Arthur W. Cordeira
Feb 1, 2016
Arthur William Cordeira, 54, of New Bedford died Monday February 1, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Suzanne D. (Rioux) Cordeira; they were to celebrate their 24th anniversary in March. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Donald B. and Louise L. (Best) Cordeira, he lived in New Bedford for most of his...
Alirio Mendes Rosa
Jan 31, 2016
Alirio Mendes Rosa, 86, of Dartmouth peacefully passed away on Sunday January 31, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Fogo, Cabo Verde, the son of the late Raul Mendes Rosa and Antonia Barbosa (Vasconcelos) Rosa, he lived in Portugal before moving to the United States in 1991. Mr. Rosa was formerly employed as an administrator...
Norman A. Bergeron
Jan 29, 2016
Norman Alix Bergeron, 78, of New Bedford, died Friday January 29, 2016 suddenly at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary-Ellen Smith Bergeron; they were married for 49 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late J. Wilfrid and Ethel (Montplaisir) Bergeron, he lived in New Bedford all his life. He was...
Hector Hernandez Benito
Jan 27, 2016
Hector Hernandez Benito, 36, died January 27, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital. He came to the United States from Guatemala City 14 years ago. He lived in New Bedford and raised and supported 3 sons. He was a devoted and loving father, a kind hearted friend and a great worker. He was a expert landscaper and worked primarily in...
Ruth Ann Paine
Jan 27, 2016
Ruth Ann (Sherman) Paine, 83, of New Bedford died peacefully at home on Wednesday January 27, 2016. She was the wife of the late Frederick William Paine. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Deasy) Sherman, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a graduate of Holy Family High School....
Leonard T. A. Hirst
Jan 27, 2016
Leonard T.A. Hirst, 79, of Acushnet passed away suddenly on Wednesday January 27, 2016. He was the widower of Joan (Lipsett) Hirst. Len is survived by his son Leonard and his wife Mary DeFrias, his daughter, Kelley O'Laughlin and her husband Michael, one grandson, Ian Hirst, three granddaughters, Alex and Sydney Beless, and Victoria Hirst, and one step-grandson, Alex...
Sheila A. Richard
Jan 24, 2016
Sheila A. (Perry) Richard, 73, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Sunday January 24, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer. She was the wife of Paul E. Richard. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel E. and Alice C. (Walsh) Perry, she lived in New...
Carl Clifton Wilson
Jan 24, 2016
Carl Clifton (Cliff) Wilson, 63, of Mattapoisett, died January 24, 2016 at Tobey Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of the late Helen (Hoovey) Gifford Laner and Cal Ladner, and William J. Wilson Jr. He was born in Atlanta, GA and spent his childhood in Wareham MA. Cliff attended Wareham schools. After serving in the U.S....
Louise C. Oliveira
Jan 23, 2016
Louise C. (Silva) Oliveira, 90, of New Bedford, died January 23, 2016 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Reinaldo A. Oliveira, Sr. and Anthony J. DePina, Sr. Born in New Bedford the daughter of the late Candido and Andreza (Ribeiro) Silva, she had lived in New Bedford for most of her life....
Gwendolyn M. Mello
Jan 21, 2016
Gwendolyn M. (Wood) Mello, 86, of Fairhaven died January 21, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Edwin F. Wood, Jr. and Madeline (Dalbec) Wood, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Fairhaven 15 years ago. She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Mello was formerly...
Lillian Travers
Jan 21, 2016
Lillian (Lopes) Travers, 92, of Dartmouth died January 21, 2016 peacefully at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Travers. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Angelina (Antunes) Lopes, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life. Mrs. Travers was formerly employed as a legal secretary for various area attorneys,...
Catherine B. Simmons
Jan 20, 2016
Catherine B. (Armstrong) Simmons, 79, of Lakeville died January 20, 2016 peacefully at Island Terrace Nursing Home. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Hoyle) Armstrong, she lived in Dartmouth most of her like. She was formerly employed as a receptionist at Hawthorn Medical for many years until her retirement. Survivors include a son,...
Lillie Cunningham
Jan 20, 2016
Lillie (Garland) Cunningham, 89, of New Bedford died Wednesday January 20, 2016 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Edward Cunningham. Born in Jones County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Milton and Louisa (Ridley) Garland, she lived in Detroit, Michigan for many years before moving to New Bedford eight years ago. Mrs. Cunningham was...
Margaret Mary "Peg" Reed
Jan 19, 2016
Margaret Mary "Peg" (Wall) Reed, 98, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Sippican Health Care Center, Marion, MA. Peg was born on September 9, 1917 in Boston, MA to Peter James and Mary Mildred "Mae" (Madden) Wall. She graduated from Brockton High School, and, following her dream of becoming a teacher, Peg worked her way through Bridgewater State...
Manuel C. Freitas
Jan 18, 2016
Manuel C. Freitas, 97, of Mattapoisett passed away Monday January 18, 2016 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. He was the husband of the late Leona M. (Bellotti) Freitas. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel C. and Maria (Caires) Freitas, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett for most of his life. He was an...
Mildred L. Oliveira
Jan 18, 2016
Mildred L. (Atwood) Oliveira, 95, of Dartmouth died Monday January 18, 2016 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the wife of the late Albert Oliveira. Born and raised in New Bedford the daughter of the late George and Fannie (Chapman) Atwood, she lived in Dartmouth for many years. Mrs. Oliveira was formerly employed as a salesperson for Sears...
Josephine R. Lomba
Jan 17, 2016
Josephine R. (Rogers) Lomba, 99, of New Bedford died Sunday January 17, 2016 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late James Lomba. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Frank and Augusta (Cardoza) Rogers, she lived in California for many years before returning to the New Bedford area. Mrs. Lomba had been a...
Barbara M. Barber
Jan 16, 2016
Barbara M. (MacLennan) Barber, 81, of Mattapoisett, died January 16, 2016 at Our Lady's Haven. Barbara was the wife of the late Donald Duane Barber who passed away 15 months ago. Born in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of the late John C and Bertha (Twite) MacLennan, Barbara lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. After serving in the U.S....
Michael A. Mcardle
Jan 16, 2016
Michael Allen McArdle, 69, of Mattapoisett passed away Saturday January 16, 2016 at home. He is survived by his wife Jane (Rounsevell) McArdle; his mother Jacquelene (Halladay) McArdle; his sons, Michael, Colin, Robert, and Drew; a brother and several sisters; and three grandchildren. Private funeral arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6,...
Randall Bush Pollard
Jan 13, 2016
Randall Bush Pollard, 88, passed away Wednesday January 13, 2016 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford after a long illness. Mr. Pollard enlisted in the Army in 1945 and served in Germany until his honorable discharge in 1948. He returned home and enrolled in the Engineering Department of then New Bedford Textile Institute, a founding institution of the University...
