David E. Wilusz
Dec 18, 2025
David E. Wilusz, 55, of White Plains, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Born in Northampton, MA, David was the beloved son of Eugene Wilusz and the late Nancy S. Wilusz of Acushnet. He is lovingly remembered by his father and his sisters, Amy Spencer of Andover, MA, and Julie Bender of Amesbury, MA. David was also the...
Loring Wolcott Smithies
Dec 18, 2025
Loring Wolcott Smithies passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at the age of 89, in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Born on March 29, 1936, in Waterbury, Connecticut, Loring lived a life defined by curiosity, generosity, laughter, and deep love for others. He was a natural storyteller, quick-witted and endlessly kind, a man who made people feel instantly at ease and better...
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...
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...
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...
John Moniz
Dec 10, 2025
John Moniz, 88, of Daytona Beach, Florida passed away December 10, 2025. He was the husband of Joanne (Presby) Moniz; they had been married for 65 years.
John was formerly employed by Berkshire-Hathaway and later at A. Walecka and Son Moving Company until his retirement.
During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
John enjoyed taking many cruises out of...
Tito L. Gomes
Dec 9, 2025
Tito Livio Gomes, 76, of New Bedford, formerly of Dorchester, passed away Tuesday December 9, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.
Born in Fogo, Cape Verde, he was the son of the late Antonio Gomes and Maria Pina. He came to the United States in 2007, settling in Boston and moved to New Bedford last year.
Tito was formerly employed as a food...
Florence A. DaCosta
Dec 9, 2025
Florence A. (Leandro) DaCosta, 91, of Dartmouth passed away on Tuesday December 9, 2025 after a period of declining health.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John and Anna May (Brown) Leandro, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life.
Flo enrolled in college as an adult and graduated from Southeastern Massachusetts University with honors in 1973. She...
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,...
