Obituaries

Merilyn “Merry” Eustis

Merilyn “Merry” Eustis

Dec 7, 2020

Merilyn "Merry" Eustis, 84, voyaged onward into the hands of our Lord on December 7, 2020. Her husband Ralph and family were at her side as she departed peacefully with a smile on her beautiful face. She was an inspiring, lovely and loving lady with an infectious personality that loved everyone. Beloved daughter of the late Norman and Dorothy...

Aida L. Burgos-Ortiz

Aida L. Burgos-Ortiz

Dec 7, 2020

Aida L. Burgos-Ortiz, 63, of Fall River passed away peacefully Monday, December 7th, 2020. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Pedro J. Burgos and Celia Burgos-Ortiz, she lived in Massachusetts most of her life. Survivors include her siblings, Jorge L. Burgos, Pedro C. Burgos, Celia E. Burgos, Milagro E. Burgos, Jose A. Burgos, Briscilides Burgos, Luis...

Patricia M. Taylor

Patricia M. Taylor

Dec 6, 2020

Patricia M. (Ormonde) Taylor, 82, of Dartmouth passed away Sunday December 6, 2020 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Francisco Ormonde and Ermelinda (Sylvia) Ormonde Starkie, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life before moving to Dartmouth 22 years ago. Patricia served the community of New Bedford in...

Lorraine L. Crowley

Lorraine L. Crowley

Dec 6, 2020

Lorraine L. (Borges) Crowley, 70, of New Bedford died after a long illness on Sunday December 6, 2020. She was the partner of Jose Lopez with whom she lived for over 30 years. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Hilda (Borges) Ponte, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Lorraine...

James W. "Bunk" Mercer

James W. "Bunk" Mercer

Dec 5, 2020

James W. "Bunk" Mercer, 76, of Mattapoisett died peacefully December 5, 2020 at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with ALS. He was the devoted husband of Judith A. (Smith) Mercer, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. Born in Boston on Bunker Hill Day, son of the late James D. and Annie J. (Montgomery)...

Charlene A. Duguay

Charlene A. Duguay

Dec 2, 2020

Charlene Ann (Edwards) Duguay, 73, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday December 2, 2020. She was the wife of Frederick L. Duguay, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alexander and Ruth (Stubblefield) Prejsnar, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Charlene was formerly employed as a bookkeeper for Nationwide...

Daniel J. O'Neill

Daniel J. O'Neill

Dec 1, 2020

Daniel J. O'Neill, 89, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020 at Golden Pond Assisted Living facility in Hopkinton. Sadly, he became another statistic to the insidious coronavirus. He had been declining mentally over the last few years when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Dementia in 2017. Mr. O'Neill was born in Groton, CT, on May 15, 1931. He...

Dr. Louis A. Gomes, Jr.

Dr. Louis A. Gomes, Jr.

Dec 1, 2020

Dr. Louis A. Gomes, Jr., 80, of New Bedford died December 1, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Bridgewater, son of the late Louis A. and Antonia (Ramos) Gomes, he lived in New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard and Florida. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Dr. Gomes received his Doctorate of...

Margaret R. Quinn

Margaret R. Quinn

Dec 1, 2020

Margaret Rose (Kearsey) Quinn, 88, of New Bedford, passed away Tuesday, December 1st, 2020, peacefully with dignity surrounded with love after a brief illness. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada on September 2nd, 1932, she was the sister of the late Frank Kearsey, along with numerous other loving family members in Newfoundland, Canada. Margaret married Thomas Quinn in Newfoundland...

Benvinda Rose

Benvinda Rose

Dec 1, 2020

Benvinda (Leon Ramos) Rose, 92, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday December 1, 2020 at home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Aguinel A. Rose. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joaquim and Anna (Barros) Leon Ramos, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Rose was an active...

Courtney Duarte-Souto

Courtney Duarte-Souto

Nov 30, 2020

Courtney Duarte-Souto, 37, of New Bedford passed away on November 30, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Souto, Jr. and Renee (Duarte) Souto. Courtney enjoyed spending time with her two sons, family, and friends. She is survived by her two sons, Joel Vazquez, Jr. and Aviel Trinidad; her siblings, Nathaniel Duarte-Souto and Jason Denison; her great-grandmother,...

Noreen G. Martin

Noreen G. Martin

Nov 30, 2020

Noreen G. Martin, 70, of Dartmouth died November 30, 2020 at Walpole HealthCare. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Leonard and Isabel (Sylvia) Goes, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life. Survivors include her 2 sons, Sean Martin and Lance Martin, both of Dartmouth; a brother, Curtis Goes; 2 sisters, Colleen Avila and Marleen Rogers;...

Ryan K. Tavares

Ryan K. Tavares

Nov 30, 2020

Ryan K. Tavares, 51, of New Bedford passed away Monday November 30, 2020. Born in New Bedford, the son of Florence E. (Nelson) Tavares and Antone L. "Chubby" Tavares, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Ryan was formerly employed as a healthcare aide for Better Community Living. He enjoyed cooking and singing, and had been a...

Luciano P. Vieira

Luciano P. Vieira

Nov 30, 2020

Luciano P. Vieira, 78, of West Warwick, RI passed away peacefully Monday, November 30, 2020. He was the husband of Maria Pimental and the late Liana Vieira. Born in Terceira, Azores, Portugal, son of the late Jose and Maria (Albina) Vieira, he lived in New Bedford, Dartmouth, and West Warwick. Luciano was a family man who loved to pull...

David J. Desouza

David J. Desouza

Nov 29, 2020

David Joseph DeSouza, 76, of New Bedford passed away Sunday November 29, 2020 after a long illness. He was the husband of Judy A. (Smith) DeSouza. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Sarrao) DeSouza, he lived in Fairhaven and New Bedford for most of his life. David was formerly employed by Chamberlain Manufacturing,...

John F. Chase

John F. Chase

Nov 28, 2020

John F. "Jack" Chase, 80, of Mattapoisett died peacefully November 28, 2020 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Anne M. (Blouin) Chase. Born in Boston, son of the late John L. and Rita E. (Burns) Chase, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett most of his life wintering in Florida. He was formerly employed in the...

William Rice Elfers

William Rice Elfers

Nov 28, 2020

Bill Elfers died peacefully at home on November 28, 2020, after a long struggle with ALS. Bill lived an incredibly full and productive life and left the world a better place for having lived in it. His thoughtful approach to life's challenges, his incredible loyalty to family and friends, his ability to rally those around him to achieve great...

Dinis J. Perruca

Dinis J. Perruca

Nov 27, 2020

Dinis J. Perruca, 53, of New Bedford died November 27, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Olhao, Portugal, son of the late Domingos A. and Maria Bernardina (Jose) Perruca, he lived in Dartmouth and New Bedford all of his life. He was formerly employed by Natco. Dinis was a car enthusiast who enjoyed attending car shows. He also...

William E. Brown, Sr.

William E. Brown, Sr.

Nov 27, 2020

William Edward Brown, Sr., 78, of New Bedford departed this earth of Friday November 27, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimers. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Edward Brown and Hazel Kohler. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Bill was employed as a New Bedford firefighter for 30 years until his retirement....

Cynthia "Cindy" Robertson-Caulton

Cynthia "Cindy" Robertson-Caulton

Nov 27, 2020

After a courageous battle with breast cancer, Cynthia 'Cindy' Robertson-Caulton passed away on November 27, 2020 in Conyers, Georgia at the age of 55. She leaves behind her husband and best friend, Wesley Caulton and stepchildren, Devin and Siera Caulton. Cindy was born on January 8, 1965 in New Bedford, MA, to Herbert L. Robertson of New Bedford and...

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