Cheryl L. Paiva
Mar 26, 2019
Cheryl L. Paiva, 65, of New Bedford passed away peacefully in her sleep on the 26th of March. Born and raised in Fall River, daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth A.(Hackett) Paiva, she spent most of her life in New Bedford and the surrounding area. Cheryl graduated from BMC Durfee High School in 1971 and over the years...
Phyllis K. Howes
Mar 25, 2019
Phyllis K. Howes, 86, of Mattapoisett died on March 25, 2019, peacefully, at home, embraced by her family's love. She was the wife of the late Bruce O. Howes, Sr. Born to the late Gladys K. Ward and Melvin T Ward on November 17, 1932 in Natick, MA, Phyllis was raised in Stoughton, MA where she graduated from high...
Katherine Fernandes
Mar 23, 2019
Katherine (Viger) Fernandes, 90, of New Bedford died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Hathaway Manor after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Salvador Fernandes. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Margaret (Murray) Viger, she lived in New Bedford for all of her life. She was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred...
David S. Jenney
Mar 22, 2019
David S. Jenney, 87, of Mattapoisett Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2019. He was the son of Winfield and Margaret Jenney, stepson to Ruth Souza and beloved husband of Janet Jenney of Mattapoisett. David was raised in Mattapoisett Massachusetts and was the valedictorian of the Fairhaven High School Class of '49. David graduated from Worcester...
Corinne C. Tetreault
Mar 21, 2019
Corinne C. (Pigeon) Tetreault, 85, of New Bedford died March 21, 2019 peacefully at Sacred Heart Home. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Omer E. and Emerentienne M.L. (Bisaillon) Pigeon, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She enjoyed needlework, word puzzles and reading. Survivors include her 4 sons, Michael Tetreault and his wife Debbie of...
James Aloysius Mello
Mar 21, 2019
James Aloysius Mello, 88, of New Bedford died March 21, 2019 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of the late Gertrude T. (Brennan) Mello, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. James was devoted to taking care of his wife in the comfort of their home for several years. Born in New Bedford, son of the late...
Thomas A. Sherman
Mar 21, 2019
Thomas A. Sherman, 71, of New Bedford died March 21, 2019 unexpectedly at home. Born in Acushnet, son of the late Franklin and Clara Faith (Timms) Sherman, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 20 years and later was the proprietor of Sherman Termite & Pest Control. He was...
Joanne M. Lomba
Mar 19, 2019
Joanne M. Lomba, 76, of New Bedford died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Andre and Helen (Rosario) Lomba, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was employed at New Bedford City Hall in various roles for many years until...
Robert C. Collet
Mar 18, 2019
Robert C. Collet, 86, of New Bedford died March 18, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Marie A. (Bergeron) Collet, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Nantucket, son of the late Robert C. Collet and Loretta (Benjamin) Horsfall, step-son of the late Amos Horsfall, he...
Juliette A. Higham
Mar 18, 2019
Juliette A. (Croteau) Higham, 103, of New Bedford died March 18, 2019 at Hathaway Manor. She was the wife of the late William H. Higham and Edward Luby. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Calixte M. and Mabel (Chausse) Croteau, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Higham was formerly employed for many...
Rose A. Wilde
Mar 17, 2019
Rose A. (Caron) Wilde, 89, of New Bedford died March 17, 2019 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ernest W. Wilde. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Edmond and Maria (Quin) Caron, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Wilde was a member of St. Martin's Episcopal...
Grace F. Benjamin
Mar 17, 2019
Grace F. (Foster) Benjamin, 81 of Rochester died March 17, 2019 peacefully at Atria Senior Living after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Benjamin. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Albert B. and Rita M. (Cawley) Foster, she lived in Rochester most of her life. Mrs. Benjamin was formerly employed by...
Marylee Burke
Mar 16, 2019
Marylee (Hughes) Burke, 59, of Rochester died March 16, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of CDR Stephen V. Burke, USN (Ret). Born in Everett, MA, daughter of Anita P. (Bigley) Hughes of Wakefield, MA and the late Joseph W. Hughes, she was raised in Lynn graduating from...
Thomas H. Dugan
Mar 15, 2019
Tom (Thomas H.) Dugan, a long-time resident of San Francisco and Sausalito, CA, passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 15, 2019 at his summer home in Mattapoisett, MA. Tom had suffered a recent stroke after fighting a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. An avid sailor, Tom can only be described as a "one off," a...
Octavio C. "Tacky" Pragana
Mar 15, 2019
Octavio C. "Tacky" Pragana, 93, of Wareham passed away at Tobey Hospital on Friday, March 15, 2019 with his wife by his side. He was the husband of Janice (Ledoux) Pragana, who he was with for 39 years and married in 2010. He was born in New Bedford, son of the late Joaquim and Beatriz (Cereja) Pragana . His...
Darlene A. Altman
Mar 15, 2019
Darlene A. "Cookie" Altman, 61, of New Bedford passed away Friday March 15, 2019 surrounded by her family after a courageous fight. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Thomas and Jeanne (Desjeunes) Altman, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School. Cookie was formerly employed as...
Victoria L. Victor
Mar 14, 2019
Victoria L. Victor, 89, of New Bedford died March 14, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Roy and Grace A. (Offley) Victor, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a member of New Bedford Seventh-day Adventist Church. Victoria was formerly employed by Cornell-Dublier for...
Shirley L. Theberge
Mar 14, 2019
Shirley Lou (Daniels) Theberge passed away at home in Fairhaven on Thursday, March 14, 2019 with her son by her side. Shirl was born in New Bedford the daughter of the late John and Margaret Daniels, and blessed with 88 years of life, love, and laughter. She is survived by her son, Stephen Jr. (Lisa Rahn), daughter Debra Pacheco,...
Frank E. Cooper, Sr.
Mar 13, 2019
Frank Edward Cooper, Sr., 89, of Mattapoisett, passed peacefully on Wednesday March 13, 2019 at Our Lady's Haven Nursing Home in Fairhaven. Always a Marine, Frank hung tough in his final days so he could enjoy his family gathered around him as he got ready to join the love of his life, his wife of 66 years, Mary, who...
Mary Ann Silva
Mar 12, 2019
Mary Ann (Reed) Silva, 74, of Fall River passed away Tuesday March 12, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Rinaldo E. and Mary Ella (Williams) Reed, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Fall River eight years ago. Mary Ann was formerly employed as a certified nursing...
