Sue Van Wiggeren
Aug 10, 2019
Sue van Wiggeren, 92, of Fairhaven, wife of the late Richard H. van Wiggeren, passed away on Saturday August 10, 2019, while at Care One at New Bedford with her loving family by her side. Affectionately known as "Suzie Wong", she embraced and loved life, and was courageous and determined. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of...
Claudette L. Blake
Aug 10, 2019
Claudette Lillian Blake, 83, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday August 10, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends at home. Claudette was born in New Bedford in 1935 to the late Floyd Carr and Loretta (Thauvette) Carr. She was married to Donald H. Blake and they...
Warren Briggs
Aug 8, 2019
Warren Briggs, 85, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2019 at his home in Marion, MA. His family and friends will always remember him for his clever wit, irrepressible sense of adventure, and his willingness to march to his own drummer. Warren Grover Briggs was born on August 6, 1934 and grew up assisting his father on the Briggs'...
Robert Jones, Iii
Aug 8, 2019
Robert Jones, III, 41, of New Bedford died unexpectedly on Thursday August 8, 2019. Born in Washington, PA, son of Cheryl L. Rosa and Robert Jones Jr., he was raised in Massachusetts. He was presently employed by Amazon at the Fulfillment Center in Fall River. He leaves behind his parents; his daughters, Ny'asia and Avah; his brother, Richard Riley...
Susan Hottel
Aug 5, 2019
Susan (Silloway) Hottel, 80 of Mattapoisett died August 5, 2019 at home. She was the wife of the late Hoyt Clarke Hottel, Jr. Born in Englewood, NJ, daughter of the late Stuart F. and Marion (Adrience) Silloway, she was raised in Ossining, NY and lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. She was a proprietor of No Kidding Toy...
Dana A. Gomes
Aug 4, 2019
Dana A. Gomes, 57, of New Bedford passed away Sunday August 4, 2019 at home after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Hilda (Duarte) Gomes and Tony Gomes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School. Dana was formerly employed as an orderly...
Deborah J. Houle
Aug 4, 2019
Deborah J. (Andrews) Houle, 64, of New Bedford passed away Sunday August 4, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of Donald L. Houle. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of Rita T. (Frenette) Andrews and the late Edwin L. Andrews, Jr., she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Houle was...
Bruce W. Gomes
Aug 4, 2019
Bruce W. Gomes, 72, of Raynham passed away on August 4, 2019. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Joseph Monteiro and Adeline Gomes Pires, and father of the late Albert W. Trinidad, known as Skonky. He was employed at Morse Twist Drill for many years and was also a carpenter. Bruce loved animals and...
Janet M. Magnant
Aug 1, 2019
Janet M. Magnant of New Bedford passed away at home on August 1, 2019 surrounded by family after courageously battling cancer. Janet was born on April 27, 1932 to Edward and Elizabeth (Mulroy) Corrie. She worked for the Acushnet Company for 25 years and cherished her lifelong friendships from her time spent as an inspector/finishing operator. After her retirement...
Deborah R. "Debadoo" Santos
Aug 1, 2019
Deborah R. "Debadoo" (Medeiros) Santos, 63, of Taunton passed away Thursday August 1, 2019 unexpectedly at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John and Rosamond (Reed) Medeiros, she was raised in Fairhaven. She lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Taunton. She served faithfully on Earth, adoring her children and...
John G. Duarte, Jr.
Jul 31, 2019
John G. Duarte, Jr., 82, of Dartmouth passed away Wednesday July 31, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was the husband of Domingas (DaSilva) Duarte; they had been married for 48 years. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late John G. and Matilda (Pina) Duarte, he lived...
Joann E. Poirier
Jul 29, 2019
Joann E. (Frates) Poirier, 72, of New Bedford passed away Monday July 29, 2019 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Mary Ann (Farley) Frates, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She is survived by her son, Lance L. Poirier and her brother, Thomas Frates. She...
Jeannette E. Desroches
Jul 29, 2019
Jeannette E. (Dupuis) Desroches, 85 of Acushnet died July 29, 2019 peacefully at the Oaks. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Desroches. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Joseph E. and Jennie H. (Dupre) Dupuis, she lived in Acushnet most of her life. She enjoyed genealogy, gardening, reading, the company of her pets and spending...
Brian S. Clay
Jul 27, 2019
Brian S. Clay, 43, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on July 27, 2019, while doing what he loved most – going out for a run and heading toward home to the people he loved most in the world. He is survived by his wife, Laura, who he always said made him the luckiest man on earth, as well...
Marie A. Tripp
Jul 24, 2019
Marie A. (Senerchia) Tripp, 50, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 unexpectedly at home. She was the wife of Donald M. Tripp. Born in Middleborough, daughter of the late Angelo and Sandra (LaMarche) Senerchia, she lived Taunton for most of her life before moving to New Bedford. Marie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her...
Carol Gomes
Jul 23, 2019
Carol (McKinney) Gomes, 56, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Kenneth W. Gomes. Born in New Bedford, daughter of Norma (Stevens) McKinney and the late Robert R. McKinney, she lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth for all of her life. She was a...
Rose Almond
Jul 23, 2019
Rose (Kim Yang Cha) Almond, 80 of New Bedford died July 23, 2019 at Tremont Health Care Center in Wareham. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Almond. Born in Seoul, Korea, she lived in New Bedford since 1967. Survivors include her 2 sons, Robert Almond and his wife Diane, and Michael Almond and his companion Jess...
Cynthia Kenworthy
Jul 22, 2019
Cynthia (Caton) Kenworthy, 94, of Fairhaven, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday, July 22, 2019. Born on April 2, 1925 in New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Lawrence W. Caton Sr. and Amelia (Viera) Caton. She was predeceased by her brother, Lawrence W. Caton Jr., and her sister, Dr. Amelia W. Caton....
Antone Gomes
Jul 22, 2019
Antone "Tony" Gomes, 91, of Fairhaven passed away Monday July 22, 2019. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Portway) Gomes. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel Gomes Semiao and Olivia (Tavares) Semiao, he attended New Bedford public schools and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War....
Dr. Clayton “Clay” Edward King
Jul 21, 2019
Dr. Clayton "Clay" Edward King died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on July 21, 2019 in Mattapoisett, MA at the age of 83. Clay is survived by the love of his life, and wife of nearly 58 years, Veronica "Roni" (Little) King and their three children including son Michael, his wife Elizabeth King, son Daniel...
