All Obituaries

Carol Ann Burke of New Bedford passed away Thursday, August 30, at the age of 74. She endured several years of chronic illnesses, with much courage and determination. She was a kind and loving soul. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alice and Joseph Fernandes, sister of Dorothy Fernandes, former wife of the late Maurice Burke Jr. She became a talented hairdresser and enjoyed her craft and friendly customers. She excelled in oil painting, arts and crafts and sewing. She loved...

Arthur L. Dubay Jr. 64 of New Bedford passed away September 13, 2018 at the Hathaway Manor. He was the son of the late Arthur L. Dubay Sr. and the late Delia (Sanborn) Dubay. He was born in Old Town, Maine and lived in New Bedford for many years. Arthur was formerly employed as a tool maker at Morse Twist Drill. Survivors include his children Kevin Dubay of MA, Keith Dubay of New Bedford, Arthur L. Dubay III of New Bedford, Kyle Dubay and Meaghan Shea of New Bedford; his sisters Linda...

Jeffrey Sousa 56 of New Bedford passed away at home on September 13, 2018. He was the son of the late Joseph and Irene (St. Pierre) Sousa. He was a lifelong New Bedford resident. Jeffrey was formerly employed by Robert Commercial Construction. Survivors include his daughter Jennifer Sousa of Tampa, FL; his son Jeffrey Sousa Jr. of Ohio; his sisters Alison Miranda of New Bedford and Gayle Soares of North Dartmouth; his brother Joseph Sousa of the Carolina's. He is also survived by his...

Irene (Arruda) Rios 88 of New Bedford, passed away Thursday September 13, 2018, surrounded by her family, at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Joao and Maria Gloria (Farias) Arruda. She was born in New Bedford and lived here all of her life. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church. She was formerly employed as a floor worker at Grinnell Pajamas until her retirement. Survivors include her son Primitivo Rios Jr. and his wife Melissa of New Bedford; her...

Davaun P. Cooper 18 of New Bedford, passed away Sunday September 2, 2018 at his home. He was the son of Julie Gonzalez. Davaun was born in New Bedford and lived here all of his life. Survivors include his mother, his brother Darius Gomez of PA; his sisters Skyy Cooper of New Bedford, Janique Trinidad of New Bedford, Brooklyn McDonald of New Bedford and Osheana Anacleto - Cooper of New Bedford. His maternal grandmother Nilda Raldiris of New Bedford and his maternal grandfather Julio...

Patricia (Smith) Nicgabhain 67 of New Bedford passed away Thursday September 6, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital. Patricia was the daughter of the late Richard and Morgia (Stough) Smith. She was born in San Francisco and had lived in New Bedford for the last 10 years. Patricia was a self employed musician. Survivors include her son David Narron of Athens, GA. She is also survived by her brother Glenn Smith. At her request she was cremated.

Setelvio “Steve” Mota 82 of New Bedford, passed away Tuesday August 28, 2018 at his home. He was the husband of Eduarda (Franco) Mota and son of the late Gilberto Medeiros Paiva and Lucinda (Carvalho) Paiva. He was born in St. Michael, Azores and had lived in New Bedford since 1965. Steve was a communicant of St. Joseph – St. Therese Church. He was employed as a machine operator at Titleist until his retirement. Survivors include his wife, his son Robert Steven Mota and...

Leanor G. “Lee” Camacho 86, of Dartmouth, passed away Sunday August 4, 2018 at the Bedford Gardens. She was the daughter of the late Jose and Augusta (Fernandes) Camacho. She was born in New Bedford and lived in the greater New Bedford area all of her life. Lee was a registered nurse, working at St. Luke’s Hospital and then, for many years, for her brother Dr. Manuel G. Camacho DDS. She was a member of St. Luke’s Alumni and AARP. Survivors include her brothers Joe...

Vincent Paul Jasinski, 65 of New Bedford, entered in to eternal life, surrounded by his loving family. Wednesday, August 15 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the son of Hilda (Correia) Jasinski of New Bedford and the late Mitchell S. Jasinski. He was born in New Bedford and lived here all of his life. Vincent was a greeter and collector at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. Vincent attended Immaculate Conception School, Normandin Jr. High School, and took night courses at New...

David Cosme 85 of New Bedford, passed away Wednesday August 15, 2018, at home. He was the son of the late Manuel J. and Dominga (Ramos) Cosme. He was born in New Bedford and spent his entire life here. David was an independent man who loved to work with his hands, especially his true love of growing his fruits and vegetables, and traveling with his brother Zach around the country, by bus or by bicycle, even though they were both legally blind. He had the ability to remember dates,...