All Obituaries

Cecilia (Mourao) Fernandes, 71, of New Bedford passed away November 25, 2021 at home after a long, courageous battle with ALS. She was born in Cervos, Portugal to the late Artur Mourao and the late Ana (Dias) Mourao. She was the former wife of Abilio Fernandes. She came to the United States in 1961 as a young child. She was an accountant for YSI and worked for Coyne Textile prior. She loved dancing and music and adored her Shih Tzu, Missy. She is survived by her sons; Derek Fernandes and...

Dawn (Gallant) Sylvia, 79, of Wareham, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Vibra Hospital. She was the wife of Antone Sylvia. She was born in New Bedford to the late John Gallant and Margaret (Pendleton) Gallant. She was a machine operator at the Acushnet Company for many years. She is survived by her husband; her daughter Heather Sylvia of Maine; her brother William "Bill" Gallant of Lakeville, and cousins. There are no services planned at this time.

Zaida (Santos) Silva, 83 of New Bedford, passed away at home on November 12, 2021. Born in Nabainhos, Freguesia de Melo, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Joao Dos Santos and Natevidade (Figueiredo) Dos Santos and wife to Antonio F. Silva. Zaida worked for many years at Cliftex Clothing and was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. Survivors include her husband; her daughter Filomena Delgado and husband Victor of Acushnet; son, Jorge Silva and wife...

Jessica Braga, 37, of New Bedford passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born in New Bedford the daughter of Antonio and Lucy (Amaral) Braga. Survivors include her parents, her son; Draven Stevens; her daughter Shauna Stevens; her partner Eric; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her son, Elijah-Jay Braga. Jessica's Funeral Mass will be held Friday, November 12 at 10am at Our Lady of the Immaculate...

Laurinda Cardoza, 97, of Acushnet, passed Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Nemasket Healthcare Center. She was born in Acushnet to the late Manuel Cardozo and Maria (daSilva) Cardozo. She was predeceased by her brothers Manuel Cardozo and Mario Cardoza, her nephews Donald and Michael Cardoza and her great niece Rachel Cardoza. "Auntie Laurie" will be greatly missed by all her nieces, nephews (including the great and great great ones), as well as other family members and...

Maria A. (Neves) daCosta, 94, of New Bedford, passed away at home on Friday, October 15th. She was the daughter of the late Joaquim das Neves and Maria Zulmira Neves and wife of the late Jose F. daCosta. She was born in Horta, Fayal, Azores, Portugal. Maria was a devout communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church. She worked for many years as a machine operator at Oliver Sportswear. She is survived by her daughter Helia M daCosta of Holliston and her brother Salvador Manuel Neves of...

Jeannette (Martin) Freitas, 90, of New Bedford, passed away October 7, 2021, at CareOne. She was the wife of the late John Freitas. She was born in New Bedford to the late Joseph Martin and Yvonne (Levesque) Martin. She had a caring, nurturing spirit who enjoyed being with her grandchildren and playing bingo. She is survived by her sons; Kenneth Freitas, David Freitas and companion Lia Sousa, and Steven Freitas, daughters; Carol DeSouza and husband Michael, and Susan Braley...

Kevin Scott White, 58, of New Bedford, passed away on Monday October 4,2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Kevin was the loving husband and best friend to Christina [Costa] White for 30 years. Born in Middleboro, Massachusetts on July 18,1963 to the late Louis White and Ruth [ Elgar] Benson. Kevin resided in Acushnet for most of his life until moving to New Bedford. Kevin was employed by ABC Disposal for 23 years. Kevin enjoyed...

Maria Gloria (Machado) Umbelina, 92, of Fairhaven passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Alden Court Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Jose Viveiros Umbelina. She was born in St. Michael, Azores to the late Joao Machado and Sofia (Sousa) Machado. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. She was a house wife who enjoyed hand embroidery and a love for the Boston Bruins. She also loved making dollies for her “Angels” at Alden Court. She...

John Candido, 70, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at home. He was born in Acushnet to the late Joaquim Candido and Alice Marmelo. He was the husband to Roxanne Boga-Candido. He was a self-employed mechanic who enjoyed playing cards at the Livesey Club in Fairhaven. He loved card games and casinos. He is survived by his wife, son, Andrew Candido of New Bedford, daughters; Christine Candido of Dartmouth, Michelle Goulart of Dartmouth, and Carol Mack of New...