Alfred A. Belli
Dec 14, 2025
Alfred A. Belli passed away peacefully, after a brave battle with cancer, in the care of Southcoast Health at Home, hospice provider at St. Luke's Hospital on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Al was born to Helen and Italo (Si) Belli on April 25, 1954. He grew up with his two older brothers in New Bedford's west end and graduated from the...
Janice Roderiques
Dec 25, 2025
Janice (Pina) Roderiques of New Bedford died unexpectedly in her home on Thursday December 25, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Rose "Babe" Pina and the late Antone "Mickey" Pina.
A New Bedford resident most of her life, she is survived by her sister Diane Johnson, her partner Manuel Roderiques, her son Jeffrey Roderiques, her daughter Jennifer Roderiques and...
Bernard Loranger
Dec 24, 2025
Bernard R. Loranger, aged 82, of Fairhaven, MA, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at his son's home in Marion,surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Christine Lodge, and the son of the late T. Theodore and M. Constance (Letendre) Loranger of New Bedford.
In addition to his wife, Bernard is survived by his loving daughter...
DuAnne M. Pires
Dec 23, 2025
DuAnne M. Pires, 59, of Lowell passed away Tuesday December 23, 2025.
Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Joel and Barbara M. (Duarte) Pires, she had lived in Boston, Lawrenceville, Georgia, Fall River, and New Bedford before moving to Lowell.
DuAnne was formerly employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services.
She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, watching movies, gardening, reading,...
Edward "Ned" Flynn
Dec 23, 2025
Edward "Ned" Robert Flynn, 82, of Marion passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was the husband of Fern (Gerardy) Flynn for 57 years.Born and raised in Brockton, son of the late Edward Joseph Flynn and Ruth Agnes (Sheehan) Mullen. He was in the first graduating class of 1962 from Cardinal Spellman High School. He later moved to...
Kenneth Camara
Dec 22, 2025
Kenneth P. Camara, 76, of New Bedford died December 22, 2025 unexpectedly at home.He was the husband of Pamela J. (Swanton) Camara.Born in New Bedford, son of the late Vasco Manuel Camara and Particia P. (Pope) Camara, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.He was formerly employed at Alberox for over 25 years until his retirement.Mr. Camara served in...
Suzanne Whitehead
Dec 21, 2025
Suzanne M. (Zajac) Whitehead, 79 of Rochester passed away peacefully, December 21 at Saint Luke's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Suzanne was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Paul B. Whitehead.
Born in New Bedford and raised in Acushnet, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Thaddeus J.H and Doris R. (Dupre) Zajac. In 1978, she moved to...
Donald J. Bancroft
Dec 19, 2025
Donald J. Bancroft, 92, of Dartmouth passed away Friday December 19, 2025.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lillian (St. Pierre) Bancroft. He attended New Bedford Vocational High School and married the love of his life Irene (Rocheleau) Bancroft on September 25, 1954.
Donald was formerly employed as a sales representative for Liggett and Meyers.
He...
Victoria Algarin
Dec 19, 2025
Victoria (Carrillo) Algarin, 90, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025. Born in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Serafin Carrillo and Paula Garcia she lived in New Bedford most of her life.Victoria was a member of Pentacostal Churches in New Bedford. She enjoyed taking care of the house, spending time with her family, and...
Armand L'Etoile
Dec 18, 2025
Armand R. L'Etoile, 88, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He was the husband of Rita A. (Mello) L'Etoile for 68 years.Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Diana (Duteau) L'Etoile he lived in New Bedford most of his life.Armand enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 18 where he served proudly before being...
Antonio Matias Soares
Dec 18, 2025
Antonio Matias Soares, 87, of New Bedford passed away at home on Thursday December 18, 2025.Born in Sao Vicente, Cabo Verde, he was the son of the late Matias Antonio Soares and Josefa Inacia (Silva) Soares.
Since coming to the United States, he held various roles in different industries and was a great provider ensuring that he did not spoil his...
William F. Powers, Jr.
Dec 17, 2025
William F. Powers, Jr., 79, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday December 17, 2025.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late William F. and Beatrice (Paine) Powers, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
William retired from Brittany Dyeing and Printing after 30 years of service. In retirement, he worked part-time for Tremblay Bus Company for the past...
Constance Figueiredo
Dec 16, 2025
Constance (Almeida) Figueiredo, 90, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday December 16, 2025 after a brief illness.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Adrian and Mary (Rodrigues) Almeida, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Constance enjoyed dancing and listening to Cape Verdean music at the Verdean Vets hall.
She is survived by her children, Adrian A. Figueiredo...
Eduardo A. Camilo
Dec 15, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Eduardo A. Camilo, age 101, of North Dartmouth, who departed peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham after a brief illness.
Born in Brava, Cabo Verde to Andre J. Camilo and Matilde B. Camilo, Eduardo was a self-taught businessman whose entrepreneurial spirit and generosity touched countless lives. In 1951,...
Nancy Ann Mulcare
Dec 15, 2025
Nancy Ann Mulcare, born in Brooklyn in 1945, knew how to get things done. She demonstrated imagination in sewing, cooking, and teaching students from grade 1 through college seniors in subjects including religion, biology, and computer science.
She enjoyed reading, painting, and shopping. She wore out her Kindle, covered the walls with her art, and gathered art supplies, clothing, and kitchen...
Lt. Jose C. Gonsalves
Dec 13, 2025
Lt. Jose C. Gonsalves (Ret.) passed away on December 13, 2025, following a courageous battle with vascular dementia, with his devoted wife and loved ones by his side.
Born on May 22, 1947, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Emily (DePina Reis) Gonsalves. He was the brother of the late Joyce (Gonsalves) Russos and Joseph Manual Gonsalves....
Ellen W. Kelly
Dec 12, 2025
Ellen W. (Markey) Kelly, 84, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Friday December 12, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of nearly 32 years, Edward M. Kelly, whom she missed dearly.
Born in New Bedford to Stephen and Elizabeth (Allen) Markey, Ellen was a proud graduate of Holy Family High...
David Pendergast
Dec 12, 2025
David L. Pendergast, 75, who divided his time between Boston and Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Mary (Bevelock) Pendergast.
Born in Boston, David was the son of the late William and Betty (McCarthy) Pendergast. He was raised in Dedham and Weston, Massachusetts,...
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...
