Oliva R. Vanasse
Oct 20, 2020
Oliva R. Vanasse, 81, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. He was the husband of Mary A. (O'Brien) Vanasse, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage with. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph O. and Marie B. (Perry) Vanasse, he lived in New Bedford for most...
Richard H. “Dick” Warburton, Md
Oct 20, 2020
Richard H. "Dick" Warburton, MD, 86 years, passed away quietly at St. Luke's Hospital on October 20, 2020 surrounded by his family. Dick Warburton was born in Groton, MA and grew up in New Bedford. He attended Tufts University both as an undergraduate and as a medical school student. He served proudly as a Flight Surgeon, for the US...
Barbara L. Mansfield
Oct 19, 2020
Barbara L. (Lawn) Mansfield, 75, of Mattapoisett passed away suddenly October 19, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of William E. "Bill" Mansfield, with whom she shared 27 years of marriage. Barbara grew up in Philadelphia where she graduated from Westown prep school. She graduated from Penn State with a degree in...
Betsy J. Rapoza
Oct 19, 2020
Betsy J. (Bennett) Rapoza, 81, of New Bedford died Monday, October 19, 2020 at The Oaks after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Walter and Hilda (Medeiros) Bennett, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Betsy enjoyed playing BINGO and spending time with her family. She is survived by five children, Rowena...
Glenn Syvertsen
Oct 17, 2020
Glenn Syvertsen passed away on October 17, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital with family by his side. Glenn was born in New Bedford and lived most of his life in Fairhaven. Glenn was educated in New York and he was the son of the late Sigard and Evelyn Syvertsen. Glenn was a commercial fisherman on various boats for thirty...
Robert F. Goulet
Oct 17, 2020
Robert F. Goulet, 78, of New Bedford died October 17, 2020 at his son's home in Wareham. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late George J. and Cecile (Major) Goulet, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was formerly employed by Carol Cable for 20 years and later with Rothchild Manufacturing in Fall River....
Arcadio R. Navarro, Jr.
Oct 16, 2020
Arcadio "Chippa" Navarro, Jr., 61, of New Bedford died Friday, October 16, 2020 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Sheila Mae Pires. Born in New York, son of the late Arcadio Navarro and Hilda Moreno-Ramos, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was employed by Global Movers for many years. Chippa...
Marguerite E. Canastra
Oct 15, 2020
Marguerite E. (Alferes) Canastra, 86, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 15, 2020 at home. Born on her family farm on New Boston Road, Fairhaven, she lived in Fairhaven all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Enos and Noella (Benoit) Alferes. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Canastra. Marguerite grew up on...
Elizabeth R. Field
Oct 15, 2020
Elizabeth R. Field of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on October 15, 2020 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, William D. Field. Born on February 16, 1942, she was raised in Fairhaven, the daughter of Helen (Hiller) Radcliffe and Elmer M. Radcliffe. She was a graduate of Fairhaven High...
Beverly M. Farwell
Oct 14, 2020
Beverly Morey Farwell, 95, of Buzzards Bay, formerly of Mattapoisett, passed away on October 14, 2020, at Tobey Hospital, following a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Donald P. Farwell with whom she shared 71 years of marriage. Born in Mattapoisett, daughter of the late Francis K. Morey and Ethel (Dexter) Morey, she lived...
Dorothy M. Fitzsimmons
Oct 13, 2020
Dorothy M. (Mannato) Fitzsimmons, 89, of Fairhaven passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2020. She is survived by her four children, Nancy Fitzsimmons Hebert and husband James, Edward Fitzsimmons, Jr., James Fitzsimmons, and Ann Fillippi and husband Victor; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Dorothy was a retired Registered Nurse. She loved dancing, reading, and eating out with friends. She...
David M. Saulnier
Oct 12, 2020
David Manuel Saulnier, 53, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 12, 2020. Born in New Bedford, son of Christine Saulnier, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. David loved bowling and playing golf. Survivors include his mother; two daughters, Ashley Saulnier and Sarah Boulanger; an aunt Lora Farley, and a granddaughter Aurora Skye Hubbard. Visiting...
Harvey L. Stewart, Jr.
Oct 10, 2020
Harvey L. Stewart, Jr., 69, of Fairhaven died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief, hard-fought, battle with cancer. Born in Shirley, son of the late Harvey L. and Martha Beatrice (Connors) Stewart, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life. Harvey honorably served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Vietnam War....
Natalia A. Pires
Oct 8, 2020
Natalia A. Pires, 65, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2020. She was the wife of Jose Eduardo Araujo. Born in Fogo, Cabo Verde, daughter of Ovidio Pires and the late Ana (Alves) Pires, she had been a resident of New Bedford for over 3 decades. Natalia was a homemaker after working many years in the...
Tyshia R. James
Oct 7, 2020
Tyshia "Ty" James, 42, formerly of Waterbury, CT passed away peacefully on October 7th, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital with her loving family beside her. Tyshia was born in Waterbury, CT. Daughter of Wiley James of Las Vegas, NV and Beverly (Gooch) Arline of New Bedford, MA. Tyshia worked for Pilgrimage Health Care in Waterbury, CT before relocating to...
Tereza H. Andrade
Oct 7, 2020
Tereza H. "Terri" Andrade, 84, longtime resident of New Bedford and Fairhaven, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in New Bedford and raised in Fairhaven, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Souza) Andrade. She was a graduate of Fairhaven High School, class of 1956. For...
Robert A. Potter, Jr.
Oct 7, 2020
Robert A. "Bob" Potter, Jr. of Rochester, MA died unexpectedly on October 7, 2020. He was born on September 29, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to Patricia Herbert Potter and the late Robert A. Potter, Sr. Bob was known for his charisma and optimism and his ability to speak and connect with anyone. He was also renowned for his candor...
Norman C. Mandeville
Oct 6, 2020
Norman C. Mandeville, 74, of Acushnet died peacefully October 6, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Edward and Palmire (Tanguay) Mandeville, he lived in Acushnet many years. He was formerly employed by Titleist for 53 years until his retirement. A job he truly loved! His family...
Lynn A. Motta
Oct 6, 2020
Lynn A. Motta, 62, of Mattapoisett passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 after a period of declining health. She grew up in Glastonbury, CT with her late mother, Hilda (Braz) Harrop and father, William Harrop of Mattapoisett. She was the biological daughter of the late Edward Motta. Lynn adored her mother, Hilda. Despite her medical challenges, she spent...
Robert A. Simmons
Oct 5, 2020
Robert A. Simmons, 84, of Mattapoisett passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Marlene A. (Newberg) Simmons, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late William and Beatrice (Adams) Simmons. Bob was a graduate of Pawtucket East...
