Obituaries
Virginio D Silva
Jul 11, 2024
Virginio D. Silva, 66, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, July 11th, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Joao Dacosta and the late Ludovina (DaSilva) Dacosta.
He was a hard working laborer within the landscaping industry. Virginio loved to watch soccer and was an avid Benfica fan.
Virginio is...
Mary R Freitas
Jul 1, 2024
Mary R. (Fernandes) Freitas, 93, of New Bedford, peacefully passed away at home on July 1, 2024. Born in Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Fernandes and the late Cristina (Rodrigues) Fernandes and wife to the late Oscar D Freitas.
She enjoyed being a teacher's aide in the New Bedford school system and everyone knew that one of...
John T. Carter
Jun 30, 2024
John T. Carter, 80, of Lakeville/New Bedford passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Acushnet and raised in New Bedford he was the son of the late Thomas and Stephanie (Kaszynski) Carter.
John is survived by his two daughters, Melissa Lynn Carter of Lakeville; Jacqueline L'Heureux and her husband Norman of East Freetown; his...
Nancy M Paiva
Jun 26, 2024
Nancy M. (Fauteux) Paiva, 82, of New Bedford passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Born in Acushnet, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred H. Fauteux and the late Gladys (Donth) Fauteux.
She was a caring and compassionate nurses aid in home health care for most of her years and she had family and friends...
Antonio J Rodrigues
Jun 19, 2024
Antonio J. Rodrigues, 66, of Acushnet, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Born in Portugal, he was the son of the late Manuel Rodrigues Amaral and the late Alda (Jesus) Amaral.
Antonio was the loving and devoted husband of Elizabeth (Fernandes) Rodrigues for over 40 years. He was a...
Boanerges V Medeiros
Jun 10, 2024
Boanerges V. Medeiros, 54, of New Bedford, passed away at home on Monday, June 10, 2024. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Antonio A Medeiros and the late Alice V (Soares) Medeiros.
Boanerges worked as a machine operator. He is survived by his brothers, Antonio Medeiros and Horace Medeiros, both of New Bedford. He was preceded...
Lurdes M Leite
May 24, 2024
Lurdes M. Leite, 83, of Lakeville, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on Friday, May 24, 2024. Born in Atei, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Celestino Magalhaes and the late Maria Aurora daSilva. She was the loving wife of her husband, Joaquim Leite and she will be sorely missed by her husband and her children. She was...
Dorothy Richard
May 23, 2024
Dorothy Marie (Wolowiec) Richard, “Dottie”, 85, of Acushnet, peacefully passed away after years of declining health on May 23, 2024. Dottie was born in Fall River and was the daughter of the late William Wolowiec and the late Celia (Kudlacik) Wolowiec. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond Richard. She was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary Academy...
Jeffrey P Viger
May 23, 2024
Jeffrey P Viger, 61, of New Bedford, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Born in New Bedford, he was the husband of his loving wife Melissa LaRose and the son of the late Rodger Viger and the late Barbara (Rubinacci) Viger.Jeffrey was an Elder of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)....
Antonio M. Pestana
May 19, 2024
Antonio M. Pestana, 72, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 19th at St. Luke's Hospital after a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Turquel, Alcobaca, Portugal, he was the son of the late Joao Pestana and the late Gracinda Maria. He was the loving husband of Maria M. Pestana and will be deeply missed by...
Norman D Fredette
May 9, 2024
Norman D. Fredette, 64, of Acushnet passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Norman D. Fredette and the late Lorraine (Arsenault) Fredette and loving husband of Maria (Pinto) Fredette.
Norman was the owner and construction supervisor of Norman’s Enterprises Construction Company, a business which he started...
Reinaldo "Ron" Silveira
May 6, 2024
Reinaldo "Ron" Silveira, 59, of Dartmouth, passed away at his residence on May 6, 2024. Born in Portugal, he was the son of Durvalina Silveira (Vieira) and the late Reinaldo M. Silveira. He was the loving husband of Marianne Silveira (Blaise). Reinaldo was a member of the Construction Union 4, as a well driller; he was very dedicated to his job...
Manuel G Ferreira
May 2, 2024
Manuel G. Ferreira, 78, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Manuel Melo Ferreira and the late Emelia Goncalves and he was the loving husband of Maria M. (Vieira) Ferreira. Manuel was a landscaper for various landscaping companies for many years and he was also...
Hermano Garcia
Apr 22, 2024
Hermano Garcia, 87, of New Bedford, passed away on April 22, 2024. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Jose Ambrosio Garcia and the late Maria Jose Couto. He was the loving husband to his wife Margarida (Leite) Garcia. Hermano was a presser at Jody Sportswear for many years. He was an avid hunter and...
Joao Oliveira
Apr 16, 2024
Joao Oliveira, 93, of New Bedford, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal he was the son of the late Ernesto Oliveira and the late Maria Simas. He was the loving husband of Maria (Carmo) Oliveira. Joao came to the US in 1978 and for many years he proudly worked in the city...
George A Fairbanks III
Apr 15, 2024
It is with great sadness that the Fairbanks family shares the loss of the esteemed George A. Fairbanks III of Fairhaven, MA on April 15, 2024. George was born in Cambridge, MA in 1938 and was raised in Taunton, MA as the oldest son of George A. Fairbanks Jr. and Mary Fairbanks. He was a long-time resident of Raynham, MA, Jackson,...
Acacio "Casey" Goncalves
Apr 9, 2024
Acacio "Casey" Goncalves, 60, of Winthrop, passed away after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Born in Mourilhe, Portugal, he was son of the late Antonio Goncalves and the late Balbina (DeCastro) Goncalves and the loving husband of Elaine (Ballai) Goncalves. Acacio loved family time and cherished every moment spent with them. He loved New England sports and was especially...
Messias R Saraiva
Apr 8, 2024
Messias R. Saraiva, 85, of New Bedford, passed away at Southpointe Rehabilitation Center of Fall River on Monday, April 8, 2024. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Manuel Saraiva and the late Rosa Saraiva. He was the loving husband of the late Maria Conceciao Saraiva (Ponte). Messias was a forklift operator for Chamberlain Manufacturing...
Angelyn Accad
Apr 3, 2024
We're here with heavy hearts to remember and honor the life of Angelyn Accad, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, friend, and colleague who was taken from us far too soon. Angelyn's passing at the young age of 34 has left a void in our hearts that can never be filled, but her memory will forever remain a beacon of light...
Sean P Hargraves
Apr 3, 2024
Sean P. Hargraves (January 28, 1954-April 3, 2024) began his life the same way he lived every single one of his 70 years - as someone who loved life and the people he encountered along the way. A sweet, curious boy who loved his friends and was a stellar athlete, Sean never met a person he wasn’t interested in talking...
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