David J. Insley, Iii
Jun 18, 2017
David J. "D.J." Insley, III, 37 of New Bedford died Sunday June 18, 2017 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in New Hampshire. Born in Hampton, Virginia, the son of Diane (Rogissart) and David J. Insley, Jr., he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. D.J. was employed as a foreman for Feeney Brothers Utility Services....
Raymond C. Silva
Jun 13, 2017
Raymond Silva, 77, of New Bedford, MA and Naples, FL lost his struggle with cancer on June 13, 2017. Ray was formerly employed as a lineman by NSTAR for 27 years, until his retirement. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife, Gail; two sons, Douglas and his wife Lori, and David;...
Clifford Peter Fitzgerald
Jun 13, 2017
Clifford Peter FitzGerald, 78, of Atlantis, FL and Mattapoisett, MA passed away at his home on June 13, 2017, from natural causes. Born in Newton, MA, the son of the late Helen (Carey) FitzGerald and John Joseph FitzGerald, he attended Newton High School where he met the love of his life, Ginnie Milott, on Christmas Eve. At Boston University,...
Rita L. Kennedy
Jun 12, 2017
Rita L. (Gould) Kennedy, 99, of Dartmouth passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 just nine days shy of her 100th birthday. She was the wife of the late Charles T. "Sham" Kennedy. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Paul and Bride (Noseworthy) Gould, she lived in Fairhaven and Dartmouth for most of her life. She was a...
George Motta
Jun 12, 2017
George Motta, 71, of Dartmouth died Monday June 12, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late George Motta, Celeste "Sally" (Ferreira) Ribeiro, and Alfred M. Ribeiro, he lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth for most of his life. George was formerly employed by Work Incorporated and the Opportunity Center. He attended Active...
Geraldine Henderson
Jun 12, 2017
Geraldine Henderson, 61 of New Bedford, died Monday, June 12, 2017, unexpectedly at home. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Saxon and the late Marion E. Henderson. She was born in Acushnet and lived in New Bedford all her life. She attended Bethel AME Church in her youth and attended New Bedford Public Schools, graduating from New...
Lorraine A. Gentili
Jun 12, 2017
Lorraine A. (Cote) Gentili, 79 of New Bedford died suddenly June 12, 2017 . She was the wife of the late Ernest J. Gentili, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Donat H. and Adrienne C. (Berube) Cote, she lived in Acushnet for 52 years before moving to New...
Pearl M. Pallatroni
Jun 11, 2017
Pearl M. (Lawler) Pallatroni, 86, of New Bedford passed away Sunday June 11, 2017 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of James E. Pallatroni; they had been married for 65 years. Born in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Power) Lawler, she lived in New Bedford for most of her...
Leonard A. Curran
Jun 11, 2017
Leonard A. Curran, 92, of Dartmouth, formerly of Fairhaven, died Sunday June 11, 2017 at Hathaway Manor after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Gladys M. (Staskiewcz) Curran. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Mulroy) Curran, he lived in New Bedford for many years, then 22 years in Fairhaven...
William J. Flanagan
Jun 10, 2017
William J. Flanagan, 78 of Rochester died June 10, 2017 peacefully at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Jeanne L. (DeVirgilio) Flanagan. Born in Boston, the son of the late Thomas and Madeline (Brack) Flanagan, he lived in Plainville, MA for many years before retiring to Rochester. Mr. Flanagan was a communicant of...
Steven D. Lizotte
Jun 9, 2017
Steven D. Lizotte, 30 of Ashland, MA died June 9, 2017 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of Patricia Tavares of Acushnet and Steven D. Lizotte, Sr. and his wife Sharon of Fairhaven, he was raised in Acushnet before moving to Ashland. Steven was formerly employed as a landscaper. He enjoyed camping. Survivors include...
Ronald F. Foley, Sr.
Jun 8, 2017
Ronald F. Foley, Sr., 89, of Fairhaven died Thursday June 8, 2017 after a period declining health. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Lawton) Foley. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Cooney) Foley, he lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven all of his life. Mr. Foley was a retired deep sea fisherman...
Patricia L. Allard
Jun 8, 2017
Patricia L. (Govoni) Allard, 79 of Mattapoisett died June 8, 2017 peacefully at Brookdale Dartmouth Village. She was the wife of Edwin Warner Allard. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Louis and Juliette (Dias) Govoni, she was raised in Fairhaven and lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. Mrs. Allard was formerly employed by Schaffer Marine...
Olga K. Nicholas
Jun 3, 2017
Olga K. (Ontrey) Nicholas, 90, of New Bedford passed away Saturday June 3, 2017 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late Mike S. Nicholas. Born in Guttenberg, NJ, the daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Koles) Ontrey, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a communicant of Our Lady...
Claire D. Economos
Jun 1, 2017
Claire D. (Messier) Economos, 93, of New Bedford passed away Thursday June 1, 2017 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late Charles Economos. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alexander and Alma (Lauzier) Messier, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a communicant of Holy Name of the...
Adelaide E. Mullen
May 31, 2017
"Our Savior, Jesus Christ, has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Adelaide. Adelaide E. Mullen, daughter of William and Elsie Dyke, was born in Regina Saskatchewan, Canada on Nov. 19th, 1939, and was baptized into the Name of the Father and...
Rene M. Davignon
May 31, 2017
Rene M. Davignon, 84 of New Bedford died May 31, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Claire M. (Robitaille) Davignon with whom he would have celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary on June 1st. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Silva and Angelina (Valley) Davignon, he lived in New...
Michael W. Woodcock
May 27, 2017
Michael W. Woodcock, 64 of Fall River died May 27, 2017 unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Richard and Ethel (Hart) Woodcock, he lived in New Bedford most of his life before moving to Fall River. He enjoyed golfing and the beach. Survivors include his brother, Bradford Woodcock of Westboro; 3...
Edward Lopes
May 27, 2017
Edward Lopes, 86, of New Bedford died Saturday May 27, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Hattie (Sadler) Lopes; they had been married for 59 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Anthony and Barbara A. (Capella) Lopes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Lopes was...
Frank B. Stubbs
May 27, 2017
Frank B. Stubbs, 81, of North Easton, MA died May 27, 2017 peacefully at Our Lady's Haven. He was the husband of the late Grace (Fannings) Stubbs. Born and raised in Greensboro, NC, the son of the late Albion and Louise (Pankey) Stubbs, he lived in Boston, Brockton and North Easton. Mr. Stubbs was formerly employed byFirst National Bank...
