Katrina L. Tripp
May 28, 2025
Katrina L. Tripp, 31, of Marion peacefully passed away on May 28, 2025 at Tufts Medical Center from complications due to Type 1 Diabetes. She was surrounded by her loving friends & family.
The daughter of Shelby J. (Somerville) Tripp of Brewster and Jeffrey J. Tripp of Marion, Katrina lived in Marion all her life.
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Emanuel Gomes Dacruz
May 27, 2025
Emanuel Gomes DaCruz, 38, of New Bedford passed away at Boston Medical Center in Tuesday May 27, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Fatima Barros.
Born and raised in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of Euclides Lopes DaGamboa and Margarida F. (Gomes) Gamboa, he lived in Pawtucket, RI before moving to New Bedford...
Cheryl A. "Lee" Pina
May 26, 2025
Cheryl A. "Lee" Pina, 73, of New Bedford died Monday, May 26, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Antone and Rose (Rozario) Pina, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of the...
Maria Dos Santos Martins Leite
May 25, 2025
Maria dos Santos Martins Leite, 96, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 23, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Antonia (dos Santos) Martins. Maria was the beloved wife of the late Ernesto "Babe" Roderick Leite, with whom she shared a partnership overflowing...
Alberto F. Centeio
May 24, 2025
Alberto F. Centeio, 82, of New Bedford died May 24, 2025 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ilda (Lopes) Centeio. Born in Praia, Cape Verde, son of the late Adelaide C. (Centeio) Fontes, he lived on Brava and Portugal before coming to New Bedford in 1976. He was formerly employed as a carpenter...
Margaret Helen Denault
May 24, 2025
Margaret Helen (Edwards) Denault passed away on Saturday May 24, 2025 after a recent surgery. Margaret was 94 years old, born November 30, 1930 in Uxbridge, Middlesex County, London, England. She was predeceased by her husband, Clifton A. Denault, Jr. who was employed and retired as a correctional officer in Massachusetts and upon moving to Florida in 1986, he...
Brian F. Duarte
May 23, 2025
Brian Francisco Duarte, 68, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on the evening of May 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Urbano and Lydia (Magellan) Duarte, Brian was a proud graduate of New Bedford High School. Following graduation, he embarked on a distinguished path of...
Jorge Vega
May 22, 2025
Jorge Vega, 68, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was the husband of Aida Luz (Soto) Vega for over 50 years.
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, son of the late Nelson and Benilda Vega, he was raised in Chicago before moving to New Bedford.
Jorge enjoyed weightlifting, watching western...
Daniel P. Vigeant
May 22, 2025
Daniel P. Vigeant, 50, of Marion, passed away surrounded by his family after an unexpected cardiac event on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Born in New Bedford, he was raised in Mattapoisett before moving to Marion.
Dan was a movie fan and loved watching Jaws and Back to the Future. He was the life of every...
Julia A. Pires
May 21, 2025
Julia A. (Costa) Pires, 90, of New Bedford passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday May 21, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Pires who passed in 2012. They married in 1955, and would have celebrated their 70th anniversary in April.
Julia was born in New Bedford, the daughter of the...
Valerie J. L'Etoile
May 21, 2025
Valerie J. (Martins) L'Etoile, 63, of New Bedford died May 21, 2025 unexpectedly at Tuft's Medical Center. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. Martins and Elsie L. (Place) Sabourin and step-daughter of the late Arthur Sabourin, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was formerly employed as a certified...
Phillip E. Chevalier
May 20, 2025
Phillip E. Chevalier, 67, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday May 20, 2025 at home after a long illness.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Gerald P. and Blanche M. (Lavoie) Chevalier, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Phil was formerly employed as a van driver for Adult Day...
Adam J. Gomes
May 19, 2025
Adam J. Gomes, 49, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Born in New Bedford, son of Mariana (Da Graca) Gomes and the late Armando J. Gomes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Adam was a hard worker and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. His granddaughter Aubrey was his best friend. He...
Ronald P. Barrows
May 17, 2025
Ronald P. Barrows, 73, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 17, 2025.
Born on January 17, 1952, Ronald lived a life marked by service, strength, and deep love for his family and community. He proudly served in the United States Air Force as a Sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), earning...
Thomas J. Hooker
May 15, 2025
Thomas J. Hooker, 64, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was the husband of Estella (England) Landolfi.
Born in Stratford, CT, son of the late Allen and Grace (Leach) Hooker, he lived in Connecticut most of his life before moving to Massachusetts in 2002.
Tom enjoyed...
Robert J. St. Pierre
May 15, 2025
Robert James "Bob" St. Pierre, 97, of Mattapoisett passed away on May 15, 2025, rejoining his beloved family in eternal rest.
He was born on December 1, 1927, in Salem, Massachusetts, to Elise and Jean "John" St. Pierre. During his youth, Bob lived in several North Shore towns including Beverly, Peabody, and Nahant before settling with his...
Janet E. Bouchard
May 14, 2025
Janet H. Bouchard passed away on May 13, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Ann (Cawley) and Kershaw Heywood.
Janet was the widow of Marc W. Bouchard who passed away in 2017. They were married for 48 years, and she missed him terribly.
Born in Acushnet, raised in New Bedford, she resided in...
Patricia A. Cabral
May 13, 2025
Patricia A. (Soares) Cabral, 71, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was the wife of the late Steven P. Cabral.
Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Lawrence and Alvida (Ribeiro) Soares, she was raised in Fairhaven and lived most of her life in New Bedford.
Patti enjoyed reading,...
Manuel S. Arruda, Jr.
May 12, 2025
Manuel S. Arruda, Jr., 85, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Manuel S. and Marian (Medeiros) Arruda, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Manny and Diane were married on August 11, 1962, and shared 65 years together. He was...
Raymond Souza
May 11, 2025
Raymond "Ray" Souza, age 97, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 11, 2025. A dedicated public servant, passionate community member, and an honest and generous family man, Ray lived a storied and accomplished life.
Born on June 18, 1927 in New Bedford, Ray was the son of the late Antone and Mary...
