Obituaries

Lucia M. Grande

Lucia M. Grande

Jul 31, 2016

Lucia M. (Pasquale) Grande, 83, of New Bedford passed away Sunday July 31, 2016 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home after a long illness. She was the loving wife of Pantaleone W. Grande for 62 years. Born and raised in the North End of Boston, the daughter of the late Francesco and Carolina (Navaroli) Pasquale, she lived in...

Nicole I. Rizner

Nicole I. Rizner

Jul 31, 2016

Nicole Isabelle (Rahasonoroarimalala) Rizner, 62, of Onset passed away Sunday July 31, 2016. She was born on October 18, 1953 in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar and moved to the United States in 1991. She worked as a secretary for CARE International in Comoros Islands. Nicole loved to sing, dance, and spend time with her family. She loved to cook and praise...

Alfred Pina, Jr.

Alfred Pina, Jr.

Jul 29, 2016

Alfred Pina, Jr. 88, of East Providence, RI died peacefully at his Maryland home on July 29, 2016, after a long illness. He was born on May 18, 1928 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was the son of Alfred and Mary Pina. He resided most of his life in Providence, RI. He was a husband to his loving wife...

Pablo Castro

Pablo Castro

Jul 29, 2016

Pablo Castro, 80, of New Bedford died July 29, 2016 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Ana J. (Torres) Castro. Born in Isabela, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Raymundo and Felicita (Cruz) Castro, he lived in New York City most of his life before moving to New Bedford in 1974. Mr. Castro...

Nicholas D. Berry

Nicholas D. Berry

Jul 28, 2016

Nicholas D. Berry, 62, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 28, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his beloved family and friends after a courageous fight and brief battle with cancer. Born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, the son of the late Albert E. and Kathleen Z. (Binnington) Berry, he was the youngest of two sons, the...

William Barrett Sanders, Jr.

William Barrett Sanders, Jr.

Jul 28, 2016

William Barrett Sanders, Jr. "Bill", 69, of New Bedford died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eileen (Mazzei) Sanders. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late William B. and Dorothea (Lambert) Sanders, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life before moving to New Bedford. Mr. Sanders was...

Janice Louise O’Pezio

Janice Louise O’Pezio

Jul 28, 2016

Janice Louise (Heintzelman) O'Pezio, 80, of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Mattapoisett died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Jan was born in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, the second daughter of the late Merritt and Thelma (Snyder) Heintzelman. She moved to Connecticut with her family at an early age, and resided there until she met, and later married Lawrence "Larry"...

Michael L. O’Brien

Michael L. O’Brien

Jul 28, 2016

Michael L. O'Brien, age 66, passed away July 28, 2016 after a period of declining health. He was the son of the late John and Alice (Norton) O'Brien. He was the beloved father of Oliver, Molly, and Katherine and grandfather of Sophia and Lola. He is also survived by his brothers Kevin, Sean and Peter; his sister Jane; and...

Beverly D. Britto

Beverly D. Britto

Jul 27, 2016

Beverly D. (Gilmette) Britto, 69, of New Bedford died Wednesday July 27, 2016 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Adelaide (Santos) Guilmette and Matheus "Puddie" Gilmette, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of...

Paul A. Gomes

Paul A. Gomes

Jul 26, 2016

Paul A. Gomes, 76, of New Bedford, passed away on July 26, 2016 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Billie-Marie (Houtman) Gomes, his high school sweetheart, to whom he was married for 55 years. Born in Bristol RI, the son of the late Antonio S. "Geech" and Lydia (Freitas) Gomes, he lived in New...

Margaret V. Coucci

Margaret V. Coucci

Jul 25, 2016

Margaret V. (Bertalotto) Coucci, 100, of New Bedford passed peacefully in her sleep at Sacred Heart Home on Monday July 25, 2016. She was the wife of the late Albert T. Coucci. Born in Whitehall, NY, the daughter of the late Vincent Bertalotto and Emily (Buser) Bertalotto Benedetti, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She...

Claire A. Flynn

Claire A. Flynn

Jul 25, 2016

Claire A. Flynn, age 75, of Hidden Bay, South Dartmouth, formerly of Mattapoisett, died on Monday July 25, 2016 after a courageous fight against cancer. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph Flynn, and dedicated mother of Joseph, Jr. and Margaret, and cherished grandmother of Deirdre and Brighid. Claire was a daughter of the late Eugene and...

Kevin R. Lewin

Kevin R. Lewin

Jul 24, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our father, Kevin Russell Lewin, 60, on July 24, 2016, in New Bedford where he lived. Kevin was the most loving father of three darling daughters, Jody Lee Lewin, Bridget Wang and Kathryn Lewin. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Lewin; two sons-in-law, Zack Wang...

Maria G. Nanopoulos

Maria G. Nanopoulos

Jul 23, 2016

Maria G. (Chagaruly) Nanopoulos of New Bedford died on Saturday July 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She passed peacefully after a full life of 98 years. She was the wife of the late Nicholas T. Nanopoulos. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late George and Katherine (Foundas) Chagaruly, she lived in New Bedford for most...

Doris R. Gallagher

Doris R. Gallagher

Jul 22, 2016

Doris R. (Masson) Gallagher, 91, passed away peacefully at home Friday, July 22, 2016 surrounded by her loving family after a period of declining health. She was the devoted wife of the late Bernard F. Gallagher, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage. Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late Alphonse and Berthe (Damm) Masson, she lived...

Richard J. Bourgeois

Richard J. Bourgeois

Jul 22, 2016

Richard J. Bourgeois, 75, of New Bedford, died Friday July 22, 2016 at Southeastern Mass Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Silva) Bourgeois. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Normand and Dorothy (Chase) Bourgeois., he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life before moving...

Margaret C. Cunha

Margaret C. Cunha

Jul 20, 2016

Margaret C. (Coelho) Cunha, 98, of Lakeville died July 20, 2016 at Island Terrace Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late John Cunha and the companion of the late James Correia. Born in Graciosa, Azores, the daughter of the late Luis S. and Evelyn (Trinidad) Coelho, she lived in New Bedford and Acushnet most of her life...

Audrey J. Thatcher

Audrey J. Thatcher

Jul 20, 2016

Audrey J. (Brisson) Thatcher, 83, of South Dartmouth died July 20, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Donald E. "Ducky" Thatcher. Born in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Ernest F. and Amee E. (Curtis) Brisson, she lived in Fairhaven and South Dartmouth most of her life before...

Fernand R. Campion

Fernand R. Campion

Jul 17, 2016

Fernand R. Campion, 73, of New Bedford died July 17, 2016 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra M. (Bernardo) Campion. Born and raised in Fall River, the son of the late Rudolphe L. and Laurence A. (Mathieu) Campion, he lived in South Carolina, Dartmouth and New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Campion was...

Antero "Monty" Souza

Antero "Monty" Souza

Jul 17, 2016

Antero "Monty" Souza, 88, of Dartmouth died July 17, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mary A. (Medeiros) Souza, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Frederico B. and Maria (Costa) Souza, he lived in Dartmouth most of his...

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