Barbara Nicholson
Dec 12, 2025
Barbara (Cochrane) Nicholson, 99 years old, passed away peacefully, at Alden Court in Fairhaven, MA after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late William T. Nicholson, Sr. Born and raised in Fitchburg, MA daughter of the late Harold and Eleanor (Everett) Cochrane, even as a child, Barbara was adventurous, curious, and fiercely independent. Her father...
Gloria Sharrock
Dec 11, 2025
Gloria Esther (Rosario) Sharrock, 86, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was the wife of Lonnie K. Sharrock.Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Juan Rosario and Cecilia (Marquez) Rosario Marquez, she lived half her life in New York City before moving to New Bedford.Gloria worked as...
Richard P. Perry
Dec 9, 2025
Our hero and role model, Richard Peter Perry, 78, of South Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was the husband of more than 50 years to the late Joyce (Doucette) Perry, his lifelong sweetheart, and the beloved son of the late Francis and Victoria (Sabra) Perry.
Richard lived with steadfast devotion: to his faith, to his family,...
Dorothy Garlington
Dec 7, 2025
Dorothy (Kenyon) Garlington, 95, of Tiverton, formerly of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was the wife of the late James Garlington, Jr.Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late William and Edith (Watson) Kenyon, she lived in the New Bedford area all of her life.Dorothy was the proud owner and operator of Garlington Florist for...
Michael Barboza
Dec 5, 2025
Michael Anthony Barboza, 63, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 5, 2025.Born in New Bedford, son of Vivian (Ramos) Barboza and the late Henry Barboza, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.Mike enjoyed fishing, listening to music, watching the San Francisco 49ers, going out with friends, and his work as a drywaller.Survivors include his sons,...
Barbara J. Affonce
Dec 5, 2025
Barbara Joan (Downey) Affonce died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 5, 2025 at the age of 86. Barbara was the wife of late Thomas "Pat" Patrick Affonce, who was the love of her life. Barbara, born and raised in New Bedford, MA lived out her years in Acushnet, MA with her daughter and son-in-law, enjoying her time...
D. Ralph Whiterell
Dec 4, 2025
D. Ralph Whiterell, 98, of Mattapoisett passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Cox) Whiterell.
Born and raised in Worcester, MA, son of the late John and Cora (Gaulin) Whiterell, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life.
He was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church.
Ralph...
Raymond L'Heureux
Dec 3, 2025
Raymond L'Heureux passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the home he built in New Bedford, MA surrounded by his family. Ray was born on July 2, 1946, in New Bedford, MA. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1967-1970 as an Army Aircraft Mechanic. For his service, Ray was decorated with the National...
Olimpia Rosado Negron
Dec 3, 2025
Olimpia Rosado Negron, 76, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Octavio and Antonia (Negron Marrero) Rosado, she was raised in Puerto Rico before living most of her life in New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Olimpia enjoyed playing bingo, celebrating holidays with her family, and singing karaoke, especially...
Henry Zajac
Dec 2, 2025
Henry A. Zajac, 85, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. Born on September 26, 1940, he was the son of the late Henry M. and Janet K. Zajac. He grew up in the South End of New Bedford and attended Holy Family High School before enrolling at New...
Jack Tavares
Dec 2, 2025
Jack Tavares, 87, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital with his daughter by his side.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Phil Barboza and Eugenia Tavares, he lived in New Bedford, Falmouth, and Boston for most of his life.
He was the proprietor of Tavares Oil for many years until his retirement.
Jack enjoyed...
Rosemarie Kodis
Dec 1, 2025
Rosemarie (Camboia) Kodis, 67, of New Bedford died December 1, 2025 unexpectedly at home.She was the wife of Peter W. Kodis, III.Born in Fenais Da Ajuda, Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Harcio D. and Elisabete M. (deMelo) Camboia, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.She was formerly employed as a stitcher in the textile mills before working at Sears...
Khaza Jackson
Dec 1, 2025
Khaza Ramon Jackson, 2 months, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Born in New Bedford, son of Kevon Taye Jackson, Sr., and Diara Laray Reed-Domino, he lived in New Bedford.
Khaza had a calm and happy personality. He was handsome, had the cutest smile, and looked just like his daddy.
"I loved him for life and even after...
Edmund Tavares
Dec 1, 2025
Edmund F. Tavares, 88, of Dartmouth passed away December 1, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Carol A. (McKay) Tavares.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Frank B. and Rita W. (Francis) Tavares, he lived there before settling in Dartmouth in 1968.
Ed was a lifelong educator, starting his career at Normandin Junior High School....
Andrew Dadagian, M.D.
Nov 30, 2025
Andrew "ANDO" Dadagian, M.D., age 94, passed away at home on November 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 10, 1931, in Watertown, and was the only child of the late Rose (Meremian) and John Dadagian. Andy's work ethic, appreciation of life, and resilience were shaped by his childhood in Watertown, known as 'Little Armenia'....
Robert P. Demeo
Nov 30, 2025
Robert "Bob" Demeo, a long-time resident of Marion, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Bob was born on October 3, 1931, in Boston to Sophie A. (Bucewicz) Demeo and Pasquale J. Demeo. He was predeceased by his cherished wife of 62 years, Patricia J. (Gannon) Demeo; his two half-brothers, Patrick Demeo and Rick Keith Rickson; and his...
Antone "Chubby" Tavares
Nov 29, 2025
Antone Lawrence “Chubby” Tavares, 81, of Tamarac, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, he was the loving son of the late Feliciano “Flash” and Albina (Gomes) Tavares.
Chubby was a member of the six brother’s R&B musical group Tavares, which was nationally and internationally known. Prior to Tavares, the group was known as...
Manuel Gomes
Nov 29, 2025
Manuel S. Gomes, 73, of Boston, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, son of the late Francisco and Maria (Soares) Gomes, he lived in Boston most of his life.
Manny enjoyed fishing, long walks with his dog Luca, watching all New England sports teams, especially the Patriots and Celtics, and cooking dishes...
Joan E. Lagunowich
Nov 29, 2025
Joan E. (Grassetti) Lagunowich, 79, of Mattapoisett, formerly of Longmeadow, MA died November 29, 2025 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was the beloved wife of Paul G. Lagunowich, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Venicio and Shirley (Green) Grassetti. She raised her family in Longmeadow,...
Henry Pina
Nov 28, 2025
Henry "Boy" Pina, 82 of New Bedford, passed away on November 28th at St. Luke's Hospital, after a period of declining health. Henry was born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Julia and Henry "Harry" Pina.
Henry was educated in New Bedford and worked at H. Loeb Textiles from the age of 17 until his retirement as...
