Joseph E. Doubrava
May 16, 2020
Joseph E. Doubrava, 92, of Mattapoisett, MA, died on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Saint Luke's Hospital following a brief period of declining health initiated by a fall and complicated by infection with COVID-19. Joe was born in Bayside, New York and as a young man enjoyed swimming, sailing and golfing. As a 17 year-old he enlisted in the...
Francisco Chingo Gomez
May 16, 2020
Francisco Chingo Gomez, 55, of New Bedford, Massachusetts died May 16, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Zacualpa, Quiche, Guatemala, son of Santos Chingo and the late Marcella Morente, he lived in Guatemala before moving to New Bedford in 2015. He was employed as a fish cutter at Marina Fish House. Survivors include his partner, Dominga Garcia Gomez;...
Jeffery J. Graham
May 15, 2020
Jeffery J. Graham, 64, of Dartmouth died May 15, 2020 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Sonia N. (Vazquez) Graham. Born in New Bedford, son of Sam Graham of Jacksonville, FL and the late Delores (Gibbs) Graham, he was raised in Fairhaven before moving to Dartmouth 20 years ago. Mr. Graham was the proud black...
Ann Marie Cutino
May 15, 2020
On Friday, May 15th, 2020, Ann Marie (Walker) Cutino's battle with cancer finally came to an end, passing away at the age of 57. Ann was born in Brockton, Massachusetts daughter of the late Francis Walker and Sandra L. (Kendall) Walker and stepdaughter to the late Francis Suprenard and Lauri Suprenard. Ann's story was sometimes a drama, more times...
Dorothy I. Miller
May 15, 2020
Dorothy I. (Boss) Miller, 99, of Dartmouth died May 15, 2020 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the wife of the late Roger T. Miller. Born and raised in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Ernest and Caroline (Broom) Boss, she lived in Dartmouth since 1956. Survivors include 2 daughters, Maureen Morgan and her husband Kevin of...
Ruth E. Costa
May 14, 2020
Ruth E. (Pacheco) Costa, 89, of Mattapoisett died May 14, 2020 peacefully at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late John F. Costa. Born in Fairhaven, daughter of the late Theane and Elsie (McMullen) Pacheco, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. Mrs. Costa was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church. She was formerly employed...
George A. Reade
May 13, 2020
George A. Reade, 87, of Mattapoisett died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Our Lady's Haven after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Louanda J. (Mach) Reade. Born in Paterson, NJ, son of the late George and Agatha (Smith) Reade, he had lived in Mattapoisett for many years. George was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University...
Lawrence P. Mulvey, Sr.
May 13, 2020
How do you sum up my Dad's life and achievements in a standard obituary? It is impossible. His life and legacy is overwhelming. What deserves to be printed for the archives of local history, I don't claim to know - but what follows is a snapshot… On May 13, 2020 Lawrence P. Mulvey, Sr., patriarch of his family, passed...
Francis L.G. Haddocks
May 13, 2020
Francis Leon Granger Haddocks, 80, of New Bedford died May 13, 2020 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Richard and Olivia (Busby) Haddocks, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was formerly employed with the Bristol County Sheriff's Office for over 40 years before retiring as superintendent. Prior to that, he...
Theresa Dufresne
May 12, 2020
Theresa (Viera) Dufresne, 78, of New Bedford passed away peacefully May 12, 2020 at Tremont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ernest and Justina (Santos) Viera, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She loved painting, knitting, dancing, and celebrating with family and friends. Terry is survived by her two...
James R. Splaine
May 12, 2020
James R. Splaine, 75, of Medway passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham after a period of declining health. Husband for 35 years of Judith A. (Flynn) Splaine. Son of the late James Vincent and Augusta (Amirault) Splaine, he grew up in Boston and resided in Medway for the past 35 years. He...
Lourdes Marie Battles
May 11, 2020
Lourdes Marie (Houtman) Battles passed away in her home on Monday, May 11, 2020. Lourdes was born May 15, 1952 in New Bedford, MA, the first of four children born to Albert and Mary "Lourdy" (Rozario) Houtman. From a very young age, Lourdes's gift of compassion poured out of her heart and life. She absolutely loved life and people....
Maryanne Lomba
May 11, 2020
Maryanne Lomba, 70, of New Bedford died Monday, May 11, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manuel and Helen (Rosario) Lomba, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Maryanne enjoyed politics, debates and was always...
Anthony H. Thomas
May 11, 2020
Anthony "Tommy" Hardin Thomas, beloved father, grandfather/Giddo, uncle, and friend passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 enveloped in the prayers of his loving family. Anthony was predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret "Peggy" (Abraham) Thomas, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage, and their son Anthony, Jr. Anthony is survived by his three daughters and their families –...
Pauline R. Gregoire
May 9, 2020
Pauline R. Gregoire, 89, of New Bedford passed away Saturday, May 09, 2020 at Our Lady's Haven. She was the wife of the late Eugene E. Gregoire and the daughter of the late Rodolphe and Laurianne Cote. As a longtime communicant of St. Mary's Parish, New Bedford, Pauline served as a Eucharistic Minister and was member of the St....
Darlene F. Simmons
May 8, 2020
Darlene F. Simmons, 63, New Bedford died May 8, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospital. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Tereather (Jefferson) Simmons Darlene lived in New Bedford most of her life and was raised in the United House of Prayer For All People. She will be remembered for her great sense...
William Edward Schuler
May 7, 2020
William Edward Schuler, 42, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully Thursday May 7, 2020 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. Born in New Bedford, Bill grew up in South Dartmouth with his mother, Mary Lou (Brown) Schuler and his sister, Carolyn. Bill graduated from Bishop Stang and Roger Williams University. He was formerly employed by New Bedford Public Schools where he...
Jane L. Parkin
May 7, 2020
Jane L. (Butler) Parkin, 89, of New Bedford passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 7, 2020. She was the wife of the late Henry E. Parkin, Jr. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late David and Isabella (Livesey) Butler. She grew up in Dartmouth and had lived in New Bedford for the...
Irene Tavares-Phillips
May 6, 2020
Irene Tavares-Phillips, 90, of New Bedford, died May 6, 2020 at Brockton Hospital. Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph F. Tavares and Elvira (Lomba) Gomes, she lived in California for the past 33 years before moving to Randolph, Ma. She was formerly employed by Goodyear Tire, Hughes Aircraft and Raytheon. She was a founding...
Mary E. Sullivan
May 6, 2020
Mary E. (Donovan) Sullivan, 78, of New Bedford died Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at home after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of James E. Sullivan, Jr., with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Matthew and Ellen (Canty) Donovan, she lived in New Bedford for all of...
