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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gerald P. Harrington
Jul 17, 2016
Gerald P. Harrington, 91, of New Bedford passed away at home on Sunday July 17, 2016. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Patrick and Mary (Cronin) Harrington, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a graduate of Boston School for the Deaf in Randolph. He was a communicant of Holy Name of...
Grace P. Goodine
Jul 16, 2016
Grace P. Goodine, 88, was called home to glory on July 16, 2016 surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas C. Goodine. Grace was an enthusiastic sports fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Syracuse Orangemen. She really loved following college football and basketball. She was employed as a cook at...
Edward R. Fernandes
Jul 15, 2016
Edward R. Fernandes, 92, of New Bedford died Friday July 15, 2016 at Brookdale Dartmouth Village after a long illness. He was the husband of Violeta (Saraiva) Fernandes; they had been married for 67 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph A. and Rosa (Amaral) Fernandes, he lived in New Bedford for most of his...
William A. Francis
Jul 13, 2016
William A. Francis, 72, of New Bedford died July 13, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Pamela A. (Valencia) Francis. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Charles and Constance (Pacheco) Francis, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Francis was formerly employed by Cove Discount Center,...
Judith Vazquez
Jul 13, 2016
Judith (Tirado) Vazquez, 76, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday July 13, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Santos Vazquez. Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Jose and Josefa (Robles) Tirado, she lived in New York before moving to New Bedford in 1975. Mrs. Vazquez...
Margaret E. Norris
Jul 12, 2016
Margaret E. (McHugh) Norris, 93, of Dartmouth passed away Tuesday July 12, 2016 at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late William R. Norris. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John F. and Roseanna (Bracken) McHugh, she lived in Dartmouth since 1964. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, South Dartmouth. Mrs....
Lawrence James Trabucco
Jul 9, 2016
Lawrence James Trabucco, 60, of New Bedford died Saturday, July 9, 2016 at home, surrounded by his caregivers. Born and raised in Boston, the son of the late Lawrence and Anne (Mooney) Trabucco, he resided in Weymouth before moving to New Bedford in 2007. He enjoyed watching sports and participating in various activities with his LifeStream family. A special...
