Obituaries
John J. Silva, Jr.
Apr 16, 2025
John J. Silva, Jr., 82, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, with his loving family at his side. He was the loving husband of Susan E. (Garcia) Silva, with whom he shared over 40 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late John...
Alberto Macasinag Espinola, Sr.,
Apr 16, 2025
Alberto Macasinag Espinola, Sr., 74, of New Bedford died April 16, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was the husband of Cynthia (Rodriguez) Espinola. Born in Bataan, Philippines, son of the late Maximo and Remedios (Macasinag) Espinola, he lived in the Philippines before moving to New Bedford in 1995. Survivors include his wife Cynthia; 5 sons, Albertson...
Anthony J. "Tony" Moniz
Apr 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony J. "Tony" Moniz, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us too soon on Wednesday April 16, 2025.
Tony was a man of great warmth, humor, and spirit, known for his deep love of family and passion for life. He is survived...
Robert S. Reardon
Apr 15, 2025
Robert "Bob" Stuart Reardon, 86, of Marion, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Bob was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, to the late Stuart Reardon and Viola (Backstrom) Reardon, where he lived and worked for over 40 years. Bob's love of the ocean inspired him to design and build...
Rummenigh S. Miranda
Apr 15, 2025
Rummenigh S. Miranda passed away April 15, 2025 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was born on  May 18, 1993 in Cape Verde.
Rummenigh embraced the beauty of God's creation through his live for the outdoors. Fishing brought him peace and joy, offering quiet moments of reflection and connection with nature. At home, he found fulfillment in caring...
Dennis T. Langevin
Apr 15, 2025
Dennis Theodore Langevin, 80, of New Bedford died Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Born in Acushnet, son of the late Theodore and Marie Jean (Bellefeuille) Langevin, he was a lifelong resident of New Bedford.
In his youth he loved horseback riding and motorcycles. He was a graduate of St. Anthony High School and then worked as...
Thomas C. Mccormack, Md
Apr 12, 2025
Thomas C. McCormack, MD, 81, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. His death occurred on April 12, 2025 after a brief illness. Tom was born in San Angelo, TX on March 17, 1944 to Thomas C. and Helen (Connelly) McCormack.  On July 1, 1967 Tom married Trudy (Crowley) McCormack with whom he enjoyed 57 years...
Charlotte A. Mckenna
Apr 9, 2025
Charlotte A. (Gomes) McKenna, 82, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family at South Shore Hospital.
Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Costa) Gomes, she lived in Fairhaven and Dartmouth most of her life.
She was formerly employed as a registered nurse for many years...
Joan Desrosiers
Apr 7, 2025
Joan (Wignall) Desrosiers, 90, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 7, 2025. She was the wife of the late Paul Desrosiers.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Frederick and Ada (Connor) Wignall, she was a 1952 graduate of New Bedford High School where she was a member of the National...
Sean J. Brice
Apr 7, 2025
Sean J. Brice, born on July 4th, 1969, passed away unexpectedly on April 7th, 2025. Sean grew up in Marion, MA, attending Old Rochester Regional High School, where he played four years of varsity hockey. Sean graduated in the Class of 1987, as a member of the National Honors Society.
After high school, he attended the University...
Alan Wayne Lake
Apr 6, 2025
Alan Wayne Lake, 75, of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday April 6th, 2025 after a long illness.
Born in Acushnet, MA on November 24th, 1949, Alan graduated from New Bedford High School in 1967. Â He attended Berklee School of Music in Boston for one year before enlisting in the US Navy. Â He proudly served aboard...
Armand J. Goulet
Apr 6, 2025
Armand J. Goulet, 93, formerly of New Bedford, MA and Chicopee, MA, died on April 6, 2025 in the care of Hemando Pasco Hospice in Lecanto, FL.
He was the son of the late Joseph and Philomene (Beaulieu) Goulet and the husband of the late Theresa L. (Guilbert) Goulet with whom he had been married for 50...
Nicole M. Johnson
Apr 4, 2025
Nicole M. Johnson, 57, of New Bedford passed away Friday April 4, 2025.
Born in New Bedford Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Janice (Affonseca) Johnson and William T. Johnson. Nicole's love for music led her to many years living in New York and her love for adventure and growth also landed her in Atlanta, Georgia. She...
Stanley J. Galligo
Apr 2, 2025
Stanley J. Galligo, 97, of South Dartmouth passed away on April 2, 2025. He was the husband of the late Bernadina M. (Costa) Galligo.
He was employed at Continental Screw for many years, until his retirement.
Stanley was passionate about sailing and enjoyed football, chess, and sweets. He loved his family and music and played...
Amelia Amaral
Apr 2, 2025
Amelia (Pereira Cardoso) Amaral of New Bedford passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025 at the age of 95. Born in Vila Ruiva, Fornos de Algodres, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Emilia Pereira Cardoso and the loving wife of the late Joseph "Breezy" Amaral.
Affectionately known as Alice, she emigrated to...
Manuel A. "Manny" Canastra
Apr 1, 2025
Manuel Amaral "Manny" Canastra, 83, of Haines City, Florida passed away on April 1, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Nancy (Townley) Canastra, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Amaral) Canastra, and...
Robert Bowers
Apr 1, 2025
Robert "Bob" Bowers, of Mattapoisett, husband to Cathy Bowers, passed away peacefully at his home on April 1, 2025, at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with ALS.
Bob was born in Roxbury, MA on June 18, 1947, to Edward and Catherine (McGuire) Bowers. He was raised in Dorchester, MA where he attended BC High....
Bonaventura J. "Buster" Barboza, Iii
Apr 1, 2025
Bonaventura J. "Buster" Barboza, III, 77, of New Bedford passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was the husband of the late Cheryl (Andrews) Barboza.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Bonaventura "Benny" Barboza, Jr., and Mildred (Andrade) Barboza, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.
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Kim Souza
Mar 30, 2025
Kim Souza, 67, of Acushnet died Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Beth Israel Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Derrick B. Souza.
Born in South Korea, daughter of Kang Chong Ok and the late Kim Chol Su, she lived in South Korea until the mid-1990s when she and Derrick moved to California. She...
Rene A. Goyette
Mar 30, 2025
Rene A. Goyette, 91, of Mattapoisett died Sunday, March 30, 2025. He was the husband of the late Mary Lou (Goulart) Goyette. They were married for 59 years before her passing in 2021.
Born in Fall River, son of the late Albert L. and MarieAnge (St. Laurent) Goyette, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.
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