Ruth J. Lewis
Nov 13, 2024
Ruth J. (Holmes) Lewis, 93, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. She was the wife of the late Frederick F. Lewis.
Born in Provincetown, daughter of the late Gabriel and Alice (Browne) Holmes, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Ruth enjoyed bowling, volunteering at the Brockton Veteran's...
Dolores Caton
Nov 13, 2024
Dolores Caton, 91, of New Bedford died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Born in The Bronx, daughter of the late Manuel and Blanche (Brunelle) Correia, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.
Dolores was the proud founder of Down to Earth Natural Foods, first opening in 1977. She...
Tomas Manuel Andrade Macedo
Nov 12, 2024
Tomas Manuel Andrade Macedo, 73, of Pawtucket, RI, formerly of New Bedford, MA, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, after a brief illness.
He was born and raised in Brava, Cape Verde. He was the son of the late Joaquim and Margarida (Andrade) Macedo. He moved to New Bedford in 1966 where he lived for many years. ...
Elaine Madeira
Nov 11, 2024
Elaine Madeira, 95, of Dartmouth passed away Monday November 11, 2024 peacefully at home.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Jose and Emilia (Bento) Madeira, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life before moving to Dartmouth.
Elaine enjoyed playing cards, watching old comedies on TV, completing activity books, and...
Pamela A. Burt
Nov 11, 2024
Pamela A. Burt, 72, of New Bedford passed away Monday November 11, 2024 after a brief illness.
Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Richard Seely Burt and Elva Faye (Morse) Burt, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School, Class of 1970, and Fisher...
Henry Souza
Nov 9, 2024
Henry "Hank" Souza, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on November 9, 2024 at the age of 89. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on December 31, 1934, Henry was the son of the late Manuel and Mary (Paiva) Souza. He lived a life full of dedication to his family, his work and his passions.
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Joseph L. Drayton
Nov 8, 2024
Joseph L. Drayton, 84, of New Bedford passed away Friday, November 8, 2024.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Lawrence F. and Mary (Pires) Drayton, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Joe liked going to the casino, traveling, riding his bike and watching soap operas. He enjoyed teasing and spending...
Jeffrey Lay Largey
Nov 8, 2024
Jeffrey Lay Largey of Fairhaven passed away on Friday November 8, 2024 after living a full life of 74 adventurous years.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 24 years Peggy and his loving four-legged companion Tucker; his son, Richard Jonathan Largey, his wife Andrea, and newborn son Rowan Hank Largey of Jackson Hole,...
Donna Battistelli-Berry
Nov 7, 2024
Donna Battistelli-Berry, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital with her son Kyler Berry, at her side and her companion Lionel Lee Lawson. Donna was a loving and devoted mom to her sons, Alex and Kyler.
Born in Maine, the daughter of Shirley (Vincent) and Joseph Leo Battistelli. She was the...
Marion Rose Reid
Nov 7, 2024
Marion Rose Reid 74 Marion passed away on November 7, 2024 at home after a long, well fought battle with Multiple Myeloma. Marion was a lifelong resident of Dartmouth. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Furtado) Mello and the sister of the late George De Mello, Antone (Tony) Mello, John (Johnny) De Mello, Filbert (Phil)...
Joseph S. Jardin, Jr.
Nov 7, 2024
Joseph S. "Zing" Jardin, Jr., 88, of New Bedford passed away Thursday November 7, 2024 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Argiro (Athanaeleas) Jardin.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph S. and Mary (Camara) Jardin, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a graduate...
Beth F. Hodges
Nov 6, 2024
Beth F. (Foresman) Hodges, 83, of Mattapoisett died November 6, 2024 peacefully at home. She was the wife of the late Peter B. Hodges. Born in Boston, daughter of the late Philip Billings Foresman and Lois (Norton) Foresman, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. She was formerly employed as a registered nurse and was a graduate of...
Cynthia G. Morris
Nov 6, 2024
Cynthia G. (Gomes) Morris, 92, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 6, 2024 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Victor J. Morris.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alberto and Olivia (Gomes) Gomes, she lived in Dartmouth since 1975.
Cynthia was...
Marcia M. Williams
Nov 5, 2024
Marcia M. (Ramos) Williams, aged 66, of New Bedford, MA passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 after a 7 month long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Marcia fought hard but the cancer was too aggressive.
Marcia was born on August 15, 1958 In New Bedford, MA to her late parents, Manuel...
Kenneth W. Cruz
Nov 5, 2024
Kenneth W. Cruz, 79, of New Bedford died November 5, 2024 peacefully at home. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Edward B. and Adeline A. (Alves) Cruz, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Survivors include his 2 sons, Dion E. Cruz and Keith Soares, both of New Bedford; a daughter, Desiree Cruz of New...
Kristen E. Ashton
Nov 4, 2024
Kristen E. (Erickson) Ashton, 77, of Dartmouth died peacefully November 4, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Norman H. and Eleanor M. (Riley) Erickson, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life.
Kris devoted her life to working with animals, especially dogs. She raised German Shepherds and Doberman...
Sophie K. Lemos
Nov 4, 2024
Sophie K. (Krones) Lemos, 94, of New Bedford passed away Monday November 4, 2024 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Raymond F. Lemos.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Peter and Pauline (Loury) Krones, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a graduate...
Kimberly D. (Baptiste) Coates
Nov 3, 2024
Kimberly D. (Baptiste) Coates, 59, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Sunday November 3, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Hyannis, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life and was a graduate of New Bedford High School.
Kimberly was formerly employed as a home healthcare worker until her illness....
Joel Pires
Nov 3, 2024
Joel Pires, 83, of Lowell passed away Sunday November 3, 2024. He was the husband of the late Barbara M. (Duarte) Pires.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Jose Pires and Constance (Alves) Pires, he lived in Boston before moving to the Lowell area 30 years ago.
Joel was formerly...
John R. Barboza
Nov 2, 2024
John R. Barboza, 87, of New Bedford died November 2, 2024, at Sacred Heart Home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Esther Marva (Tavares) Barboza.
Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel and Mary (Teixeira) Barboza he lived in New Bedford most of his life. John worked in the maintenance department...
