Obituaries
Jennifer L. Beaulieu
Jul 16, 2020
Jennifer L. (Vieira) Beaulieu, 42, of New Bedford died July 16, 2020 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, daughter of Jane (Laborde) Vieira of New Bedford and the late Manuel Vieira, Jr. she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She enjoyed watching her son play baseball and spending time with her "Mini-Me" niece Avery. Survivors include...
Robert W. Griffith
Jul 14, 2020
Robert "Bob" Griffith, 76, died suddenly on July 14, 2020 in the waters off Barneys Joy Point in Dartmouth, an area he loved and fished frequently. Bob was born October 2, 1943, in West Haven, Connecticut, to Ernest and Helen (Palmer) Griffith. He received his bachelor's degree from Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina, and later went on to...
Raymond B. Lake
Jul 13, 2020
Raymond B. Lake, 89, of Dartmouth passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 13, 2020. He was the husband of Louise E. (Viera) Lake; they had been married for 65 years. Born in Dartmouth, the son of the late Elmer and Sarah (Jennings) Lake, he was raised in Westport and lived in Dartmouth for the past 65 years. Mr. Lake...
Clyde M. Graves, Jr.,
Jul 12, 2020
Clyde M. Graves, Jr., 57, of Lewiston, ME formerly of New Bedford died July 12, 2020 unexpectedly at Maine Medical Center. He was the husband of Beverly A. (Duarte) Graves. Born in New Bedford, son of Harriet M. (Machado) Graves of New Bedford and the late Clyde M. Graves, he lived in New Bedford most of his life before...
Eva A. Dibenedetto
Jul 12, 2020
Eva A. (Baccelli) DiBenedetto, 91, of New Bedford passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, July 12, 2020. She was the wife of the late Enrico "Henry" DiBenedetto. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John and Attilia (Giorgi) Baccelli, she grew up in Italy before returning to New Bedford as a young adult. She was formerly...
Gloria Monteiro
Jul 9, 2020
Gloria (Lawton) Monteiro, 88, of New Bedford died July 9, 2020 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John and Emelia (Sylvia) Lawton, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was formerly employed by Kyler's Seafood. She enjoyed bingo, dancing, walking, crocheting and listening to Elvis. Survivors include 2...
Dr. Edgar H. Batcheller, Jr.
Jul 8, 2020
Dr. Edgar H. Batcheller, Jr., known to family and friends as Terry, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his family summer home in Mattapoisett. He was born in Boston on March 9, 1937 to RAdm Edgar Hadley Batcheller and Anne Gordon (King) Batcheller. After serving two years in the United States Marine Corps, he graduated from UVA Medical...
June J. Monteiro
Jul 6, 2020
June J. (Spinola) Monteiro, 92, of New Bedford passed away on Monday July 6, 2020 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Joseph Monteiro, Jr. Born in Wareham, the daughter of the late Julius and Jennie (Lopes) Spinola, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Mrs. Monteiro was formerly employed by Arista...
Kayla Goncalves
Jul 5, 2020
Kayla Goncalves, 26, of New Bedford passed away suddenly on Sunday July 5, 2020. Born in New Bedford, she lived in New Bedford for all of her life. Kayla was employed as a personal care attendant. She is survived by her son, Darin Anthony Gomes; her parents, Jacqueline F. Goncalves and Michael Tracz and Eugenio Andrade; her brother, Eugenio...
Dolores A. Rose
Jul 5, 2020
Dolores A. (Rocha) Rose, 89, of Dartmouth passed away Sunday July 5, 2020 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Richard G. Rose. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John A. and Charlotte A. (Cabral) Rocha, she lived in Sao Miguel, Azores, during her youth after her father moved the family there when her...
Rev. Steven A. Dottin
Jul 5, 2020
Rev. Steven A. Dottin, 69, of New Bedford passed away at home in his sleep on Sunday July 5, 2020. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of Margery V. "Ruby" (Heywood) Dottin and the late Duncan A. Dottin. He graduated from New Bedford High School, Class of 1968, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Class of 1973. and the...
Philip T. Moy, Jr.
Jul 4, 2020
Philip T. Moy, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020 at Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Days earlier, Philip celebrated his birthday in the company of his nieces and beloved wife, May (Wong) Moy. Philip was born in Boston on July 1, 1926 to Lum Foon and Philip T. Moy. He was...
Joan M. Noyer
Jul 4, 2020
Joan M. (Hickey) Noyer, 92, of Mattapoisett died July 4, 2020, peacefully with her granddaughter Jennifer by her side. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Noyer, Sr. Born in Brockton, daughter of the late Charles F. and Edith R. (Casey) Hickey, she grew up in Bridgewater before moving to Lakeville and then to Mattapoisett in 1966....
Cheryl Ann Masse
Jul 2, 2020
Cheryl Ann (Sequeira) Masse, 73, of New Bedford passed away Thursday July 2, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late James and Helen C. (Souza) Sequeira, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a graduate of St. John's Academy. Cheryl was a longtime dedicated employee of Family Services...
Mary C. Youngberg
Jun 30, 2020
Mary C. (Riley) Youngberg, 98, of Port Charlotte, FL and Wareham died June 30, 2020 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, FL after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Rutledge) Riley, she lived in New York City, Somerset, NJ and Barnegat, NJ and later summered in Wareham, MA and wintered...
Beatrice Xifaras
Jun 30, 2020
Beatrice (Keshian) Xifaras, 88, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Boston and raised in Medford, she was the daughter of the late Margos and Maritza (Meldonian) Keshian. A graduate of Medford High School, she was the Assistant Treasurer of the West Medford Cooperative Bank from 1950-1961. She went on...
Anne L. Doyle
Jun 30, 2020
Anne L. (Ste. Marie) Doyle, 77, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side on Tuesday June 30, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of the late, great "Smiling Irishman" Daniel L. Doyle. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Mary Irene (Breault) Ste....
Ruth Ferreira
Jun 30, 2020
Ruth (Itzkowitz) Ferreira, 97 of New Bedford died June 30, 2020. She was the wife of the late Abilio "Bill" Ferreira. Born in Woburn, MA, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was formerly employed at the Skipper Motor Inn for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed staying busy and always had a knitting painting...
Dajee M. Santos
Jun 30, 2020
Dajee M. Santos, 28, of New Bedford died June 30, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in New Bedford, son of Michael J. Santos and Marisol Marquez, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was employed as a chef in several local restaurants. He enjoyed playing the guitar. Survivors include his parents; his...
Zara "Rosie" Arocho
Jun 29, 2020
Zara "Rosie" Arocho, 86, of Wareham passed away peacefully at home on Monday June 29, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Guadalupe Rosario. Born in Isabela, Puerto Rico, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Wareham 40 years ago. Rosie was formerly employed by the Aerovox Corporation and had also worked as a a...
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