Sharon L. Casimiro
May 22, 2017
Sharon L. Casimiro, 59, of Acushnet passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Monday May 22, 2017. Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Suzanne Casimiro. Sharon spent over 24 years with the United States Postal Service with most of that time spent as a postal supervisor. She enjoyed working on...
David B. Goggin
May 22, 2017
David B. Goggin, 60, of Fairhaven passed away Monday May 22, 2017. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John F. and Germaine (Bernard) Goggin, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. In his youth, David's parents owned and operated Goggin's Variety on County Street in New Bedford. It was there that he acquired...
Keith D. Baptiste
May 22, 2017
Keith D. Baptiste, 61 of New Bedford died May 22, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of Janice M. Rose of New Bedford and the late Richard Baptiste, he lived in Seattle for many years before returning to New Bedford 6 months ago. He was formerly employed by...
Anna J. Wallace
May 21, 2017
Anna J. (Reiniche) Wallace, 95 of Mattapoisett died May 21, 2017 peacefully at St. Anne's Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Manuel Gomes, Jr. and William J. Wallace. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Emile L. and Alice (Lefaivre) Reiniche, she was raised in Dartmouth. She raised her family in...
Anne Marie Krieger
May 20, 2017
Anne Marie Krieger, age 77 of New Bedford, MA, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Saturday, May 20, 2017, joining her husband Richard L. Krieger, both born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She grew up with a passion for piano and a love for serving God. She met her husband and love of her life while students at...
Joan A. Nichols
May 19, 2017
Joan A. (Downing) Nichols, 82, of New Bedford died at home May 19, 2017 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Ronald A. Nichols. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Frank Downing and Blanche (Fahey) Downing, Joan was raised in Acushnet and lived most of her life in New Bedford. She was valedictorian of her...
Kenneth A. Franklin
May 18, 2017
Kenneth A. Franklin, 43 of New Bedford, MA died May 18, 2017 unexpectedly at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. Born in Cheverly, MD, the son of Fern R. Franklin and the late Eugene Posey, he lived in New Bedford, MA since 1999. He was employed by Building 19 in New Bedford for several years. Kenneth enjoyed coaching...
Robert W. Duarte
May 18, 2017
Robert W. Duarte, 71 of New Bedford died May 18, 2017 unexpectedly at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth M. (Hardin) Duarte. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Alphonse Duarte and Rose (DeValles) Dart, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Duarte enjoyed music and played bass in...
Eleanor L. Paczosa
May 15, 2017
Eleanor L. (King) Paczosa, 74 of New Bedford died May 15, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Edmond E. Paczosa. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Raymond F. and Mary (Ventura) King, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Survivors include her husband; and a...
Ann V. Golen
May 14, 2017
Ann V. (McKenna) Golen, 75 of New Bedford died May 14, 2017 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Lenard R. Golen. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John J. and Veronica R. (Lyons) McKenna, she lived in Uxbridge, MA before returning to New Bedford...
Graca J. Madeira
May 13, 2017
Graca Jesus Madeira, 57, of Dartmouth died Saturday May 13, 2017 suddenly at home. Born in St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Jose Madeira and Maria DosAnjos Carreiro, she had lived in the New Bedford area since 1981. Graca was happiest when spending time with her children. She also enjoyed visiting her cousins, Lucy and Natasha. She...
Luiza Pinto
May 12, 2017
Luiza (Lessa) Pinto, 90, of New Bedford died Friday May 12, 2017 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the wife of the late George Pinto. Born in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Barros) Lessa, she was raised in Cape Verde and lived in New Jersey and New Bedford for many years. She...
Joana Lopes
May 12, 2017
Joana Lopes, 94, of New Bedford died Friday May 12, 2017 at the Royal of Fairhaven. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Manuel and Emariana (Lomba) Lopes, she lived in New Bedford for over 30 years. She is survived by two sisters, Julia Mingola and Eugenia Lessa; a niece, Margie Barros; a great-niece, Courtney Rego;...
Jesuina V. Gonçalves
May 12, 2017
Jesuina Vieira Gonçalves, 96, of New Bedford died Friday May 12, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Marcelino Vieira Gonçalves and Violanta Gomes, she lived in Brava for many years before moving to New Bedford 14 years ago. She is survived by four...
Richard E. Choquette, Jr.
May 10, 2017
Richard E. Choquette, Jr., 48, of New Bedford died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday May 10, 2017. He was the husband of Lori-Ann (Gebo) Choquette. Born in New Bedford, the son of Richard E. and Shirley (Cavanaugh) Choquette, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Richard was a self-employed plumber. He was an avid New England Patriots...
Dorothy M. Jenkins
May 10, 2017
Dorothy M. (Barcomb) Jenkins, 87 of New Bedford died May 10, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in North Adams, MA, the daughter of the late William N. and Clara M. (Coty) Barcomb, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She enjoyed playing bingo and casinos. Her family would like to extend a special thanks to the...
Charlotte Almeida
May 9, 2017
Charlotte (Crowell) Almeida, 94, of Dartmouth died Tuesday May 9 2017 at the Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Almeida, Jr., whom she shared 62 years of marriage, and the beloved mother of David Joseph Almeida and Jane Heroux and her husband Richard. Charlotte was born in New Bedford to the late Mary...
Arnaldo Monteiro
May 8, 2017
Arnaldo Monteiro, 66 of New Bedford died May 8, 2017 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Kendra A. (Harrison) Monteiro. Born in St. Vincente, Cape Verde, he was raised in Dakar, Senegal, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Monteiro was formerly employed by Cornell-Dublier before retiring from Duro Textiles. He played...
Cecil Milton Lopes, Jr.
May 8, 2017
Cecil Milton Lopes, Jr., 58 of New Bedford died May 8, 2017 unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of Phyllis F. (Fabio) Lopes and Cecil M. Lopes, Sr., he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Cecil was employed by the family business, New Bedford Floor Covering. He was an avid football athlete...
Marjorie T. Parent
May 8, 2017
Marjorie T. (Dooley) Parent, 84, of New Bedford passed away on Monday May 8, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth V. (Wessiack) Dooley, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a graduate of Holy Family High School. Mrs. Parent was a...
