Obituaries

Jun 5, 2021

John "Lindy" Freitas, 93, of New Bedford passed away Saturday, June 5th, at CareOne. He was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joao and Maria (Vieira) Freitas and was the husband of Jeannette (Martin) Freitas. John enjoyed bingo, the dog track, and dancing. He is survived by his wife Jeannette; sons; Kenneth Freitas, David Freitas and companion...

Jun 5, 2021

Shawn DaSilva, 31 of New Bedford passed away Saturday, June 5th at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of Manuel DaSilva and Lucy Viveiros. Shawn loved fishing and drawing and was fascinated by taking apart all types of electronic devices. He was known to carry on conversations with everyone like they were his best...

May 26, 2021

Joseph Noia 75 of New Bedford passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home. He was the husband of Maria C. (Moniz) Noia and son of the late Joao and Maria (Silveira) Noia. Joseph was born in Flores, Azores and had lived in this area for many years. He was a truck driver for Yellow Freight until his...

May 26, 2021

Shirley Ferreira of Acushnet, the wife of the late Manuel Ferreira who predeceased her in 1990, died peacefully at home on April 4th, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Yzaura (Gomes) Walker and the late John Lima, and the niece of the late Mary Nadeau. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Ferreira, her two grandsons whom she...

May 26, 2021

Michael Andrew Silva, 56, passed away April 15, 2021 at St. Luke's hospital after a long illness. He was born in New Bedford on January 10, 1965 to the late Fernando "Fred" Silva and Lucille (Despres) Silva. He was a wanderer and loner with a huge heart of gold and had an encyclopedic knowledge of Rock n' Roll. He loved fishing...

May 26, 2021

Eileen R. Perry, 76, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on February 23, 2021, after a period of declining health. She was born in Acushnet, MA to Manuel Perry and Olivia (Azevedo) Perry.

Eileen was employed by the city of New Bedford, for many years as principal clerk in the records room of the New Bedford Police Department, where she...

May 26, 2021

Deborah L (Houghton) Tillson 62, of New Bedford, passed away Friday, February 26th. She was born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late David Houghton and Barbara (Crossman) Antonio and wife of Chester Tillson. She was a great woman & loved by so many. Survivors include her husband, Chester; sons, David Tillson, Derrick Tillson; daughter, Helene Tillson; brothers, Daniel Houghton of FL; sister,...

May 19, 2021

Maria "Connie" daConceicao (Botelho) Lavado, 74, of New Bedford, passed away Wednesday, May 19th in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was born in Capelas, Sao Miguel, Portugal daughter of the late Jose Botelho and Gilda Medeiros. Maria was the wife of Tiofilo Martin Lavado. As a communicant of St. Mary's Church in New Bedford, Maria was member of the St....

May 12, 2021

Maria Teresa Fernandes, 85, beloved mother and grandmother passed away on May 12, 2021 peacefully at her daughter’s home in Dartmouth amongst her family.  Born in St. Miguel, Acores, Teresa was an avid cook who loved flowers, children, and spending time with family and friends. She was a homemaker and cared for many children most of her life who...

May 12, 2021

Ana D (Dias) Mourao, 96, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, May12th, at home with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. She was born in Cervos, Portugal the daughter of the late Antonio Vaz and Hermina Dias & was the wife of the late Artur Mourao. Ana was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. She is...

Apr 29, 2021

Eugenia “Jennie” (Souza) Novo, 96, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, April 29, at her home. She was the widow of Victor Novo and daughter of the late Gabriel and Mary V. (George) Souza. She was born in New Bedford and was a lifelong resident. “Jennie” was a communicant of the Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus...

Apr 29, 2021

Manuel Medeiros, 92, of New Bedford passed away April 29, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Olivia (Coelho) Medeiros and son of the late John and Laura (Silva) Medeiros. He was born in New Bedford and was a lifelong resident. Manuel was employed in the maintenance dept. at New Bedford Gear until his retirement....

Apr 27, 2021

Jose Santo, 66, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday, April 27 at home. He was the son of the late Jose Espirito Santo and the late Maria Conceicao (Sousa) Rego. He was born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores and had lived in New Bedford for many years. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception...

Apr 24, 2021

Irene(Daigneault) Beahn, 85, of New Bedford passed away Saturday, April 24th at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Armand Daigneault and Florence (Lemaire). She was the wife of the late Walter Beahn. Irene worked for many years as a machine operator at Aegis, Inc. She is survived by her son; Wayne Ponte...

Apr 23, 2021

Dulce (Reis) Langhan, 68, of Dartmouth passed away Friday, April 23rd at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. Born in Camara de Lobos, Madeira, Funchal, Portugal she was the daughter of the late Francisco Pestana dos Reis and the late Ermelinda Aldora (Goncalves). Dulce was a Pre-K teacher at the Gomes School were she touched many lives. She was a...

Apr 21, 2021

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118.24

Hilda Correia Jasinski, 98, was born to eternal life surrounded by her children on Wednesday, April 21st at Alden Court Nursing Home of Fairhaven on the feast day of St. Anselm, Doctor of the Church. She was the loving wife...

Apr 19, 2021

Janet C (Lecuyer) Robichaud, 87 of Acushnet passed away Monday, April 19th at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was born in Rochester, daughter of the late George and Yvonne (Corriveau) Lecuyer and wife of the late Herve W Robichaud, they were happily married for 60 years. Janet was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Fairhaven and  member of the Secular Branch...

Apr 15, 2021

Michael Andrew Silva, 56, passed away April 15, 2021 at St. Luke's hospital after a long illness. He was born in New Bedford on January 10, 1965 to the late Fernando "Fred" Silva and Lucille (Despres) Silva. He was a wanderer and loner with a huge heart of gold and had an encyclopedic knowledge of Rock n' Roll. He loved...

Apr 5, 2021

Jacinto Coelho 93 of New Bedford passed away, Monday, April 5th, 2021 at Alden Court. He was the husband of the late Emilia (Figueiredo) Coelho and son of the late Jose Maria Coelho and Elisa (Ferreira). He was born in Linhares de Beira, Portugal and had lived in this area for many years. Jacinto was a communicant of Our...

Apr 4, 2021

Shirley Ferreira of Acushnet, the wife of the late Manuel Ferreira who predeceased her in 1990, died peacefully at home on April 4th, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Yzaura (Gomes) Walker and the late John Lima, and the niece of the late Mary Nadeau. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Ferreira, her two grandsons whom...