OBITUARIES

BENOIT W. GARNEAU

Benoit W. Garneau, Jr. died on Tuesday October 2, 2007. He was 83 years old.

Born in Fall River, Mass. on October 2, 1924, Mr. Garneau led an exciting and full life. He attended the Dublin School in Dublin N.H. as well as a private school in Canada. From February 1944 to April 1946, Mr. Garneau served in Company B, 411th Infantry Regiment in the European Theater of World War II and was part of the initial invasion of Italy. He graduated in 1950 from the Foreign Service School, Georgetown University, Washington D.C. After graduating he went to work for the United States Displaced Persons Commission. He was assigned to work in Stuttgart, Germany. It was there in 1951 he met and married his beloved wife Sigrid Eickelman. They were blessed with two children Benoit and Pierre.

Mr. Garneau worked internationally for BIC and RCA. He and his family lived in Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Canada, Austria and New York City before settling on Nantucket. Having "retired" to Nantucket he and his wife bought the Dory restaurant where they would entertain their breakfast customers with the wild tales of their lives. After selling the Dory he bought the Brass Lantern Inn and was the inn keeper until 1989.

Mr. Garneau had a zest for life that few could match. He spoke French, German and Spanish fluently. He was an accomplished cook and loved to read. He was an avid history buff. He was devoted to his granddaughter Delphine, whom he took care of daily when her mother, Jeanette went back to work after her birth. Noted for his sense of humor and engaging smile, Mr. Garneau was one of a kind and will be missed deeply by his family and friends.

Mr. Garneau was predeceased by his wife Sigrid and his sons Benoit and Pierre. He is survived by his daughter-in-law Jeanette and granddaughter Delphine.

A gathering in remembrance of Mr. Garneau will be held on Saturday October 13, 2007 at his daughter-inlaw's home, 18 Sesapana Road from 1-3 p.m. for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mr. Garneau's name to Our Island Home, The American Heart Association or to the National Heart Foundation.

Au Revoir Benoit!

MAYER J. MANN

Mayer J. Mann, an island resident for 25 years, died on Oct. 4, 2007 at Carney Hospital in Dorchester, Mass. from complications

of pneumonia after a long illness. He was 74.

Mr. Mann was born in Reading, Pa. He attended the University of Pennsylvania and its graduate school where he studied various sciences. From there he worked as a researcher at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. He co-authored articles in medical journals and was a medical information specialist.

After moving to Nantucket, Mr. Mann became active in the community, registering to vote in September 1982 and working at the former Channel 3 as a reviewer. In 1986 he launched Island Media Services and began publishing a newsletter he wrote called Nantucket Scene. Mr. Mann was very supportive of student sports and became a regular attendee at School Committee meetings for many years, never hesitating to speak out if he had criticism of administrative policies.

 

Mr. Mann, who became a resident of Landmark House in January 1996, was assisted during his last months of illness by his health care proxy, islander Ellen Ray. Ray said Mr. Mann had no surviving family. She is planning a service for Mr. Mann to be held on Nantucket later this fall.

ARGUS, PRIDE OF POCHIC
October, 1992 - October, 2007

Born in Ohio. Place of death Nantucket Island. Resident of 'Sconset 15 years at time of death. Owner and friend, Doug Smith.

Argus spent 12 years offshore fishing and 12 years scalloping winters, and worked as a hunting and fishing dog. Hobbies and activities included hunting for pheasants and ducks, giant blue fin tuna fishing, scalloping and eating venison.

Argus will be remembered by hundreds of 'Sconset's summer children and special achievement was not getting caught by Brian.