Robert L. Carroll
Aug 5, 2018
Robert "Bob" L. Carroll, 91, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on August 5, 2018, surrounded by family. Born in New Bedford, on October 5, 1926, he was the son of the late Louis and Aline (Chicoine) Carroll. He lived in New Bedford for many years, later moving to Rochester, and then Onset. He returned to his home city...
Ziedonis Skobe
Aug 5, 2018
Ziedonis Skobe, 77, of Mattapoisett, peacefully passed away at his home on August 5, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Penny Aymie, and his adored children: Andrew and his wife Catherine of New York, Kristen and her husband Joseph Ribeiro of Georgetown, Matthew Skobe of Lynn, and Rebecca Skobe of Hamilton, as well as nine grandchildren and...
Richard A. Rocha
Aug 4, 2018
Richard A. Rocha, 76, of New Bedford died Saturday August 4 2018 in New Britain, Connecticut. He was the son of the late Alice Texeira Rocha Morales and the late Charles Rocha. Richard is survived by his devoted wife Jane Gomperts Rocha and dearest daughter Charlene Rocha-Arruda and her husband Matthew of New Bedford. Richard is also survived by...
Alexander Phillips
Aug 2, 2018
Alexander Phillips, 98, of New Bedford passed away Thursday August 2, 2018 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Lily A. (Durant) Phillips. Born in Hamtramck, Michigan, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Jarosz) Phillips, he lived in New Bedford since 1942. He was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church. Mr. Phillips...
Lori J. Plante
Aug 2, 2018
Lori J. Plante, 58, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday August 2, 2018. Lori was born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of George and Ethel Lawrence. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School Class of 1978. She is survived by her mother Ethel Lawrence of New Bedford, her siblings Diane Lawrence...
Helen M. Eldridge
Aug 2, 2018
Helen M. (Roberts) Eldridge, 99, of Mattapoisett passed away on August 2, 2018 at the Atria Assisted Living in Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late E. Everett Eldridge and Kenneth W. Hirons. Born in Chelsea, MA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew C. and Helen M. (Gohler) Roberts. Helen grew up in West Medford, lived...
Dorothy S. Harkins
Aug 2, 2018
Dorothy S. (Arruda) Harkins, 83, of New Bedford died Thursday August 2, 2018 at Hathaway Manor. She was the wife of the late George W. Harkins, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel S. and Marion (Medeiros) Arruda, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Harkins was formerly employed as a cashier...
Ruth V. J. Holmen
Aug 2, 2018
Ruth V. J. Holmen, 73, of New Bedford passed away Thursday August 2, 2018 at Sacred Heart Home after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Otto and Ruth H. (Nystrom) Holmen, she lived in Fairhaven and New Bedford for many years. She is survived by her brother, Victor O. Holmen of New...
Angelina Monteiro
Aug 1, 2018
Angelina (Gomes) Monteiro, 89, of Dartmouth passed away Wednesday August 1, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Monteiro. Born in Pawtucket, RI, the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Francisca (Vieira) Gomes, she lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth for most of her life. She was...
Joanne L. Sylvia
Jul 29, 2018
Joanne L. (Tripp) Sylvia, 72, of New Bedford died July 29, 2018 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Russell R. Sylvia. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late George and Mary Edna (Smith) Tripp, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was formerly employed...
Lucia J. Baganha
Jul 28, 2018
Lucia J. (Madeira) Baganha, 58, of New Bedford passed away suddenly at home on Saturday July 28, 2018. She was the wife of Roberto Baganha. Born in St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Manuel Matos Madeira and Odelia (Sousa) Madeira, she lived in New Bedford since 1990. Lucia was employed by St. Luke's Hospital in the Housekeeping...
Edwin Warner Allard
Jul 27, 2018
Edwin Warner Allard, 86, of Mattapoisett died July 27, 2018 peacefully at Brookdale Dartmouth Village. He was the husband of the late Patricia L. (Govoni) Allard. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Edwin B. and Artimesa (Mauzerall) Allard, he was raised in Fairhaven and lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Mr. Allard was formerly employed...
Judy S. Golten
Jul 26, 2018
Judy S. Golten peacefully passed away on the evening of July 26, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1944 in Burbank, CA, Judy was the daughter of Earl and Rebecca (née Maderia) Scott and sister to Gary and Craig. She put herself through Seton Hall University and graduated with the class of 1968. She was an accomplished accountant...
Darryl Creer
Jul 26, 2018
Darryl Creer, 58, of Fall River, formerly of New Bedford, passed away Thursday July 26, 2018. A visitation will be held on Thursday August 2, 2018 from 3-7 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. A repass will follow at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Fort Phoenix Post, 109 MIddle St., Fairhaven. A second...
Paul J. Connolly
Jul 26, 2018
Paul J. Connolly, 79, of Mattapoisett died July 26, 2018 at Tobey Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Carol A. (Burke) Connolly. Born and raised in Waltham, the son of the late Joseph J. and Marie E. (Belliveau) Connolly, he lived in Mattapoisett for over 35 years. He wintered in Venice, FL. Mr....
Abel A. Gaspar
Jul 26, 2018
Abel A. Gaspar, 92, of Dartmouth passed away Thursday July 26, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Agnes (Barboza) Gaspar; they had been married for 70 years. Born in Dartmouth, the son of the late Arnold and Rose (dePonte) Gaspar, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. Mr. Gaspar was formerly employed as...
Alice G. Giammalvo
Jul 25, 2018
Alice G. (Muir) Giammalvo, 91, of New Bedford died July 25, 2018 peacefully at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late James J. Giammalvo. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Philippe and Marianne (Boucher) Muir, she lived in New Bedford all of her life summering in Mattapoisett. Mrs. Giammalvo was a communicant of...
Joana Vieira
Jul 24, 2018
Joana "Gorda" (DePina) Vieira, 89, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday July 24, 2018 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford after a long illness. She was the wife of Joao R. Vieira. Born in Fogo, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Jose and Laura (Lopes) DePina, she had resided in New Bedford since 1979. She was a member...
Marjorie H. Fairhurst
Jul 23, 2018
Marjorie H. (Cheltenham) Fairhurst, 101, of Marion passed away Monday July 23, 2018. She was the wife of the late Robert H. Fairhurst. Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Tolson Cheltenham and Ella (Reid) Boney, she lived in Newton, Waltham, and Needham, before moving to the New Bedford area in 2012. Mrs. Fairhurst was formerly employed as...
M. Shirley Bernier
Jul 21, 2018
M. Shirley (Silveira) Bernier passed on to the next life peacefully at home on Saturday July 21, 2018 surrounded by her family and grandchildren. Shirley was a dedicated teacher at Head Start and co-owner, along with her husband, of Cape Cod Cupola Co. in North Dartmouth. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John E. Bernier, Jr.,...
