Richard A. Bono
Aug 4, 2026
Richard "Ricky" Alan Bono, 72, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday August 4, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was surrounded by the love of his family and close friends.
Born on October 30, 1953, in New Bedford, Richard was immersed in the South Coast where spent his entire life. His roots...
Janice A. Arguin
Aug 1, 2026
Born April 8,1934-Passed August 1, 2026
We are sorry to announce the passing of Janice A. Arguin, who died on August 1, 2026, at the age of 92. Janice was the beloved wife of Roland J. Arguin, who predeceased her after 65 years of marriage.
Janice was born on April 8, 1934, in New Bedford. Her parents, Thomas and Dora...
Donald DeWitt Westfall
Jul 15, 2026
Donald (Don) Westfall passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the age of 88.
Don was born in Rochester, NY, to Donald Salisbury and Freda W. Westfall, and resided in Brighton, NY. His death was preceded by his brother, Walter. He leaves his wife, Bonnie, sons Donald S. and Paul K. Westfall, and grandchildren Wyatt, Nate, Charlie,...
Mario Carreiro
Jul 27, 2026
Mario Carreiro, 64, of Fairhaven passed away on July 27, 2026, following a tragic car accident. He was the husband of Anne (Dupont) Carreiro.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Mariano and Maria R. (Vieira) Carreiro. He grew up in New Bedford and lived in Fairhaven for several decades. He and his wife met at Holy...
Annie C. Peter
Jul 30, 2026
Annie C. (Gabriel) Peter, 97, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John Maroon Peter.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Gabriel Joseph Gabriel and Habka (Michael) Gabriel, she lived in New Jersey and New Bedford for most of her life.
She was a communicant...
Stephen R. Gomes
Jul 29, 2026
Stephen R. Gomes, 71, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at Vantage at New Bedford. Stephen affectionately remembered by many as "Stevie or Yohan". His passing leaves a deep sadness in the hearts of those who loved him, but also a lasting gratitude for the memories, laughter, strength, and love he shared throughout his life.
Born in...
Nancy A. Prefontaine
Jun 3, 2026
Nancy Ann (Victorino) Prefontaine, age 73, of Mattapoisett died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Nancy was born in New Bedford and grew up in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of the late Jack Victorino and Lucille (Bouley) Victorino.
Nancy lived in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, in the home she shared with her beloved late husband, Charlie Prefontaine. Together they enjoyed a long...
Carol Louise Ouellette
Jul 29, 2026
Carol Louise Ouellette (Chapdelaine), born in New Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.Born on April 10, 1937, Carol lived a life guided by her unwavering faith in God. Her faith was the foundation of who she was, shaping the kindness, compassion, and grace she showed to everyone she met. Above all else, Carol loved...
Ana Cristina Contreras
Jul 28, 2026
Ana Cristina Contreras, 61, of New Bedford died Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a long illness surrounded by her family.
Born in Bilbao, Viscaya, Spain, daughter of Ramona Bretal Contreras and the late Angel M. Contreras. In 1979, at the age of 15, she immigrated with her family to New Bedford, where she built a life...
David Longval
Jul 25, 2026
Matthew David Longval, 69, of Acushnet, died July 25, 2026, after an extended illness. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on April 14, 1957, he was the son of the late Louis "Pete" Longval and Gertrude (Dargon) Longval. Raised in Dracut, Massachusetts, David attended Saint Michael's School in Lowell and graduated from Dracut High School in 1975. In 1979, he earned a...
Elizabeth P. Sullivan
Jul 25, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Elizabeth “Betty” Sullivan on July 25, 2026. Betty was born in South Boston to the late James and Gertrude Pittman on April 16, 1929. She married Stanley Gonet in 1952 and together they had four children. After the couple divorced in 1978, she married Henry Sullivan...
Kevin W. Soares
Jul 25, 2026
Kevin Soares, 58, of New Bedford, Massachusetts passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Kevin is survived by his beloved daughter Kendra Soares and Kendra's mother, Patricia Monteiro of New Bedford; his sister, Sherri L. Moldaver and her husband Gary, of Randolph and their children, Kevin's two nephews, Michael Moldaver and Alex Moldaver and niece, Gabriella Moldaver; his aunts, Jewel...
Bernice DeChaves
Jul 24, 2026
Bernice "Bea" (DelLima) DeChaves, 76 of Fairhaven passed away on July 24, 2026. Bernice was a strong and compassionate woman, whose wit and laughter were unmistakable, and whose faith carried her through every season of her life. She will be remembered with great love by all who knew her.
Raised in the North End of New Bedford, Bernice came from a...
Scott Edward Stubbs
Jul 23, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Scott Edward Stubbs, 68, born on March 2, 1958, announces his passing on July 23, 2026, at home in Walpole surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous battle for 10 years, beating the odds of stage 4 cancer, but succumbed to rare complications from his treatment. Scott will be...
Jacqeuline A. McGraw
Jul 23, 2026
Jacqeuline A. (Donlon) McGraw, 90, of Mattapoisett died July 23, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Jack W. McGraw, Sr., with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Hornell, NY, daughter of the late Harry J. And Elizabeth (Conklin) Donlon, she lived Mattapoisett most of her life.
She was formerly employed at Old Hammondtown...
Matthew S. Caravana
Jul 22, 2026
Matthew Stephen Caravana, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026, at his home in Wareham, MA.
Matt was born on August 15, 1981 in Wareham to Caristina L. Seed and Stephen F. Caravana. He grew up in Dartmouth and was a graduate of Dartmouth High School, Class of 1999. Matt went on to earn a bachelor's degree in human...
Rita A. Sheerin
Jul 21, 2026
Rita A. (Charest) Sheerin, 97, of Fairhaven died July 21, 2026 peacefully at home.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Victorien C. and Blanche D. (Talbot) Charest, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Fairhaven in 1997.
Rita was a dedicated teacher at Hannigan School and Hayden-McFadden School, leaving a lasting impact on the many students whose lives she...
Liam A. Osorio Ordonez
Jul 21, 2026
Liam Alexander Osorio Ordonez, 8, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was the son of Gabriela "Gabby" Ordonez and Juan Alberto Osorio. Liam passed surrounded by his parents, and his big sister, Vanessa Osorio Ordonez, who was his protector and defender.
Liam was nothing short of extraordinary. He lit up every single room he walked...
Marjorie C. Carrier
Jul 20, 2026
Marjorie C. (Chace) Carrier, 94, of East Freetown passed away Monday July 20, 2026 at the Oaks Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Romeo “Buck” Carrier.
Born in Freetown, the daughter of the late Azel and Edna (Demoranville) Chace, she lived in Freetown all of her life. She was a graduate of Dighton High School.
In her earlier years,...
Jane C. Coleman
Jul 19, 2026
Jane Coleman, of Mattapoisett, MA and Boston's Back Bay, died early Sunday morning, July 19, 2026, in the same way that she lived - with grace, strength, a quiet faith, and a singular devotion to the well-being and continued happiness of her family and friends, particularly, the love of her life, Cornelius (Connie) Coleman. She was at home, surrounded by...
