Obituaries

Frances P. Walton

Frances P. Walton

Feb 6, 2016

Frances P. (Rogers) Walton, 83, of Fairhaven died Saturday February 6, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Donald A. Walton. Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late John and Lucinda (Pimental) Rogers, she lived in Fairhaven for most of her life. She was a graduate of...

Ernest R. "Sam" Quintin

Ernest R. "Sam" Quintin

Feb 5, 2016

Ernest R. Quintin, known as Sam, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday February 5, 2016, surrounded by his family and close friends. Born at home in New Bedford, he lived there in his early years before moving to Fairhaven. Sam was the beloved husband and best friend of Louise (Conway) Quintin, his wife of twelve...

Baby Perry

Baby Perry

Feb 4, 2016

Baby Perry was delivered stillborn on February 4, 2016 at Tobey Hospital. Child of Michelle Wright and Rolando Perry of New Bedford. Survivors include parents; maternal grandparents, John and Joan (Wright) Pryor of New Bedford; paternal grandparents, Charlene Perry of South Carolina and Keith Tillman of Illinois; aunt, Angela Andrews of Wareham; and several cousins. Funeral arrangements will be...

Ruth M. Marujo

Ruth M. Marujo

Feb 3, 2016

Ruth M. (Paine) Marujo, 82, of New Bedford died February 3, 2016 at the Oaks Nursing Home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Carlos Vieira Marujo. Born in New Bedford, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Mrs. Marujo was a former proprietor with her late husband of R & C Aquarium...

Pauline Downey

Pauline Downey

Feb 3, 2016

Pauline (Pereira) Downey, 80, of Wareham, formerly of Tiverton, RI passed away peacefully in her sleep at Tremont Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Francis B. Downey. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Manuel Pereira and Rose (Marceline) Viveiros, she lived in Tiverton for many years before moving to Wareham. Mrs. Downey was...

Alice W. (Valley) Walsh

Alice W. (Valley) Walsh

Feb 2, 2016

Alice W. (Valley) Walsh, 65, of Mattapoisett, passed away surrounded by family and friends on February 2, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital following a gradual decline in health. Alice grew up in Tinkhamtown and in her youth earned many badges in Girl Scouts. A 1968 graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School she became a paraplegic at age 19...

Arthur W. Cordeira

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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