Obituaries

Mar 29, 2025

Jeanne DuPont Dutra, 80, of Dartmouth died Saturday March 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughter and son-in-law.  She was the wife of the late Arthur A. Dutra.

Born in Watertown, Massachusetts and raised in Belmont, she was the daughter of the late Arthur DuPont and Mabelle Coyne DuPont.  Jeanne spent all of her summers at Lake...

Mar 28, 2025

Patricia A. (McGrath) Davignon, 86, of Acushnet, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Davignon for 60 years.

Born in New Bedford daughter of the late Joseph and Kathleen (Sullivan) McGrath, she lived in Acushnet most of her life.

Pat enjoyed visiting...

Mar 27, 2025

Kathleen A. (O'Leary) Marotta, 80, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025.

She was born on January 10, 1945, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Michael John O'Leary and Claire (Earley) O'Leary. Kathleen lived in Alaska in the 1970s, where she met the love of her life, Charles, before eventually returning to...

Mar 27, 2025

Sandra A. (Ventura) Westgate, 71, of New Bedford passed away Thursday March 27, 2025 at home after a long illness.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antone R. and Ruth (Maciel) Ventura, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.

Sandra was formerly employed as a certified nursing assistant at...

Mar 26, 2025

Mary P. (Lowney) Mitchell, 76, of New Bedford died surrounded by her loving family on March 26, 2025 after a period of declining health.

Born in New Bedford, the only child of Daniel and Alice (Finnell) Lowney, Mary went on to live a life of purpose and service, despite multiple medical obstacles put in her way. She...

Mar 25, 2025

Dianne E. Johnson, 83, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Charles and Esther (Bryce) Johnson, she lived in Fairhaven and New Bedford most of her life.

Dianne was a hard worker and a fantastic seamstress. She enjoyed designing outfits, making wedding dresses...

Mar 25, 2025

Catherine Mae Couto, 61, of New Bedford died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was predeceased by her partner of 18 years, Michael Sylvia, and her former husband Stewart Baumgardner.

Catherine was an area resident all of her life and went to local schools. She went on to be one of the first female members of...

Mar 24, 2025

Maria Zelia (Melo) Oliveira, 86, of New Bedford died March 24, 2025 at Care One at New Bedford surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Paulo P. Oliveira. Born in Ribeira Quente, São Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter of the late Francisco Melo Pine and Angelina (Raposo) Pine, she lived in New Bedford since...

Mar 23, 2025

Lisa A. Grace, 68, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Barbara Whitehead Silva, and mother of Matthew R. Grace.

Lisa grew up in Mattapoisett and Clark's Cove in Dartmouth, spending the majority of her life in Dartmouth. She loved her big yellow house and...

Mar 17, 2025

Patricia "Pat" McPartland, age 74, passed away on March 17, 2025 peacefully at home. She was born in Passaic, New Jersey. Pat lived a remarkable life defined by intellectual curiosity, professional achievement, and a profound commitment to personal and spiritual growth. A lifelong learner, Pat was committed to education and public health. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in...

Mar 16, 2025

Alexis Dawn Zutaut otherwise known as Lexy Lulu, died peacefully on March 16, 2025, at 18 years of age in Boston Children's Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort from her family. Born in Plymouth, daughter of Jason A. and Nicole E. (Casciano) Zutaut, she lived in Rochester all of her life.

Lexy enjoyed spending time with...

Mar 14, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Mansfield, of Raynham, Massachusetts, who peacefully left us on March 14, 2025 at the age of 81, surrounded by loved ones. Barbara was the devoted wife of the late Bob Mansfield.

Barbara was a loving and caring mother to her three sons: Steven Mansfield and...

Mar 14, 2025

Debra Marie (Soares) Mobiley, 61, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was the loving wife of Clayton M. Mobiley for 27 years.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Mitte) Soares, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Taunton in 1996.

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Mar 13, 2025

Johan F. (Mullaly) Lawler, 83, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of New Bedford, passed away Thursday March 13, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of Brian J. Lawler.

Born in Wareham, the daughter of the late Florence and Elmer MacKenzie and John Mullaly, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life...

Mar 12, 2025

Rev. Manuel "J.R." Chavier, Jr., 72, of New Bedford passed peacefully to his eternal dwelling place March 12, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Almeda L. (Hyde) Chavier.

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Rev. Dr. Manuel Chavier, Sr. and Elizabeth G. (McKenney)...

Mar 10, 2025

Danielle Lucille Laurent Francis passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on September 6, 1930, in Paris, France, she was the beloved daughter of Madame and Monsieur Laurent. During World War II, she immigrated to Canada with her mother and brother, later settling in Marion, Massachusetts, where she made a lasting impact on...

Mar 8, 2025

June Worthington Mendell, 85, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Born in New Milford, Connecticut along with her sister Diane and late brother Robert to the late Elmer and Mildred Worthington, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life.

June was a psychotherapist who loved...

Mar 8, 2025

Craig A. Filkins of New Bedford, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 50. Born on June 11, 1974, at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME, Craig was a quiet, kind, and gentle soul who touched the lives of many with his warmth and generosity.

Craig earned his Bachelor's Degree in...

Mar 6, 2025

Kevin L Oliveira, 32, of Freetown tragically passed away on March 6th, 2025 as the result of a hit-and-run accident while vacationing in Brazil. His sudden loss has left his family, friends and community heartbroken, but his memory will live on through the love he shared and the joy he brought to those around him.

Born in...

Mar 5, 2025

Jennifer N. Gomes, 40, of New Bedford died peacefully in her sleep on March 5, 2025.

Born in Boston, daughter of Yolanda G. Nogueira of New Bedford and the late Jorge D. Gomes, she lived in Kissimmee, FL before moving to New Bedford in 1996.

She was employed as a CNA with several local nursing...