Obituaries

Antolin Rosado

Antolin Rosado

Dec 5, 2019

Antolin Rosado, 73, of New Bedford died Thursday, December 5, 2019 at home surrounded by his family after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Lydia (Ortiz) Rosado. Born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, son of the late Octavio and Antonia (Negron Marrero) Rosado, he had lived in New Bedford for many years. He was formerly employed...

Rita L. Williams

Rita L. Williams

Dec 4, 2019

Rita L. (Powers) Williams, 90, of Leominster, formerly of New Bedford, passed away Wednesday December 4, 2019 at Keystone Center after a long battle with dementia. Mrs. Williams was born Sept 22, 1929, in Somerville, MA a daughter of the late James and Ethel (Cromwell) Powers. She married Paul G. Williams on August 19, 1950 in New Bedford. She...

Jocelyn Beth Marcotte

Jocelyn Beth Marcotte

Dec 3, 2019

Jocelyn Beth Marcotte, 40, native of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Fall River on December 3, 2019. She is survived by her two sons, Drew Marcotte, 23, and Ethan Camara-Krouzek, 8, both of New Bedford; her mother, Christine (Krouzek) Desrosiers of Wareham; her sister, Jessica Marcotte Reilly of Dartmouth; and nephews Liam, Declan, and Flynn...

Antoinette "Toni" Harrison

Antoinette "Toni" Harrison

Dec 3, 2019

Antoinette "Toni" (Parente) Harrison, 97 of Dartmouth died peacefully December 3, 2019 at Hathaway Manor. She was the wife of the late Kenneth P. Harrison. Born in Natick, RI, daughter of the late Charles and Vincenza (Nardelli) Parente, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life. Mrs. Harrison was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the 40/8...

Shirley L. Gomes

Shirley L. Gomes

Dec 2, 2019

Shirley L. (Pinto) Gomes, 74, of New Bedford died December 2, 2019 peacefully at home. She was the wife of the late Everett M. Gomes. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Edwin and Virginia (Gonsalves) Pinto, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Mrs. Gomes was formerly employed with Com Electric for 25 years until...

Bruce A. Mccann

Bruce A. Mccann

Dec 2, 2019

On Monday, December 2, 2019 as the winter storm hit the Southcoast, God peacefully took Bruce A. McCann, son of the late Elsie and James McCann, brother to the late Frank McCann, to heaven to be with his loving children Jennifer and Andrew and other family members. Bruce left behind his childhood friend, high school sweetheart, and wife of...

Joseph D. Saulnier Ii

Joseph D. Saulnier Ii

Dec 2, 2019

Joseph D. Saulnier II, 52 of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Lakewood, CA and New Bedford, MA died December 2, 2019 peacefully at home due to complications of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was the son of Ellen J. Saulnier and the late Ralph J. Saulnier. Born in New Bedford, MA, Joe graduated from Bishop Stang High School and UMASS...

Marc St. Pierre

Marc St. Pierre

Dec 2, 2019

Marc St. Pierre, 67, of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on December 2, 2019. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years Nicole (Langlois), his sons Antoine and Olivier, and Olivier's partner Korie Ellis, his grandchildren Greyson Gomes and twins Henri and Jacq St. Pierre. Born in the town of Cochrane, Ontario, Canada, Marc grew up in Québec...

Rosalind Rogers

Rosalind Rogers

Dec 1, 2019

Rosalind (Savino) Rogers, 78, of New Bedford died December 1, 2019 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Oreste A. and Eva (Shaer) Savino, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Ros was formerly employed as a licensed practical nurse at several local nursing homes for many years until her retirement....

Edward D. Francis, Iv

Edward D. Francis, Iv

Nov 28, 2019

Edward D. Francis, IV, 69, of Marion died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at home surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Kristine A. (Joseph) Francis. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Edward D. Francis, III and Florence J. (Lopes) Francis, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of...

Linda P. Solomon

Linda P. Solomon

Nov 27, 2019

Linda Pirro Solomon, 71, of Marion, Dover and Needham, died November 27, 2019. She was the wife of Dr. Alan Solomon. Linda was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Originally from Needham and Dover, Massachusetts before moving to Marion in 2001. She was the daughter of Erminie and Anthony T. Pirro (deceased). Linda worked as a medical technologist, and a hematology...

Marc S. Hunt

Marc S. Hunt

Nov 27, 2019

Marc S. Hunt, 67, of New Bedford passed away in his sleep on Wednesday November 27, 2019. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Donald J. and Elsie Mae (Cardoza) Hunt, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Marc was formerly employed as a security officer until his retirement. He was a member of the...

William B. Rosperich

William B. Rosperich

Nov 24, 2019

William B. Rosperich, 68, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was the husband of Christine M. (Perrault) Rosperich. Born in Quantico, VA, son of the late Anthony J. and Eleanor (Magee) Rosperich, he spent his early years as a "military brat" before moving to Mattapoisett in 1964. Bill enlisted in the army after...

Maria A. Moore

Maria A. Moore

Nov 23, 2019

Maria A. (Medeiros) Moore, 85, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Saturday November 23, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Lee E. Moore. Born and raised in Sao Miguel, Azores, the daughter of the late Maria Augusta Ferreira and Manuel Caetano Medeiros, she immigrated to the United States in 1964. She and...

Nancy F. Dacosta

Nancy F. Dacosta

Nov 21, 2019

Nancy F. (Pacheco) DaCosta, 79, of Dartmouth passed away on Thursday November 21, 2019 after a period of declining health. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Gilbert M. and Claudia (Bouchard) Pacheco, she was raised in Fairhaven and lived in Dartmouth for most of her life. Mrs. DaCosta was formerly employed as a cafeteria manager at...

John Dawson

John Dawson

Nov 21, 2019

John Dawson, 85, a longtime resident of Boxford, currently of Mattapoisett, died on November 21, 2019. He was the devoted husband of Elizabeth A. (Jaillet) Dawson for 56 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Brooklyn, New Bedford and Fairhaven, he was the son of the late James J. and Mary Margaret (Gatheral) Dawson. John graduated from Holy...

Richard G. Dube

Richard G. Dube

Nov 19, 2019

Richard G. Dube, 70, of Fairhaven died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at home surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was the husband of Pauline R. (Poulin) Dube. Born in New Bedford, son of the late George and Catherine (Oste) Dube, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life. He was a graduate of New Bedford...

Joan E. Coleman

Joan E. Coleman

Nov 18, 2019

Joan E. (Lawrence) Coleman, 58, of New Bedford passed away November 18, 2019 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was a devoted nurse for many years. Joan will be dearly missed by everyone who was touched by her loving kindness. She is survived by her husband, Clayton Coleman; her mother, Ethel (Ferreira) Lawrence; her siblings, Diane Lawrence,...

Daniel S. Sheterom

Daniel S. Sheterom

Nov 18, 2019

Daniel Stephen Sheterom of New Bedford, MA formerly of Hollidaysburg, PA and Washington, DC, passed away in his home on Monday November 18, 2019 at the age of 65, after a three year battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by the people he loved and passed peacefully Dan was born on May 25, 1954 in Altoona, PA, the...

William H. Riley

William H. Riley

Nov 18, 2019

William H. Riley, 70, of Dartmouth died Monday, November 18, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, son of the late William Riley, Jr. and Beatrice J. (Gendron) Riley, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Funeral services are omitted. Donations in William's memory may be made to Boys and Girls Club of Greater...

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