cooking in restaurants from Massachusetts to Florida and eventually back to Provincetown. Josie was a lover of life. When he was healthy, he loved to dance and be the life of the party. He was very proud of and loved his family. Josie was always there to lend a helping hand to his family or anyone else in need. Josie is survived by his Brother Antone(Tony) and his wife Carol., also his niece Lisa Osowski and her husband Carl and their three daughters, Heather, Lilli, and Jasmine, his Nephew Scott Martin ,his wife Nicole and their daughters Taylor and Tristan. His Step Nephew and Niece Timothy Silva and Carly Souza also survive him. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

View Full Notice → Joseph (Josie) Martin 9/4/2014 Provincetown, MA / Eastham, MA

Joan Mark, daughter of the late Minnie and Harry Mark died Monday, September 29th after a long battle with heart disease. She was the partner of E. J. Saurman. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she graduated from the Panzer School of Physical Education at Montclair University. A physical education teacher for the Springfield New Jersey Board of Education, she retired after a thirty plus year career. She was an active runner, had a black belt in tae kwo do, loved to travel and spend her summers on Cape Cod. Jane leaves a niece and two nephews, E. J., her partner of 54 years and many friends both in New Jersey and Massachusetts. Graveside services are private.

View Full Notice → Joan Mark 9/29/2014 Provincetown, MA / Newark, NJ

Carolyn D. Boening, 88, of Provincetown, Mass., known to her numerous friends as “Carolina,” died with dignity with her eldest daughter by her side on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, Mass., after a brief illness. Mrs. Boening, an artist, singer and musician, lived an extraordinarily rich and creative life. She was an elegant and sophisticated woman, yet generous and kind. Though she faced numerous physical and emotional challenges, she found great solace and support from the 12-step tradition and Christian Science. She achieved 36 years of sobriety and shared her commitment with many others. Mrs. Boening was born April 26, 1926, in Southampton, N.Y., the second daughter of C. Edwin Dimon and Eugenia (Mallery) Dimon. She displayed her deep musical talent from a very young age and had perfect pitch and played several instruments, including piano and flute. She graduated from Friends Academy, Locust Valley, N.Y., and attended Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio, where she met her second husband, before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from then-Hofstra College, Long Island, N.Y. Mrs. Boening was married to James B. Curran of Hempstead, N.Y., and bore two daughters. She later divorced and married the late Vincent R. Boening, a distinguished securities technical analyst. Mrs. Boening lived in numerous locales, including New York City, Boston, Cambridge, Brookline and Provincetown, Mass., La Jolla, Ca., London, U.K., and Paris and Nice, France. A talented, fashionable and vibrant individual, Mrs. Boening had a varied career. She was a teacher at several schools, including the Arizona Desert School, Tucson, and a Girl Scout leader. She was the executive secretary to the dean of the Harvard Business School, Cambridge, Mass., and held a similar position for the curator of Arms and Armour at the Metropolitan Museum, New York City. In addition, she worked at the iconic fashion store Browns in London. She also supported Mr. Boening’s securities-analysis business, working with him to produce a twice-weekly stock report. Mrs. Boening’s musical and artistic interests were an important part of her life. She composed music, poetry and short stories. She sang with the National Cathedral Choir in Washington, D.C., performing Handel’s “Messiah,” and with the Opera Company of Boston chorus, under the direction of Sarah Caldwell, performing in the 1966 American premier of Arnold Schoenberg’s “Moses und Aron” and also in “Otello” with Renata Tebaldi. An avid painter, she held a one-woman show of her work in La Jolla and continued to paint extensively during her residence in France. Most recently, she organized and directed the Youville House chorus in Cambridge, and this past summer, she played the piano at Bubala’s in Provincetown. Survivors include her younger sister, Edna “Hedy” Boyd of Southampton, N.Y., and Sarasota, Fla.; her daughters, Jeanne P. Curran-Sarto and husband Andrew A. Sarto, of Bangor, Me., and Sasha M. Curran of Provincetown, Mass.; one grandson, Patrick A. Sarto, and wife, Cheryl C. Sarto, great-grandson, Jayden J. Sarto, and two foster great-grandchildren, all of of Lyman, Me.; five nieces, Amy Boyd of Sarasota, Fla., Cecile Klayton of Fairfax Station, Va., Suzanne St. Claire of Chambersburg, Pa., Dawn Richmond of Hagerstown, Md., and Fawn Proctor of Shippensburg, Pa.; a nephew, C. Douglas Dimon of Southampton; and one cousin, Charlton Halsey and wife Nancy Halsey of Water Mill and Greenport, N.Y. Mrs. Boening’s remains were cremated on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, with the expectation of their being scattered with her husband’s ashes at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Nice, France. A memorial service has been tentatively set for April 2015 in Provincetown. The family asks that friends watch for further announcements.

View Full Notice → Carolyn Boening 11/19/2014 Provincetown, MA / Bangor, ME / LaJolla, CA / South Hampton, NY

Patricia C. ’Trisha’ Papetsas, 84, a life-long resident of Provincetown, died peacefully at home on December 2, 2014 after a lengthy illness. She was compassionately cared for by her eldest son Brock. The daughter of William “Bill” Cabral and Mary “Mamie” Taves Cabral, she was a graduate of Provincetown High School. Patricia was formally married to the late Jack Papetsas with whom they had two sons, Brock and Thadd. Patricia owned property in the west end of town for over 50 years and managed the rental operation for many of those years. She prided herself in hard work. Starting as a young teenager, Trisha was best known for ticket sales and as the one who organized and set up reservations for her father’s deep sea fishing business. She later worked with her brother Bobby and nephew, Vaughn, in the CeeJay Corp and Y & C sightseeing tours. Patricia very much enjoyed spending her time at home and was very talented in the fine arts, especially knitting and crocheting. Patricia is survived by her two sons Brock Papetsas, Thadd Papetsas and daughter-in-law Julie, of as well as her two grandchildren Julianne and Dimitri, all of Provincetown. Her brother Robert “Bobby” Cabral of Provincetown, and many nieces and nephews also survive her. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 9th in St Peter the Apostle Church, Prince Street, Provincetown. Burial will follow in St. Peters Cemetery. Visiting Hours at Gately Funeral Home, Harry Kemp Way and Howland Street, Provincetown will be Monday, December 8th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

View Full Notice → Patricia ‘Trisha’ Papetsas 12/2/2014 Provincetown, MA

Joseph Avella of Provincetown died expectantly at home on Wednesday, December 17th. A full obituary will be published shortly on this website.

View Full Notice → Joesph Avella 12/17/2014 Provincetown, MA

Richard W. English of Provincetown died at home Dec. 23, 2014. He was 72. Born and educated in Lansing Michigan, he was a US Army veteran, stationed in Germany in the early 1960’s. After graduation, he returned to Michigan and served in the US Merchant Marine on the Great Lakes. In the early seventies several of his friends migrated to Provincetown. Richard, hopped onto a Greyhound bus in 1968 heading for Provincetown. He aim was to become “a simple fisherman” as John Lennon had said in a Rolling Stone interview, as well as wanting to be a painter. But he didn’t think his imagination could be confined within the boundaries of frames. In Provincetown, Richard achieved his dream of being a painter. He also was a commercial fisherman and did a stint as Harbormaster at Cabral’s Wharf. He was an excellent cook and became a fine finish carpenter. Perhaps the only “regular” job he ever held was as Facility Manager at the Provincetown Monument and Museum where his skills at everything from constructing a vitrine to repairing a broken lock were appreciated. He had a deep love of animals and was Carrie Seaman’s helper, and in appreciation she left him money to continue taking care of the cats. The cottage in which he lived was owned by Carrie Seaman. Richard lived on the 2nd floor and 15 to 20 cats lived on the ground floor; it was the forerunner of the Carrie Seaman Animal Shelter. In October of 2013, Richard, along with Jim Rann, Rodney Reetz, and George Fitzgerald gathered at Fanizzi’s Restaurant to celebrate 50 years of friendship, for it had been in October 1963 that the four had met in Lansing, Michigan. In addition to Jim, Rodney and George, Richard is survived by many wonderful friends in Provincetown. He also leaves his dog Pi, which is being cared for by his good friend Tom. A Memorial Service will be held at Beech Forest in the spring, at a time and date to be determined.

View Full Notice → Richard W. English 12/23/2014 Provincetown, MA

Helen E. Peters of Provincetown passed away Saturday, January 31st at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. A complete obituary will follow.

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Egnhard T. ‘Hans’ Krause died Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. Hans requested that there be no formal obituary. There will be a Memorial Service in the spring, at a time and date to be announced.

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Germania Phillips, 94, of Provincetown died February 26th in Seashore Point Wellness Center, Provincetown. She was the wife of the late Manuel ‘Captain Manny’ Phillips. Born in Provincetown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Gaspa) Captiva. She graduated from Provincetown High School. Germania, along with her husband of 50 years owned the Costal Acres Camping Court. Her husband retired in 1974 to return to his first love, the sea. She continued to run Costal Acres until her retirement in 2010. She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Church. She also enjoyed collecting antiques. Six daughters, Paula Perry of Provincetown, Karen Veara of East Dennis, Margo Martin of Truro, Cynthia Perry of Provincetown, June Salvador of Wellfleet, and Deolinda Phillips of Navarre, Florida survive her. A sister-in-law, Patricia Ferreira of Wellfleet as well as 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive her. She was predeceased by a grandson, Mark Broderick Perry. A Funeral Mass will be held, Thursday, March 5th in St. Peter the Apostle Church, Prince St, Provincetown. Burial will be in St Peters Cemetery in the spring.

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Loring A. Russell of Provincetown died Friday, March 6th at the Eagle Pond Rehabilitation and Living Center in South Dennis. He was 77. Born in Provincetown, the son of Loring A. and Etta (Robar Souza) Russell, he was a longtime self-employed carpenter. He built many homes and commercial buildings in the area over the years. Sons Lorne Russell of Eastham, Jared Russell and his wife Jen of Epping, NH and Russell Dutra of Boca Raton FL survive him. A daughter, Lorial Russell of Carver, and a grand-daughter, Kaitlyn Russell of Eastham also survive him. Additionally, he leaves a brother, Robert Russell and his wife Joan, of Provincetown and sister Patricia Youngblood and her husband Jack, of Elizabeth City, NC. Burial, at Provincetown Cemetery will take place in the spring. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 259 Willow Street, Unit 2, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675.

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