Obituaries
Jose Magueyal
Aug 21, 2021
Jose Magueyal, 50, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, August 21st at St. Luke's hospital. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico and was the husband of Ana Pegueros. He is survived by his wife, son; Jose Magueyal, Jr. of New Bedford, daughters; Marianna Magueyal and Elizabeth Magueyal, both of Mexico, brothers and sisters of Mexico, and several grandchildren....
Carol Sprague
Jul 28, 2021
Carol M. (Newell) Sprague, 85, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, July 28th, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born in Malden and was the daughter of the late Alfred Peter Newell and Grace Newell. She was the wife to the late George Sprague. Carol was a homemaker who adored her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an artist who...
Andrew Roth
Jul 12, 2021
Andrew P Roth, 72 of New Bedford, passed away Monday, July 12th. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, he was the son of Herman Roth and Betty Capes. Andrew was a veteran of the Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He graduated with a Master's Degree in Finance from Babson College. He worked as a computer consultant for many years....
Daniel "Lucky" Lucas, Sr.
Jul 9, 2021
Daniel “Lucky” Lucas, Sr., 98, passed July 9th, at Our Lady’s Haven in Fairhaven. He was born August 1, 1922, in New Bedford, MA at home by midwife to the late Antonio J. Lucas and Henriquetta G. (Dias) Lucas. He had a brother and sister who died of influenza in the 1917 epidemic. At age 6 his family moved...
Carl Fernandes
Jun 30, 2021
Carl Fernandes, 58, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, June 30th. He was born in Zebral, Portugal the son of Luiza (Moreno) Fernandes and the late Luiz Fernandes. Carl worked for many years as a Laborer in construction. He possessed a passion for computers and had his Masters Degree in Software Engineering. He was a die hard Bruins and...
Edgar "Sparky" O'Neil, Jr.
Jun 29, 2021
Edgar E. "Sparky" O'Neil, Jr., 94, of New Bedford, passed away Tuesday, June 29th at home. He was born in Acushnet, MA, son of the late Edgar E. O'Neil, Sr. and Rose (Bibeau) O'Neil. He was the husband to Beatrice (Gelinas) O'Neil. He served as a Marine in World War II and then later worked as a tap grinder at Morse Cutting Tools....
Luis Dominguez
Jun 7, 2021
Luis Dominguez, 54, of New Bedford passed away Monday, June 7th. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of late Clotilde Dominguez Torres and late Fela Uviles and the husband of Nelia Soares. Luis possessed a passion for music of all types and loved DJing. He was also employed at Stop & Shop. He is survived by his...
John "Lindy" Freitas
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...
Shawn DaSilva
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...
Joseph Noia
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...
Shirley Ferreira
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...
Michael Silva
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...
Eileen R. Perry
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...
Deborah Tillson
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,...
Maria Lavado
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....
Maria Fernandes
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...
Ana Mourao
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...
Eugenia Novo
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...
Manuel Medeiros
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....
Jose Santo
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...

