Maria Celeste Silva Germano
Nov 14, 2018
Maria Celeste Silva Germano, 81, of New Bedford passed away at home on Wednesday November 14, 2018. Born in Sao Nicolau, Cabo Verde, she was the daughter of the lae Antonio Miguel Germano and Ana Maria Silva Pimentel Germano. Ms. Germano held the profession of educator while living in Cabo Verde. After moving to New Bedford in 1978, she...
Patricia C. Thornber
Nov 13, 2018
Patricia C. (Clark) Thornber, R.N., 79, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday November 13, 2018. She was the wife of the late Ronald F. Thornber. Born in New Bedford to the late Edward and Clara (Norton) Clark, she was a graduate of New Bedford High School, Class of 1956 and St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing, Class of...
Phyllis Stewart
Nov 13, 2018
Phyllis (Enos) Stewart, 80, of New Bedford died November 13, 2018 at home after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Gomes) Enos, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Stewart was formerly employed by Acushnet Company for many...
Michael S. Cembalisty
Nov 11, 2018
Michael S. Cembalisty, 63, of New Bedford died November 11, 2018 unexpectedly at home. Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Henry S. and Apolonia M. "Pauline" (Soltys) Cembalisty, he lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dighton and Taunton before moving to New Bedford. He served 5 years at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming,...
Robert G. Fortes
Nov 11, 2018
Robert G. "Bobby" Fortes, 69, of New Bedford died Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Tobey Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Patricia J. (Estrella) Fortes. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Antonio and Mary (Livramento) Fortes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Robert enjoyed a long and distinguished...
William Cravo
Nov 9, 2018
William Cravo, 82, of Dartmouth died Friday, November 9, 2018 at home. He was the husband of the late Marilyn M. (Duchaineau) Cravo. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Manuel and Adelaide (Anselmo) Cravo, he lived in Dartmouth all of his life. William is survived by his daughter, Kathleen A. Cravo of San Diego, CA and his...
Michelle L. Blair
Nov 9, 2018
Michelle L. "Shelly" Blair, 44, of New Bedford died Friday, November 9, 2018 at home surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, daughter of John Blair and the late Janis (Kiernan) Blair, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her children and her cats and loved late...
Edwin B. Comstock
Nov 9, 2018
Edwin B. Comstock, 66, of Mattapoisett passed away Friday November 9, 2018. Born in New Bedford, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life. He was a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School. Teddy was formerly employed by Natco Corporation in New Bedford. He loved participating in and watching sports and was an avid sports memorabilia collector. He...
Luis P. "Lulu" Goncalves
Nov 9, 2018
Luis P. "Lulu" Goncalves, 80, of New Bedford died November 9, 2018 while on vacation in Cape Verde. He was the husband of Joana G. (Gomes) Goncalves. Born in St. Vincente, Cape Verde, son of the late Jose and Alice (Pina) Goncalves, he lived in New Bedford since 1964. Mr. Goncalves was formerly employed by Cornell-Dublier for many years...
Maurice A. "Bubba" Banks
Nov 7, 2018
Maurice A. "Bubba" Banks, 60, of New Bedford died November 7, 2018 unexpectedly at home. Born in San Diego, CA, son of Elizabeth (Hyman) Cecilio of New Bedford and the late Marcus Glenn Banks, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Bubba was employed as a longshoreman with I.L.A. Local 1413 in New Bedford. He enjoyed playing...
Gertrude M. "Trudy" Fortier
Nov 6, 2018
Gertrude M. "Trudy" (Hacking) Fortier, 93, of New Bedford died November 6, 2018 peacefully at Sacred Heart Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Wilfrid C. Fortier, to whom she was married for 42 years and who passed away on January 26, 1991. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Lester and Elizabeth (Marginson) Hacking, she...
Linda B. Ohnesorge
Nov 4, 2018
Linda B. (Brienza) Ohnesorge, 90, of New Bedford passed away Sunday November 4, 2018 at Sacred Heart Home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Ohnesorge. She was born in New Bedford at home at 1272 Pleasant Street, the daughter of the late Carmine Brienza of Forenza, Potenza, Italy, and Annunziata (Muziani) Brienza...
Masyn Travis Bleheen
Nov 4, 2018
Masyn Travis Bleheen, 18, of New Bedford, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 4, 2018. He was the loving son of Stephanie A. Garnett and Robert Daniel Bleheen. Born in New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He played football for the New Bedford Whalers and baseball in the Whaling City League. Masyn was a...
Sgt. Ralph Gioiosa, Jr.
Nov 4, 2018
Sgt. Ralph Gioiosa, Jr., 87, of Fairhaven died November 4, 2018 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Dolores E. (Medeiros) Gioiosa, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Ralph and Julia (Camaioni) Gioiosa, he lived in New Bedford most of his life before moving to Fairhaven...
Lydia D. Verissimo
Nov 2, 2018
Lydia D. (Medeiros) Verissimo, 96, of Acushnet died November 2, 2018 at Our Ladys Haven. She was the wife of the late John B. Verissimo. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Maria C. (Medeiros) Medeiros, she lived in Acushnet most of her life. She was formerly employed by Knapp Shoes for many years....
Addison F. Russell
Nov 1, 2018
Addison F. Russell, 87, of New Bedford died November 1, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Louise M. (Hainault) Russell. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Elmer and Mary (Lamb) Russell, he lived in Acushnet most of his life before returning to New Bedford. Mr. Russell was formerly employed by Revere...
Edward "Buster" Costa
Oct 31, 2018
Companion, son, brother, uncle, cousin, beloved extended family member and friend to all, Edward "Buster" Costa transitioned into eternal life on October 31, 2018. In his life he was known affectionately as Buster, Bus, Cuz, Unc and other endearments. When you greeted Buster, most of the time, he always had a big smile on his face unless he was...
Eileen Lonergan
Oct 31, 2018
Eileen Corrigan Lonergan, 52, died peacefully on October 31, 2018, surrounded by the love of family. Eileen is a remarkable mother to three remarkable girls and the best partner a husband could ever hope for. She will always be a beloved daughter, sister, and friend. Eileen was exceptionally kind and smart. These qualities paired powerfully with a lightning-fast wit....
James M. Kelly
Oct 31, 2018
James M. Kelly, 71, of Marshfield died October 31, 2018 peacefully at Sachem Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Dorchester, son of Theresa M. (Kelly) Kelly of Fairhaven and the late Melvin Leo Kelly, he lived in Marshfield and New Hampshire before returning to the South Shore. He enjoyed New England sports teams and painting. Survivors include...
Charles L. Mccombs, Iii
Oct 30, 2018
Charles L. "Chuck" McCombs, III, 64, of New Bedford died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Lorraine (Aguiar) McCombs. Born in Fall River, son of the late Charles L. McCombs, Jr. and Juliette (Emond) McCombs, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He...
