Laura J. Baptista
Apr 1, 2026
Laura DeAndrade Baptista was born on November 27, 1936, in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and left this earth peacefully on April 1, 2026.
Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph DeAndrade and Laura Pina DeAndrade; her siblings, Albert, Adeline, Antone, Isabel, and Arthur; and her beloved son, Charles Baptista.
Laura will be remembered for her kind heart, vibrant spirit, deep love for...
Stephen W. Marshalek
May 17, 2026
Stephen Wayne "Steve" Marshalek, age 64, of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away after a courageous battle with ALS on May 17, 2026. Steve was a lifelong resident of Dartmouth, where he was raised and built a life rooted in family, service, and community.
He was the beloved son of the late Rosamond (Sweet) Marshalek and Stephen Marshalek.
Steve was a proud graduate...
Bruce E. Sarmento
May 14, 2026
Bruce E. Sarmento, 54, of Fairhaven passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at home surrounded by his family after a year long battle with cancer.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of Eugene and Mary (Sylvia) Sarmento, and attended New Bedford High School.
He was employed by Plumb House as a siding foreman for nearly 22 years, where he was...
Susan Finnerty
May 11, 2026
Susan (Roswell) Finnerty, 69, of New Bedford died May 11, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.She was the wife of the late Paul M. Finnerty.Born and raised in Boston, daughter of the late Bernard A. and Dorothy (Conway) Roswell, she lived in New Bedford since 1991.She was formerly employed as a CNA at Mediplex Rehabilitation Hospital for...
Raymond C. Harris, Jr.
May 8, 2026
Raymond C. Harris, Jr. died peacefully on May 8, 2026 at the age of 71 with his loving wife by his side. He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great uncle, and cousin.
He is survived by his wife, Amy Huff-Harris; two daughters, Raechelle Sloan (David) and Desiree Harris; seven grandchildren, Deven and Brayden Sloan, Mashaud, Elias, Zion, Ezras, and...
Marie Smith
Apr 27, 2026
Marie Burgo Smith, 94, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Nursing Home on April 27, 2026. She was born, raised, lived, loved, danced, and laughed in New Bedford for nearly all 94 years of her life.
She was the loving wife of the late Dempsey L Smith, Sr.
She was born in New Bedford to the late Leopoldo M....
Thomas F. Healy, IV
May 13, 2026
Thomas Francis Healy IV, of Wareham, formerly of Kingston, MA, beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished grandfather known lovingly as "Bumpa," passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 13, 2026.
Tom was a man whose greatest joy came from the people he loved. As a husband, he was a steady source of strength, kindness, and unwavering support. As a...
James R. Tavares
May 7, 2026
James R. Tavares, 83, of Acushnet died May 7, 2026 at Care One of New Bedford.Born in New Bedford, son of the late James P. Tavares and Maire (Paulino) Eanes, he lived in Acushnet most of his life.He was formerly employed as a surveyor for 38 years with Tibbetts Engineering until his retirement.He is survived by his aunt, Rose Santos...
David T. Rocha
May 7, 2026
David T. Rocha, 86, of Mattapoisett died Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Tobey Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Elvita (Baptista) Rocha, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Maria (Taft) Rocha, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett for most of his life.
He honorably served...
Christine Mae Costa
May 6, 2026
Christine Mae Costa, 76, of Dartmouth died Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at home after a brief illness.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John A. Costa and the late Eulalia "Lillian" (Tavares) Costa, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life.
She was formerly employed at various jobs through LifeStream, Inc.
Christine loved watching the Boston Red Sox and listening...
Helen Rogers
May 5, 2026
Helen (Seferiadis) Rogers, 85, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 after a rapid decline in health. She was born on April 6, 1941 in Acushnet, Massachusetts to Christo and Anna (Cozan) Seferiadis.
Helen graduated from New Bedford High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Bridgewater State University and a master's...
Thomas J. Galligan
May 5, 2026
Thomas J. Galligan, 77, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, in Princeton, New Jersey. Born on January 11, 1949, Tom spent his final years in New Jersey, but Massachusetts was always his true home - the place that shaped his character, his faith, and his lifelong passions.
Raised in North Dartmouth, MA, Tom graduated from Bishop Stang High School and earned...
Richard S. Estrella
May 3, 2026
Richard S. Estrella, 75, of New Bedford passed away May 3, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and sweet memories. He was the husband of Jane E. (O'Brien) Estrella.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Donald and Mercedes (Arruda) Estrella, he was raised in Dartmouth and lived in New Bedford most...
Auxilia DaSilva
May 2, 2026
Auxilia (Fernandes) DaSilva, 92, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026. She was the wife of the late Jeronimo DaSilva.Born in Brava, Cape Verde, daughter of the late Henry and Adelina Fernandes, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.Auxilia enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Bisca...
Rory Michael McFee
May 2, 2026
Rory Michael McFee, 78, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, May 2, 2026. He was the husband of Christine (Reardon) McFee.
Born in Chicago, IL, son of the late Robert and Virginia (Pugil) McFee, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.
Rory bravely lived with Congestive Heart Failure for almost 25 years...
Maria L. Ferreira
Apr 30, 2026
Maria de Lá-Salette (Santos) Ferreira, 99, of New Bedford passed away at home on Thursday, April 30, 2026 surrounded by her family and friends.
Born in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde, daughter of the late Joao B. and Ana M. (Lopes) Ferreira, she lived in Cape Verde before moving to New Bedford in 1976.
She was formerly employed as a seamstress at several...
Douglas L. MacLean
Apr 30, 2026
Douglas L. MacLean, 68, of New Bedford, passed away at home on Thursday April 30, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, stories, and unforgettable memories.
Doug was a man who could make anyone smile. Known for his sharp humor and easygoing nature, he had a way of turning strangers into friends within moments. His laughter...
Valentina Grace Estrada
Apr 28, 2026
Valentina Grace Estrada, passed away surrounded by family, on April 28, 2026.
Though her time with us was brief, Valentina Grace was deeply loved from the very beginning. She was dreamed of, hoped for, and already a cherished part of her family. In her gentle and quiet way, she brought a presence that will forever be felt in the hearts of...
Maria F. Messier
Apr 28, 2026
Maria Fatima (Melo) Messier, 64, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday April 28, 2026.
Born in Faial, Azores, the daughter of Maria Cristina (Cabral) Melo and the late Elmo Machado Melo, she came to America on November 1, 1968 with her family. She proudly was naturalized as a U.S. citizen on June 25, 1985, after having served honorably in the Massachusetts...
Larry James Taylor
Apr 25, 2026
Larry Taylor (1949-2026)NEW BEDFORD, MA - Larry Taylor, a man of profound intellect, resilience, and devotion to his family, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, surrounded by those he loved. He was 77 years old.Born on February 26, 1949, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, Larry was the son of Josephine Taylor and James Abbott. He was raised by his mother and...
