Obituaries

Jul 29, 2025

Lois E. (Bourdon) Alves, 74, of Mattapoisett died July 29, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Raymond L. and Alice T. (Bienacka) Bourdon, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life.

She was formerly employed as deli manager at Falmouth Stop & Shop for many years until her...

Jul 29, 2025

Jeanne Marie (Limacher) Paquin, 100, of New Bedford passed into the Lord's hands July 29, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital after a short illness.

She was the wife of the late Raymond W. Paquin and was a lifelong resident of New Bedford, and a parishioner at St Julie Billiart Parish in North Dartmouth.

Jeanne was...

Jul 27, 2025

Toni M. (MacDonald) Souliere, 64, of Fall River died July 27, 2025 at home after a long illness surrounded by her family.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Alberta N. (Michaud) Chumack and Norwood "Woody" MacDonald, she lived in New Bedford and Fall River.

Toni was a woman of many hobbies including quilting,...

Jul 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John A. Hopkins, age 96, on July 26, 2025. He was surrounded by his four loving children at his home in Rochester, MA.

John was born and raised in Westwood, MA. It was there he met Sally, his wife of 70 years. John and Sally were...

Jul 26, 2025

Kevin Dos Santos Lopes, 19, a loving son, a caring brother, and a loyal friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2025.

Kevin was born in Brava, Cape Verde, and later made his home in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Kevin was known for his calm presence, kind spirit and unwavering love.

Kevin was a recent High...

Jul 26, 2025

Thomas M. Bibeau, loving husband of Nancy DeCosta Bibeau of Marion passed away Saturday July 26, 2025 at home from a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.  He also leaves behind his fur babies, Lola and Luna.

He was the son of the late Robert W. and Joan F. (Laurendeau) Bibeau.  He was the brother of Robert E....

Jul 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jordan Anthony Hansen, age 25, who tragically lost his life in a motor vehicle accident on July 25, 2025.

Born in New Bedford, son of Timothy and Sarah (Hansen) Murray, he lived in Mattapoisett all his life.

Jordan graduated from Old Rochester Regional High...

Jul 25, 2025

Jorge Eduardo Andrade, 51, of New Bedford passed away Friday July 25, 2025.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Carlota Pereira Baptista and Elder "Dje Dje" Andrade, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.  He was a graduate of New Bedford High School where he was a member of the...

Jul 24, 2025

Caitlin Marie Mills, 40, of Hyannis passed away Thursday July 24, 2025 at Tufts Medical Center.

Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, the daughter of Jane Saunders-Mills and the late Dr. Steven G. Mills, she lived in New Bedford and Fall River for most of her life before moving to Cape Cod two years ago.  She was a...

Jul 24, 2025

Beverly A. (Boulier) Goulart of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of the late David E. Goulart.

Born in Quincy, MA, the daughter of the late Arthur and Bernice (Blaisdell) Boulier, Beverly was raised in Weymouth before moving to New Bedford where she...

Jul 23, 2025

Dorothy A. (Fournier) Arnold, 84, of New Bedford died Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Vantage of New Bedford after a period of declining health.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Arthur and Ann (Burns) Fournier, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

Dorothy attended New Bedford Vocational School.

She...

Jul 21, 2025

Milton E. "Babe" Bessette, 95, of New Bedford passed away Monday July 21, 2025 after a period of declining health.  He was the husband of Janice A. (Mitchell) Bessette.

Born in Fairhaven, he was the son of the late Emilien A. and Rose (Sylvia) Bessette.  He was a graduate of Fairhaven High School.

Babe was...

Jul 21, 2025

Patrick William Cooney December 8, 1991 - July 21, 2025

Patrick William Cooney passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. He was 33 years old.

Born on December 8, 1991, in Newton, MA, Patrick grew up in a close-knit community where his love for the outdoors and...

Jul 21, 2025

Edward J. Sylvia, 84, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by the members of his family who loved him - Susan, his wife of 56 years, his caring daughter Marjorie Lee and loving grandson EJ, who gave their endless love and support during his courageous battle with cancer, along...

Jul 19, 2025

Debra Ann (Lavoie) Olden, 69, of New Bedford passed away Saturday July 19, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.

Debbie was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and wonderful person to be around.  She always loved good food and music she could dance to. She was always willing to give the shirt off her back if she had...

Jul 16, 2025

Ruth J. (Dvorak) Souza, 99, of Mattapoisett died July 16, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Winfield F. Jenney and Frank E. Souza.

Born in New Bedford on October 13, 1925, daughter of the late Rudolph and Olive M. (Pardee) Dvorak, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life....

Jul 16, 2025

Cameron Ryan Niemi, 23, of New Bedford, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Born and raised in New Bedford, Cameron is survived by his loving parents, Debra Niemi (Hester) and William Niemi; his sisters, Brittany (and husband Joseph) Nadeau (Hamer), Ember Niemi, Victoria Niemi, and Samantha Niemi; his brothers, William Niemi, and Keith Calareso; his...

Jul 13, 2025

Ruth A. "Bunny" (Pope) Conceicao, 78, of Acushnet passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Conceicao.

Born in Wareham, daughter of Dorothy R. (Rose) Pope and the late John E. Pope, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.

Ruth was deeply engrained in...

Jul 12, 2025

Karen Ann Taylor of Marion, MA, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 12 at Tobey Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Captain Michael Taylor of Marion, and her son, Jonathan "JT" Taylor of Washington, D.C.

Originally from New Britain, CT, Karen was an avid reader, collector of cookbooks, and a devoted crossword puzzle aficionado....

Jul 11, 2025

Heidi Lee (Medeiros) Correia, 54, of Mattapoisett passed from this world on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of William "Billy" Medeiros and Bonnie (Chace) Medeiros.

Heidi was a graduate of New Bedford High School and went on...