George D Bryant of Wellfleet, formally of Provincetown died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 25th at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. He was 77. He is survived by sons Hale Bryant and his wife Alsu of Provincetown and Eric Bryant of Texas. A brother, Eugene Bryant of Maine, niece, Autumn Bryant and grandson Daniel Bryant also survive him. A graveside service at Provincetown Cemetery will be held at a date and time to be announced. A complete obituary will be posted soon.

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Ann Lee Mooney passed away Saturday, March 28th in Mesa Arizona. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, May 9th at 10:00 am in St. Peter the Apostle Church, Prince St, Provincetown. A full obituary will be published shortly.

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Robert D. Jordan, age 84 of Wellfleet, died unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2015. He was the loving husband of Donna (Cummins) Jordan. Born in Pittsfield, MA on December 5, 1930, he was the son of the late Donald and Doris (Wooden) Jordan. During the Korean War he served proudly in the Marines for 4 years. In November and December of 1950, while stationed in Korea, he took part in the battle of Chosin Reservoir. He was later discharged on August 1, 1952 after having been awarded two Purple Heart Medals and one Bronze Star. He later joined with other troops in what became known as the “Chosin Few,” an organization of survivors the Chosin Reservoir Battle. On November 1, 1952, two months after returning home, Bob and Donna were married. It was during this time that he furthered his education, receiving a degree from Lowell Technological Institute. He went on to become a Civil Engineer and worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Works, retiring in 1990. Following retirement Bob and Donna moved to Wellfleet. Bob lived with the simple philosophy that his word was his bond and he expected the same from others. He made lifelong friendships within organizations that shared his values. He was proud to serve as a US Marine for 4 years and as a member of Lions Club International for 45 years because he believed serving his country and community was an honor and an obligation. As a member of Lions he served in 3 different clubs including Dalton, Chatham-Nauset and the Provincetown Lions Club. He received the Melvin Jones award, and a Lifetime Membership in Lions. He served both quietly and without question, taking pride in the selfless achievements of the two organizations he was committed to. Although Bob was not motivated by accolades or approval, his no nonsense manner of serving others, is seen as an example of what Lions International stands for. Besides his wife Donna, he is survived by his daughter Karen Kelly and her husband Jim of Stafford Springs, CT, his 2 granddaughters, Megan Kelly of Stafford Springs, CT and Maura Jones of Missoula, Montana and his grandson Jordan Jones of Kalispell, Montana. He was the father of the late Kathleen Jones who died in 2011. His sister Marilyn Coty and her husband Charles of Pittsfield, MA also survive him. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday April 24, 2015 at 10:00am in the First Congregational Church of Wellfleet 200Main St. Wellfleet, MA. If desired, memorial contributions in honor of Bob may be made to Mass Lions Eye Research Fund Inc. P.D.G. William T. Murphy, Treasurer Post Office Box 6050 New Bedford, MA 02742 or at WWW.mlerfi.org.

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Eugene E. Peters of Provincetown died at home on Sunday, April 19th surrounded by his family. He was 90. A Funeral Mass will be held, Monday, May 4th at 11:00 am in St. Peter the Apostle Church, Prince St, Provincetown. Burial will be in St Peters Cemetery. If desired, donations in Mr. Peters name may be made to the Provincetown Rescue Squad, PO Box 109, Provincetown, MA 02657 or the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 11 Prince St, Provincetown MA 02657. A complete obituary will be posted shortly.

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J. Joseph McGonagle of Provincetown died Monday, June 15th at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. He was the husband of Cynthia (Thomas) McGongle. A full obituary will be published shortly. A Funeral Mass is planned for Tuesday, June 23rd at 10:00 am in St Peter the Apostle Church, Prince St, Provincetown. Burial will follow in St. Peters Cemetery.

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Arthur L. Pike of Provincetown died peacefully at his home July 7, 2015, surrounded by family. He is survived by his partner of 33 years, Frank S.G. Wills. Born in Bridgeport CT, Arthur graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Arthur taught Electrical Engineering at MIT and then later at Tufts University. While at Tufts, he was the recipient of the prestigious Liebner Award, given annually to a faculty member who demonstrates ‘Excellence in Teaching and Counselling’. Arthur was a member of the Outer Cape Chorale and on the Board of Trustees at the Provincetown Library. Arthur served in the US Navy and was stationed in Guam, as an Electronic Technician’s mate, at the end of WW II. Arthur was predeceased by his wife Jane Rosenthal Pike. After Jane’s death, Arthur met Frank and they became committed and beloved partners for 33 years, living in Cambridge and Provincetown. They were parents to eight children between them. In addition to his partner, Arthur is survived by his sister Fannie Guion of Keene NH, his daughter, Sarah Robson of Tewksbury, her husband, David Robson, and their children, Derek Robson of Billerica, and Christina Robson of New York City; also by his daughter Katherine Pike of Lexington, her husband Stephen Kaye, and their children, Max and Emily Kaye. Arthur was a long term parishioner at Christ Church, Cambridge and at St. Mary of the Harbor in Provincetown. Arthur will be greatly missed by all he has touched in his accomplished life. A memorial service will be held at The Church of St. Mary of the Harbor in Provincetown at a time and date to be announced.

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Ronald S. Pickard of Provincetown died Monday, July 13th at Seashore Point Wellness Center in Provincetown. He was 82. A full obituary will be published shortly.

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Lillian R. ‘ Lilly’ Newport passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Delaware Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Buffalo, New York. She is the mother of Laura A. Newport of Provincetown and Boston. The daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian Newport, Lily resided in Kenmore, NY for most of her life. Lillian was, first and foremost, committed to her children, to whom she devoted her life. She had a great sense of humor and loved the beach and anything affiliated with “the sea.” In addition to Laura, she is survived by her sons, Wayne T. Newport of Gainesville, Florida, COL(R) Scot E. Newport of Chesapeake, Virginia, as well as Scot’s wife, Sally Newport, and their three children, LCPL Brian Newport, and his wife Lauren, Sydney Newport, and Hunter Newport. Lily also leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Lila and Gracyn. Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 25, at 10:00 am in St. Peter the Apostle Church, 11 Prince St, Provincetown. Burial will follow in Provincetown Cemetery. If desired, donations in Lilly’s name may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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Rhoda Rossmoore of Provincetown died Tuesday, July 21st at Seashore Point Wellness Center in Provincetown. She was the wife of the late William Rossmoore. A full obituary will be published shortly.

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Clifford J. Santos of Provincetown died Monday, August 3rd at Seashore Point Wellness Center in Provincetown. He was the husband of Rita (Riley) Santos. A full obituary will be published shortly.

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Frank S. G. Wills of Provincetown passed away at Seashore Point Wellness Center on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. His partner of 33 years, Arthur L. Pike died July 7th. A full obituary will appear shortly. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for both Arthur and Frank, to be held at The Church of St. Mary of the Harbor, 517 Commercial St, Provincetown on Friday, August 14th at 11:00 am.

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Theresa M. ‘Teri’ Avila, a longtime resident of Provincetown and Orleans, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday October 19, 2015, in Margate, Florida. She moved from Cape Cod earlier this year and had recently celebrated her 88th birthday. Teri was born on August 29, 1927, in Waltham, MA, and moved to Provincetown, where she married the late Arthur Avila, Sr., a World War II veteran, and a noted contractor. They raised their three children in Provincetown. Teri worked in a number of retail shops in Provincetown, and particularly enjoyed meeting returning tourists and celebrities who frequented Provincetown in the summers of the 1970’s and 1980’s. While Arthur Sr. was training his son Art Jr. in the construction trade, Teri managed the year-round rental units that she and Arthur Sr. built on their property at what was then the end of Bangs Street in Provincetown. After Arthur Sr.’s passing in 1991 Teri moved from Provincetown to Bayberry Village in Orleans, MA, where she lived her retirement years near her oldest daughter, Patty. She wintered in the home of her youngest daughter Carol Asper and her husband Rick in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Teri also traveled extensively with her daughter Carol to such places as Hawaii, San Francisco, Southern California, and Mexico, many times in the small aircraft owned by Carol and her husband Rick Asper. She is survived by her son Arthur Avila Jr., and daughter-in-law Debbie, both of Cohasset, MA; daughter Patricia Suggs and son-in-law Jay Suggs, both of Dennis, MA, and daughter Carol Asper and son-in-law Rick Asper of Fort Lauderdale, FL. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Jennifer Anthony, along with Jennifer’s husband, Brad Gallagher, Evan Phillips, Brittany Avila, Bryce Avila & Brenley Avila; as well as five great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be announced at a later date, and internment will be in Provincetown Cemetery, joining her beloved husband Arthur Avila Sr. in eternity.

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Gerald Francis Spafford of Provincetown died peacefully at Harbor Point Senior Living Community in Centerville, Wednesday, November 4, 2015. He was 75. Born in Springfield, he was the son of the late Francis W. and Irene (Stebbins) Spafford. Educated in Springfield, he graduated from St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland. Gerry lived in New York City before moving to Provincetown 10 years ago. Once here, he was a regular volunteer at the AIDS Support Group. He is survived by two brothers, Kenneth Spafford of West Springfield and James Spafford of Manchester, CT. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter the Apostle Church, Prince St, Provincetown on Monday, November 9th at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in St. Peters Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend.

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Jo Anne Bernadette Yaremko of Truro, MA, and Vieques, PR, died at first light on the morning of December 1, 2015. She had struggled with breast cancer since 1999, and was without pain, unafraid and in the embrace of her husband and daughters when she fell asleep in the Lord. Jo Anne, daughter of Joseph and Rose Caruso of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, held degrees in Education and Speech from Fordham University. She was an early childhood teacher in Madison Township, NJ, and Ridgefield, CT, where she also operated a 200-student dance studio for more than a decade. She was a dancer, actor and choreographer of numerous theater productions, including the title role in the premiere of Lady Kay. Since 1995, she had served as vice president of Executive Media, Inc., where she produced corporate events and video programs. Among her many blue-chip clients were IBM, John Hancock, Knoll Pharmaceuticals, the New Jersey Education Association, the New York Society of Association Executives, Pepsi-Cola, Hitachi, Humana and Siemens. Jo Anne’s interests were many and far-reaching: bicycling, snorkeling, cross-country skiing, raising koi, and collecting antique dolls, salt dishes and Inuit sculpture. Jo Anne is survived by her husband of 50 years, Peter; two daughters, Wendy, of Madison, CT, and Julie, of Stratford, CT; three grandsons, Erik, Connor and Andrew; her brother, John, of Buford, GA; and sister, Felicia, of Monroe, NY. Funeral arrangements are being managed by Gately McHoul Funeral Home, 94 Harry Kemp Way, Provincetown, MA, 02657. Friends may visit from 5:30 to 7:30 P. M., Friday, December 4. Mass will be celebrated at 10 A. M. the next day, December 5, at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Provincetown. Interment will take place at 11 A. M. on Monday, December 7, at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, NJ. Friends who wish to make a donation on Jo Anne’s behalf in lieu of flowers may consider her favorite charity, St. Jude’s Research Hospital.

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Adele Moore Anderson, a long-time volunteer at the Wellfleet Council on Aging, died peacefully, Thursday December 10th, on her 102nd birthday. A beloved member of the Seashore Point community in Provincetown, Adele was born December 10, 1913 in Boston, MA to Louise and Harold Russell Moore. The Moore family homestead was in Riverton, CT although Adele’s family lived in Newton Highland, MA. Adele went through the Newton school system and later graduated from Elsie K. Chamberlain School of Retail in Boston. She worked in sales at many stores in Boston, including FAO Swartz and RH White. While living in Needham, Adele and her husband Rufus P. Anderson summered in their Wellfleet home on Gull Pond beginning in 1950. After Rufus died in 1975, Adele moved there permanently. Her volunteering began in the AIM thrift Shop, the Association for the Improvement of Medical Care on the Outer Cape, where she volunteered for 10 years. She then took her energy to the Wellfleet Senior Center/Council on Aging as the receptionist at the front desk, a position she loved. She continued as a vibrant member of that organization until 2007. Adele greeted everyone who walked through the doors with color, humor, and class. Jacqui Wildes, director of the Council on Aging at the time, said Adele brought “incredible style” to the center. Adele set an example for older people. “She always looked great, and even if she had little aches and pains, you didn’t know about it from her.” Her efforts did not go unnoticed. In recognition of her service, the town made her the Grand Marshall of the Fourth of July parade in 2004. In 2007 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, House of Representatives, recognized her for 22 years of service to the seniors of Wellfleet. Her official citation was signed by Speaker of the House, Salvadore DiMasi, and presented at a formal ceremony in the senior center and on September 18, 2007. At the age of 101, Adele was honored with the Boston Post Cane as the oldest registered voter in Provincetown, MA. April 29, 2014 was designated Adele Moore Anderson Day. Her advice for a long life was, “having a good time.” “I’m very sassy,” she said with a mischievous grin. At least, “that’s what they tell me here.” Adele was presented with a commemorative compass pin inscribed, “Leading the way.” Adele was predeceased by her husband, Rufus P. Anderson, and a son, Harry Benjamin Burley III, from her first marriage. She leaves behind her daughter Susan M. Anderson of Centennial, Colorado and another son, R. Preston and daughter-in-law, Diane Anderson of Meredith, NH, and her daughter-in-law Eunice Burley of Chatham, MA, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held in the spring.

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Murray M. Wax of Provincetown died peacefully Tuesday, December 22nd at Seashore Point Wellness Center in Provincetown. He was 86. Born and educated in Minneapolis, MN, he was the son of the late David and Celia (Zimmerman) Wax. Upon graduating from high school, he received a BA degree from the University of Minnesota. After graduation he pursued additional study and then moved to New York City to work in theater. He worked for the Actors Equity Association’s Actors’ Fund. He also worked at the Downtown Gallery, the Heisenberg Gallery and the Forum Gallery, all in the City. In 1958, he moved to Provincetown on a part-time basis, moving here full time in the early 1990’s. Murray worked in art galleries around town as well as several shops in the pre-fire Whalers Wharf. He also worked at Small Pleasures and the Mad Hatter. Murray had many, many friends and would often be seen chatting with friends as he walked his dog ‘Marlon Brando’ around town. He leaves a nephew, Victor Hage of Texas. He also leaves his good friend, Ann Ertel of Orleans. A Celebration of Murrays life will take place in the spring.

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Roberta H. Elliott, who took life on no terms other than her own, died on Monday, January 18, 2016. She was 88. Born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, Roberta was doted on by a lively cast of grandparents and aunts and uncles. Until the end, she cherished every detail of her upbringing by her parents, James and Esther Yavecchia, with her sister Jacqueline. She was especially close with her grandmother Louise, whose pie crusts Roberta could never replicate. Though she would have preferred to stay home hanging out with Louise, Roberta went to UConn at age 17. Hounded by the PE requirement, she became a champion archer. Upon earning her BSN in 1948, she started working as a public health nurse. Her favorite part was recording the vitals of home births, but when the largely Italian population invited her to celebrate the new babies with a glass of homemade wine, she asked for ginger ale instead. She married Lloyd Elliott, who adored her, and raised two children, David James and Christine Esther, in Stamford, Connecticut. Dave and Chris were the uncontested joys of her life. She drank the water the vegetables were boiled in, and Saturdays she took the clothes off your back to fill a load of laundry. Decades later, she still missed their dog, Duke Rudolph von Hapsburg III (Happy the Bog). She earned a Master’s in Education while working as a school nurse. She taught second and fourth grade for almost 30 years. Her classroom holiday parties were the envy of the school, and her retirement party program recalled her habit of changing into slippers after lunch. Just a few weeks ago, she still wondered how things turned out for the boy who had two shirts and was thrilled to get a third for Christmas. Roberta fell in love with Provincetown spending summers with Dave and Chris at Dunes’ Edge Campground, picking berries and swimming at Race Point. During the 70s, she socialized a lot and went dancing at the A-House every week. After retiring in 1984, she moved here fulltime and traveled as much as possible, especially with Dave to Puerto Vallarta. Despite their divorce, she provided Lloyd with 24/7 care at the end of his life (1991 – 1993). She worked in the Bay Lady II ticket booth in the 90s. In recent years, she looked forward to Bubbles’ fish fry at the Bradford and enjoyed the beach from the car at Herring Cove. She was a joyful and generous grandmother to Chris’s kids, Liz, John, Sam, and Kate. Birthday phone calls came at the exact time of day they were born, and she made the trip to Maryland for every Christmas concert, dance recital, and graduation. She took them to Europe to show them how big the world is. During the many summers they spent with her in P-town, she loved when they joined her in walking into town for a Coke at the Old Colony and a small pizza at George’s (the crust on the small is better). To all, Roberta imparted these values: family first, travel often, and money is only worth the freedom it buys to do as one pleases. In all: Roberta was predeceased by her parents, James and Esther Yavecchia; her sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and Royce Boyd; and Roberta’s heart never un-broke after the death of her daughter, Chris. She is survived by her loving and beloved son and daughter-in-law, Dave and Barbara Elliott (Newport Beach, CA); her devoted son-in-law, Mick Mullan (Baltimore, MD); her adoring grandchildren, Kate, Liz, John, and Sam Mullan, and Kate’s wife, Kathryn Singer; her thoughtful nieces, Marilyn Foster and Alison and Jennifer Boyd; and their children, Sarah, Alison, and Christopher. Roberta’s interest and concerned extended to many in town. To everyone who assisted her as she got on, including Mercedes Cab, the COA, the fine staff of Seashore Point, Beacon Hospice, and many friends: thank you. You helped her maintain her treasured independence. A Memorial Service is planned for May. Donations in Roberta’s memory may be made to the Soup Kitchen in Provincetown (ptownsoup.org) or HopeWell Cancer Support (hopewellcancersupport.org) and will be very much appreciated.

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Elizabeth J. “Betty” Atkins of Provincetown passed away peacefully at Seashore Point Wellness Center in Provincetown on Thursday, December 3, 2015. She was 101 years old. Born in Meriden, Conn., she was a Provincetown resident for over 50 years. She was married to the late John Atkins, a Provincetown native who was a plumber and talented musician. He also directed the Provincetown Band. Betty was a waitress at several local restaurants, most recently at Michael Shays. She also volunteered at the Soup Kitchen in Provincetown and the Council on Aging. She had a love of nature and wrote many poems. One of her poems, which was published in the Provincetown Banner won her wide praise. Betty enjoyed sitting on the Town Hall benches and greeting her many friends on a sunny afternoon. Above all, she loved her Dalmatians which never left her side. Betty is survived by daughter Melanie Lucido of Yarmouthport, granddaughter Rebecca Lucido and close friend John Hagen, grandsons Joseph Lucido Jr, and wife Sharon, Jack Lucido, Peter Lucido and his fiancée Taylor Leonard. Great-grandchildren Amanda Lucido, Amber and Jenna Lucido, Elle and Shae Lucido also survive her. A private family gathering was held to celebrate Bettys life.

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Nancy Gerardi Roberts of Provincetown died Saturday January 30th at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. She was 79. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the wife of the late Arthur Roberts, who died in 1990. Mrs. Roberts earned her undergraduate degree from Fordham University and a Master’s Degree in Education from New York University. She worked for the New York City school system for over 30 years, starting as a special education teacher in the infancy of that discipline and later transitioning to become a guidance counselor. She retired in 2005. Nancy enjoyed reading and had a love of history, especially military and American history. After she retired, she thoroughly enjoyed New York City life. She frequently attended the theater and visited the many museums and galleries. She was also quite proud of her Irish heritage. In May of 2014, she moved to Provincetown to be closer to her son. A son, Charles Roberts and his partner Craig Combs of Provincetown and London England survive her. She is also survived by her brother, John Gerardi of Hartsdale, NY and a sister Kathleen Wicks of Reston, VA. She was predeceased by her daughter Roanna Roberts in 2013. Family and friends are invited to call at the Gately Funeral Home, 94 Harry Kemp Way, Provincetown, on Friday, February 5th from 9:30 – 10:30 am. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 am, in St Peter the Apostle Church, Prince St, Provincetown. Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations in Nancy’s name may be made to the Soup Kitchen in Provincetown, PO Box 538, Provincetown, MA 02657 or the Provincetown Rescue Squad, PO Box 109, Provincetown, MA 02657

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C. Naomi Costa of Provincetown died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Seashore Point Wellness Center in Provincetown. A complete obituary will be published shortly.

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