Robert L. Parker
Jul 21, 2017
Robert L. Parker, 76, of Fairhaven died July 21, 2017 peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was the beloved husband of Donna R. (Pedro) Parker. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Milton N. and Yvonne J. (Jaillet) Parker, he was raised in Acushnet and lived in New Bedford, Mattapoisett...
Lois A. Taylor
Jul 20, 2017
Lois A. (Andrade) Taylor, 65, of Boston passed away suddenly at home on Thursday July 20, 2017. Born in New Bedford, she the daughter of the late Napoleon Andrade and Louise A. (Ramos) Cruz, and stepdaughter of the late Julio J. Cruz. She lived in New Bedford and Boston for most of her life. Lois was formerly employed as...
Mary Y. Luminiello
Jul 20, 2017
Mary Y. (Ditata) Luminiello, 95, of Fairhaven died Thursday July 20, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late William A. Luminiello. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Carmine and Michelina (Vanelli) Ditata, she lived in Fairhaven for most of her life. She was a communicant of St....
Katherine B. Kearley
Jul 19, 2017
Katherine B. (Mingola) Kearley, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. She was the wife of Christopher Kearley, and mother of Christopher R. Kearley. Born August 4, 1963 in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Lillian (Belmarce) Mingola and the late Bartholomeu Mingola, Sr. She was the daughter-in-law of Alede Kearley, of Wareham. She leaves behind...
Benvinda Andrade Gilbert
Jul 18, 2017
Benvinda (Lamas) Andrade Gilbert, 94, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday July 18, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Anthony Gilbert. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antonio Lamas and Maria Lopes, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Gilbert was formerly employed as a...
Daniel J. Conceicao
Jul 16, 2017
Daniel J. Conceicao, 74, of Acushnet passed away Sunday July 16, 2017 at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of Ruth A. "Bunny" (Pope) Conceicao. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Duarte) Conceicao, he lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Acushnet 16 years ago. Daniel was formerly employed...
Richard Tyrone Gomes
Jul 16, 2017
Richard Tyrone Gomes, 50, of Fall River passed away suddenly on Sunday July 16, 2017 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of James and Patricia Florence (Dooley) Gomes, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life and had lived in Fall River for the past five years. Richard was formerly employed as a...
Irene G. Daly
Jul 12, 2017
Irene G. (Langevin) Daly, 87, of Mattapoisett died July 12, 2017 at home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Robert V. Daly. Born in Biddeford, ME, the daughter of the late George A. and Martha L. (Gleason) Langevin, she lived in Taunton before moving to Mattapoisett 30 years ago. She wintered in Marco Island,...
Richard S. Martin
Jul 11, 2017
Richard S. Martin, 86, of North Dartmouth died peacefully July 11, 2017 at Bedford Gardens in New Bedford. He was the husband of the late Joan A. (Carrier) Martin. Richard was formerly employed by Settipane Foundations of Dartmouth. He was well-known at local flea markets and took great pleasure in scouring for treasures, which he later donated to others...
Michael J. Norton Iii, Dmd
Jul 10, 2017
Dr. Michael J. Norton III, 81, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. Michael was the husband of Barbara "Bunny" Ponte Norton with whom he shared 55 years of marriage that began with a blind date. Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the son of Michael J. Norton Jr. and Gertrude Brenton Norton. Michael attended Holy Family...
Raymond N. Barao
Jul 8, 2017
Raymond N. Barao, 59, of New Bedford passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 8, 2017. He lived life to its fullest and his radiant laughter will be missed by all who knew him. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Normand and Elaine (Diogo) Barao, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life and in...
Angelina Queiroz Castelo
Jul 6, 2017
Angelina (Medeiros) Queiroz Castelo, 90, of New Bedford died Thursday July 6, 2017 at Sacred Heart Home after a long battle with diabetes. She was the wife of Henrique Ferreira Castelo and the late Jose deAlmeida Queiroz. Born in St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Manuel and Rosalina (Tavares) Medeiros, she lived in New Bedford since 1960....
Theresa M. Mello
Jul 2, 2017
Theresa Marie "Terry" (Boucher) Mello, 69, of Dartmouth passed away Sunday July 2, 2017. She was the wife of Elliott P. Mello. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Claudia Marie (Boucher) Freire, she lived in New Bedford and Freetown before moving to Dartmouth. Terry was formerly employed by Titleist Golf, where she worked her way up...
John Freitas
Jul 1, 2017
John Freitas, 78, of New Bedford died July 1, 2017 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Maria M. "Matuca" (Andrade) Freitas. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Manuel and Laura (Lomba) Freitas, he lived in Holland before moving to New Bedford in 1977. Mr. Freitas was a parishioner of Our...
Donald A. Mendez
Jul 1, 2017
Donald A. Mendez, 83, of New Bedford passed away Saturday July 1, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Marie A. (Sylvia) Mendez. Born in Hanover, MA, the son of the late Pedro and Marie Alice (Burgo) Mendez, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was...
John J. Bracken
Jun 30, 2017
John J. Bracken, 71, of Plymouth passed away at home on Friday, June 30, 2017 after a long illness. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Ponte) Bracken, the "love of his life," with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Born in South Boston, son of the late Timothy J. and Rita (Cassidy) Bracken, he lived in Plymouth...
Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Harrington
Jun 30, 2017
Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Harrington Ordained May 30, 1964 Entered into Eternal Rest on June 30, 2017 A proud son of New Bedford and of St. Lawrence Parish in the Whaling City, Msgr. Harrington graduated from Holy Family High School in that city. He received a Bachelor's degree with highest honors from Holy Cross College in Worcester and prepared...
Richard A. Prudhomme
Jun 29, 2017
Richard A. Prudhomme, 72, of New Bedford died June 29, 2017 at home after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Laura (Campos) Prudhomme. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Alfred and Betty (Wing) Prudhomme, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Prudhomme was formerly employed as director...
Irene M. Gallant
Jun 27, 2017
Irene M. (Bibeau) Gallant, 95, of Mattapoisett died June 27, 2017 at The Oaks Nursing Home and is now at peace after a long battle with dementia. She was the wife the late Gerard O. Gallant. Born and raised in Somerset, the daughter of the late Victor and Marie (Dube) Bibeau, she lived in New Bedford before moving to...
John W. Folino, Jr.
Jun 27, 2017
John W. Folino, Jr., died peacefully on June 27, 2017 with his wife and daughter by his side. Hailing from Watertown, MA and Buzzards Bay, MA, John was known for his wry sense of humor, his kindness and his generosity. A student of Tufts University and an engineer by trade, John was the founder of Cape Building Systems, Inc....
