Obituaries

Aug 11, 2025

Anthony Jacob de Burgo, 35, of Lakeville, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Brigham and Women's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief but courageous battle with illness.

Born in Boston, Anthony was the beloved son of Joseph and Maria Isabel (Baptista) de Burgo, and a lifelong resident of Lakeville. He was...

Aug 10, 2025

Roger P. Fahey, 72, of Fairhaven passed away Sunday August 10, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Acushnet, the son of the late Simone (Desrosiers) Fahey and the late George Fahey, he resided in Fairhaven for the past 30 years with his loving wife and children.

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Aug 10, 2025

"Together Again"

Frank N. Cleveland, 90, of East Freetown died August 10, 2025 at Tobey Hospital after a brief illness.

He was the husband of the late Ida J. (Saindon) Cleveland.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Milton and Loretta (LaPointe) Cleveland, he lived in New Bedford before moving to East...

Aug 8, 2025

Margarit JH "Margo" Baptista

Margo Baptista, 86, of New Bedford, died peacefully after a lengthy illness on Friday, August 8, 2025, at The Cottages of Dartmouth Village. She was the wife of the late Howard Baptista.

Born and raised in New York City, she lived most of her life in New Bedford. She was the...

Aug 8, 2025

Eleanor Bradford (Luther) Johansen, 94, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025. Eleanor was born in New Bedford on December 29, 1930, the daughter of the late Bradford Wheeler Luther and Elva Woodworth (Fairbairn) Luther. Eleanor grew up in Fairhaven and graduated from Fairhaven High School in 1948. She married the late Robert Garner Johansen in September...

Aug 6, 2025

Paul Martin McCabe, age 82, of Mattapoisett passed away on August 6, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Gail McCabe for 59 years. Paul was a loving father to his three children and seven grandchildren; Sean McCabe and his wife Judith, their children, Jack, Colin and Bridget of Dartmouth; Ericka and her son, Alexander of Mattapoisett; Kristian and...

Aug 5, 2025

Edward Patrick Sampson, 71, of New Bedford died August 5, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness surrounded by his loving family.

Born in New Bedford, son of Winifred L. (Chace) Sampson of New Bedford and the late William L. Sampson, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.

He was formerly...

Aug 3, 2025

Joan L. (Bessette) Besso, 94, of New Bedford passed away Sunday August 3, 2025 at home after a brief illness.  She was the wife of the late Ronald F. Besso.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Nelson and Martha (Mellor) Bessette, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.  She was a...

Aug 3, 2025

Julianne Lopes, age 84, of New Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 3, 2025, after being lovingly cared for by her daughter Angela and granddaughters for several years. She was born to the late Henry B. Tavares and Bertha P. Tavares. She was the oldest of five siblings, Barbara M. Sullivan, Marion, Jean E....

Aug 3, 2025

Timothy James Nelson, a proud son of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 3, 2025 at the age of 78.

Born and raised in New Bedford to the late Russell L. and Mary P. (Howrihan) Nelson, Tim's life was a testament to service, loyalty, and love for his community. After graduating from Bishop Stang High...

Aug 3, 2025

Francis J. Hart, 84, of Dartmouth passed away at home on Sunday August 3, 2025 after a long illness. He was the husband of Judith J. (Sylvia) Hart.

Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Thomas L. and Sarah L. (Phaneuf) Hart, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. He attended...

Aug 1, 2025

Thomas Sebastian Reynolds, 63, of Wareham, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late John "Jack" Reynolds, Jr., and Concetta "Connie" (Aiello) Reynolds, he was raised in Mattapoisett, lived in Cape Coral, FL for a few years before moving in with his daughter Meagan and her family for the...

Aug 1, 2025

Diane R. (Lemieux) Kinney, 68, of Mattapoisett passed away Friday August 1, 2025. She was the wife of Samuel W. Kinney, Jr.

Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Raymond A. Lemieux, Sr. and Claire (Fleurent) Lemieux, she lived in Marion and Mattapoisett for most of her life.

Diane was formerly employed as a...

Aug 1, 2025

Gennaro S. Pasquale, 84, of Chelsea, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Born in Boston, son of the late Francis and Carolina (Navaroli) Pasquale, he lived in Boston most of his life.

Gennaro was a Chemistry teacher in Billerica for over 30 years and was a favorite teacher of his students. He...

Jul 30, 2025

Linda A. (Collins) Mareiro, 60, of Acushnet died unexpectedly on July 30, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family.

Married to Mark A. Mareiro for 36 years and mother to Christopher and Nicole.

Born in Boston, daughter of George R. Collins of Fort Myers, FL and the late Patricia M. (Harris) Collins, she...

Jul 29, 2025

Lois E. (Bourdon) Alves, 74, of Mattapoisett died July 29, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Raymond L. and Alice T. (Bienacka) Bourdon, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life.

She was formerly employed as deli manager at Falmouth Stop & Shop for many years until her...

Jul 29, 2025

Jeanne Marie (Limacher) Paquin, 100, of New Bedford passed into the Lord's hands July 29, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital after a short illness.

She was the wife of the late Raymond W. Paquin and was a lifelong resident of New Bedford, and a parishioner at St Julie Billiart Parish in North Dartmouth.

Jeanne was...

Jul 27, 2025

Toni M. (MacDonald) Souliere, 64, of Fall River died July 27, 2025 at home after a long illness surrounded by her family.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Alberta N. (Michaud) Chumack and Norwood "Woody" MacDonald, she lived in New Bedford and Fall River.

Toni was a woman of many hobbies including quilting,...

Jul 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John A. Hopkins, age 96, on July 26, 2025. He was surrounded by his four loving children at his home in Rochester, MA.

John was born and raised in Westwood, MA. It was there he met Sally, his wife of 70 years. John and Sally were...

Jul 26, 2025

Kevin Dos Santos Lopes, 19, a loving son, a caring brother, and a loyal friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2025.

Kevin was born in Brava, Cape Verde, and later made his home in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Kevin was known for his calm presence, kind spirit and unwavering love.

Kevin was a recent High...