Robert A. Gingras
May 19, 2020
Robert A. Gingras, 90, of Mattapoisett died peacefully, surrounded by family on May 19, 2020, at the home he was born in. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth M. (Beehan) Gingras, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born and raised in Mattapoisett, he was the son of the late Achille and Eva (Berube) Gingras, and...
Stanley R. Ociesa
May 19, 2020
Stanley Raymond Ociesa passed away peacefully on May 19, 2020 to join his beloved wife of 66 years Therese D. (Obomsawin) Ociesa in the great beyond. We know when they meet again they will dance the Polka. Stanley was born on May 8, 1928 and was the son of Stanley R. and Agnes (Nikoydan) Ociesa. His siblings were Josephine,...
Nancy J. Santos
May 17, 2020
Nancy J. (Margarita) Santos, 74, of Fairhaven, died peacefully surrounded by her sons Sunday, May 17, 2020. She was the former wife of Albert S. Santos. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Silvano S. Margarita and Ann Florence (Sylvia) Margarita, she lived there most of her life. Nancy leaves behind 3 sons, Albert Santos and his former...
Doris Lacasse
May 17, 2020
Doris (St. Marie) Lacasse, 89, of Fairhaven, formerly of New Bedford and Naples, FL, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Our Lady's Haven Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Omer Lacasse. She is survived by three children: William Lacasse and his wife Maureen; Donald Lacasse and his wife Lynne; and Janis Welch and her husband Edward....
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...
