Alice C. Walsh
Apr 3, 2020
Alice C. Walsh, 88, of South Dartmouth passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion, MA after a brief period of declining health. Alice was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late James J. and Agnes B. (McGrath) Walsh. She lived in New Bedford most of her life until moving to South...
Eleanor K. Coté
Apr 2, 2020
Eleanor Kathleen Coté, 78, of Mattapoisett passed away Thursday April 2, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Roland J. Coté. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John W. and Dorothy (Calnen) Nunes, she lived in Mattapoisett for most of her life. She was a graduate of Fairhaven High School, Class of 1959....
Marilyn Bissonnette
Apr 2, 2020
Marilyn (Heywood) Bissonnette, 73, of Fairhaven died Thursday April 2, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Jay F. Bissonnette, who passed away three hours later the same day. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Kershaw and Ann (Cawley) Heywood, she lived in this area all her life and resided in Fairhaven since 1985....
Jay F. Bissonnette
Apr 2, 2020
Jay F. Bissonnette, 78, of Fairhaven died Thursday April 2, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Marilyn (Heywood) Bissonnette, who passed away three hours earlier the same day. Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Mary (Kucharsky) Woodacre, he lived in this area all his life and resided in Fairhaven since 1985. Mr....
Todd Joseph Shockro
Apr 1, 2020
Todd Joseph Shockro passed away in Delaware on April 1, 2020 at the age of 42. He was raised in Mattapoisett, the beloved son of John and Cathy Shockro, and had moved to Delaware over 20 years ago when he joined his brother as a lifeguard on the Rehoboth Beach Patrol. In later years he worked in the restaurant...
Dave Wilde
Mar 25, 2020
Dave Wilde, 56, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday March 25, 2020 at home. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Ernest W. and Rose A. (Caron) Wilde, he lived in New Bedford for his entire life. Dave could always be found at the basketball courts as a kid. Dave was formerly employed as a taxi driver....
Carol A. Mills
Mar 22, 2020
On Sunday March 22, 2020, Carol A. Mills graduated on to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her God, "Who so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) Carol, the daughter of Edna and Ernest...
Atty. Kathleen "Kate" Putney Towers
Mar 21, 2020
Atty. Kathleen "Kate" Putney Towers, 56, of New Bedford, passed away Saturday March 21, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital peacefully in her sleep after a ten-year battle with cancer. She fought till the very end, remaining in positive spirits. She was the wife of William J. Towers. Born in Concord and raised in Norwell, the daughter of Kathleen A....
Eileen Theresa Wimberger
Mar 19, 2020
Eileen Theresa (McCabe) Wimberger died on March 19, 2020, at the age of 93, after a brief acute illness. She was at home in Marion, Massachusetts, surrounded by family. She was loving, listening, and aware of how beloved she was to her family and many, many people beyond through her dying day. Eileen had been happily married since 1949...
Maria P. Sosa
Mar 18, 2020
Maria P. (Perez) Sosa, 78 of New Bedford died March 18, 2020 at Wareham HealthCare. Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Octavio and Obdulia (Neves) Perez, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Mrs. Sosa was formerly employed...
Michelle M. Mattos
Mar 18, 2020
Michelle M. (Nobre) Mattos, 57, of Onset passed away Wednesday March 18, 2020 unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Paul R. Mattos. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Lucille P. (Lopes) Nobre and the late Phillip C. Nobre, she lived in Onset for the past 37 years. She was a graduate of New Bedford...
Mark L. Faulkner, Sr.
Mar 16, 2020
Mark L. Faulkner, Sr., 54, of Lakeville passed away Monday March 16, 2020 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Jacqueline M. (Pacheco) Faulkner. Born in Middleboro, the son of Cathryn (Parry) Faulkner and the late Leonard Faulkner, he lived in Lakeville for most of his life. He was a graduate of Apponequet Regional High School. Mark...
Yvonne J. Burgo
Mar 15, 2020
Yvonne J. (Turner) Burgo, 82 of New Bedford died March 15, 2020 at Hathaway Manor. She was the wife of the late Charles Knuckles. She was the daughter of the late Olive Turner and the sister of the late Louise Houtman, Alma Condol, Herbert Turner, Barbara James, Norman Turner and BettyAnn Rosa. She was a life long resident of...
John P. Hopkins, Jr.
Mar 15, 2020
John P. Hopkins, Jr., 74, of New Bedford died Sunday March 15, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late John Hopkins. Sr. and Mary (Iacoponi) Hopkins, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. John owned and operated Hopkins Real Estate Agency for many years. He also served as an elected...
Henrique Dasilva
Mar 15, 2020
Henrique "Henry" DaSilva, 94, of New Bedford died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Clara (Gomes) DaSilva. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Henrique and Francisca DaSilva, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Henry was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church....
Michelle Menard
Mar 15, 2020
Michelle (Pimental) Menard, 50, of New Bedford died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of David J. Menard. Born in New Bedford, daughter of Manuel and Jacqueline (Cournoyer) Pimental, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Michelle was formerly employed in the medical field for many...
Cheryl L. "Cherie" Ramos
Mar 14, 2020
Cheryl L. "Cherie" (Pickreign) Ramos, 57 of New Bedford died March 14, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Ronald M. Ramos. Born in Springfield, MA, daughter of Sandra (Darrah) Pickreign of Wilbraham, MA and the late Richard Pickreign, Sr., she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Survivors include her husband;...
Thomas H. Schemm
Mar 12, 2020
Thomas H. Schemm, 61, of New Bedford passed away Thursday March 12, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Belleville, New Jersey, the son of the late William T. and Rita I. (Sawyer) Schemm, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Devout to his faith, Thomas was active at Our Lady's Chapel where he was an...
Robert G. Maurice, Sr.
Mar 12, 2020
Robert George Maurice, Sr., 81, of New Bedford died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Sacred Heart Home after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Lorraine A. (Desorcy) Maurice. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Manuel and Antoinette (Bresette) Maurice, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Maurice served in the...
Annie M. Bucchere
Mar 11, 2020
Annie M. (Pugliese) Bucchere, 62 of Rochester died March 11, 2020 suddenly after living a life fulfilled with joy and loving family. She was the wife of Victor S. Bucchere, her loving husband of 41 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was daughter of the late Joseph F. and Fran (Pacini) Pugliese. She lived in Rochester. Annie loved bringing...
