Obituaries
Patricia E. Broughton
Jan 20, 2017
Patricia E. (Thompson) Broughton, 86, of Mattapoisett died January 20, 2017 peacefully at the Royal Cape Cod Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Buzzards Bay. She was the wife of the late Francis E. Broughton. Born in Pittsfield, MA, the daughter of the late Gilbert T. and Katherine (Hennon) Thompson, she was raised in Dartmouth and lived in Rochester before...
Peter W. Kodis, Jr.
Jan 16, 2017
Peter W. Kodis, Jr., 79, of Mattapoisett died Monday, January 16, 2017. He was the husband of Roberta Joyce (Maxon) Kodis. Born in Norwood, son of the late Peter Kodis, Sr. and Marcella (Hobitz) Kodis, he lived in Norwood until joining the U.S. Coast Guard after high school. He then moved to Mattapoisett where his lived for the rest...
Lucille B. Smick
Jan 13, 2017
Lucille B. (Botelho) Smick, 80, of New Bedford died January 13, 2017 peacefully at Royal Taber Street Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Jerry D. Smick. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antone and Rose (Nunes) Botelho. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her 4 daughters, Charleen Santos...
Katelynn C. Vertefeuille
Jan 11, 2017
Katelynn C. Vertefeuille, 29, of Fall River passed away Wednesday January 11, 2017. Born in New Bedford, she lived in New Bedford and Fall River for most of her life. Katelynn was employed as a lunch aide for the Fall River School Department. She loved her family very much and she will be missed by all. She is survived...
Walter Gibau
Jan 11, 2017
Walter Gibau, 84, of New Bedford, passed away January 11, 2017 peacefully in his home surrounded by his devoted family and loved ones. Walter was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Louis and Margaret (Rosa) Gibau. In his passing he leaves behind his wife Lucie F. (Gadapee) Gibau whom he married 1973 until his passing. In...
Lucille B. Froh
Jan 11, 2017
Lucille B. (Mayer) Froh, 84, of Fairhaven died peacefully on Wednesday January 11, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Marguerite (Fournier) Mayer, she was raised in Acushnet. She was the wife of the late Harlyn H. Froh and raised her family in Acushnet. She later moved to New...
Leo A.J. Lamontagne
Jan 10, 2017
Leo A.J. Lamontagne, 86, of Fairhaven passed away Tuesday January 10, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, including his devoted wife Marion "Kathy" to whom he was married for 54 years. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Leo and Marie Blanche (Collette) Lamontagne, he attanded New Bedford schools. At the age...
Rosalie A. Perry
Jan 10, 2017
Rosalie A. (Andrade) Perry, 74, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, died Tuesday January 10, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Moura) Andrade, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life before moving to Dartmouth two years ago. Mrs. Perry was formerly employed as a school...
Irma D. Small
Jan 10, 2017
Irma D. Small, widow of Dr. Robert W. Small, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2017. Born in Danbury, OH on March 1, 1926, she was the daughter of John D. and Lydia Marie (Kihlken) Dayton. She graduated from Danbury High School and the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western University, Cleveland, OH. During World War...
Gerald Leblanc
Jan 9, 2017
Gerald LeBlanc, 80, of New Bedford, formerly of Tarpon Springs, FL, died Monday January 9, 2017 after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Louise Yvonne (Blanchette) LeBlanc. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Edgar J. LeBlanc and Sarah (Furtado) LeBlanc Holmstrom, he lived in Dartmouth for many years before retiring to Florida....
Edward R. Nick
Jan 9, 2017
Edward R. Nick, 81, of Marion died January 9, 2017 at Tobey Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Barbara (Detmer) Nick, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Bridgeport, CT, the son of the late Louis J. and Jeanne (Beaudin) Nick, he lived in Connecticut before retiring to Marion 13 years ago....
Lucy Cardullo
Jan 7, 2017
Lucy (Leone) Cardullo, 98, of New Bedford died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Orazio "Al" Cardullo. Born in Providence, daughter of the late Fedele and Josephine (Guglielmino) Leone, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was the step-daughter of the late Benjamin Lamore. She was...
Aline O. Leite
Jan 7, 2017
Aline O. (Graca) Leite, 84, of New Bedford died January 7, 2017 at The Oaks Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Eurico R. Leite. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Joao and Isaura (Faria) Graca, she lived in Dorchester before moving to New Bedford in 1999. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts....
Richard Moniz
Jan 5, 2017
Richard Moniz, 77, of New Bedford passed away on Thursday January 5, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Loretta (Alves) Moniz. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph Moniz, Jr. and Alice (Sylvia) Moniz, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Richard was the...
George J. Ambrose, Jr.
Jan 5, 2017
George J. Ambrose, Jr., 60, of New Bedford, died January 5, 2017, unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Debra M. (Brites) Ambrose. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late George J. and Hazel (Medeiros) Ambrose, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. George was formerly employed as a taxi cab driver in New...
Eileen M. Atwood
Jan 5, 2017
Eileen M. (Doyle) Atwood, 95, of New Bedford died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home after an extended period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Raymond M. Atwood. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Fred and Katherine (Daley) Doyle, she lived in New Bedford for all of her...
Stephen S. Medeiros
Jan 4, 2017
Stephen S. Medeiros, 89, of Fairhaven died January 4, 2017 at Our Ladys Haven after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Doris (Threlfall) Medeiros and Eileen (Duff) Medeiros. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel S. and Frances (Coelho) Medeiros, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Medeiros was...
Mario Rodrigues
Jan 4, 2017
Mario Rodrigues, 82, of New Bedford died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Our Lady's Haven after a brief illness. He was the husband of Fay P. (Cathcart) Rodrigues. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Carlos and Maria (Rodrigues) Rodrigues, he lived there all of his life. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during...
Thomas A. Hoglund
Jan 3, 2017
Thomas A. "Hogie" Hoglund, 66, of New Bedford died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Sandra A. (Marshall) Hoglund. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John Hoglund and Patricia (Towner) Rogers, he lived in New Bedford for all of his life. He was employed as a...
George Xintaras
Jan 2, 2017
George Xintaras, 90, of New Bedford died Monday, January 2, 2017 at Hathaway Manor after a long illness. He was the husband of Alexandria (Boza) Xintaras. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Konstantinos and Deamando (Vaitsa) Xintaras, he lived in New Bedford for all of his life. He attended Northeastern University in Boston where he earned a...
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