Jose M. Vieira
Nov 6, 2025
Jose M. Vieira, 82, of Acushnet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was the loving husband of Maria de Deus (Pine) Vieira.
Born in Ribeira Quente, São Miguel, son of the late Antonio Vieira and Melania Miguel, he lived in São Miguel until 1985 when he moved to New Bedford.
"Baeita" was...
David P. Stephens
Nov 6, 2025
David P. Stephens, 61, of New Bedford died November 6, 2025 peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Nakia L. (Brooks) Stephens.
Born in Natick, MA, son of the late David and Mary (Berry) Stephens, he was raised on Cape Cod and lived in...
Walter L. Reid, Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
Walter L. Reid Jr., 85, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025 at WestView on Main in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, alongside the shimmering waters of Buzzards Bay.
Amid his lifelong focus on empirically grounded truth rather than convention, he did not bother to attend his graduation ceremonies at Manasquan High School in New Jersey or Lehigh...
Robert Luiz
Nov 3, 2025
Robert "Bob" Luiz, 76, of Fairhaven passed away on November 3, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a nearly year-long battle with cancer. A long-time resident of Fairhaven, he was the beloved husband of Kathleen L. (Park) Luiz for over 48 years.
Born and raised in Acushnet, Bob graduated from New Bedford...
Jules Robert Ryckebusch
Nov 2, 2025
Jules Robert Ryckebusch, age 85, peacefully passed on a bright, Sunday morning on November 2, 2025, at the home of his beloved partner Barbara Acksen in Fairhaven Massachusetts. Born in Boston on February 12, 1940, Jules lived life to the fullest. He was an academic who loved Rock & Roll and dancing. He was a scholar, a poet, an...
The Honorable Raymond P. Veary, Jr.
Nov 1, 2025
The Honorable Raymond P. Veary, Jr. passed away on Saturday November 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer with his devoted wife and loved ones by his side.
Born on August 6, 1947, he was the son of the late Raymond P. Veary, Sr. and Sophie J. (Brcziska) Veary.
Ray was raised in Acushnet,...
Gabriel N. Darosa
Oct 30, 2025
Gabriel N. "Gabe" DaRosa, 79, of Dartmouth, passed away October 30, 2025 at home with his loving wife by his side. He journeyed from his Earthly home, guided by the angels, to his forever home in Heaven.
Gabe is survived by his wife of 60 years, Candida (Santos) DaRosa and his devoted sons, Victor DaRosa (wife, Kelly)...
Westin Gregory Ducharme
Oct 30, 2025
Westin Gregory Ducharme was stillborn on October 30, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.
He was the beloved son of Faith M. Tripp and Kalib C. Ducharme of Acushnet.
He is survived by his parents, Faith and Kalib; his grandparents, Nicole Lague of Acushnet, Scott Tripp of Fairhaven, Kaitlyn (Markey) Cope and her husband Dave of...
Wesley Ellsworth Lake, Jr.
Oct 30, 2025
Wesley Ellsworth Lake, Jr., 97, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday October 30th, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, with loving family by his side.
Born on January 2nd, 1928, Wesley Lake made New Bedford his lifelong home. He graduated from New Bedford Vocational School as an architectural draftsman in 1944. He started designing loom parts...
Kathleen Jean "Kate" Costa
Oct 29, 2025
Kathleen Jean "Kate" (McGrath) Costa, 56, of New Bedford, passed away after a short illness on October 29, 2025.
She was the beloved wife of John T. Costa for 32 years.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Daniel J. and Jean M. (Hill) McGrath, Kate remained a proud lifelong resident of her...
Elias Jose Ramos
Oct 29, 2025
Elias Jose Ramos, 87, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was the husband of Mandina "Molly" ( Pires) Ramos for over 50 years.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Jose Elias Ramos and Maria Paiva, he was raised in New Bedford before living in...
Trisha M. Taber
Oct 28, 2025
Trisha M. Taber, 55, formerly of New Bedford died October 28, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Sandra (Giammalvo) Taber of St. Augustine, FL and the late Dana Taber. She was a devoted mother to Lindsay Taber of Middleburgh, Florida; Alyssa Allen of Douglasville, Georgia; and Daynalynn Taber of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Trisha was also the...
Ayres Gonzales
Oct 27, 2025
Ayres Gonzales, 83, of New Bedford died Monday, October 27, 2025 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Alcinda (Pires) Gonzales.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, son of the late John Gonzales and the late Maria (Baptista) Pimentel, he lived in New Jersey for many years before moving to New Bedford after meeting Alcinda....
Randolph W. Rowland
Oct 27, 2025
Randolph "Randy" Wayne Rowland, 75, of Marion, MA died peacefully with his wife and daughter at his side on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA following a 2-year battle with respiratory illness. Randy leaves behind his wife, Deborah "Debbie" Grace (Hussey) Rowland, his daughter Amanda "Mandy" Alyssa Hastings (James), and his beloved grandson, Foster Preston...
Ward Reynolds “Renny” Maier, M.D.
Oct 26, 2025
Ward Reynolds "Renny" Maier, M.D., 83, of Marion, Massachusetts, died of multiple myeloma on Sunday, October 26, 2025, under hospice care at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. He was the loving husband of Christine Walker Maier, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.
Born in New Britain, Connecticut, Renny was the son of the late...
Geraldine A. Cox
Oct 25, 2025
Geraldine A. (McGrath) Cox, 84, of Fairhaven died Saturday, October 25, 2025 at home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Cox, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Felix and Madeline (Tripp) McGrath, she lived in New Bedford until 1978 when...
Lorraine Anne St. Pierre
Oct 25, 2025
Lorraine Anne (Cormier) St. Pierre, 84, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was the loving wife of Roger Aldor St. Pierre for almost 40 years.
Born in Boston, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Wagner) Cormier, she was raised in Easton and lived most of her...
James F. Deterra, Jr.
Oct 24, 2025
James F. DeTerra, Jr., 73, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Born in Acushnet, son of the late James and Vivian (Macomber) DeTerra, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.
James enjoyed watching the Red Sox and Patriots, and going to the Poirier post and Alfie's Bar. He...
Willis Pierce
Oct 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Willis "Willie" Pierce on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Willie was born April 28, 1963 in Birmingham, AL, to the late Carolyn (Terry) Miller and the late Henry Pierce. He was the step-son of the late Wilbert Miller.
He was a graduate of...
Shirley L. Kucharski
Oct 22, 2025
Shirley Lee (Wilkins) Kucharski, 88, of Wareham died Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.
Born at home in Woodstock, VA, she was the daughter of the late Lory Bell Wilkins and Carrie Mae (Rickard) Kenney.
Shirley was a graduate of Mount Vernon (Seventh Day Adventist) Academy in Mount Vernon, Ohio. She later took...
