Clarence L. Bryant
Jan 16, 2021
Clarence L. Bryant, 94, affectionately known to family and friends as "Sammy" passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on January 16, 2021 after a long battle with multiple strokes and dementia. He was born in White Oak, NC to Fodie Irene (Melvin) and John Albert Bryant. He settled in New Bedford with his beloved wife of 64 years Niela...
Robert R. Dion
Jan 16, 2021
Robert R. Dion, age 87, died on Saturday January 16, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Scarborough, Maine. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Drolet) Dion. Mr. Dion was born in Worcester, MA. He graduated from St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, MA, and he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from...
Richard H. Brown, Sr.
Jan 15, 2021
Richard H. "Dick" Brown, Sr., 86, of Dartmouth passed away Friday January 15, 2021 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Elaine M. (Ferreira) Brown; they had been married for 65 years. Born in Wellsville, NY, the son of the late Albert L. Brown and Joetta (Hoover) Hulse, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life....
Gregory W. Sanders
Jan 13, 2021
Gregory W. Sanders, 69, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday January 13, 2021 after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late William and Alice J. (Lima) Sanders, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Greg was formerly employed at Chamberlain Manufacturing and the Acushnet Company. He was a member of the Bisca...
Marion Depina
Jan 13, 2021
Marion DePina, 63, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2021. She was the former wife of Sebastian Lobo. Born in Marion, MA daughter of the late Anthony John DePina and Louise C. (Silva) Oliveira, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Marion was a strong Christian who attended His Love Reaching Church regularly. She...
Franklin A. "Bronc" Caswell, Jr.
Jan 12, 2021
Franklin A. "Bronc" Caswell, Jr., 92, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was the husband of the late Loretta M. (Uppstrom) Caswell. Born in Mattapoisett on Mahoney's Lane, son of the late Franklin and Gertrude (Bradley) Caswell he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life. Franklin served proudly in...
Bruce A. Rose
Jan 12, 2021
Bruce A. Rose, 67, of Boston passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was the victim of a home invasion on Christmas Eve and succumbed to his injuries. He was born and raised in New Bedford and after high school he relocated to Boston for college. Bruce loved the city so much that he remained there and made...
Jessica Lynn Hicks
Jan 12, 2021
Jessica Lynn Hicks, 31, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Sheri-Ann Bryant and Stephen Hicks, Jr. Jessica was last employed with Robertson's Autobody in Wareham, MA as an Administrative Assistant. Jessica enjoyed spending time with family and friends. As a young girl she loved roller...
Captain Douglas M. Swain
Jan 12, 2021
Captain Douglas M. Swain, 78, of New Bedford died January 12, 2021 peacefully at home. He was the husband of Claudette E. (Verville) Swain. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Robert J. and Helen F. (Goss) Swain, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was formerly employed as a fisherman for many years retiring...
Clifford A. Bodge
Jan 11, 2021
Clifford A. Bodge, 85, of Mattapoisett died January 11, 2021 at home after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Ann H. (Brady) Bodge and the late Barbara J. (Brady) Bodge. Born in Quincy, MA he was the son of the late John A. and Mildred E. (Lovejoy) Bodge, living in...
Devorah M. "Debbie" Arruda
Jan 11, 2021
Devorah M. "Debbie" Arruda, 66, of New Bedford passed away peacefully Monday January 11, 2021. Born in Acushnet, MA, daughter of the late Margaret (Arruda) Hurley, she lived in the south end of New Bedford most of her life. Debbie (Nana) will be deeply missed by her friends, family and all who knew her. Survivors include her children, Dagny...
James M. Sylvia
Jan 10, 2021
James M. Sylvia, 92, of New Bedford passed away Sunday January 10, 2021. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Moniz) Sylvia, he lived in New Bedford and Acushnet for most of his life. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church. Mr. Sylvia began his long career in retail as a buyer at...
Eileen Guilbeault
Jan 10, 2021
Eileen Guilbeault, 69, of New Bedford passed away Sunday January 10, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Leo J. and Isabel (Pavao) Guilbeault, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was educated in New Bedford Public Schools. Eileen was formerly employed by Purity Laundry Company until her retirement....
Margaret M. "Peggy" Harrington
Jan 9, 2021
Margaret Mary "Peggy" Harrington, 69, of Acushnet died peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer and Covid-19. She was the beloved wife of Eugene P. Jones and the daughter of the late John and Phyllis Harrington. Peggy and Gene celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on December 29, 2020. Peggy was born in New Bedford, MA...
Maria I. Sousa
Jan 9, 2021
Maria I. (Couto) Sousa, 78, of New Bedford died January 9, 2021 unexpectedly at Carney Hospital. She was the wife of Antonio A. Sousa. Born in Ribeira Quente, Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (DosAnjos Cruz) Couto, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was formerly employed by Cornell-Dubilier and Aerovox before...
Scott Martin Erdman
Jan 7, 2021
Scott Martin Erdman, 74, of Marion died January 7, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Marion. Born in Milwaukee, WI, son of the late Norbert A. and Lois J. (Ahlschwede) Erdman, Scott lived Marion most of his life. Scott was formerly employed in television news for over twenty years before retiring as editor in chief at...
Maria Odete Amaral
Jan 6, 2021
Maria Odete (Soares) Amaral, 76, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joao and Filomena (Viveiros) Soares, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Maria was the wife of Ernest Amaral. Odete loved playing bingo, sewing, and traveling. She lived for her family...
Bernadina M. Galligo
Jan 6, 2021
Bernadina M. (Costa) Galligo, 95, of Dartmouth died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Somerset Ridge Center after a period of declining health. She was the wife of Stanley J. Galligo Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manual and Belmira (Mello) Costa, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life. Mrs. Galligo enjoyed music, teaching piano and...
Lillian A. Gracia
Jan 6, 2021
Lillian A. (Raposa) Gracia, 85, of New Bedford died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antone and Evelyn (Ponte) Raposa, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Lillian was a 1953 Holy Family High School graduate, and was employed by...
Frederick Roderick
Jan 6, 2021
Frederick Roderick, 91, of Mattapoisett died January 6, 2021 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mary G. (Moniz) Roderick. Born in New Bedford, son of the late William and Elizabeth (Vieira) Roderick, Fred was raised in Dartmouth and lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. He was formerly employed as a mason for many...
