Obituaries

Apr 7, 2025

Sean J. Brice, born on July 4th, 1969, passed away unexpectedly on April 7th, 2025. Sean grew up in Marion, MA, attending Old Rochester Regional High School, where he played four years of varsity hockey. Sean graduated in the Class of 1987, as a member of the National Honors Society.

After high school, he attended the University...

Apr 6, 2025

Alan Wayne Lake, 75, of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday April 6th, 2025 after a long illness.

Born in Acushnet, MA on November 24th, 1949, Alan graduated from New Bedford High School in 1967.  He attended Berklee School of Music in Boston for one year before enlisting in the US Navy.  He proudly served aboard...

Apr 6, 2025

Armand J. Goulet, 93, formerly of New Bedford, MA and Chicopee, MA, died on April 6, 2025 in the care of Hemando Pasco Hospice in Lecanto, FL.

He was the son of the late Joseph and Philomene (Beaulieu) Goulet and the husband of the late Theresa L. (Guilbert) Goulet with whom he had been married for 50...

Apr 4, 2025

Nicole M. Johnson, 57, of New Bedford passed away Friday April 4, 2025.

Born in New Bedford Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Janice (Affonseca) Johnson and William T. Johnson. Nicole's love for music led her to many years living in New York and her love for adventure and growth also landed her in Atlanta, Georgia. She...

Apr 2, 2025

Stanley J. Galligo, 97, of South Dartmouth passed away on April 2, 2025. He was the husband of the late Bernadina M. (Costa) Galligo.

He was employed at Continental Screw for many years, until his retirement.

Stanley was passionate about sailing and enjoyed football, chess, and sweets. He loved his family and music and played...

Apr 2, 2025

Amelia (Pereira Cardoso) Amaral of New Bedford passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025 at the age of 95. Born in Vila Ruiva, Fornos de Algodres, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Emilia Pereira Cardoso and the loving wife of the late Joseph "Breezy" Amaral.

Affectionately known as Alice, she emigrated to...

Apr 1, 2025

Manuel Amaral "Manny" Canastra, 83, of Haines City, Florida passed away on April 1, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Nancy (Townley) Canastra, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Amaral) Canastra, and...

Apr 1, 2025

Robert "Bob" Bowers, of Mattapoisett, husband to Cathy Bowers, passed away peacefully at his home on April 1, 2025, at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with ALS.

Bob was born in Roxbury, MA on June 18, 1947, to Edward and Catherine (McGuire) Bowers. He was raised in Dorchester, MA where he attended BC High....

Apr 1, 2025

Bonaventura J. "Buster" Barboza, III, 77, of New Bedford passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was the husband of the late Cheryl (Andrews) Barboza.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Bonaventura "Benny" Barboza, Jr., and Mildred (Andrade) Barboza, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.

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Mar 30, 2025

Kim Souza, 67, of Acushnet died Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Beth Israel Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Derrick B. Souza.

Born in South Korea, daughter of Kang Chong Ok and the late Kim Chol Su, she lived in South Korea until the mid-1990s when she and Derrick moved to California. She...

Mar 30, 2025

Rene A. Goyette, 91, of Mattapoisett died Sunday, March 30, 2025. He was the husband of the late Mary Lou (Goulart) Goyette. They were married for 59 years before her passing in 2021.

Born in Fall River, son of the late Albert L. and MarieAnge (St. Laurent) Goyette, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.

Mar 29, 2025

Jeanne DuPont Dutra, 80, of Dartmouth died Saturday March 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughter and son-in-law.  She was the wife of the late Arthur A. Dutra.

Born in Watertown, Massachusetts and raised in Belmont, she was the daughter of the late Arthur DuPont and Mabelle Coyne DuPont.  Jeanne spent all of her summers at Lake...

Mar 28, 2025

Patricia A. (McGrath) Davignon, 86, of Acushnet, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Davignon for 60 years.

Born in New Bedford daughter of the late Joseph and Kathleen (Sullivan) McGrath, she lived in Acushnet most of her life.

Pat enjoyed visiting...

Mar 27, 2025

Kathleen A. (O'Leary) Marotta, 80, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025.

She was born on January 10, 1945, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Michael John O'Leary and Claire (Earley) O'Leary. Kathleen lived in Alaska in the 1970s, where she met the love of her life, Charles, before eventually returning to...

Mar 27, 2025

Sandra A. (Ventura) Westgate, 71, of New Bedford passed away Thursday March 27, 2025 at home after a long illness.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antone R. and Ruth (Maciel) Ventura, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.

Sandra was formerly employed as a certified nursing assistant at...

Mar 26, 2025

Mary P. (Lowney) Mitchell, 76, of New Bedford died surrounded by her loving family on March 26, 2025 after a period of declining health.

Born in New Bedford, the only child of Daniel and Alice (Finnell) Lowney, Mary went on to live a life of purpose and service, despite multiple medical obstacles put in her way. She...

Mar 25, 2025

Dianne E. Johnson, 83, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Charles and Esther (Bryce) Johnson, she lived in Fairhaven and New Bedford most of her life.

Dianne was a hard worker and a fantastic seamstress. She enjoyed designing outfits, making wedding dresses...

Mar 25, 2025

Catherine Mae Couto, 61, of New Bedford died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was predeceased by her partner of 18 years, Michael Sylvia, and her former husband Stewart Baumgardner.

Catherine was an area resident all of her life and went to local schools. She went on to be one of the first female members of...

Mar 24, 2025

Maria Zelia (Melo) Oliveira, 86, of New Bedford died March 24, 2025 at Care One at New Bedford surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Paulo P. Oliveira. Born in Ribeira Quente, São Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter of the late Francisco Melo Pine and Angelina (Raposo) Pine, she lived in New Bedford since...

Mar 23, 2025

Lisa A. Grace, 68, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Barbara Whitehead Silva, and mother of Matthew R. Grace.

Lisa grew up in Mattapoisett and Clark's Cove in Dartmouth, spending the majority of her life in Dartmouth. She loved her big yellow house and...