Obituaries

Jan 20, 2025

Alfred F. Martin, 88, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday January 20, 2025.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Alfred F. and Anna (Ochab) Martin, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.

Alfred was formerly employed by Eastern Sportswear, U.S. Ringbinder, and Star Plating.  After his...

Jan 18, 2025

Marguerite (Kean) Dunham, 94, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was the wife of the late Arthur A. Dunham.

Born in West Warwick, daughter of the late Nicholas Kean and Annie (Cocker) Wilkinson, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.

Marguerite was the first female Sergeant in...

Jan 17, 2025

MacDonald, Ronald F., Marion, MA, died peacefully on January 17, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.  Born in Newton, MA, the son of Ronald A. and Helen F. MacDonald.  Long time resident of Marion.  He was a graduate of Newton North High School, Bryant and Stratton Accounting School, and attended Boston University and the University of Michigan Public Utility Executive...

Jan 17, 2025

Edward F. Leary, Jr., 91 of Dartmouth, formerly of Fairhaven and Venice, FL, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on Friday, January 17, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Edward F. Leary and Anna Gertrude (McGrath) Leary. Ed was the husband of the late Theresa S. (Ottavianelli)...

Jan 16, 2025

Zachary "Zack" Andrade Da Lomba, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday January 16, 2025. He was the beloved son of Cidalia Monteiro Andrade (Dai) and Alberto Miranda Da Lomba (Bebeti). He leaves behind his two sisters, three brothers and many nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts.

Born on October 10, 2001, Zack was raised on the island...

Jan 15, 2025

Anita Lopes (Andrade) Turner, 88, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family at her side on Wednesday January 15, 2025.

She was born in New Bedford to the late Joseph Rosario Andrade and Ana "Picha" (Oliveira) Andrade on March 31, 1936. Anita lived in her beloved West End community...

Jan 13, 2025

Doreen A. Gonsalves, 63, of New Bedford passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Antonio Abreu and Leonora (Costa) Gonsalves, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

Doreen was a devout Catholic and communicant of...

Jan 12, 2025

Noah Curtis Greany 26, of Mattapoisett, MA and Boston, MA died January 12, 2025 in Boston from injuries sustained in a traffic accident.

Born in New Bedford, son of Scott M Greany and Marie E. (Lambalot) Greany, he was raised in Mattapoisett before attending college and moving to Boston.

Noah was a beloved son, brother,...

Jan 11, 2025

Eugene "Gene" P. Martin, 63, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 after a long battle.

He was born March 20, 1961 to the late Barbara M. (Green) Martin and Edward S. Martin, Sr. Gene worked most of his life for the City of New Bedford, where he also resided in his younger years.

He was...

Jan 11, 2025

Peter Daniel Hansen was born in Rockville Centre, NY on September 7, 1930 to Peter Herbert and Elizabeth Rider Hansen. He was most currently residing at Atria Assisted Living in Fairhaven, Massachusetts with his wife, Bobbie, of 69 years. The first in his family to earn a college degree, Peter was awarded full-ride scholarships to the University of Rochester,...

Jan 9, 2025

Nelson L. DeBarros, Jr., 81, of New Bedford died January 9, 2025 at home after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Priscilla F. (Roderick) DeBarros. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Nelson L. DeBarros, Sr. and Josephina (Tavares) Haynes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was formerly...

Jan 9, 2025

Amy Elizabeth (McQuillan) Goes, 65, of North Dartmouth, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, after a long illness. Amy was born in New Bedford. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Patricia (Hilton) McQuillan.

Amy was formerly employed by Verizon as a telephone operator for over 30 years before her retirement.

Amy...

Jan 8, 2025

Lorraine A. Cabral (Varsel), a strong, resilient, and fiery woman whose life was filled with passion, storytelling, and love, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on September 23, 1949, to Edward and Dorothy Varsel, Lorraine lived a life that inspired and touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Jan 7, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) Emmett Bruen, Jr., 77, of Marion died January 7, 2025 peacefully at home. He was the husband of Jeanne Helen (Pietrasiak) Bruen for 44 years.

Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, son of the late Gerald Emmett Bruen, Sr. and Jean Frances (Strout) Bruen, he grew up in Hingham and later raised his family in Grosse Pointe...

Jan 7, 2025

John A. Pacheco, 71, of New Bedford, formerly of Fairhaven, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 7, 2024.

Born in Sao Miguel, Portugal, son of the late Jose Pacheco and Maria da Gloria Pacheco, he moved to the United States as a child and lived the majority of his life between New Bedford and Fairhaven....

Jan 7, 2025

Evelyn (Mosby) Newson, 96, of Fairhaven died January 7, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Elige Newson. Born in Swiftown, Mississippi, daughter of the late Henry Mosby and Adele (Campbell) Cheeks, she lived in Swiftown, Mississippi before moving to South Bend, Indiana and then to Fairhaven in 2006. Evelyn was a member of...

Jan 6, 2025

Jacqueline (Hevey) Kenworthy passed away January 6, 2025, nearly a year after a terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis that forecast only a few months remaining life.

Jacqueline was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice R. Hevey and Yvette (Lefebvre) Hevey, her brother, Maurice O. Hevey, and her first husband, Ronald J. Chadwick. She is survived by her...

Jan 6, 2025

Joan T. Heald, a cherished member of our family and community, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion.

Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was the beloved daughter of Clifford A. Trescott and Helen (Pray) Trescott. A proud member of the Class of 1951, Pembroke College at...

Jan 6, 2025

Robert J. Freitas, 78, of Rochester died January 6, 2025 unexpectedly at home. He was the former husband of the late Debbie (Morrison) Freitas. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Irene C. (Vieira) Freitas, he was raised in Fairhaven and lived in Rochester most of his life. He was formerly employed by the Massachusetts Highway...

Jan 6, 2025

William J. Smith, 78, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was the husband of the late Jeannette (Cyr) Smith.

Born in Boston, son of the late Henry and Katherine (Condon) Smith, he lived on the Cape and in New Bedford most of his life.

Bill enjoyed following politics and...