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...
Dorothy R. Borisoff
May 6, 2020
Dorothy R. (Baccelli) Borisoff, 93, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday May 6, 2020 at Nemasket Healthcare in Middleboro. She was the wife of the late Edmund T. Borisoff. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John and Attilia (Giorgi) Baccelli, she and her family lived in Italy for 12 years before returning to New Bedford in...
Ronald Roy Allison
May 5, 2020
Ronald Roy Allison of New Bedford, MA died on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 from COVID-19 in South Dartmouth, MA. He was 77 years old. He was born on February 28, 1943 in New Bedford, MA the son of William and Irene (Carreiro) Allison. Ronald attended New Bedford High School, St. Joseph's Seminary in Callicoon, NY and St. John's Seminary...
Mildred M. Johnson
May 3, 2020
Mildred M. (Frates) Johnson, 95, of New Bedford died May 3, 2020 at home. She was the wife of the late Thomas Johnson. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Mildred (Frates) Ponte and stepdaughter of the late Joseph Ponte, Jr., she lived in New Bedford for all of her life. She was a communicant of St. Francis...
Daniel J. "D.J." Saunders, Jr.
May 3, 2020
Daniel J. "D.J." Saunders Jr., 55, of Fall River died unexpectedly on Sunday May 3, 2020 at St. Anne's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fall River, the beloved son of Jean A. (Guilmette) Saunders and the late Daniel J. Saunders, he lived in Fall River all his life. He was the grandson of the late Alphonse...
Joan E. Anderson
May 1, 2020
Joan E. (Murphy) Anderson, 88, of New Bedford, died on May 1, 2020, of natural causes at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. Her husband of 59 years, Albert F. Anderson, predeceased her on January 29, 2015. Born in Lynn, MA, on June 1,1931 to Francis L. and Margaret M. (Walsh) Murphy, she is survived by her daughters, Katherine...
Lisa B. Henderson
May 1, 2020
Lisa Beth Henderson, 58, of Norfolk, VA, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, after an unexpected illness. Born and raised in New Bedford, MA, the beloved daughter of the late Marion E. Henderson and Ralph Saxon, Lisa lived in Virginia the past 25 years. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School and LaBaron Hairdressing Academy. Lisa...
Edward T. Cabral
May 1, 2020
Edward T. Cabral, son of the late Joseph and Belvina Cabral, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday May 1, 2020. Edward became another victim of the coronavirus. He was 88 years old. He was blessed in many ways from the days of his youth until the day he passed away. A very private person, he...
