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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Kathleen M. (Conlan) Morris, 74, of New Bedford died March 13, 2026 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Thomas M. and Mary A. (Armstrong) Conlan, she lived in new Bedford most of her life.
She was a devoted Catholic, praying daily and was communicate of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church where she also was a member of the Women's Guild.
Mrs. Morris was formerly employed at Sacred Heart Home for Many years until her retirement.
Survivors include her 4 children, Elizabeth Rounseville and her husband Robert of Rochester, Eileen Morris, Joseph Morris and Brian Morris and his wife Lauren, all of New Bedford; a brother, Thomas Conlan and is wife Pat of Westport; a sister-in-law, Nancy Tanguay of Dartmouth; 7 grandchildren, Jayton, Jonathan, Asryana, Owen, Lilyann, Annalise and Trevor; 3 great-grandchildren, Kai, Tabor and Zah'kari; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her Funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 18th at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by her Funeral Mass at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 10 AM. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, March 17th from 4-7 PM.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
4:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. Mary's Cemetery
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