Dian M. Demelo
Feb 22, 2021
Dian M. (Gorman) deMelo, 62, of New Bedford died February 22, 2021 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Tony R. deMelo. Born and raised in Fall River, daughter of Cecilia (Santos) Gorman of new Bedford and the late Philip Gorman, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was employed by Tremblay Bus...
Patricia M. Walter
Feb 20, 2021
Patricia McKiernan Walter, longtime resident of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully in her home on February 20, 2021. She was the loving wife of 56 years to the late Robert Walter and wonderful mother of Brad and Laura Walter and grandson, Christopher of Dover, Chris Walter of Foxboro and Dale and Tracy Walter of Jaffrey NH. Born in Brunswick, New...
Claude A. Sanders
Feb 19, 2021
Claude A. Sanders, 65, of New Bedford died Friday, February 19, 2021 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, son of the late William and Alice (Lima) Sanders, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Claude was formerly employed as a Meals on Wheels supervisor for Coastline Elderly Services for many years until his retirement. He was...
Gloria J. Precopio
Feb 18, 2021
Gloria Jean (Lunt) Precopio, 74, of Mattapoisett, MA, passed on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich, MA, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Ralph M. Precopio Sr. Gloria was born in Yarmouth, ME, spent her childhood growing up on Frenchboro Island, ME, then lived in the Lewiston-Auburn and Phippsburg...
Carol P. Dulong
Feb 17, 2021
Carol P. (Reynolds) Dulong, 78, of East Freetown died unexpectedly but peacefully on February 17, 2021. Born in Dartmouth, she was the daughter of the late Roland N. and Phebe C. (Westgate) Reynolds and sister of the late Roland R. Reynolds. She lived in East Freetown most of her life with and is survived by her loving husband of...
Maria "Lady" Pina
Feb 15, 2021
Maria L. "Lady" Pina, 67, of New Bedford passed away suddenly on Monday February 15, 2021. Born in Wareham the daughter of the late Agnes (Rose) Pina and John Andrade, Sr., she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Lady was formerly employed as a hairstylist...
John O. Pryor
Feb 15, 2021
John O. Pryor, 84, loving husband, father, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and daughter by his side on Monday February 15, 2021. John was born on September 2, 1936 in New Bedford MA, the eighth child to Joseph and Alice Pryor. He was a 1956 graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School where...
George E. Fowler
Feb 14, 2021
George E. Fowler, 72, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Carver, VA to the late George and Bettie Powell, both of Halifax, VA. He was employed as a chef at Faulkner Hospital in Boston. George enjoyed music, cooking, carpentry, and cheering on...
Venulda Dealmeida
Feb 14, 2021
Venulda "Zinha" (Evora) DeAlmeida, 80, of New Bedford passed away on Sunday February 14, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Emanuel A. DeAlmeida, who passed away December 14, 2020; they had been married for 53 years. Zinha was born in Sao Vincente, Cabo Verde but lived in New Bedford for many years. She was the daughter...
Gertrude Trumbull Burr
Feb 12, 2021
Gertrude Trumbull Burr died peacefully at home in her sleep, on Friday, February 12th, age 97, after a life well-lived. No matter how busy, her home was always open, and she found time for all. She and her husband Carleton Burr (dec. 2003) lived their lives surrounded by a very large cast of devoted family and friends. Gertrude was...
Lucille Carrier
Feb 11, 2021
Lucille Carrier, 94 years, of North Dartmouth, passed on February 11, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Ramon Carrier for 39 yrs. and daughter to the late Oscar and Laurette Charron. She leaves her son Alan Carrier & daughters Michelle & Brian Murphy, Jeannine & the late Harry Johnson, Lynne Mastera and Annette Carrier. Son, Robert...
Edna Howland
Feb 10, 2021
Edna (Astley) Howland, 99, of Acushnet died February 10, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late William H. Vaughan and Matthew C. Howland. Born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, daughter of the late William and Henrietta (Pierce) Astley, she lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth most of her life. She was formerly employed as food...
Ellen Markey Murphy
Feb 10, 2021
Ellen Markey Murphy, 46, of New York City died February 10, 2021 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City after a short illness. Born July 30, 1974 in Portsmouth, VA, daughter of Ellen (Markey) and Henry T. Murphy, Jr., she was raised in Corpus Christi, TX and lived overseas before moving to New York City in 2012. She...
Ana Alers Font
Feb 9, 2021
Ana Alers Font, 91, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday February 9, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Jorge Font. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Mario Pio Alers and Jovita (Ferrer) Alers, she lived in Brooklyn, New York before moving to New Bedford in 1973. Ana was a...
Frances A. Cairns
Feb 8, 2021
Frances A. (Leeming) Cairns, 94, of Mattapoisett died February 8, 2021 at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Lawrence P. Cairns. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Hindley) Leeming, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Mattapoisett in 1983. She was formerly employed at Quaker Oats in New Bedford...
Beverly M. Camara
Feb 7, 2021
Beverly M. (Mello) Camara, 89, of Mattapoisett, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Raymond J. Camara. Born in New Bedford daughter of the late Jacintho B. Mello and Florence E. Phillips she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. Beverly loved animals, and spent much of her time...
Donald F. Oliver
Feb 7, 2021
Donald F. Oliver, 92, of New Bedford passed away Sunday February 7, 2021 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Carmen L. (Morales) Oliver and Winifred (Lammers) Oliver. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Garrison L. and Ethel F. (Saxon) Oliver, he lived in New Bedford all of his life....
Bonnie K. English
Feb 7, 2021
Bonnie K. (Guzaj) English, 70, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, February 7, 2021. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late George W. Ripley, III, and Kathleen (Howard) Guzaj, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly married to Edward P. Carvalho. Bonnie loved spending time with her children, and...
Norman J. Shachoy
Feb 7, 2021
Norman J. Shachoy of Mattapoisett died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on February 7, 2021. His life was filled with his great loves -- his wife and family, his work, and the sea. Norm and Maryellen (Sullivan) met as teenagers in Mattapoisett and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They lived in and around Boston for most...
Ernest E. Mello
Feb 6, 2021
Ernest E. Mello, 84, of Dartmouth passed away Saturday February 6, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret "Peggy" (Mello) Mello. Son of the late Ernest M. and Frances (Piva) Mello of New Bedford, he is also survived by his children, Gail M. Noonan and her husband Thomas...
