Block Island Times | October 9, 2026

Karin Sprague and her team at Karin Sprague Stone Carvers of Scituate, RI recently carved more names onto the cenotaph they installed back in May 2026 at the Island Cemetery to honor those whose remains are located elsewhere. The first two names carved onto the monument were those of Elva and Ralph Derby. The cenotaph is a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by the Karin Sprague Stone Carvers shop. The triform, through-carved fish-bladder motif was conceived and hand-carved by sculptor, Rob Gil.

In September, five more names were added to the monument. Pictured above, Michael Brahce is carving three names on the West side of the slate and Sprague is carving two names on the East side. There is room for an additional 17 names.