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Kenneth M. Beebe (“Ken”), also known as “Dr. Play,” the name on the business card he handed to people he met with his philosophy for living “Make play a high priority in your life, for if you die tomorrow no one can play for you, but someone can and will do your work for you” died peacefully at home in Vineyard Haven on March 19, 2021. He was 76.
An avid fisherman and birder, despite the slow progression of Parkinson’s disease, he continued to double-haul through life, providing an inspiration to those he met.
Ken was born on Dec. 14, 1944, in New London, Conn., son of Horace and Edna Beebe. He graduated from the University of Bridgeport in 1966, and went on to earn a degree from the University of Rhode Island and an Ed.D. from the University of South Dakota, thus putting the “doctor” in Dr. Play.
Honoring those who have died from COVID-19
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha’s Vineyard will ring the church bell in the Stevens Chapel on Friday, Feb. 26, at 5 pm in honor of the more than 500,000 Americans, and the more than 2.5 million people around the world, who have died from COVID-19.
The U.U. church invites other Island churches and the community to join them by ringing bells, lighting a candle, or sitting quietly for a moment in remembrance of those who have died and their loved ones.
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Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Parish
Visit goodsheperdmv.com, or call 508-693-0342
Christmas Eve
Good Shepherd Parish Chapel: Mass with First Communion, 3 – 4 pm
St. Augustine’s Church: Mass in English, 5 – 6 pm
St. Augustine’s Church: Mass in Portuguese, 7 – 7:45 pm
St Elizabeth’s Church: Mass in English, 7 – 8 pm
Christmas Day
St Elizabeth’s Church: Mass in English, 11 am – 12 pm
St Elizabeth’s Church: Mass in Portuguese, 7 – 7:45 pm
Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Visit mvhc.us, or call the Hebrew Center for more information, 508-693-0745.
Winter Solstice Celebration
Dec. 20, 11 am
Email uu.society.mv@gmail.com, or call 508-693-8982, to gather on Zoom for songs and rituals with Rebecca Gilbert and Sam Greene.