Mary G. Kennedy
Jun 6, 2020
Mary Grace Kennedy of New Bedford passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 6, 2020 at the age of 64. She was the daughter of the late Mortimer Kennedy and the late Lillian Flanagan Kennedy. Her survivors include her children: Kristy Acevedo and her husband Eladio of Fairhaven, Brian Brocklehurst and his wife Leeann of Wareham, and Todd...
Louise S. Kelsey
Jun 5, 2020
Louise S. (Spooner) Kelsey, 100, of Mattapoisett died peacefully on June 5, 2020 at the Alden Court Nursing Home, in Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late Philip H. Kelsey, Sr., married 59 years. Born in Plymouth, the daughter of the late Harold S. and Bertha L. (Ellis) Spooner, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. Her...
Christine J. Kemp
Jun 4, 2020
Christine J. (Heroux) Kemp, 52, of New Bedford died June 4, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of Dolores (Pelletier) Heroux and the late Wilfred Heroux, she lived in Plymouth before returning to New Bedford. She was formerly employed as a security guard at United Parcel Service and an a nurse....
Dianne Marie Fisher
Jun 3, 2020
Dianne Marie Fisher, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2020 after a long illness. The daughter of the late Harold Bruce Fisher and Eugenia "Jana" Grace Fisher, she was born, raised and educated in New Bedford. Dianne has always been the quietest of her 11 sisters and 3 brothers. She had a heart to give...
D. Pauline Lowney
Jun 2, 2020
D. Pauline Lowney, 70, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 2, 2020 at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River after a period of declining health. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John P. and Irene (Boudreau) Lowney, she resided in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a graduate of New...
Jeanne F. Carrier
May 31, 2020
Jeanne F. Carrier, 92, known as the Daffodil Lady of North Dartmouth died May 31, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Helen (Walsh) Carrier and sister of the late Joan A. Martin, Barbara Roderick, Aileen Johnson and Ramon Carrier. She was a graduate of Dartmouth High School and Boston University and...
Julia S. Teixeira
May 28, 2020
Julia S. Teixeira, age 81, of New Bedford passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 28, 2020 at home. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph Teixeira and Dorothy (Silva) Salley, she was raised by her late grandmother Mary Teixeira- Gelmette. She enjoyed working as a CNA, volunteering, and helping anyone who needed a hand....
Arthur P. Carvalho
May 28, 2020
Arthur P. Carvalho, 97, of New Bedford died May 28, 2020 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. He was the husband of the late Pauline C. (Santos) Carvalho, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Theophilo P. and Herminia (Souza) Carvalho, he lived in New Bedford all of his life....
Lucille B. Sobral
May 24, 2020
Lucille B. (Marchessault) Sobral, 95 of Acushnet died May 24, 2020 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late Fernando Sobral. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Aldei and Rosilda (Dumaine) Marchessault, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Acushnet 40 years ago. Mrs. Sobral was a communicant of St. Rose of...
Ruth R. Roberts
May 23, 2020
Ruth R. (Entwistle) Roberts of New Bedford passed away Saturday May 23, 2020 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home after a long period of declining health at the age of 92. She was the wife of the late Paul V. Roberts. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Frank and Lilian (Taylor) Entwistle, she lived in...
Claire Y. Areia
May 23, 2020
Claire Y. (Gelinas) Areia, age 87, entered into eternal rest on May 23, 2020 after a brief illness. She was the widow of Joseph L. Areia with whom she shared 35 years of marriage prior to his passing in 1986, and Manuel "Chick" Pimentel. Born in Manchester, NH, Claire was the daughter of Roland and Yvonne Gelinas, and lived...
Josephine Mary Pannell
May 21, 2020
Pannell, Josephine Mary, of Mattapoisett died peacefully in her home on May 21, 2020 in the company of her family at the age of 92. Jo was born in London, England on December 10, 1927, the daughter of Ann Margaret and John Lyons. Raised in Essex with her siblings Maureen, Michael and Patrick, she grew up during WW II...
Joseph F. Gorman, Jr.
May 21, 2020
Joseph F. Gorman, Jr., 64 of Boston died May 21, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph F. and Roberta (Tighe) Gorman, he lived in Boston most of his life. He was employed as a sales associate at Brooks Brothers. He was a graduate of Holy Family High School and Swain School...
Maria A. Barboza
May 21, 2020
Maria A. Barboza, age 53, of New Bedford passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on May 21, 2020. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Vivian (Ramos) Barboza of New Bedford and the late Henry Barboza. Maria was very spiritual and an active member of the Centre United Methodists church. Maria was truly a...
Mary O. Ferreira
May 20, 2020
Mary O. (Ornellas) Ferreira, 102 of New Bedford died May 20, 2020 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Manuel B. Ferreira. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Souza) Ornellas, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Ferreira was formerly employed as a stitcher at...
Alvan T. Fuller
May 19, 2020
Alvan T. Fuller, 94 of New Bedford died May 19, 2020 at Philip Hulitar Hospice after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Bernice E. (Hardy) Fuller. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Harry and Ella (Wood) Fuller, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Fuller was formerly employed at Quaker...
Robert A. Gingras
May 19, 2020
Robert A. Gingras, 90, of Mattapoisett died peacefully, surrounded by family on May 19, 2020, at the home he was born in. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth M. (Beehan) Gingras, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born and raised in Mattapoisett, he was the son of the late Achille and Eva (Berube) Gingras, and...
Stanley R. Ociesa
May 19, 2020
Stanley Raymond Ociesa passed away peacefully on May 19, 2020 to join his beloved wife of 66 years Therese D. (Obomsawin) Ociesa in the great beyond. We know when they meet again they will dance the Polka. Stanley was born on May 8, 1928 and was the son of Stanley R. and Agnes (Nikoydan) Ociesa. His siblings were Josephine,...
Nancy J. Santos
May 17, 2020
Nancy J. (Margarita) Santos, 74, of Fairhaven, died peacefully surrounded by her sons Sunday, May 17, 2020. She was the former wife of Albert S. Santos. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Silvano S. Margarita and Ann Florence (Sylvia) Margarita, she lived there most of her life. Nancy leaves behind 3 sons, Albert Santos and his former...
Doris Lacasse
May 17, 2020
Doris (St. Marie) Lacasse, 89, of Fairhaven, formerly of New Bedford and Naples, FL, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Our Lady's Haven Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Omer Lacasse. She is survived by three children: William Lacasse and his wife Maureen; Donald Lacasse and his wife Lynne; and Janis Welch and her husband Edward....
