Timothy B. Sullivan
Feb 16, 2026
Commander Timothy Bernard Sullivan, USN (Ret.), beloved husband, friend, mentor, and decorated veteran, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of courage, honor, and service that will endure for generations. A proud former Prisoner of War, naval officer, and tireless advocate for veterans, Tim's life was defined by quiet strength and unwavering purpose.
Born on October 2,...
Elizabeth A. Dawson
Feb 21, 2026
Elizabeth A. (Jaillet) Dawson, 85, of Mattapoisett, formerly of Boxford died February 21, 2026 peacefully at Tobey Hospital surrounded by her family.She was the wife of the late John Dawson, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Lowell, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Tumelty) Jaillet, Elizabeth and John married in 1963 and made their home...
Marie Ann McGonagle
Feb 17, 2026
Marie Ann (Francis) McGonagle, 68, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026. Born on March 21, 1957, Marie lived a life centered around love, family, and faith.On February 17, 1978, she was married to Robert Francis McGonagle in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and proudly carried the name McGonagle. She later lived in Maine, where she and her husband...
Brenda J. Gomes
Feb 14, 2026
Brenda J. Gomes, 67, of Fairhaven, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Rosalie (DaLuz) Gomes and lived in Fairhaven for most of her life. Brenda was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and later earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Johnson &...
Nancy A. Gonsalves
Feb 14, 2026
**SERVICES RESCHEDULED DUE TO FORECASTED SNOWSTORM**
Nancy A. (Shurtleff) Gonsalves, 84, of New Bedford, peacefully went to her final resting place on February 14, 2026, surrounded by unconditional love in her home.
She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Gonsalves, Jr., the great love of her life. Their marriage was built on deep love, devotion, and partnership, and she carried...
Thomas A. Powers
Feb 12, 2026
Thomas A. Powers, 56, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 12, 2026.Born in New Bedford, son of Maria (Medeiros) Dupont and the late William F. Powers, Jr., he lived in New Bedford all of his life.Tom enjoyed being with his family and fixing cars.Survivors include his mother, Maria; his children, Thomas Powers, Jr. and his wife Jennifer,...
Richard M. Kehoe
Feb 12, 2026
Richard M. Kehoe, 82, of Dartmouth died Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
He was the husband of Maureen A. (Osborne) Kehoe, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Born in Fall River, son of the late Hugh and Elsie (Chapman) Kehoe, he was raised in Fall River and lived in Dartmouth for many years.
Dick...
Diane B. Hero
Feb 11, 2026
Diane B. (Baptista) Hero, 84, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday February 11, 2026. She was the wife of the late Ronald D. Hero.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Augusto and Charlotte (Lomba) Baptista, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Diane was a talented hairdresser who owned and operated Diane's Beauty Salon in New Bedford...
Kenneth W. Paxton
Feb 11, 2026
Kenneth W. Paxton, 70, of New Bedford died February 11, 2026 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford.Born in New Bedford, son of the late Robert W. and Jean (Thomas) Paxton, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.He enjoyed music, painting art work and drawing comics.His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 17th at 9 AM in...
Barbara J. Grace
Feb 10, 2026
Barbara J. Grace, 77, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday February 10, 2026.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joan C. (Cardoza) Grace and Augustine A. Grace, the family moved to Boston in January of 1960. She graduated from Jeremiah Burke High School in Boston, Class of 1966 and attended the School of Fashion Design and later Lesley...
Jonathan M. Sellman
Feb 10, 2026
Jonathan Maynard Sellman was born in Dayton Ohio on December 5, 1961. He was the youngest child of Robert H. Sellman, Jr. and Lillian (Dias) Sellman. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jonathan graduated from New Bedford High School in 1980. After graduating, he decided to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Navy for four years....
Margaret A. Ferreira
Feb 5, 2026
Margaret A. Ferreira, 81, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, following her courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Born on January 5, 1945, Margaret was raised in New Bedford, the daughter of Clinton Rimmer and Annita (Rogers) Rimmer. She was the devoted wife of Thomas Ferreira for nearly 60 years.
Margaret grew up on Mount Pleasant Lane in New Bedford...
Margaret E. Gomes
Feb 4, 2026
Margaret E. (Monteiro) Gomes, 99, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday February 4, 2026 at Vantage of New Bedford after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late George W. Gomes. Born in Hyannis, the daughter of the late Mary (Fernandes) DeBurgo and Frank Monteiro, she lived in Providence, RI for many years, before moving to New Bedford...
Elizabeth Ann Ruby
Feb 2, 2026
Elizabeth Ann (Barros) Ruby, 84, of New Bedford died February 2, 2026 peacefully at home with her son by her side.She was the wife of the late Peter John Ruby.
Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Texeira) Barros, she lived in Boston before returning to New Bedford in 1991.
She enjoyed Bingo, scratch tickets and...
Mariana Lee Ortiz
Feb 1, 2026
Mariana Lee Ortiz, 4, of Acushnet, passed away unexpectedly due to complications of Flu A on Sunday, February 1, 2026.Born in New Bedford, daughter of Carlos Ortiz and Shaina Lavallee, she lived in Acushnet all of her life.Mariana was a student at the Stepping Stones Group, a program which she loved. She adored her teachers, Priscilla, Gabby and Jenn. Mariana...
Raymond L. Lake
Feb 1, 2026
Raymond L. Lake, age 94, formerly of New Bedford passed away on February 1, 2026 at Windrose at Woburn.He was the husband of the late Jean T. (Scott) Lake.Born in New Bedford, son of the late Lester R. and Ruth R. (Law) Lake, he lived in New Bedford most of his life before moving in with his son Daniel and...
Nancy Ann Martin
Jan 31, 2026
Nancy Ann Martin, 83, of New Bedford died Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Hathaway Manor after a long illness.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Gilbert Martin and Hilda (Duarte) Gomes, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Nancy was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
She was formerly employed at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent...
Steven A. Ramos
Jan 31, 2026
Steven A. Ramos, 70, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday January 31, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital from cardiac arrest due to complications from knee surgery.
Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Antone and Theresa (Silva) Ramos.
Steven was formerly employed as a court officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Third District...
Larry Pina
Jan 28, 2026
Larry Pina, age 80, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Dana M. (Duarte) Pina.
Born in New Bedford, Larry was the son of the late Julia and Henry "Harry" Pina and was a lifelong resident of the city he loved.
A proud veteran, Larry served...
Ruth Gayle Markey
Jan 27, 2026
Ruth "Gayle" Markey, 90, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. A native of New Bedford and the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth (Reynolds) Markey, she spent most of her life there and also lived in The Villages, Florida, for 15 years before returning home.Gayle enjoyed creating beautiful oil and watercolor paintings, going on...
