Susan Raye Flibotte
Mar 18, 2018
Susan Raye (Gaudette) Flibotte (1948-2018). Susan Raye Gaudette, age 69, passed away peacefully early in the morning of March 18, 2018. She was born on December 14, 1948 in Newton, Massachusetts to Herbert Gaudette and Winifred Sommers/Gaudette. Susan was a loving mother to many children, even those that were not biologically her own. Many knew her, lovingly, as "Ma"....
David Francis Sutton
Mar 17, 2018
David Francis Sutton was born in Jerusalem on October 11, 1934, and died peacefully in New Bedford, Massachusetts on March 17, 2018. In between, he lived an event-filled life. Raised in Amman, Jordan, he came to the United States in his youth to attend Westtown School, a Quaker boarding school in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He later graduated from Princeton...
Susan A. Mcgowan
Mar 16, 2018
Susan A. McGowan passed away peacefully Friday March 16, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital. She endured her illness privately and bravely. Born in New Bedford to Charles J. and Anna (Smith) McGowan, Susan graduated from Holy Family High School in New Bedford and Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, where she graduated with a B.S. in Nursing. Predeceased...
Antone D. "Toi" Cruz
Mar 15, 2018
Antone D. "Toi" Cruz, 88, of New Bedford died March 15, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Peter N. and Julianna (Alianora) Cruz, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Mr. Cruz was formerly...
Joseph M. Nettles
Mar 13, 2018
On March 13, 2018, the world lost a wonderful soul. Joseph McGhan Nettles (Poppie), passed away at home with his family by his side. He was a kind, gentle, loving man who was always ready to lend a helping hand. Those who got to know him personally found a quiet, modest man full of generosity with a great sense...
Donald M. Oliveira
Mar 12, 2018
Donald M. Oliveira, 86, of Dartmouth passed away suddenly on Monday March 12, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Muriel I. (King) Oliveira; they had been married for 64 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John and Frances M. (Azevedo) Oliveira, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. Mr....
Robert J. Ball
Mar 8, 2018
Robert John Ball, age 62, of Mattapoisett MA passed away suddenly and peacefully in his home on March 8, 2018. He was husband of 26 years to Faith (Jenney) Ball, and loved father to Catherine and Samantha Ball. Bob was also a beloved son of Washington family, Marilyn Ball and the late DuWayne Ball, and brother to Susan Webster....
Charles P. Marinelli
Mar 6, 2018
Charles P. Marinelli, 89, passed away on March 6, 2018 at home surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Anna (Moretti) Marinelli. Charles was born in New Bedford on June 30, 1928 to the late Carmine Marinelli and Grace (Donato) Marinelli. He lived in New Bedford all of his life and...
Eunice C. Manduca
Mar 4, 2018
MANDUCA, Eunice C. (Mullen) 'Rosie the Riveter' January 22, 1924 - March 4, 2018. The following is an excerpt from a piece Eunice wrote on her 80th birthday for the 'Rosie the Riveter' exhibit at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. "As a graduate of Boston Girl's High in 1942, I planned to enter Nursing School at Boston's Mass General...
Violet R. Amaral
Feb 28, 2018
Violet R. (Belliveau) Amaral, 101, of Dartmouth died February 28, 2018 at home. She was the wife of the late John Amaral, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Maximilian and Salome (LeBlanc) Belliveau, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life. Survivors include her son, Barry Amaral and his wife Betty Jane of Dartmouth; a...
Robert K. Soares
Feb 28, 2018
Robert K. Soares, 75, of New Bedford died February 28, 2018 unexpectedly at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Boston after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mary Ellen "Mollie" (Pennington) Soares and the late Brenda (Pridemore) Soares. Born in Fall River, the son of the late Manuel Soares and Margaret (Medeiros) Medeiros, he was raised in Swansea and...
Mary Hoen Woods
Feb 28, 2018
On Tuesday, February 28, 2018, Mary Hoen Woods, of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully at the age of 95 years. Mary will be forever remembered by her children, Jill Horton-Simms, Peter B. Horton and his wife Pam, Elizabeth H. Sharf and her husband Robert, Sara C. King and her husband Bill and Derek J. Horton and his wife...
Mary Ellen Rickard
Feb 27, 2018
Mary Ellen Rickard, age 72, of Rochester, MA died February 27, 2018 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home after a lengthy battle with early onset dementia. She was the wife of Peter H. Rickard. Born and raised in Brockton, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary C. (Brennan) Joyce, she lived in North Attleboro, MA for 28...
Robert E. Mayo, Jr.
Feb 25, 2018
Robert E. Mayo, Jr., 42, of Dartmouth, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Nielle (Cross) Mayo. Born in New Bedford, the son of Robert E. and Sharon A. (Patnaude) Mayo, he lived in Dartmouth most of his life. He was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. Mr....
Jose M. Soares
Feb 24, 2018
Jose M. Soares, 93, affectionately known as "Jose Delia", of New Bedford, died Saturday February 24, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Waltraud "Val" Soares. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Mathias Soares and Julia (Grace) Fortes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Soares was formerly employed as...
Dorothy M. Hunt
Feb 24, 2018
Dorothy M. (Hackett) Hunt of Dartmouth died at home on Saturday February 24, 2018 after a brief period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Harry C. Hunt who died in 1987. Born on March 25, 1919 and raised in Fitchburg, the daughter of the late John C. and Elizabeth (Flynn) Hackett, she lived in Leominster...
Herve William Vandal
Feb 23, 2018
Herve William Vandal, 99, of New Bedford died Friday February 23, 2018. He was the husband of the late Gladys (Allison) Vandal. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Henry and Julia (Bernier) Vandal, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Vandal was the proprietor of Vandal's Cyclery on Dartmouth Street in New Bedford...
David Monteiro Pires
Feb 22, 2018
David Monteiro "Vivi" Pires, 66, of New Bedford passed away Thursday February 22, 2018. He was the son of the late John J. and Hilda (Monteiro) Pires. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday March 2, 2018 from 4:30-7:30 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., followed by a memorial service at 7:30 PM. A...
Ulrich F.W. Ernst
Feb 21, 2018
Ulrich F. W. Ernst, age 73, of Mattapoisett, MA, died on February 21, 2018, with his family and friends by his side. He was born in Bückow, Germany, and grew up in (West) Berlin. He studied economics at the Freie Universität, Berlin and at the Christian-Albrechts Universität Institute for World Economy, Kiel, Germany. He came to the US in...
Wayne R. Dupuis
Feb 21, 2018
Wayne R. Dupuis, 81, of Fairhaven died February 21, 2018 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Katherine (Nanopoulos) Dupuis. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Louis E. Dupuis and Florence (Tripp) Crumley, he lived in Fairhaven most of his life. Mr. Dupuis was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church....
