Obituaries

Jun 20, 2025

Rita C. (Leboeuf) Mulroy, age 100, of New Bedford passed away at Hope Health Hospice Center on June 20, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Anthony G. Mulroy.

Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Eugenie (Alexandre) Leboeuf, and sister of the late Pauline Constant....

Jun 19, 2025

Audrey L. (Babineau) Almond, 60, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025 after a long illness.

Born in New Bedford to the late Albert and Irene (Johnson) Babineau, she was a lifelong New Bedford resident.  She worked with dedication as a secretary at J.M. of New Bedford for forty-one years.

Audrey...

Jun 19, 2025

Andrew J. Revell, 51, of Rochester, Massachusetts passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Susan M. (Brenneke) Hunter Revell.

Born in Independence, Missouri, to Roger and Kathy Revell, Andrew spent his early years in Missouri and Texas. His academic journey later took him across the country, culminating in a...

Jun 18, 2025

Albert M. Lima, 89 of Fairhaven died Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Alda M. (Botelho) Lima.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Mary (Correia) Lima, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.

He was a communicant of Holy...

Jun 16, 2025

Owen Ronald Costa, 20, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, June 16, 2025 after a life long battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Born in Fall River, son of Kevin Costa and Jaunna (Reedy) Fresina, he lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven all of his life.

Owen was an avid gamer and...

Jun 15, 2025

Herman C. Couto, 86, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Herman was born to Jose and Maria Couto on December 29, 1938, in São Miguel, Azores. He emigrated to the United States at the age of 7 and was a U.S. citizen by birth...

Jun 15, 2025

After a long life of service to her community, church and family, Margaret (Peg) Olney of Mattapoisett passed away on June 15, 2025, following a brief cancer-related illness. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday. For 57 years, Peg was the beloved spouse of David Olney, who died in 2015.

Born in Bridgeport, CT, Peg was the oldest...

Jun 15, 2025

Leslye (Shurtleff) Ribeiro passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 56 years, Carl Ribeiro, along with their son Mark, his wife Catherine, and her loving and much-adored grandchildren, Crosby and Graham. Leslye was predeceased by her parents, Edward B. Shurtleff and Elinor (Terzian) Weaver, and...

Jun 13, 2025

Rita B. Greene May 5, 1924 - June 13, 2025

Rita B. Greene, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at the age of 101 at CareOne at New Bedford.

Born on May 5, 1924, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Russell Berry...

Jun 11, 2025

Ollie Ruth (Murray) Canery, 83, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday June 11, 2025. She was born November 2, 1941 in Nichols, South Carolina, the beloved daughter of Olivet and Calvin Murray and the older sister of Gloria Jean Fullard, Lavern Murray, and Clinton Murray, all of who preceded her in their passing.

She is survived by...

Jun 10, 2025

Mark Harrington 1947-2025

Mark Harrington, 78, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Mark was a beloved teacher and guidance counselor serving 36 years at Dartmouth Middle School. He was also a devoted member of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, serving as a Parish Council...

Jun 9, 2025

Lieutenant Commander (Retired) Calvin "Cal" F. Perkins Jr., 89, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully at home after a brief, but valiant healthcare challenge on Monday, June 9, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife of 62 years, Donnetta J. (Young) Perkins, and his devoted daughters.

Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to the late Calvin F. Perkins Sr. and...

Jun 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joao M. Soares

A Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Son, and Friend

January 22, 1968 – June 9, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Joao M. Soares, a proud Cape Verdean...

Jun 7, 2025

Brenda Lynn Turner, 61, of East Freetown passed away on June 7, 2025.

Born November 3, 1963 in New Bedford, she was the beloved daughter of the late Alan R. Dulong and Carol P. (Reynolds) Dulong. She is survived by her sister, Susan Dulong Langley; her children, Alexis Turner, Adam York, and Kristin (York) Arnold; and her...

Jun 6, 2025

Theresa M. "Terri" Vieira, 55, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 6, 2025 at her residence.

Born in New Bedford, Theresa was predeceased by her father, Walter G. Vieira and her mother, Patricia L. (Embleton) Vieira. She was also predeceased by her sister, Rachel F. (Vieira) Bretton, and her brother, Anthony...

Jun 4, 2025

Janice E. (Nerbonne) Pimental, 85, of Acushnet passed away Wednesday June 4, 2025.  She was the loving wife of the late Ronald V. Pimental; they had been married for 55 years.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alfred and Bella (Boucher) Nerbonne, she lived in Acushnet for many years.

Janice was formerly...

May 31, 2025

Margaret I. "Peggy" (Travers) Tavares, 91, of New Bedford died May 31, 2025 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth.

She was the wife of the late Cosme "Cossie" Tavares, retired captain of the New Bedford Fire Department. They were married for 44 years.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late William E. and Mary...

May 30, 2025

Juan Declet Santos, 70, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was the husband of Angelita Rivera for 54 years.

Born in Morovis, Puerto Rico, son of the late Juan Declet Otero and Eugenia Santos Rivera, he was raised in Puerto Rico before moving to Dorchester.

Juan...

May 29, 2025

Robert A. Rego, 75, of New Bedford died May 29, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.

Born in Acushnet, son of the late Arthur M. Rego and Catherine (Devlin) Darmofal, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.

He was formerly employed as a lineman with ComElectric and later was employed...

May 28, 2025

Dorothy Frances (Wright) Lynch, 93, of New Bedford died May 28, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was the wife of the late Dudley A. Lynch and was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ.  She was the daughter of the late Frank V. and Anna (Pearsons) Wright, and lived in New Bedford...