Obituaries

Dec 19, 2024

Linda G. Pina, 66, of West Warwick, RI, died Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Kent Hospital after a period of declining health.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, daughter of the late Eugene and Clara (Britto) Pina, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.

She enjoyed going to Church, cooking and spending time with...

Dec 18, 2024

Steven Bowman of Old Pine Island Road, Mattapoisett MA passed away December 18, 2024 at St Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Steven was predeceased by his parents: Alexander and Sandra (Braley) Bowman. Steve leaves his sibling: Alex Bowman III & significant other Tracy Burns, Donna Martin & significant other Derrick Rodrigues, Lori Serpa & significant other Orlando Martinez, Annette...

Dec 17, 2024

Joan M. (Ward) Gomes, 93, of New Bedford died December 17, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Albino "Bino" Gomes. Born in New Bedford on December 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah J. (Coop) Ward.  She was raised in the Southend and lived in New...

Dec 17, 2024

Barbara Jean Najjar of Dartmouth died on Tuesday December 17, 2024, after being struck by an SUV while she was walking with her husband.

On that day the world lost as kind, friendly, thoughtful, generous, patient, and loving a human being as ever walked the earth.  She had many virtues—beauty, intelligence, honesty—but when people stop her husband...

Dec 17, 2024

In Loving Memory of Emidio "Emilio" Antonio Vieira Rodrigues

53 years old

September 4, 1971 - December 17, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Emidio "Emilio" Antonio Vieira Rodrigues, who left us on December 17, 2024,...

Dec 17, 2024

Jean S. (Tremblay) Wilson, 88, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday December 17, 2024 at Catholic Memorial Home after a long illness.  She was the wife of the late Walter R. Wilson.

Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Romeo and Alice (Morin) Tremblay, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.

Jean...

Dec 17, 2024

John W. Gonsalves, Jr., 79, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Mary (Gomes) Gonsalves, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.

John was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical Highschool and the Milwaukee School of...

Dec 15, 2024

Louis J. Poirier, 83, of New Bedford died Sunday, December 15, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a battle with cancer.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Emile Poirier and Loretta (Leblanc) Cunha, he lived in New Bedford for all of his life.

Louis was formerly employed as a fish cutter for many...

Dec 14, 2024

Leonard C. Higgins, 88, died peacefully on December 14,2024 surrounded by family at The Oaks Nursing Home.

He was the husband of the late Helen R. Higgins.

Born in Boston, the son of the late Leonard M. and Victoria (Mikolyski) Higgins. He lived in Mattapoisett most of his life and was a communicant of St....

Dec 13, 2024

Elizabeth Morse Read, 73, of Fairhaven died peacefully on Friday December 13, 2024. She was born in New Bedford and lived in New York before settling in Fairhaven. She is survived by her sisters and children.

A memorial will be held in private at her residence. Arrangements were by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals.

Dec 13, 2024

Albert Osborne Houtman, Jr. passed on from this life on December 13, 2024, at the age of 94 . He was the son of the late Albert O. Houtman, Sr. and the late Inez (Alves) Houtman-Spencer.

Albert now joins the love of his life, Mary "Lourdy" Houtman, who has been awaiting Albert's arrival since April of 2024....

Dec 13, 2024

Julie Ann (Marshall) Hillier of Mattapoisett passed away after a brief illness on December 13th, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Howard Marshall and Florence Lame Marshall of Acushnet. Julie enjoyed a 46-year partnership with her husband Jack Hillier.

Julie was born in New Bedford, MA. She was a 1969 graduate of Holy Family...

Dec 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts yet deep gratitude for her extraordinary life that we announce the passing of Mary Rose Teixeira on Thursday, December 12, in Las Vegas, NV, at the home she lovingly shared with her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Vernon Coleman. Mary was born on December 4, 1922, and at 102 years of age she embodied...

Dec 11, 2024

We remember Winifred Yvonne Youngblood Pina, who transcended this experience on December 11, 2024, leaving an indelible legacy of faith and love.

Winifred was a lifelong New Bedford resident who took immense pride in her career in education and ability to meet the needs of anyone in her care.

She is survived by her children,...

Dec 11, 2024

James S. "Jim" Hunt, 69, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late James and Vera (Costa) Hunt, he lived in Hawaii and New Bedford most of his life.

Jim enjoyed reading, fishing, watching all New England Sports, and playing...

Dec 11, 2024

Jacqueline M. (Vieira) Morin, 86, of Acushnet, formerly of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully at Our Lady's Haven the afternoon of December 11, 2024.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter Manuel and Helen (Braga) Vieira, she lived on West Island in Fairhaven for most of her life. She enjoyed daily beach walks and sunsets which she avidly photographed....

Dec 10, 2024

Luis Manuel Alvarez, 73, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was the husband of the late Benilda (Vega) Alvarez for 26 years.

Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, son of the late Justiniano and Aleja (Fernandez) Alvarez, he was raised in New York before spending most of his life between Puerto Rico...

Dec 10, 2024

(Aged 75, but forever young at heart)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward "Ewa" Cruz, our beloved prankster, bossy friend, and self-proclaimed "expert" in everything. Ewa left us on December 10, 2024, after finally running out of sarcastic comments and ways to prove he was always right. He was 75 years...

Dec 8, 2024

Barbara A. (Souza) Littlewood, 93, of New Bedford died December 8, 2024 at Royal of Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late Donald C. Littlewood. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manuel and Elsie A. (Davis) Souza, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Barbara was a graduate of Boston School for the Deaf....

Dec 7, 2024

Elisabeth M. Lockwood, a lifelong advocate for education and civic engagement, died on December 7, 2024, at the age of 89.

Born in New York City on July 23, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Harry F. Muller, Jr., and Leonore Muller, née Buehler, both of whom were employed in advertising vocations during which Mrs....