Antone W. Rose
Mar 14, 2026
Antone W. Rose, 62, of Acushnet died March 14, 2026 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital.Born in New Bedford, son of the late Walter and Elizabeth I. (Gomes) Rose, he lived in New Bedford most of his life before moving to Acushnet.He was employed as a mental health coordinator at Corrigan Mental Health Center in Fall River.Antone was a strong, selfless,...
Robert G. St. Don
Mar 14, 2026
Robert G. St. Don, 68, of Dartmouth died March 14, 2026 peacefully at home.
Born in Acushnet, son of the late Alphonse Frank St. Don and Louise (Guerin) St. Don, he lived in New Bedford before moving to Dartmouth 4 years ago.
He was formerly employed at Bob's Tire in New Bedford for over 20 years until his retirement. He looked forward...
Paula Chambers
Mar 14, 2026
Paula Hudson Chambers passed away on March 14, 2026 at the age of 79. She was the beloved wife of Karl Dennis Chambers, with whom she shared 56 years of loving marriage and a lifetime of big blessings and little miracles.
Born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, to Mary Jean (nee Plouff) and Donald G. Hudson, Paula was raised with the strong Christian...
Jacob Willis Briggs
Mar 13, 2026
Jacob Willis Briggs ("Jake"), 34, formerly of Halifax, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 13, 2026, in New Bedford, MA. Born on June 17, 1991, Jake was the son of Robert and Anne Briggs of New Bedford, formerly of Halifax. Jake was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose untimely death will leave a lasting impact...
Kathleen M. Morris
Mar 13, 2026
Kathleen M. (Conlan) Morris, 74, of New Bedford died March 13, 2026 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family.Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Thomas M. and Mary A. (Armstrong) Conlan, she lived in new Bedford most of her life.She was a devoted Catholic, praying daily and was communicate of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart...
Gerald T. Monteiro
Mar 12, 2026
Gerald T. "Jerry" Monteiro, 76, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026.Born in New Bedford, son of the late Willard and Mary (Lopes) Monteiro, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.Jerry enjoyed playing horseshoe, bowling, and pool. He liked watching all sports especially football and dedicated his Sundays to cheering on the Patriots.He worked...
Linette Michaud
Mar 11, 2026
Linette M. (Chevalier) Michaud, 66, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 11, 2026. She was the loving wife of Joseph Allan Michaud for 44 years.Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Gerald and Blanche (Lavoie) Chevalier, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.
Linette was a proud wife of a military service man, embraced the...
Ramon L. Santiago
Mar 10, 2026
Ramon L. "Raymond" Santiago, 53, of New Bedford died March 10, 2026 unexpectedly at Rhode Island.Born in Chicago, IL, son of Rosa (Arguinzoni) Saldana of New Bedford and the late Genaro Saldana Santiago, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.Raymond was employed by Trandwinds Cleaning Service company inc for 40+ years.He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing...
Leona C. Mansfield
Mar 9, 2026
Leona C. (Allen) Mansfield, 94, of Mattapoisett, passed away on March 9, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Mansfield, married for 46 years. They were a special couple, inseparable, sharing their passions for gardening, traveling, cooking, their home and especially their family.Born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Leo and Josephine...
Carole Ann Lawrence
Mar 9, 2026
Carole Ann (Zalenski) Lawrence passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 9, 2026-her 84th birthday. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on March 9, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Flora (Trigueiro) Zalenski and Frank S. Zalenski.
Carole retired from the New Bedford Public School System in 2002, where she worked as a paraprofessional and served as...
Maria F. Depina
Mar 8, 2026
Maria F. Depina, 62, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2026.Born in Dakar, Senegal, daughter of the late Hildho Tavares and Eugenia (Depina) Soares, she resided in New Bedford the majority of her life.Maria was an artist and enjoyed working as a seamstress and being creative. She loved to cook, listen to music, dance and enjoyed being with...
Eric "Rick" Edwards
Mar 8, 2026
Eric A. "Rick" Edwards, 81, of New Bedford passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Robin (Petrin) Edwards, with whom he shared 28 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Lester and Elizabeth (Feeley) Edwards, he was raised in Fairhaven and graduated from Fairhaven...
Maria S. Barros
Mar 8, 2026
Maria S. (Soares) Barros, 90, of New Bedford died Sunday, March 8, 2026 at home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Antonio Barros.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, daughter of the late Bartholomeu and Francisca Soares, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
Maria was a devout Christian who loved Jesus, spreading the Word...
Juan M. Bretal
Mar 7, 2026
Juan M. Bretal, 75, of New Bedford passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness, with his nieces Cristina and Taylee by his side.
Born in Oleta, San Sebastian, Guipuzkoa, Spain, the son of the late Gerardo and Ramona Marino Bretal, he had lived in New Bedford since immigrating to the United States in 1979.
He...
John M. Clements
Mar 7, 2026
John M. "Jack" Clements, 89, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was the husband of the late Carole D. (Roderick) Clements, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford on July 14, 1936, he was the only son of the late John and Florence (Hackett) Clements. Both of his parents...
Steven M. Gordon
Mar 6, 2026
Steven M. Gordon, age 73, of Acushnet, passed away quietly on March 6, 2026 after a courageous battle with a long-term illness. Born in New Bedford, on June 16, 1952, Steve graduated from Fairhaven High School, then later served in the US Coast Guard and eventually settled in Acushnet where he raised his family.
Steve was a jack of all trades...
Elvira A. Correia
Mar 6, 2026
Elvira A. (Moniz) Correia, 96, of Dartmouth died peacefully March 6, 2026 at Catholic Memorial Home surrounded by her family.She was the wife of the late Alfred Correia.Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Rufino and Maria N. (Neto) Moniz, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life.She was formerly employed at Acushnet Company for 24 years until her retirement.Vera was...
Vickie A. Carr
Mar 6, 2026
In loving memory of Vickie Carr, whose life was a testament to the power of words, compassion, and unwavering love, we announce her peaceful passing at home in Mattapoisett on March 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with a long illness. Born on July 7, 1956, in Quantico, Virginia, Vickie's journey was one marked by remarkable achievements and profound connections.
Vickie's...
Margaret Bancroft
Mar 6, 2026
Margaret M. (Walsh) Bancroft, 86, formerly of Mattapoisett died peacefully March 6, 2026 at Sacred Heart Home after a period of declining health.
Born September 9, 1939 in New Bedford, the daughter of James J. and Agnes (McGrath) Walsh, she married David A. Bancroft, her high school sweetheart. They started their married life near Buttonwood Park in New Bedford's West End....
Maryann E. DeMello
Mar 4, 2026
Maryann E. DeMello, 59, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Norbert DeMello and his wife Cheryl DeMello of Mattapoisett and the late Madeline E. (Perreira) DeMello. Maryann raised her family in Marion before returning...
