Obituaries

Suzanne Mccarter Tifft

Suzanne Mccarter Tifft

Jun 24, 2025

Suzanne McCarter Tifft, known to family and friends as Sue or "Nanny," died peacefully at home in Marion, Massachusetts, on June 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving sons and daughter-in-law. She was 93.

Born in New York City on January 18, 1932, Sue was the daughter of Thomas Nesbitt McCarter Jr. and Suzanne Pierson McCarter. She spent...

Zayra Melina Perez Lopez

Zayra Melina Perez Lopez

Jun 22, 2025

Zayra Melina Perez Lopez, 40, of New Bedford died June 22, 2025 at home surrounded by her family and church family at Iglesia Palabra Miel.

She was the wife of Jose M. Lopez Santiago.

Born in Rabinal, Baja Verapaz, Guatamala, daughter of Arturo G. Reyes Vielman and Maria L. (Lopez Chen) Reyes of New Bedford,...

Joseph Duprey

Joseph Duprey

Jun 21, 2025

Joseph Duprey, 89, of Acushnet, formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday June 21, 2025, at Saint Luke's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Gaudette) Duprey; they had been married for 62 years.

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Joseph "Slip" Duprey and Marion (Foley) Duprey. He attended Holy...

Donald Piva, Jr

Donald Piva, Jr

Jun 21, 2025

Donald Piva, Jr passed away in his home on June 21, 2025. He was 63.

DJ was born on November 25, 1961 to the late Donald and Barbara (Roy) Piva, and resided in Dartmouth for most of his life. He graduated from Bristol Agricultural High School where he pursued his knack for raising livestock and played '70s...

Rita C. Mulroy

Rita C. Mulroy

Jun 20, 2025

Rita C. (Leboeuf) Mulroy, age 100, of New Bedford passed away at Hope Health Hospice Center on June 20, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Anthony G. Mulroy.

Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Eugenie (Alexandre) Leboeuf, and sister of the late Pauline Constant....

Audrey L. Almond

Audrey L. Almond

Jun 19, 2025

Audrey L. (Babineau) Almond, 60, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025 after a long illness.

Born in New Bedford to the late Albert and Irene (Johnson) Babineau, she was a lifelong New Bedford resident.  She worked with dedication as a secretary at J.M. of New Bedford for forty-one years.

Audrey...

Andrew J. Revell

Andrew J. Revell

Jun 19, 2025

Andrew J. Revell, 51, of Rochester, Massachusetts passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Susan M. (Brenneke) Hunter Revell.

Born in Independence, Missouri, to Roger and Kathy Revell, Andrew spent his early years in Missouri and Texas. His academic journey later took him across the country, culminating in a...

Albert M. Lima

Albert M. Lima

Jun 18, 2025

Albert M. Lima, 89 of Fairhaven died Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Alda M. (Botelho) Lima.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Mary (Correia) Lima, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.

He was a communicant of Holy...

Owen Ronald Costa

Owen Ronald Costa

Jun 16, 2025

Owen Ronald Costa, 20, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, June 16, 2025 after a life long battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Born in Fall River, son of Kevin Costa and Jaunna (Reedy) Fresina, he lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven all of his life.

Owen was an avid gamer and...

Herman C. Couto

Herman C. Couto

Jun 15, 2025

Herman C. Couto, 86, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Herman was born to Jose and Maria Couto on December 29, 1938, in São Miguel, Azores. He emigrated to the United States at the age of 7 and was a U.S. citizen by birth...

Margaret Olney

Margaret Olney

Jun 15, 2025

After a long life of service to her community, church and family, Margaret (Peg) Olney of Mattapoisett passed away on June 15, 2025, following a brief cancer-related illness. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday. For 57 years, Peg was the beloved spouse of David Olney, who died in 2015.

Born in Bridgeport, CT, Peg was the oldest...

Leslye Ribeiro

Leslye Ribeiro

Jun 15, 2025

Leslye (Shurtleff) Ribeiro passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 56 years, Carl Ribeiro, along with their son Mark, his wife Catherine, and her loving and much-adored grandchildren, Crosby and Graham. Leslye was predeceased by her parents, Edward B. Shurtleff and Elinor (Terzian) Weaver, and...

Rita B. Greene

Rita B. Greene

Jun 13, 2025

Rita B. Greene May 5, 1924 - June 13, 2025

Rita B. Greene, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at the age of 101 at CareOne at New Bedford.

Born on May 5, 1924, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Russell Berry...

Ollie Ruth Canery

Ollie Ruth Canery

Jun 11, 2025

Ollie Ruth (Murray) Canery, 83, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday June 11, 2025. She was born November 2, 1941 in Nichols, South Carolina, the beloved daughter of Olivet and Calvin Murray and the older sister of Gloria Jean Fullard, Lavern Murray, and Clinton Murray, all of who preceded her in their passing.

She is survived by...

Mark Harrington

Mark Harrington

Jun 10, 2025

Mark Harrington 1947-2025

Mark Harrington, 78, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Mark was a beloved teacher and guidance counselor serving 36 years at Dartmouth Middle School. He was also a devoted member of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, serving as a Parish Council...

Calvin F. Perkins, Jr.

Calvin F. Perkins, Jr.

Jun 9, 2025

Lieutenant Commander (Retired) Calvin "Cal" F. Perkins Jr., 89, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully at home after a brief, but valiant healthcare challenge on Monday, June 9, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife of 62 years, Donnetta J. (Young) Perkins, and his devoted daughters.

Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to the late Calvin F. Perkins Sr. and...

Joao M. Soares

Joao M. Soares

Jun 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joao M. Soares

A Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Son, and Friend

January 22, 1968 – June 9, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Joao M. Soares, a proud Cape Verdean...

Brenda Lynn Turner

Brenda Lynn Turner

Jun 7, 2025

Brenda Lynn Turner, 61, of East Freetown passed away on June 7, 2025.

Born November 3, 1963 in New Bedford, she was the beloved daughter of the late Alan R. Dulong and Carol P. (Reynolds) Dulong. She is survived by her sister, Susan Dulong Langley; her children, Alexis Turner, Adam York, and Kristin (York) Arnold; and her...

Theresa M. Vieira

Theresa M. Vieira

Jun 6, 2025

Theresa M. "Terri" Vieira, 55, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 6, 2025 at her residence.

Born in New Bedford, Theresa was predeceased by her father, Walter G. Vieira and her mother, Patricia L. (Embleton) Vieira. She was also predeceased by her sister, Rachel F. (Vieira) Bretton, and her brother, Anthony...

Janice E. Pimental

Janice E. Pimental

Jun 4, 2025

Janice E. (Nerbonne) Pimental, 85, of Acushnet passed away Wednesday June 4, 2025.  She was the loving wife of the late Ronald V. Pimental; they had been married for 55 years.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alfred and Bella (Boucher) Nerbonne, she lived in Acushnet for many years.

Janice was formerly...

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