Marial M. Harper
Aug 27, 2016
On Saturday evening August 27 at 8pm the world lost one of its brightest lights. Our beloved Marial - known to us as Grammie, spent a beautiful day with her loving husband of 50 years and dear friends eating barbecue and sharing laughs, returned home happy, checked the mail, watered her plants on the deck, sat down at the...
Madeleine M. Benroz
Aug 27, 2016
Madeleine M. Benroz, 72, of Virginia Beach, Virginia formerly of New Bedford, Massachusetts went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2016. She was born on August 10,1944 in Santo Antao, Cabo Verde and was raised in Dakar, Senegal. Ms. Benroz was formerly employed at The Virginian-Pilot. Her survivors include seven children. Sidy Niang (Marie), Abib Niang, Theo...
Attorney Paul R. Callan
Aug 27, 2016
Attorney Paul R. Callan, of Mattapoisett, formerly of Middleborough, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on August 27, 2016. He was 83. Paul was the devoted husband of Mary K. (Rudolph) Callan, and the loving father of 4 children who survive him: Paul F. Callan of San Diego, CA; Susan E. Callan and her husband,...
David P. Dwyer
Aug 25, 2016
David P. Dwyer, 69, of New Bedford died Thursday August 25, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital. David was the son of the late Grace (Collins) and Thomas J. Dwyer, Jr. He resided in the Greater New Bedford area for most of his life. During the Vietnam War, he served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the...
Mateo Anthony Morales
Aug 24, 2016
Mateo Anthony Morales, 15, of New Bedford passed away suddenly on Wednesday August 24, 2016. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, he was a graduate of Keith Middle School and was about to enter the ninth grade this coming week. He had been a member of the Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford and the Spiritual Warriors. He...
Mary J. Lima
Aug 24, 2016
Mary J. (Martin) Lima, 96, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2016 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the wife of the late John "Louie" Lima. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel D. and Maria (Theodore) Martin, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly...
Catherine M. Hogan
Aug 24, 2016
Catherine M. Hogan, 59, of New Bedford passed away on Wednesday August 24, 2016. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ambrose J. Hogan and Mary Elizabeth "Lila" Hogan-Trott, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She is survived by three children, Jon, Jennifer and her husband Lyndon, and Joseph; her siblings, Celeine M. Saraiva,...
Patrick F. Ramos
Aug 22, 2016
Patrick Figueiredo Ramos, 34, of New Bedford died suddenly on Monday August 22, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Queens, NY, the son of Diolinda Elizabeth Gomes of Texas and Jose Figueiredo Ramos of Cape Verde, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Patrick was employed as a supervisor for Reebok and Adidas in Mattapoisett....
Margaret E. Lefever
Aug 21, 2016
Margaret E. (Stockbauer) LeFever, 76, of New Bedford died August 21, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital after a year long illness. Born and raised in Lancaster, PA, the daughter of the late Henry and Teresa (Fritz) Stockbauer, she lived in New Bedford since 1980. She was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church. Margaret was a graduate of St. Joseph's...
Barbara A. Coonan
Aug 20, 2016
Barbara A. Coonan, 84, of South Dartmouth passed away on Saturday August 20, 2016. Daughter of the late William A. J. and Helen (Fahey) Coonan and sister of the late Maureen C. Allen, Barbara leaves a legacy of education. A graduate of Holy Family High, Class of 1949 and Seton Hill College, Class of 1953, now Seton Hill University,...
Maurice A. Fuller, Jr.
Aug 19, 2016
Maurice A. Fuller, Jr., 91, of Rochester died August 19, 2016 at Tobey Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Arlene M. (DeMoranville) Fuller. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Maurice A. and Ruth (Barrows) Fuller, he lived in Rochester all of his life. Mr. Fuller was formerly employed as highway...
Elaine M. Silva
Aug 19, 2016
Elaine M. Silva passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, August 19, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at Saint Luke's Hospital. She was the mother of her only child whom she adored, Lyle A. Silva and the daughter of Maria (Livramento) Silva and the late Alfredo B. "Freddie" Silva. Elaine was proud to have been employed by the New Bedford...
Rose Mary Dias
Aug 19, 2016
Rose Mary Dias, 46, of New Bedford died August 19, 2016 unexpectedly. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Eugenia "Geninha" (Baptista) Dias of New Bedford and the late Jaime Dias, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed as a pharmacist assistant at Brooks Pharmacy. Rose enjoyed Creole music, dancing and spending time...
Lee S. Clermont
Aug 17, 2016
Lee Stephen Clermont, 56, of Westport passed away on Wednesday August 17, 2016. Born in New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Westport several years ago. Lee was employed as a quality control manager for Global Internet. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School and attended Cape Cod Community College. He...
Joao L. Gomes
Aug 17, 2016
Joao L. Gomes, 58, of New Bedford died suddenly at home on Wednesday August 17, 2016. Born in Brava, Cabo Verde, he made his voyage to the United States with his younger brother in 1973. Here he was reunited with his mother in New Bedford, where he would spend the rest of his life. Joao was an avid painter...
Michael J. Tremblay
Aug 16, 2016
Michael James Tremblay, 41, of New Bedford died Tuesday August 16, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a long battle with neurofibromatosis. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, he was the son of Ann (Aylward) Tremblay and the late Wilfred H. Tremblay. He was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School. Michael was employed as...
Lawrence M. Cabral
Aug 15, 2016
Lawrence M. Cabral, 79, of Dartmouth passed away at Sacred Heart Home on Monday August 15, 2016, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel J. and Jennie R. (Riley) Cabral, he lived in Dartmouth most of his life. Mr. Cabral was formerly employed as a sales...
Beverly J. Goyette
Aug 10, 2016
Beverly J. (Westgate) Goyette, 83, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday August 10, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Abial F. and Ruth M. (Pittsley) Westgate, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Beverly was a wonderful mother and unconditional friend. She was the heart...
Patricia Costa
Aug 9, 2016
Patricia "Pat" (Varney) Costa of Dartmouth passed away Tuesday August 9, 2016 surrounded by family and friends at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home in New Bedford after a long illness. Pat was born at the Acushnet Hospital in Acushnet and was the daughter of the late Walter Sturgis Varney and Jane Elizabeth Henriksen. She was the wife of...
Maria C. Pacheco
Aug 9, 2016
Maria C. (Melo) Pacheco, 87, of New Bedford died August 9, 2016 unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital. Born and raised in the village of Agua De Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores, the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Borges) Melo, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church....
