Dorothy Pedro
Dec 24, 2017
Dorothy (Barao) Pedro, 94, of New Bedford passed away at her daughter's home on Sunday December 24, 2017. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Pedro. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alves and Rosella (Connors) Barao, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi...
Steven M. Sabino
Dec 24, 2017
Steven M. Sabino, 68, of New Bedford died December 24, 2017 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Ernest M. and Mary C.M. (Mello) Sabino, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Sabino was formerly employed by Brittany Dye for several years. He enjoyed playing ping pong, pool, cribbage, going to...
Odelia Bolger
Dec 24, 2017
Odelia (Avila) Bolger, 94, of New Bedford died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Jules and Laura P. (Mello) Avila, she lived in New Bedford all her life. Mrs. Bolger was formerly employed as Clerk of Courts at Third District Court in New Bedford for 26 years....
Capt. George E. Jones, Jr.
Dec 23, 2017
CAPTAIN GEORGE ERNEST JONES, JR., 71 NEW BEDFORD - Capt. George E. Jones Jr., 71, of Dartmouth passed away Saturday December, 23, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital with his daughter by his side. Son of the late Capt. George E. Jones, Sr. and Clothilde (Simas) Jones, he grew up New Bedford before settling in Dartmouth. George was a proud...
Muriel B. Coderre
Dec 23, 2017
Muriel B. (Bonneau) Coderre, 84, loving mother and friend to all, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on Saturday, December 23, 2017 after many months of failing health. She was the wife of the late Wilfrid R. Coderre. Born and raised in New Bedford, Muriel was the daughter of Joseph and Elsie (Breault) Bonneau. She and Wilfrid moved from...
Lucille M. Teixeira
Dec 23, 2017
Lucille M. (Travers) Teixeira, 83, of Dartmouth died December 23, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Anthony C. Teixeira. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late James B. and Mary G. (Gomes) Travers, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life. She was an avid reader. Survivors...
Theodore F. Gladu
Dec 23, 2017
Theodore F. "Ted" Gladu, 53, of New Bedford died Saturday December 23, 2017. Born in New Bedford, the son of Beatrice (Rebello) Gladu and the late George R. Gladu, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Ted was formerly employed as an automobile mechanic. He enjoyed playing video games, watching movies, and being on his computer....
Donald P. Lafleur
Dec 23, 2017
Donald P. Lafleur, 82, of Dartmouth died Saturday, December 23, 2017 after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Gaspard H. Lafleur, Doris Eva (Tichon) Lafleur, and stepson of the late Rose (Berthiaume) Lafleur. He was a graduate of LaSalette High School in Enfield, NH and attended LaSalette College in Brewster, MA....
Lynn M. Bland
Dec 22, 2017
Lynn M. Bland, 59, of Southbridge died at home Friday, December 22, 2017 after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, Lynn was the daughter of Robert M. Bland and the late Josephine J. (Devlin) Bland. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School, and lived in Southbridge for most of her adult life. Lynn was a loyal...
James L. Sullivan
Dec 21, 2017
James L. Sullivan, 61, of Dartmouth, formerly of Fairhaven, passed away at home on Thursday December 21, 2017. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Arthur and Helen E. (Downey) Sullivan, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Fairhaven. James was formerly employed at the Opportunity...
Erin Marie Mills
Dec 21, 2017
Erin Marie Mills, 35, of Fall River passed away Thursday December 21, 2017. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, the daughter of Jane Saunders-Mills and Dr. Steven Mills, she lived in Fall River for most of her life. She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School. Erin was formerly employed as a dental assistant at several dental offices, including...
Delores A. Abelha
Dec 20, 2017
Delores A. Abelha, 82, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday December 20, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital following a long illness. She was the wife of the late Albert Abelha. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Louis and Maria (Martins) DaCosta, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Delores was formerly employed by Economy...
Patricia Sanchez
Dec 20, 2017
Patricia (Monteiro) Sanchez, 64, of New Bedford died December 20, 2017 at Rockdale Care and Rehabilitation after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the Gloria (Lawton) Monteiro of New Bedford and the late Edward J. Monteiro, she lived in new Bedford all of her life. Survivors include her mother; a son, Curtis Britto of New...
Alfred E. Costa
Dec 19, 2017
Alfred Edward Costa, 79, of Marion, formerly of Saugus died Tuesday December 19, 2017 at Sippican Health Care Center. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Edwin and Beatrice (Amaral) Costa, he lived in Watertown and Saugus for many years. Mr. Costa was formerly employed as a licensed practical nurse at Mount Auburn Hospital and...
Henry Degrace
Dec 18, 2017
Henry DeGrace, 96, of Fairhaven passed away Monday December 18, 2017 at home. Born in Fall River, the son of the late Isaac and Mary Angel (Rego) DeGrace, he was raised on Cape Cod, later residing in Somerset, Fall River, Springfield, and New Bedford. Before World War II, he left school in the ninth grade and using his deceased...
John A. Lees, Sr.
Dec 18, 2017
John A. Lees, Sr., 85, of Mattapoisett died December 18, 2017 surrounded by his family. There are no words to express how much he will be missed. He was the husband of the late Jane E. (Donaghy) Lees. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Albert and Katherine (O'Brien) Lees, he lived with his family in Mattapoisett...
Daniel C. Potter
Dec 18, 2017
Daniel C. Potter, 83, of New Bedford died Monday, December 18, 2017 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Alice E. "Betty" (Lawton) Potter, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Melvin and Georgianna (Mosher) Potter, he was raised in Dartmouth and lived in New Bedford...
Rita D. Mendes
Dec 18, 2017
Rita D. (Berube) Mendes, 84, of New Bedford died December 18, 2017 at Sacred Heart Home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late James Mendes. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Milton E. and Mary D. (Neves) Berube, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Mendes was a communicant...
James J. Lally
Dec 18, 2017
James J. Lally, 61, of Fairhaven died December 18, 2017 at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Dorchester, the son of the late Richard J. and Anna M. (Colfer) Lally, he lived in New Bedford most of his life before moving to Fairhaven in 2015. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in...
Joseph F. Cabral
Dec 17, 2017
Joseph F. Cabral, 78, of Dartmouth died December 17, 2017 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Catherine (Carmo) Cabral. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel J. and Jennie V. (Riley) Cabral, he lived in Dartmouth and Florida. Mr. Cabral was formerly employed in research and development in the printing industry....
