Obituaries
Robert Borges
Mar 5, 2019
Robert Borges, 82, of Dartmouth died March 5, 2019 at the Oaks Nursing Home. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Julius Borges, Jr. and Adeline (Almeida) Borges, he lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth most of his life. He was formerly employed by Commonwealth Electric for 16 years until his retirement in 1997. Survivors include his 2...
Joseph Lopes Almeida
Mar 5, 2019
Joseph Lopes Almeida, 85, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday March 5, 2019. Born on March 18, 1933 in Sao Nicolau, Cabo Verde as a U.S. citizen, Joe immigrated to the United States in 1949 where he lived in New Bedford most of his life. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Korean War. He...
Robert E. Francis
Mar 4, 2019
Robert E. "Bob" Francis, 73, of Acushnet died Monday, March 4, 2019 at home after a long battle with lung cancer. He was the husband of Cynthia (Vaughan) Francis. Born in Acushnet, son of the late Edward and Emily (Rose) Francis, he was raised in New Bedford and had lived in Acushnet since 1970. He was a graduate of...
John Paul Lowney, Jr.
Mar 2, 2019
John Paul Lowney, Jr., 64, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully on March 2, 2019. The son of the late John and Irene Lowney, brother of deceased sister Noreen and brother Daniel, John leaves his wife, Daune, children Sal, Loran and John Paul III; grandchildren Charton, James and Luke whom referred to him as "Pampy" as well as sisters Eileen,...
David A. Johnson
Feb 28, 2019
David A. Johnson, 80, of Marion, MA died Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Sippican Healthcare Center after a long illness. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Lukoff) Johnson. Born in Hartford, CT, son of the late John O. Johnson, Jr. and Grace C. (Sabrowski) Johnson, he was raised in Norwich, CT, and had lived in Rochester, NY, Arlington...
Thomas A. Nye, Sr.
Feb 27, 2019
Thomas A. Nye, Sr., 72, of Marion died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia M. (Westgate) Nye, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Ichabod and Florence (Parker) Nye, he lived in Marion for all of his life. Thomas served his country...
Janet M. Loranger
Feb 27, 2019
Janet M. (Liarikos) Loranger, 82, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her daughters and best friend. She was the wife of the late Marcel A. Loranger, who was the love of her life. She was the daughter of the late George F. and Jean (Panek) Liarikos....
Elaine Gobeil
Feb 25, 2019
Elaine (Cormier) Gobeil, 89, of Dartmouth died February 25, 2019 peacefully at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late John P. Gobeil. Born in Pawtucket, RI, daughter of the late Louis and Annie (Hargraves) Cormier, she lived in Fairhaven and Dartmouth most of her life. She enjoyed travel and watching game shows. In 2008, Elaine met...
Rose Marie Benoit
Feb 25, 2019
Rose Marie (Fournier) Benoit, 78, died peacefully at Sacred Heart Home on February 25, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Arthur J. Fournier and Rosetta (Leblanc) Mandracia of Fall River, MA. She was formerly the wife of Eugene R. Benoit. Rose Marie was an active member of Saint Julie Billiart Parish where she served as Eucharistic Minister...
Giselle Naomi Velez
Feb 24, 2019
Giselle Naomi Velez, 15 months old, of New Bedford passed away on February 24, 2019 at Boston Children's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Joellen Z. Velez. Giselle loved dancing and listening to music. Survivors include her mother; her siblings, Joziyah and Jia Santana; her grandparents, Naomi and Mark Verdejo; 2 aunts, India Verdejo and...
Charles G. Caban
Feb 24, 2019
Charles G. Caban, 65, of New Bedford passed away Sunday February 24, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Myrtice Rene Williams-Caban. Born in New Bedford, the son of Mercedes G. (Robles) Caban and the late Electerio Caban, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Charles was formerly employed...
Rita L. Sullivan
Feb 24, 2019
Rita (Choquette) Sullivan, 84, of Dartmouth passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Alden Court Nursing Home, with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Daniel F. Sullivan. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alfred R. and Rosina (Robert) Choquette, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life. Rita was...
Dorothy M. Mello
Feb 24, 2019
Dorothy M. (Gracia) Mello, 91, of Dartmouth died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Hathaway Manor after a long illness. She was the wife of Retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant Manuel C. Mello, Jr., with whom she had shared 68 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Frates) Gracia, she lived in...
Steven E. Young
Feb 24, 2019
Steven E. Young, 65, of New Bedford passed away suddenly on Sunday February 24, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the loving husband and best friend of Judy Pacheco-Young with whom he shared 32 years together. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John and Jennie (Izdebski) Young, he lived in New Bedford all of his...
Mary I. "May" Andrade
Feb 23, 2019
Mary I. "May" (Silva) Andrade, 93, of New Bedford died February 23, 2019 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late William C. Andrade. Born in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Ceatano and Antonia (dos Reis) Silva, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Mrs. Andrade was formerly employed as a radiological...
Albert A. Theriault
Feb 23, 2019
Albert A. Theriault, 90, of Mattapoisett, MA passed away on February 23, 2019 in the presence of members of his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Elizabeth (Daly) for 61 years, and lived as a year-round resident in Mattapoisett. Previously, he was a summer resident of Mattapoisett and lived in Holden, MA. Born to the late Marie...
Esperanca C. "Hope" Melo
Feb 21, 2019
Esperanca C. "Hope" (Oliveira) Melo, 58, of New Bedford died February 21, 2019 after her battle with brain cancer. She was the wife of Joe Melo. Born in Ribeira Quente, Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of Maria Zelia (Melo) Oliveira of New Bedford and the late Paulo P. Oliveira, she lived in New Bedford since 1969. Mrs. Melo was a...
Donald Vasconcelles
Feb 21, 2019
Donald Vasconcelles, 79, of New Bedford died Thursday, February 21, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Judith M. (Brown) Vasconcelles. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Manuel and Bernandina (Rose) Vasconcelles, he lived in Freetown for 45 years before moving back to New Bedford. Donald was employed...
Myra D. Levalley
Feb 21, 2019
Myra D. LeValley, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Thursday February 21, 2019. Born in Fairhaven to Joseph and Anna (Frates) Peters on February 4, 1919, she was a lifelong resident of the New Bedford area. Myra recently celebrated her 100th birthday with beloved family and friends. She was formerly...
Joseph E. A. "Al" Goulet
Feb 19, 2019
Joseph E. A. "Al" Goulet, 86, passed away suddenly on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Phyllis C. (Govoni) Goulet. They had been married for 63 beautiful years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Amedee and Germaine (Normand) Goulet, lived in New Bedford...
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