Lorenzo G. Soto
May 4, 2016
Lorenzo G. Soto, 76, of New Bedford died May 4, 2016 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. Born and raised in Moca, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Angel Antonio Gonzalez and Timotea (Soto) Gonzalez, he lived in Brooklyn, NY before moving to New Bedford in 1982. He was formerly employed by New England Plastic until his retirement....
Elizabeth A. "Bette" Roberts
May 2, 2016
Elizabeth A. "Bette" Roberts, 88, of Mattapoisett died May 2, 2016 peacefully at home after a brief illness. Born in Utica, NY, the daughter of the late Lloyd V. and Jane (Thomas) Roberts, and was a graduate of the University of New York at Potsdam. She lived in Mattapoisett for the last 40 years. She was an active member...
William D. Perry, Sr.
May 1, 2016
William D. Perry, Sr., 80, of New Bedford died Sunday May 1, 2016 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Anna M. (Santos) Perry. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, he was the son of the late Frances (Hecner) Perry and Louis D. Perry, Sr. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. He...
Dr. Lester V. Nickrosz
Apr 27, 2016
Dr. Lester V. Nickrosz, 79, of Dartmouth passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 27, 2016. He was the husband of the late Moira (McManus) Nickrosz. Born in Somerville and raised in Lowell, he was the son of the late Victor and Angeline (Debaiseux) Nickrosz. He attended Keith Academy, Boston University, and Tufts Medical School. Dr. Nickrosz, an accomplished radiologist,...
Janet L. Thackeray
Apr 27, 2016
Janet L. (Miller) Thackeray, 94, of Marion died April 27, 2016 peacefully at home after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Dementia. She was the beloved wife and best friend of the late Robert R. Thackeray, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Earl C. and Lillian (Healey)...
Stephen C. Oliveira
Apr 24, 2016
Stephen C. Oliveira, 67, of Dartmouth passed away Sunday April 24, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Donna (White) Oliveira. Born in New Bedford, the son of Arthur T. and Jeanette (Caron) Oliveira of New Bedford, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. He was a communicant of Holy Name of...
John A. Pacheco
Apr 24, 2016
John Alan Pacheco, 55, of Fairhaven, formerly of New Bedford, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday April 24, 2016. Born in New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life before moving to Fairhaven last July. John attended LifeStream Day Program in New Bedford. He leaves his Seven Hills family to mourn his passing. His...
Noella E. Mcmullen
Apr 24, 2016
Noella E. (Cyr) McMullen, 95, of Block Island, Rhode Island passed away Sunday April 24, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Albert L. McMullen, a former New Bedford City Councilor. Born in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Elphege and Yvonne (Letourneau) Cyr,...
William J. Purtell
Apr 20, 2016
William J. Purtell, 51, of Marion passed away Wednesday April 20, 2016 due to complications from a spinal cord injury. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, he lived in Mattapoisett and Marion for most of his life. Bill was a fishing boat captain and boat owner in the New Bedford commercial fishing fleet, and the owner of M.E. Fisheries. He...
Lillian Myers
Apr 16, 2016
Lillian (Barboza) Myers, 88, of New Bedford, formerly of Brockton, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 16, 2016. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antonia and Henry Barboza, she resided in Brockton (known as Madrinha) and Boston most of her life, and returned to reside in New Bedford for the past three years. She...
Marisol Caban
Apr 16, 2016
Marisol Caban, 40, of New Bedford passed away Saturday April 16, 2016. Born in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of Dolores Martinez and Secundino Caban, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Survivors include parents; four children, Bryanna Robles, Aleigha Caban, Diamonte Caban, and Shyla Caban, all of New Bedford; a sister, Maribel Martinez of New...
Carolyn M. Rose
Apr 16, 2016
Carolyn M. (Mills) Rose, 78, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday April 16, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rockland, Maine, the daughter of the late Basil and Phyllis (Flecher) Mills, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Carolyn enjoyed going to Foxwoods, watching the Boston Red Sox, and doing puzzles....
Virginia L. Cardozo
Apr 16, 2016
Virginia L. (Leitao) Cardozo, 96, of Plymouth passed away Saturday April 16, 2016 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Antonio Cardozo. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antonio Neves Leitao and Anna Silva Garcia Leitao, she lived in the Boston area for many years before moving to Plymouth in...
Donna L. Southern
Apr 14, 2016
Donna L. (Geraghty) Southern, 64, of New Bedford died April 14, 2016 at Country Gardens Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Attleboro, the daughter of the late Walter and Estelle (Beauregard) Geraghty, she was raised in North Attleboro and lived in New Bedford for the late 20 years. Donna was a member of The Church of the Full Gospel Christian...
Joanne A. Armanetti
Apr 12, 2016
Joanne A. (Medeiros) Armanetti, 75, of New Bedford died April 12, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late John E. Armanetti. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John V. Medeiros and Alice (Nickerson) Sylvia Medeiros, Joanne was a lifelong New Bedford resident. Mrs. Armanetti was formerly employed...
Bernadette M. Sylvia
Apr 12, 2016
Bernadette M. Sylvia, 48, of New Bedford died April 12, 2016 at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Edward Sylvia and Carol A. (Michaud) Duarte, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her 3 sons, Jason Miguel,...
Hamish C.F. Gravem
Apr 11, 2016
Hamish C.F. Gravem died suddenly at the age of 82 after a brief illness. He was born on January 19th, 1934 and raised in Orleans, Cape Cod and was a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy class of 1952 and Harvard University class of 1956. He was a successful banker and an accomplished tennis player who played in many venues...
Dr. Edward L. Jawor
Apr 11, 2016
Dr. Edward L. Jawor, 68, of Raynham, MA formerly of Rochester, MA died Monday, April 11, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Brockton, MA after struggling for months with various health problems; his wife at his side. Born in Astoria, NY, he was the son of Edward T. Jawor and Mary Frances Fitzsimmons, both deceased. He graduated from Mater Christi...
Rachel Helena Landry
Apr 11, 2016
Rachel Helena (Demers) Landry, 93, of New Bedford died Monday, April 11, at The Oaks surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer. She was the wife of the late Roger George Landry, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Ovila Demers and Bernadette...
Rita M. Farland
Apr 10, 2016
Rita M. (Mello) Farland, 63, of New Bedford died April 10, 2016 peacefully at SE Massachusetts Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Edmund and Rita (Dubois) Mello, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Farland was formerly employed...
