Obituaries

Mar 2, 2025

Timothy J. Connor, 70, of New Bedford died Sunday, March 2, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Cynthia A. (Gaspar) Connor.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late James and Eugenia (Fortier) Connor, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.

Tim was...

Mar 2, 2025

John F. Camacho, 89, of Mattapoisett, a devoted family man and devout Catholic, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Born on October 4, 1935 at his family home in New Bedford, he was the devoted husband of E. Sylvia (Correa) Camacho and the adored and loving father of five daughters.

Feb 28, 2025

Edward W. Dexter, 71, of Mattapoisett died February 28, 2025 peacefully at home. Born in Charleston, SC, son of the late Edward L. Dexter and Florence M. (Parusa) Drago, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. He was formerly employed as a landscaper and carpenter. Mr. Dexter served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed...

Feb 26, 2025

Lorraine L. (Morin) Williams, 90, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday February 26, 2025 at Sacred Heart Home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Everett C. Williams.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Theodore and Beatrice L. (Avery) Morin, she lived in New Bedford and Acushnet for most of...

Feb 26, 2025

Michael R. Alfredo, 73, passed peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday February 26, 2025 at Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford. He was the son of the late Dorothy E. (Herlihy) Alfredo, who cared for him for over forty-five years, and the late Richard M. Alfredo.

Michael is survived by his sister, Beth Avila of Fairhaven, his...

Feb 25, 2025

Mary A. (Medeiros) Souza, 89, of Dartmouth passed peacefully February 25, 2025 at her childhood home surrounded by her family. She was  the wife of the late Antero "Monty" Souza. Born in Arrifes, Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Abilio and Amelia (Moreira) Medeiros, she lived in Dartmouth many years. She was formerly employed as a stitcher at...

Feb 25, 2025

Susan Ellen Waters, 61, of Dartmouth passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Col. Herbert R. Waters, Jr. and the late Mary C. (Daluz) Waters.

Sue was a graduate of Dartmouth High School, where she excelled in both academics and sports. She earned six varsity letters as...

Feb 25, 2025

Leonor F. "Kitty" (Fernandes) Baptista, 82, of Berkley died February 25, 2025 peacefully at home. She was the wife of the late Francisco "Frank" Baptista, Sr. Born in Torres Vedras, Portugal, daughter of the late Jose Joaquim Fernandes and Emilia G. (Pereira) Fernandes and the adopted daughter of the late Jesse and Maria Guerra, she lived in Westport and...

Feb 25, 2025

On February 25, 2025, Ronald Halprin passed away.

Ronnie grew up and spent most of his 84 years in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Ronnie was well-known for his kindness and warm smile, always willing to cheerfully lend a helping hand to others.

He was an avid walker and this probably contributed substantially to the...

Feb 24, 2025

Edith R. (Vagos) Martins, 89, of New Bedford, passed away at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth on February 24, 2025, after a period of declining health.

Born in Ilhavo, Portugal, daughter of the late Mario and Rosa Vagos, she came to the United States at 9 months old. Her family originally settled in Gloucester, MA and eventually moved...

Feb 22, 2025

Libania P. "Malilli" Grace, 103, of Mattapoisett died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Tobey Hospital surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Abel M. Grace, Sr.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manuel and Luiza (Lopes) Pinto, she moved to Brava, Cape Verde at the age of...

Feb 21, 2025

Maureen A. (Aceino) Keenan, 97, of New Bedford passed away Friday February 21, 2025. She was the wife of the late Thomas H. Keenan.  Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Matthew and Agnes (Hogan) Aceino, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

She was a graduate of New Bedford High School and...

Feb 21, 2025

Norma Y. (Dumont) McKenna, 97, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday February 21, 2025 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the wife of the late Thomas F. McKenna.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Fredette) Dumont, she lived in New Bedford for most of her...

Feb 20, 2025

Atty. Jan E. Dabrowski, 67, of Mattapoisett passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Tufts Medical Center following a long illness.

Jan graduated from Bishop Stang High School, Boston College, and Boston College School of Law. He was an attorney in private practice in New Bedford for over 40 years.

A proud member of...

Feb 20, 2025

Mason C. Evich, 28, of Fairhaven died February 20, 2025. He was a devoted son, brother, and loyal friend. He was everything wonderful. If you were lucky enough to know Mason, you LOVED him. A beacon of kindness, with a gentle soul that touched everyone he met, the pain we feel in losing him is indescribable.

Born...

Feb 19, 2025

David A. Santos, 74, of Taunton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital.

He was born September 30, 1950 to Gilbert Santos and Ruth (Mathias) Santos.

David is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Deborah (DeOliveira) Santos; his daughter, Heather Daveiga, whom he adored, and his son-in-law, Armando...

Feb 18, 2025

Blanca Graciela "Chela" Short of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Arthur William "Bill" Short, and mother to Natalie M. Short, Carol A. (Short) Lee and husband Robert, Jeffrey W. Short and his wife Kim, and Colleen N. Short and "Abuelita" to Tayler and Brady Lee...

Feb 18, 2025

James Patrick Neville, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was the husband of Sandra D. (Avila) Neville for 37 years.

Born in Taunton, son of the late Richard and Margaret Ann (Newhall) Neville, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.

Jim enjoyed watching golf...

Feb 17, 2025

Edward S. Begley, 94, of New Bedford died February 17, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Eleanor S. (Campbell) Begley, with whom he shared 74 years of marriage. He was the son of the late William Begley and Leona (Staples) Begley Mandly. Ed was a...

Feb 17, 2025

Emilie M. (Curtis) Benoit, 68, of New Bedford passed away at home on Monday February 17, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Paul Bedard and Michael Benoit.

Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Edmond and Thelma (MacBeth) Curtis, she lived in New Bedford for the past 40 years.

Emilie was a...