Elizabeth Ann Ruby
Feb 2, 2026
Elizabeth Ann (Barros) Ruby, 84, of New Bedford died February 2, 2026 peacefully at home with her son by her side.She was the wife of the late Peter John Ruby.
Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Texeira) Barros, she lived in Boston before returning to New Bedford in 1991.
She enjoyed Bingo, scratch tickets and...
Mariana Lee Ortiz
Feb 1, 2026
Mariana Lee Ortiz, 4, of Acushnet, passed away unexpectedly due to complications of Flu A on Sunday, February 1, 2026.Born in New Bedford, daughter of Carlos Ortiz and Shaina Lavallee, she lived in Acushnet all of her life.Mariana was a student at the Stepping Stones Group, a program which she loved. She adored her teachers, Priscilla, Gabby and Jenn. Mariana...
Raymond L. Lake
Feb 1, 2026
Raymond L. Lake, age 94, formerly of New Bedford passed away on February 1, 2026 at Windrose at Woburn.He was the husband of the late Jean T. (Scott) Lake.Born in New Bedford, son of the late Lester R. and Ruth R. (Law) Lake, he lived in New Bedford most of his life before moving in with his son Daniel and...
Nancy Ann Martin
Jan 31, 2026
Nancy Ann Martin, 83, of New Bedford died Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Hathaway Manor after a long illness.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Gilbert Martin and Hilda (Duarte) Gomes, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Nancy was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
She was formerly employed at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent...
Steven A. Ramos
Jan 31, 2026
Steven A. Ramos, 70, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday January 31, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital from cardiac arrest due to complications from knee surgery.
Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Antone and Theresa (Silva) Ramos.
Steven was formerly employed as a court officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Third District...
Larry Pina
Jan 28, 2026
Larry Pina, age 80, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Dana M. (Duarte) Pina.
Born in New Bedford, Larry was the son of the late Julia and Henry "Harry" Pina and was a lifelong resident of the city he loved.
A proud veteran, Larry served...
Ruth Gayle Markey
Jan 27, 2026
Ruth "Gayle" Markey, 90, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. A native of New Bedford and the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth (Reynolds) Markey, she spent most of her life there and also lived in The Villages, Florida, for 15 years before returning home.Gayle enjoyed creating beautiful oil and watercolor paintings, going on...
Douglas Wayne Onofrey
Jan 27, 2026
Douglas Wayne Onofrey, 62, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was the husband of Lisa (Pelletier) Onofrey.Born in New Bedford, son of the late William F. and Doris A. (Dube) Onofrey, raised in New Bedford he lived most of his life in Dartmouth.Doug enjoyed playing hockey, watching football, traveling, cooking dinner, and spending time with...
Stephen E. Perry
Jan 26, 2026
Stephen E. Perry, 81, of Mattapoisett passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at home surrounded by love after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Drusilla L. (DePina) Perry, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.
Raised in Cataumet, son of the late William and Florence (Perry) Barrows, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life.
Stephen...
Marilyn Lee McDermott
Jan 25, 2026
Marilyn Lee (Mansfield) McDermott, 78, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 25, 2026 after a very long battle. She was the wife of Marvin McDermott for almost 60 years, and loved him dearly.
Born in Somerville, MA, daughter of Arthur Mansfield Sr and Catherine (Mayo) Mansfield. She lived in the Boston area for most of her life before moving...
Jay M. Briggs
Jan 23, 2026
Jay M. Briggs, 68, of Fairhaven passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, unexpectedly at home.
Born in Wareham, son of Raymond M. Briggs and Frances A. (Sherman) Briggs, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life.
He was a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School.
Jay served honorably in the United States Marine Corps.
He was formerly employed as a roofer for...
Andrea Stergiotis
Jan 22, 2026
Andrea (Harrison) Stergiotis, 80, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2026, with her devoted son, Michael, by her side.
Andrea was the beloved daughter of the late Rae and Sydney Harrison and the loving mother of Michael, to whom she was deeply devoted and with whom she shared a close, cherished bond.
A lifelong resident of New Bedford, Andrea was...
Ursula A. Belanger
Jan 20, 2026
Ursula A. Belanger (Edeilaide)
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Ursula A Belanger, age 83, of New Bedford, who passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion surrounded by family.
Born in Metz, France to Pierre Edeilaide and Mary Edeilaide. Ursula moved to New Bedford, MA sixty-three years ago in search of opportunity and a...
Michelle Logan McLean-Russell
Jan 20, 2026
Michelle Logan McLean-Russell, 66, of Marion, MA and Pacific Grove, CA, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026 in Salinas, California from a sudden brain aneurysm. Her last week was spent doing her favorite things: enjoying the California sun with her dog Stella, riding her bike, eating breakfast with sheep, spending time with friends around her firepit, drinking excellent coffee,...
Shirley M. Chace
Jan 20, 2026
Shirley M. (Dwelly) Chace, 97 of East Freetown, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Chace. Raised in Fairhaven as a child, she lived the rest of her life in East Freetown.
Shirley was an amazing homemaker, raising her son, helping to raise countless nieces and nephews,...
Judith R. Anthony
Jan 20, 2026
Judith R. (Kelsey) Anthony, 86, of Mattapoisett passed away at home on Tuesday January 20, 2026 after a brief illness.
Born and raised in Natick, the daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Gareau) Kelsey, she was a longtime resident of Mattapoisett. She was a graduate of Natick High School, Class of 1957 and attended Mount Ida Junior College in Newton.
Throughout...
Audrey H. MacDonald
Jan 19, 2026
Audrey Howard (Smith) MacDonald, 84, of Marion, MA, died peacefully on January 19, 2026 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was the daughter of late Frank and Mary (MacKenzie) Smith of Cambridge, MA. Audrey was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Ronald F. MacDonald; and her late sister Joan Smith.
Audrey was a graduate of Cambridge, Rindge...
Ilene Fernandes
Jan 19, 2026
Ilene (Valles) Fernandes, 94, of Dartmouth died January 19, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.She was the wife of the late Manuel Fernandes, Jr.Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John E. and Virginia (Oliveira) Valles, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Dartmouth.She was formerly employed as a stitcher in the...
Julia Correia
Jan 19, 2026
Julia F. Correia, 96, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Hyannis, she was the beloved daughter of the late Benjamin and Adeline (Rose) Correia. Julia lived in East Falmouth before settling in New Bedford in 1951, a community she would call home for the rest of her life.
Julia...
Arthur Lomba
Jan 16, 2026
Arthur J. Lomba of New Bedford died peacefully on January 16, 2026 at his longtime, family home surrounded by loved ones. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Carol A. (Santos) Lomba in 2009. Arthur was born in Brava, Cape Verde. He was the son of the late John and Diah (Silva) DaLomba.
He came to the United States in 1954,...
