Rose Campbell Gibson
Rose Campbell Gibson, a research scientist and gerontologist who served on the faculty of the University of Michigan School of Social Work, died on Aug. 11 after a brief illness. She was 98.
Kathy Brackenridge
Mary Kathryn Brackenridge, a part-time resident of East Hampton for nearly 20 years who was known as Kathy, died on Aug. 27 at home in New Canaan, Conn. Her husband, Gavin Brackenridge, and daughter, Kathryn Brackenridge, were with her. An obituary will appear in a future issue.
EAST AWARDS: Best Cool Drink
If Wölffer Estate hadn’t claimed the name “Summer in a Bottle” for its iconic rosé, the cherry-lime rickey would surely be the first-place contender for that title. That’s why we were pleased to learn that Sip ’n Soda has begun selling its cherry-lime rickey mix in a bottle — year round, to boot.
Self-Guided Garden Tours Saturday
The Garden Conservancy, a nonprofit dedicated to saving and promoting outstanding American gardens, will host two self-guided tours on the South Fork on Saturday.