Janice Ann Grosso
Nov 2, 2020
Janice Ann Grosso, 77, of Fairhaven, formerly of New Bedford and Brockton, passed away peacefully on Monday November 2, 2020. Born in Brockton, the beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Agnes M. (Yafrate) Grosso, she lived in Brockton for most of her life before moving to New Bedford 18 years ago. She home studied for most of her...
Ellen Hogan
Nov 2, 2020
Ellen Hogan, 62, of New Bedford died November 2, 2020 unexpectedly at home. Born in in New Bedford, daughter of the late Ambrose J. Hogan and Mary Elizabeth "Lila" (Bruce) Hogan-Trott, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Ellen had worked at Titleist for over 20 years. Survivors include her siblings, Celeine M. Saraiva, Mary E. Hogan...
Luiza Barbosa
Nov 1, 2020
Luiza (DaLomba) Barbosa, 88, of New Bedford passed away at home on Sunday November 1, 2020 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Eugenio Barbosa. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joao and Emilia (Moniz) DaLomba, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Barbosa was formerly employed as a...
Leonard Simmons
Oct 30, 2020
Leonard Simmons, 97, of New Bedford passed away at home peacefully on Friday October 30, 2020. He was predeceased by his wife, Theresa J. Simmons of 73 years. He was born in Taunton, MA on June 17, 1923. He encountered much adversity during his early years being a child of the Great Depression. He completed the 6th grade and...
Michele E. Taylor
Oct 29, 2020
Michele E. (Leger) Taylor, 69, of Fairhaven died October 29, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Barry E. Scott. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Raymond J. and Germaine C. (Bussiere) Leger, she was raised in New Bedford before moving to Fairhaven in 1993. She was employed by Isotronics and Olin Aegis for many...
Connie Labonte
Oct 28, 2020
Connie (Macedo) LaBonte, 62, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Arnaldo C. And Laudalina (Medeiros) Macedo, she lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth for most of her life. She was formerly employed as a paraprofessional at Roosevelt Middle School for many years until her retirement. Connie loved...
Leon P. Miller
Oct 26, 2020
Leon P. Miller, 68, of New Bedford died October 26, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Donna (Primeau) Miller. Born in Fitchburg, son of the late Francis and Grace (Kuyler) Miller, he lived in New Bedford since 1997. He was formerly employed as a CNA at the Brockton VA Medical Center. He is...
Joel R. Teixeira
Oct 26, 2020
Joel R. Teixeira, 91, of Dartmouth died October 26, 2020 peacefully at home. He was the husband of Justina D. (Monteiro) Teixeira. Born and raised in Brava, Cape Verde, son of the late Maria Rodrigues and Pantaleon Teixeira, he lived in Jersey City, NJ before moving to the Greater New Bedford area many years ago. Mr. Teixeira was formerly...
Stephen L. Randall
Oct 26, 2020
Stephen Lee Randall, 77, of Wareham passed away peacefully at Tobey Hospital on Monday October 26, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Brockton, he was the only child of the late Edward Merrill Randall and Barbara (Rasely) Randall. At a young age he moved to the Wrentham State School where he lived until moving to New Bedford...
Manuel C. Leite
Oct 25, 2020
Manuel C. Leite, 99, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, October 25, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born in Acushnet, the youngest of 7 siblings. He enjoyed sharing stories of "life on the farm." Manuel proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as a Private First Class in the 4th Division during WWII....
Brian P. O'Malley
Oct 24, 2020
Brian Patrick O'Malley, 71, of Acushnet, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on October 24, 2020 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judith Barry O'Malley. Born on March 18, 1949 to Matthew and Mary (O'Leary) O'Malley, Brian grew up in Fairhaven. He graduated from Coyle & Cassidy High...
Ann V. Connell
Oct 23, 2020
Ann V. (Guilmette) Connell, 82, of Fall River died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 23, 2020. Born in Fall River to the late Alphonse J. and Anita M. (Campeau) Guilmette, she attended Dominican Academy in Fall River and Stonehill College in Easton. Prior to raising her children, she worked as an accountant at Raytheon and...
Christina A. Jay
Oct 20, 2020
Christina A. Jay, 35, of New Bedford died unexpectedly on October 20, 2020. Born in Stoughton, the daughter of Donna M. Vazquez and her companion Edward Bolzan of North Dartmouth and the late James F. Jay, Jr. she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was employed as a PCA for many years. Christina enjoyed spending time...
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...
