Melvin A. Shorey
Mar 26, 2021
Melvin A. Shorey, 64, of Acushnet, passed away peacefully Friday, March 26, 2021. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Arthur L. Shorey and Kathleen (Connick) Loureiro, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Melvin loved Halloween and decorating his house. His decorated house was showcased in the local newspaper. He also liked to garden and...
Dolores Guillette
Mar 25, 2021
Dolores (Semiao) Guillette, 82, of New Bedford passed away Thursday March 25, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Albert Guillette. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Olive (Tavares) Semiao, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She is survived by three sons, Michael, David, and Christopher...
Richard L. Prouty
Mar 24, 2021
Richard Lewis Prouty died peacefully on March 24, 2021 following a brief illness lovingly surrounded by his family and his wife, Kim. Richard was born in Springfield, MA on February 2, 1976 and moved to Mattapoisett with his family in 1981. He attended Friends Academy in Dartmouth, Old Rochester Regional High School, Castleton University in Castleton, VT graduating with...
Peter M. "The Crane" Caron
Mar 24, 2021
Peter "The Crane" Caron, 76, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, after a wonderful life. He was the son of the late Julia (O'Brien) Caron and Roland Caron and brother of the late Joseph F. Caron. He was a charter member of the now defunct Gypsy Jokers motorcycle club and a current member of...
Lucindo A. "Lou" Rosa
Mar 23, 2021
Lucindo A. "Lou" Rosa, 54, of New Bedford died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Tara L. (Santos) Rosa. Born in São Filipe, Cape Verde, son of Maria (Avelino) Rosa and the late Ido Rosa, he lived in Pawtucket and Fall River for many years before moving to New Bedford. Lou...
Cynthia A. Connor
Mar 22, 2021
Cynthia A. (Gaspar) Connor, 63, of New Bedford passed away Monday March 22, 2021. She was the wife of Timothy J. Connor. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Fernando A. and Leontine (Nicolau) Gaspar, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Cindy was a graduate of New Bedford High School and Bridgewater State College....
Marianne Konstantakos
Mar 22, 2021
Marianne Konstantakos, 55, of New Bedford, passed away after a long illness on Monday, March 22nd, 2021. She was the life long partner of Alan "Buck" Bowen. Born in New Bedford, daughter of Mary (Ramos) Konstantakos and the late Demetrios Konstantakos, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Marianne loved gardening, walking her dog Rocky, and taking...
James W. Hathaway
Mar 21, 2021
James W. Hathaway, 71, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 21, 2021. He was the husband of Sandra J. (Makas) Hathaway. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph E. and Mary (Toomey) Hathaway, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. James graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School, class of...
Richard M. Barboza
Mar 20, 2021
Richard M. Barboza, 69, of New Bedford passed away Saturday March 20, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of Juliette (Joia) Barboza and the late George Barboza, he lived in Freetown for most of his life. He also resided in Ohio and Las Vegas until returning to New Bedford. Richard was formerly employed as...
Judith S. Redway
Mar 19, 2021
Judy Redway, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, and grandmother, passed away on March 19, 2021 at the age of 79. Judy was born on September 16, 1941 to Mary and Val Hammond. Upon the death of her father a few years later, Judy was adopted by Mary's second husband, David Swanson, and the couple raised Judy, her brother...
Larry A. Ervin
Mar 19, 2021
Larry Allan Ervin was born to Leroy Clifton Ervin and Wannetta Cobb Ervin on January 29, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana. During Wannetta's second marriage to Christopher C. Carter in 1957 the family moved to Chicago, Illinois where Larry received his formal education. He would later complete his education in Boston, Massachusetts. In November of 1965, he joined the...
John F. Flynn, Jr.
Mar 18, 2021
John F. Flynn, Jr., 87, of New Bedford, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday March 18, 2021. He was the husband of the late Geraldine M. (Medeiros) Flynn. Born and raised in Fall River, the son of the late John F. and Mabel (Cummings) Flynn, he lived in Portsmouth for 60 years until moving...
John "Jack" Reynolds
Mar 17, 2021
John F. "Jack" Reynolds, Jr., 81, of Fairhaven died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at home amongst family after a serious illness. He was the husband of the late Concetta "Connie" (Aiello) Reynolds. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late John F. and Bertha (Schaak) Reynolds, he moved to Massachusetts while serving in the U.S. Air Force and...
Elizabeth Fraticelli
Mar 17, 2021
Elizabeth Fraticelli, 54, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Born in Hartford, CT daughter of the late Francisco and Gloria (Santiago) Fraticelli, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Survivors include her siblings, Francisco R. Santiago and his wife Maria, Gilberto Santiago, Norberto Fraticelli, Wilfredo Fraticelli, and Marie Fraticelli, all of New Bedford. Her...
James M. Haworth, Jr.
Mar 16, 2021
James M. Haworth, Jr., 72, of Berkley, formerly of Acushnet, passed away Tuesday March 16, 2021. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late James M. and Helen (Kelly) Haworth, he lived in Acushnet for most of his life before moving to Berkley six years ago. James enjoyed painting, drawing, bowling, watching the Game Show Network, spending time...
Dale C. Dakin
Mar 16, 2021
Dale C. Dakin, 80, of Rochester passed away Tuesday March 16, 2021 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Bishop) Dakin; they had been married for 56 years. Born in Lynn, the son of the late James and Laura (Vera) Dakin, he lived in Rochester for most of his life. He was a graduate of...
Jimmy "Popcorn" Freitas
Mar 14, 2021
Jimmy "Popcorn" Freitas passed away peacefully Sunday, March 14, 2021 after losing his battle to cancer while in the care of the VA in West Roxbury. Born the 11th of June 1956 in Fall River, he was the son of the late John and Helen Freitas. He grew up in Dartmouth and then eventually resided in New Bedford for...
Donald R. Labrode
Mar 14, 2021
Donald R. LaBrode, 66, of Acushnet passed away at home on March 14, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Donna (Mayer) LaBrode. Last year they celebrated their 47th year of tireless and dedicated love. Donald was born on January 7, 1955 in New Bedford to the late Myles Louis LaBrode and the late...
William Raposa
Mar 11, 2021
William Raposa, 79, of Sandwich, died unexpectedly on March 11, 2021 of natural causes. Born and raised in Fall River, he was the son of the late Adelino Rapoza and Mary (Morris) Rapoza. After over thirty years, he retired from Raytheon where he was a mechanical engineer. However, he was defined by the love that he had for his...
David A. Florent
Mar 11, 2021
David A. Florent, 60, of New Bedford died Thursday, March 11, 2021 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Adesso) Florent, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. David enjoyed watching the Patriots and attending football games, especially the yearly New Bedford vs. Durfee Thanksgiving Day game. He loved to...
