Obituaries

Feb 4, 2025

Robert Elson Crabbe Jr., 82 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, left this world a better place on February 4, 2025, surrounded by his adoring family.

Robert was born in Camden, NJ on February 19, 1942. He was the son of the late Robert Crabbe and Alicia (Sandecki) Crabbe. His family settled in Mattapoisett,...

Feb 4, 2025

Mary Jane "Macy" (Healy) Ducharme, 81 years old, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday February 4, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Ducharme.

Mary lived the first 10 years of her life in Fairhaven, before moving to New Bedford. She graduated from Holy Family High School, class of 1961.

Her...

Feb 3, 2025

Anthony Joseph Almeida Jr., "Tony", of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully Monday, February 3rd, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband to Karen Almeida (Bailey), and father to Gillian Almeida and her wife April Almeida, Gayle Almeida Murphy and her husband JP Murphy and Gabrielle Almeida.

Born on February 8th, 1961 in Melrose, MA son...

Feb 2, 2025

Romeo Xon Mendez, 46, of New Bedford passed away Sunday February 2, 2025 at home after a long illness.

He was born in Zacualpa, Quiche, Guatemala and lived in New Bedford for the past 20 years

Romeo was formerly employed as a packer in the seafood processing industry.

He is survived by his...

Feb 1, 2025

Nancy S. Wilusz, 78, of Acushnet passed away Saturday February 1, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of Eugene Wilusz. The couple had been happily married for 56 years.  She was the mother of David Wilusz of White Plains, NY, Amy Spencer of Andover, MA, and Julie Bender of Amesbury, MA.  She was the mother-in-law...

Jan 31, 2025

Eva (Aires) Sylvia, 91, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Monteiro) Aires, who both immigrated from Portugal.

She was formerly employed by Berkshire Hathaway and Vermette and Bates Insurance in New Bedford.

Eva had...

Jan 31, 2025

Adolfo F. Barbosa, 45, of New Bedford passed away Friday January 31, 2025 after a long illness.  He was the husband of Mistique A. (DeMoranville) Barbosa.

Born in Dakar, Senegal, the son of the late Luisa Gomes Fortes and Telmo D. Barbosa, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.

Adolfo was formerly...

Jan 31, 2025

Marino P. "Mario" Luzza, age 92, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born on March 21, 1932, in Acquaro, Italy, he was the beloved husband of Nelida "Lucy" (Finocchiaro) Luzza for 65 wonderful years.

The son of the late Ambrosio and Pasqualina (Nicolaci) Luzzi, Mario was raised in Calabria, Italy. He went on...

Jan 29, 2025

Marie Jeanette (Gomes) Petruck, 68, of South Easton died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at home after a long illness. She was the wife of Mark G. Petruck.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John and Eugenia (Duarte) Gomes, she was raised in New Bedford and later lived in Fairhaven and South Easton.

Jeanette...

Jan 29, 2025

Christopher M. Collins, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 29, 2025 in Washington DC. Chris grew up in North Dighton, Massachusetts graduating from Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School where he excelled in academics and athletics.

Chris continued his education receiving his Bachelor of Science in Education from UMass Dartmouth. He started his career as a middle school...

Jan 28, 2025

John D. Tavares, 87, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully with his loving wife of 61 years Edith (Clarimundo) Tavares by his side on January 28, 2025.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, he was the son of the late Teofilio and Agnes (Duarte) Tavares. After coming to the United States at age 16, he spent his life in...

Jan 27, 2025

Francisco "Frank" DeBarros, 70, of New Bedford passed away suddenly at home on Monday January 27, 2025.

Born in Fogo, Cape Verde, the son of the late Cesario and Amelia (Pina) DeBarros, he lived in New Bedford for many years.

Frank was formerly employed as a laborer in the construction industry until his retirement. He...

Jan 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of its matriarch, our mother, Nana, and Gigi, Irene M. Beauregard at the young age of 94. Irene was the widow of Alfred (Fred) Beauregard and the daughter of the late George L. and Mary L. Galligan Durant.

Irene was a lifelong parishioner of St. Lawrence...

Jan 24, 2025

Matthew J. Higgins, 56, died unexpectedly on January 24, 2025 at his home in Pacifica California.

He was predeceased by his parents, Helen R. Higgins and Leonard C. Higgins.

Survivors include his brother James Higgins, his wife Kristen and their children Emma, Jillian, Lauren and John. His brother Daniel, his wife Rachael and their children...

Jan 24, 2025

Ubaldo Espinal Rodriguez, 78, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic, son of the late Felix Espinal and Eudocia Rodriguez, he first immigrated to New York in the 1980s before settling in Massachusetts in the 1990s.

Ubaldo was a very religious man and served as...

Jan 24, 2025

James Emery Wilson "Jim" of Easton, CT and more recently of Mattapoisett, MA, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at the age of 93 with family by his side.

Jim was born in Bath, ME, and as a child moved to Hingham, MA where he met his high school sweetheart and soulmate, Carolyn (Pinel) Wilson. Last...

Jan 24, 2025

Robert F. "Bob" Thomas, 79, of New Bedford passed away Friday January 24, 2025 after a brief illness.  He was the husband of the late Marsha A. (Hogan) Thomas.

Born in Acushnet, the son of the late George and Mary (Dufort) Thomas, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.

Bob was formerly...

Jan 24, 2025

Nicholas David Nobrega, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2025 after a long battle with chronic illness. Nick was a beloved son, friend, brother, and teammate to many.

Born in New Bedford, MA, Nick grew up in Mattapoisett and attended New Bedford High School. He was a multi-sport athlete and excelled as a member of...

Jan 23, 2025

Michael Joseph Walsh, 59, passed away on January 23, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, the son of Thomas P. Walsh and the late Patricia A. (Morse) Walsh, Mike grew up in New Bedford and was a 1983 graduate of New Bedford High School, where he played baseball and football. He attended Southeastern Massachusetts...

Jan 22, 2025

Cynthia S. (Stitt) Waite, 90, of Mattapoisett died peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She was the wife of the late Earl William Waite.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Ralph I. and Ruth A. (Durfee) Stitt, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life.

She was formerly employed as a nurse's aide...