Michael J. Coutinho
Oct 9, 2025
On October 9, 2025, Michael James Coutinho passed away after a very brief battle with cancer. Mike was 68 and lived most of his life in the Acushnet home built by his parents Manuel and Elizabeth Coutinho. Mike and his wife Susan raised their family in that same home.
Mike leaves behind his loving wife Susie of...
Maria G. Silva
Oct 8, 2025
Maria G. Silva, 94, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, godmother, and cherished member of the New Bedford community, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 8, 2025 at Saint Luke's Hospital.
Born in New Bedford, Maria was raised in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde before returning home on the Schooner Lucy Evelyn at the...
William “Doc” J. Doherty
Oct 6, 2025
William "Doc" J. Doherty passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was 84 years old. Doc was born in Brockton, MA, on August 21, 1941, and was the cherished son of the late William J. and Claire (Burke) Doherty. He was a graduate of both Portsmouth (Priory) Abbey in Portsmouth, RI, and Georgetown University Business School, Class of...
Steven P. Burgo
Oct 5, 2025
Steven P. Burgo, 66, of New Bedford passed away Sunday October 5, 2025 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Shelley M. Mendes.
Born in New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Steven was formerly employed as a cook in the cafeteria of New Bedford...
Robert E. Keegan
Oct 5, 2025
With profound sadness and abiding love, we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" E. Keegan, 82, of Mattapoisett, who entered eternal rest on October 5, 2025, at 3:30 PM, the Hour of Mercy.
Bob's life was a testament to faith, family, and quiet strength. Raised in Roxbury, Massachusetts, by his devoted mother, Bob was an only child...
David R. Anderson
Oct 3, 2025
David Roy Anderson, known and admired for his intellect, eloquence, and the rare ability to welcome all points of view with kindness and grace, died peacefully at home with his loving wife Phoebe Girard at his side, on October 3, 2025. He was 92.
Born March 16th,1933 in Westbrook, Maine at the beginning of the New Deal,...
Carole E. Pendergast
Oct 3, 2025
Carole E. (Doucette) Pendergast, 86, of Fairhaven passed away on Friday October 3, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John F. Pendergast.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Capt. Louis A. and Irene D. (Zygiel) Doucette, she lived in Fairhaven for most of her life. ...
Rose M. Almeida
Oct 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved aunt and family matriarch, Rose M. (Silva) Almeida, who peacefully entered eternal rest on October 3, 2025, at the age of 102 in her hometown of New Bedford, MA.
Rose was the devoted wife of the late Jose C. "Rookie" Almeida, with whom she...
Ralph G. Washburn
Oct 2, 2025
Ralph G. Washburn was born on April 16, 1931 to parents Ralph E. and Pearl Washburn. He attended New Bedford Vocational High School where he learned a lot about electronics. Shortly after World War II, he built a ham radio station on the family farm. Later on, he earned a living fixing TV's for customers of the family hardware...
John Kent
Oct 2, 2025
John Kent, 79, of New Bedford, formerly of Jackson Heights, New York, passed away Thursday October 2, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.
Born in New York, New York, the son of the late Milton and Katherine (Chongarlides) Kent, he lived in New York all of his life before retiring to New Bedford, his mother's hometown, in 2015...
Alma Caron
Oct 2, 2025
Alma (Montagno) Caron, 95, of Carver died Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Tobey Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Roland Caron.
Born in Brockton, daughter of the late Antonio and Marie (Guertin) Montagno, she lived in Woodland Hills, California for many years before moving back to Massachusetts in 1989, where she...
Pamela A. Newell
Sep 30, 2025
Pamela A. (Hoyt) Newell, 83, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her family after a long illness.
She was the wife of the late Piatt Andrew Newell.
Born and raised in Fort Fairfield, Maine, Pamela was the daughter of the late Albert F. and Ella L. (Armstrong) Hoyt....
George Howard Smith Jr.
Sep 28, 2025
George Howard "Indian George" Smith Jr. of Marion passed away on September 28, 2025 at age 76. George was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on January 28, 1949, the middle child of the late George H. Smith Sr. and Angela Miller Smith.
He grew up in Mattapoisett with his sisters Angela and Elizabeth until the family moved...
Mary L. Neves
Sep 28, 2025
Mary Lynn (Finazzo) Neves of Dartmouth passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Donald J. Neves with whom she shared a loving, dedicated marriage for 53 years.
Mary was born in Potsdam, New York in 1953 to John and Elizabeth (Bryant) Finazzo, the third of...
Jennifer M. Bretal
Sep 27, 2025
Jennifer Marie Bretal, 37, of New Bedford passed away suddenly on Saturday September 27, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.
Jennifer was a beautiful soul taken far too soon. She was a devoted mother to two precious boys, just 3 and 5 years old, who were the absolute light of her life. She poured her heart into raising...
Purnell "Joe" Guard, Jr.
Sep 24, 2025
Purnell "Joe" Guard, Jr., 84, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was the husband of Nancy I. (Borges) Guard for 61 years. Born in Greensboro, NC, son of the late Purnell Hall Guard Sr., and Mary (Finnegan) Guard, he lived and raised his family in Mattapoisett before moving back to...
Peter W. Bouchard
Sep 23, 2025
Peter William Bouchard, 70, of Okeechobee, Florida passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2025, following an automobile accident.
Born on September 11, 1955, he was the beloved eldest son of William L. Bouchard and the late Priscilla Bouchard.
A proud graduate of New Bedford High School, Class of 1975, Peter played football as a tight...
Peter Converse Mcdonald
Sep 22, 2025
Peter Converse McDonald, 80, of Carver, passed away on September 22, 2025, at Royal Megansett Nursing Home in Falmouth after a brief illness.
Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Patricia (Converse) McDonald and William James McDonald. A native of Marion, Peter lived in Germany, Hadley, MA, Minneapolis, MN, and Fairfield, Iowa, before returning...
Christopher F. Perry
Sep 22, 2025
Christopher F. Perry, 57 of Dartmouth passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Born in Fall River, he was the beloved son of the late Robert F. and Beatrice (Martin) Perry. He lived in Dartmouth most of his life. He was a graduate of Dartmouth High School and attended Boston University. Chris was employed for many...
Robert K. Kirkland
Sep 21, 2025
Robert K. Kirkland, 83, of Mattapoisett died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Alpine Nursing Home in Coventry, RI, after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Barbara M. (Harriman) Kirkland, with whom he shared 34 wonderful and memorable years of marriage.
Born in Natick, MA, son of the late Alexander and Louise...
