Rachael H. Rose
Jan 3, 2025
Rachael H. (McDermott) Rose, 58, of Dartmouth died unexpectedly on January 3, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Roy Rose for the last 40 years.
Born in Providence, RI, daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Caramello) McDermott, she was raised in Warwick, RI but lived in Dartmouth most of...
Joanne Zbikowski
Jan 1, 2025
Joanne Zbikowski, 69, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Born in Worcester, daughter of the late Walter Zbikowski, Sr. and Harriet (Maciejewski) Zbikowski, she lived in Marion, Centerville and Worcester most of her life.
Joanne attended Doherty Memorial High School and Quinsigamond Community College before persuing a career in art. She...
Rita M. Duprey
Jan 1, 2025
Rita M. Duprey, 76, of New Bedford died January 1, 2025 at Care One New Bedford. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late William H. and Nora O. (Ouimette) Duprey. She spent many years in Anaheim California where she enjoyed her career as a bus driver. While there, she connected with a Native American tribe where she developed long-lasting...
Kim Avis Payne
Dec 31, 2024
Kim Avis Payne, 61 of New Bedford passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday morning, December 31st, 2024. Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Barbara (Nelson) Roderiques & Robert Magnett. She lived in New Bedford most of her life. With the exception of her time in the Navy, where she was...
Patricia Mary Dextradeur
Dec 31, 2024
Patricia Mary Dextradeur
May 22, 1941 - December 31, 2024
Patricia Mary Dextradeur passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at the age of 83.
Born on May 22, 1941 in New Bedford, MA, to Elsa and Henry Wright, Patricia was the eldest of their seven children. Patricia, Judith, Jane, Michael, Steven, Lisa...
M. Raye Sawyer
Dec 28, 2024
M. Raye (Smith) Sawyer, 90, formerly of Mattapoisett and Rochester, passed away Saturday December 28, 2024 at The Cottages of Dartmouth Villages. She was the wife of the late Walter Judd Sawyer.
Born in Middleborough, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Kathryn (Ferguson) Smith. A graduate of the Katharine Gibbs School, she worked as...
Joseph A. N. Audette
Dec 26, 2024
Joseph Albert Normand Audette, 92, of Dartmouth passed away Thursday December 26, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Jeanette (Rodrigues) Audette.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Albert L. and Antoinette (Godbout) Audette, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. He and his...
Vencelo “Vennie” Mello
Dec 25, 2024
Vencelo D. "Vennie" Mello, 77, of New Bedford died December 25, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.
He was the husband of Linda J. (Almeida) Mello.
Born in Acushnet, son of the late Egidio Mello, Jr. and Florence C. (Almeida) Mello, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
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Eileen M. Connor
Dec 22, 2024
Eileen M. Connor, 67, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully on Sunday December 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of humility, kindness, and love that will forever inspire those who knew her.
Born on October 7, 1957, in New Bedford, she was the cherished daughter of the late Helen (Coyne) Connor and John J. "Joe" Connor Sr.
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Julio Gomes
Dec 21, 2024
Julio Gomes, 89, of Dartmouth died peacefully December 21, 2024 at a rehabilitation nursing facility after battling long illnesses.
He was the husband of the late Angelina (Soares) Gomes and son of the late Francisco Gomes and Ana (Lobo) Gomes.
He was born in Brava, Cape Verde and came to the USA in 1959 where...
Juliette Ouellette
Dec 20, 2024
Juliette (Lapointe) Ouellette, 91, of New Bedford died Friday, December 20, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of the late Robert J. Ouellette and the late Robert C. Soares.
Born and raised in New Bedford she was the daughter of the late Eliodore and Anna...
Linda G. Pina
Dec 19, 2024
Linda G. Pina, 66, of West Warwick, RI, died Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Kent Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born in Elizabeth, NJ, daughter of the late Eugene and Clara (Britto) Pina, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
She enjoyed going to Church, cooking and spending time with...
Steven Bowman
Dec 18, 2024
Steven Bowman of Old Pine Island Road, Mattapoisett MA passed away December 18, 2024 at St Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Steven was predeceased by his parents: Alexander and Sandra (Braley) Bowman. Steve leaves his sibling: Alex Bowman III & significant other Tracy Burns, Donna Martin & significant other Derrick Rodrigues, Lori Serpa & significant other Orlando Martinez, Annette...
Joan M. Gomes
Dec 17, 2024
Joan M. (Ward) Gomes, 93, of New Bedford died December 17, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Albino "Bino" Gomes. Born in New Bedford on December 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah J. (Coop) Ward. She was raised in the Southend and lived in New...
Barbara J. Najjar
Dec 17, 2024
Barbara Jean Najjar of Dartmouth died on Tuesday December 17, 2024, after being struck by an SUV while she was walking with her husband.
On that day the world lost as kind, friendly, thoughtful, generous, patient, and loving a human being as ever walked the earth. She had many virtues—beauty, intelligence, honesty—but when people stop her husband...
Emidio "Emilio" Antonio Vieira Rodrigues
Dec 17, 2024
In Loving Memory of Emidio "Emilio" Antonio Vieira Rodrigues
53 years old
September 4, 1971 - December 17, 2024
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Emidio "Emilio" Antonio Vieira Rodrigues, who left us on December 17, 2024,...
Jean S. Wilson
Dec 17, 2024
Jean S. (Tremblay) Wilson, 88, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday December 17, 2024 at Catholic Memorial Home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Walter R. Wilson.
Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Romeo and Alice (Morin) Tremblay, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.
Jean...
John W. Gonsalves, Jr.
Dec 17, 2024
John W. Gonsalves, Jr., 79, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Mary (Gomes) Gonsalves, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.
John was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical Highschool and the Milwaukee School of...
Louis J. Poirier
Dec 15, 2024
Louis J. Poirier, 83, of New Bedford died Sunday, December 15, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a battle with cancer.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Emile Poirier and Loretta (Leblanc) Cunha, he lived in New Bedford for all of his life.
Louis was formerly employed as a fish cutter for many...
Leonard C. Higgins
Dec 14, 2024
Leonard C. Higgins, 88, died peacefully on December 14,2024 surrounded by family at The Oaks Nursing Home.
He was the husband of the late Helen R. Higgins.
Born in Boston, the son of the late Leonard M. and Victoria (Mikolyski) Higgins. He lived in Mattapoisett most of his life and was a communicant of St....
