Obituaries

Atty. Thomas F. Burke, Jr.

Atty. Thomas F. Burke, Jr.

Jul 1, 2016

Tom passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016, the day before his 82nd birthday, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Thomas and Etta Burke of Fall River, and was pre-deceased by his sister Anne Wilkinson of West Roxbury and his sister Jean Mizak of Fall River. He is survived by his wife, Ginger (Gardella),...

Dr. Kerry E. Bulman

Dr. Kerry E. Bulman

Jul 1, 2016

Dr. Kerry E Bulman, 54, of Rochester left her earthly home on July 1st. She slipped away peacefully, surrounded by her amazing family and closest friends. Kerry was especially embraced by her children. The newly graduated Sara Lafrance, 18 and the incredibly handsome soccer star, Benjamin Lafrance, 15. Their father Gil Lafrance, was supportive as Kerry left this world...

Carmela "Mela" Adorno

Carmela "Mela" Adorno

Jun 29, 2016

Carmela "Mela" Adorno, 85, of New Bedford died Wednesday June 29, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Manati, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Francisco Adorno and Martina Rivera, she lived in New Bedford since 1986. She was a member of the Christian Revival Temple, where she was a member of the Ladies...

Hilda M. Baptista

Hilda M. Baptista

Jun 29, 2016

Hilda M. (Hermort) Baptista, 82, of New Bedford died Wednesday June 29, 2016 suddenly at home. Born in Freetown, the daughter of the late Michael and Annie (Dutra) Hermort, she lived in New Bedford and Illinois for many years. Mrs. Baptista was formerly employed as a certified nursing assistant at Hallmark Nursing Home for 21 years. She was a...

Cheryl A. Francis

Cheryl A. Francis

Jun 28, 2016

Cheryl A. (Dunn) Francis, 64, of Marion died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 after a long illness. Born in Beverly,MA, the daughter of the late Harold MacDonald and Norma Dunn, she was a graduate of Beverly High School class of 1970. Cheryl had been a resident of Marion, MA for over twenty years and enjoyed her winter seasons in Wellington,...

Judith A. Lyons

Judith A. Lyons

Jun 27, 2016

Judith A. Lyons, 65, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully on Monday June 27, 2016 surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born in Waltham, the daughter of the late William M. and Mary Regina (Ring) Lyons, she lived in Waltham for most of her life before moving to Fairhaven in 2000. She enjoyed many summers at Crescent Beach...

Ginger M. Tetreault

Ginger M. Tetreault

Jun 26, 2016

Ginger M. (Emery) Tetreault, 65, of Acushnet passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday June 26, 2016 after a battle with cancer. She was the wife of Theodore C. Tetreault. Born in Rockland, Maine, the daughter of the late Beatrice (Ashcroft) Andrade and Chester Emery, she was raised in Fairhaven and lived in New Bedford and Acushnet for...

John D. Langlois

John D. Langlois

Jun 25, 2016

John D. Langlois, a lifelong resident of Mattapoisett, MA, died unexpectedly on his way to work Saturday, June 25, 2016. He was 56-years old. He was the beloved son of Barbara L. (Warburton) Langlois and the late John A. "Chick" Langlois. He was married to his high-school sweetheart, Anne (Fistori) Langlois. They would have celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary...

William F. Onofrey

William F. Onofrey

Jun 24, 2016

William F. Onofrey, 87, of New Bedford died Friday June 24, 2016 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford after a long illness. He was the husband of Doris A. (Dube) Onofrey. Born in Whitaker, Pennsylvania, the son of the late George and Mary Onofrey, he lived in New Bedford for the past 66 years. He was a communicant of...

Edward Martin Cooney

Edward Martin Cooney

Jun 24, 2016

Edward Martin Cooney, 82, died at home in Marion, MA on June 24, 2016 surrounded by the love of family. He was born to the late Edward and Mary (Sullivan) Cooney on October 22, 1933 in Framingham, MA. After high school and a year of electronics trade school, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he repaired radar,...

Peter F. Omilnowicz

Peter F. Omilnowicz

Jun 23, 2016

Peter F. Omilnowicz, 106, of Mattapoisett (formerly of Webster, MA), died on June 23, 2016 at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion, MA. Mr. Omilnowicz was a long-standing communicant of Saint Joseph's Church in Webster, MA. He was a lifetime member of the Singleton Rod and Gun Club where he was an avid sports fisherman. In retirement, Mr. Omilnowicz enjoyed...

Salvatore J. Spadaro

Salvatore J. Spadaro

Jun 21, 2016

Salvatore J. Spadaro, 90, of New Bedford, died Tuesday June 21, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Rosa (Angelini) Spadaro and the late Rena (Rapoza) Spadaro. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Gianni and Rosa (Bianco) Spadaro, he lived in New Bedford for most of his...

Rosalie M. Allen

Rosalie M. Allen

Jun 20, 2016

Rosalie M. (Houtman) Allen, 81, of New Bedford died Monday June 20, 2016. She was the wife of the late Floyd Allen, and the mother of five children, Monica Allen of Indianapolis, IN, Lori Allen of Brockton, Jannine Hunter and husband Curtis, Tara Allen, and Floyd Allen, all of New Bedford. She was born and raised in New Bedford,...

Janet L. Gauthier

Janet L. Gauthier

Jun 19, 2016

Janet L. (Rainville) Gauthier, 85, of Dartmouth died Sunday June 19, 2016 at home after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Jules O. Gauthier, Sr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Henry and Emma (Cormier) Rainville, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Dartmouth in 1958. Mrs. Gauthier was...

Norma Stowell

Norma Stowell

Jun 19, 2016

Norma (Barriteau) Stowell, 83, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, passed away Sunday June 19, 2016 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late William E.A. Stowell; they had been married for 45 years. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Zepherin J. and Adelaide (Tucker) Barriteau,...

Doreen E. Langevin

Doreen E. Langevin

Jun 15, 2016

We have lost another one of our loved ones. She will now join all of our angels! Doreen E. (Hyde) Langevin, 70, lifelong resident of Acushnet, lost her battle with COPD on June 15, 2016. She was the wife of the late Sergeant Richard G. Langevin and the daughter of the late Benjamin D. and Sarah E. (Witherington) Hyde....

Timothy J. O'Connor

Timothy J. O'Connor

Jun 14, 2016

Timothy J. O'Connor, 54, of Mattapoisett, died Tuesday June 14, 2016 due to ongoing health issues. A lifelong resident of Mattapoisett, he was a 1980 graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School, a 1984 graduate of Bucknell University and received his MBA from Bentley College in 1991. He was the son of Betty L. (Smith) O'Connor of Mattapoisett and...

Caroline R. Clattenburg

Caroline R. Clattenburg

Jun 14, 2016

Caroline R. (Ramos) Clattenburg, 90, of Dartmouth died June 14, 2016 at home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Ernest R. Clattenburg. Born in Dartmouth, the daughter of the late Custodio and Maria (Bettencourt) Ramos, she lived in Dartmouth all of her life. Mrs. Clattenburg was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church. She...

Clodomiro Marcial, Jr.

Clodomiro Marcial, Jr.

Jun 14, 2016

Clodomiro "Mani" Marcial, Jr., 43, died Tuesday June 14, 2016 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of Maria A. (Pagan) Mejia and the late Clodomiro Marcial, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Marcial was employed as a transport driver for Bluebird Taxi Company and STAT Ambulance Service. Survivors include his...

Mary A. Cabral

Mary A. Cabral

Jun 14, 2016

Mary A. Cabral, 66, of New Bedford died June 14, 2016 peacefully at Sacred Heart Home. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Aldora (Correia) Rose and Ceasar Cabral, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed as a residential assistant at Center for Health & Human Services for many years until...

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