Nannette Mary West, a native of Martha’s Vineyard and resident of Edgartown, died at the age of 69 on Wednesday evening, March 1, 2017, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Nannette was born in Oak Bluffs on Sept. 29, 1947, and grew up on the great plains of Edgartown. She provided much care and support to families on Martha’s Vineyard in her role as caretaker and personal caregiver. She was the daughter of Robert West and Dorothy (Gazaille) West of Edgartown.
Nannette was a proud and devoted mother to her three children, Peter C. Conover, Trinette M. Conover, and Craig M. Conover. She will be lovingly remembered by her six grandchildren, Justin Conover, Evan Conover, Benjamin Conover, Aidan Conover, Samuel Conover, and Addison Walters. Nannette joins her brother Vernon West, and leaves her brothers, Wayne West and Ronald West, and sister, Cynthia Sequeira, along with many nieces and nephews.
There was a memorial service at the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs, followed by burial at the new West Side Cemetery on March 5. Close friends and family gathered at the home of Thomas Fisher following the services. In lieu of flowers, donations were made to Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, P.O. Box 1748, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.
Nannette will forever be remembered for her open heart and open door. She will remain to those who knew her a beacon of love and devotion.
“Happy trails to you, until we meet again.”
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