Obituaries

James M. Haworth

James M. Haworth

Dec 30, 2014

James M. Haworth, 97, formerly of Acushnet died December 30, 2014 peacefully at New Bedford Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Helen (Kelly) Haworth. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Milton R. and Catherine (Meehan) Haworth, he lived in New Bedford before moving to Acushnet in 1956. Mr. Haworth was a communicant...

Brian L. Camara

Brian L. Camara

Dec 30, 2014

Brian L. Camara, 67, of New Bedford died December 30, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Patricia M. (Judge) Camara. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Lawrence and Lillian (Braman) Camara, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at LeBeau's...

Richard J. Medeiros

Richard J. Medeiros

Dec 29, 2014

Richard J. Medeiros, 72, of Dartmouth died December 29, 2014 unexpectedly at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Patricia C. (Amaral) Medeiros. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John and Lena (Medeiros) Medeiros, he lived in New Bedford before moving to Dartmouth 8 years ago. Mr. Medeiros was formerly employed by Kay...

Joan F. Ten Eyck

Joan F. Ten Eyck

Dec 27, 2014

Joan F. (Daniher) Ten Eyck, 94, of Marion died Saturday December 27, 2014 at home. She was the wife of the late Everett Kyle Ten Eyck. Born in New York City, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Carter) Daniher, she lived in New York City, Minneapolis, MN, and Needham, before moving to Marion in 1982. She was...

Francisco M. Gonçalves

Francisco M. Gonçalves

Dec 27, 2014

Francisco M. Gonçalves, 75, of New Bedford died Saturday December 27, 2014 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Maria Elcy (Spinola) Gonçalves; they had been married for 50 years. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Maria Amelia Duarte and Miguel Gonçalves, he lived in Brava for many years before moving to...

Anthony M. Jadlowe

Anthony M. Jadlowe

Dec 27, 2014

Anthony M. Jadlowe, 82, of New Bedford died Saturday December 27, 2014 suddenly at home. He was the husband of Olive A. (Lavoie) Pimentel Jadlowe. Born in Hopewell, Virginia, the son of the late Stanley A. and Katherine (Tejera) Jadlowe, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Jadlowe was formerly employed as the meat department...

James Cummings

James Cummings

Dec 26, 2014

James Cummings, 82, of East Freetown died Friday December 26, 2014 at Brigham & Women's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Alicia (Mikus) Cummings; they had been married for 54 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Robert and Helen (McCarthy) Cummings, he lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth before moving to...

Antone M. Gomes

Antone M. Gomes

Dec 26, 2014

Antone M. Gomes, son of Manuel and Isabel Gomes, passed away at the age of 92 after a brief illness on December 26, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of New Bedford who proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a lifetime member of the Andrews-Dahill VFW Post 1531. Additionally, Tony worked for...

Lorraine F. Soares

Lorraine F. Soares

Dec 24, 2014

Lorraine F. Soares of Lakeville, formerly of New Bedford, passed away on December 24, 2014 at home after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Emilia and John Lawton of Fairhaven, and a longtime parishioner of St. Lawrence Church in New Bedford. After years employed at both Aerovox Company and The Standard-Times, Mrs. Soares enrolled in...

Claudia B. Grace

Claudia B. Grace

Dec 23, 2014

Claudia Grace July 31, 1953-December 23, 2014 Place of Birth: Trois Rivieres, P.Q., Canada College/Institution Attended: Harvard University, Arts Administration Seminars, 1980 Education: Brown University, 1986, M.A . English/Creative Writing & University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 1978, B.A. English Bio Claudia Grace is a poet/playmaker, writer, journalist, and producer. She is the author of The Other Side of Where I...

Aaron M. Veronneau

Aaron M. Veronneau

Dec 23, 2014

Aaron Michael Veronneau, 25, of Dartmouth passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Born in New Bedford, he resided in Dartmouth and Westport for most of his life. An avid sports fan, Aaron loved skiing, water skiing, and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his parents, Robert R. Veronneau, Linda Veronneau, Cheryl Ashton-Simao, and Steven Simao; his siblings, Tyler...

Paul A. Belanger

Paul A. Belanger

Dec 23, 2014

Paul A. Belanger, 72, of Mattapoisett died December 23, 2014 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Barbara A. (DeRocha) Belanger, with whom he shared 46 years of Marriage. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Albany "Benny" and Elsie (Greenwood) Belanger, he lived in Mattapoisett for 43 years. Mr. Belanger...

Jane N. Staples

Jane N. Staples

Dec 22, 2014

Jane Staples of Dartmouth died peacefully at home on Monday December 22, 2014 after a heroic battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Robbi Staples of 37 years and the loving mother of her daughter Molly. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Jane (Plocharczyk) Nicholson. Jane was a graduate of...

Quentin W. Youngblood

Quentin W. Youngblood

Dec 21, 2014

Quentin W. Youngblood, 91, of New Bedford, died peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2014 after a brief illness at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the devoted husband of the late May R. (Leo) Youngblood and the father of Steven L. Youngblood. Born in New Bedford on April 28, 1923, the son of the late Julian B. and Bertha M....

Elizabeth G. Chavier

Elizabeth G. Chavier

Dec 20, 2014

Elizabeth G. (McKenney) Chavier, 87, of Fairhaven died December 20, 2014 at Beth Israel Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Rev. Dr. Manuel Chavier, Sr. Born in Everett, the daughter of the late Minn and Bertha (White) McKenney, she lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven most of her life. Mrs. Chavier assisted her...

Frances T. Duff

Frances T. Duff

Dec 19, 2014

Frances T. (O'Byrne) Duff, 93, of Mattapoisett died December 19, 2014 at Sippican Health Care Center. She was the widow of the late John R. Duff. Born in Brockton, the daughter of the late Christopher and Sarah (O'Grady) O'Byrne, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. She was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett. Mrs. Duff...

Noel E. Almeida

Noel E. Almeida

Dec 18, 2014

Noel Edward Almeida, 62, of New Bedford passed away on Thursday December 18, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Janet (Silva) Almeida Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph and Esther (Blake) Almeida, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was a graduate...

Beverlyn Bessette Silva

Beverlyn Bessette Silva

Dec 17, 2014

Beverlyn Bessette Silva, 50, of Rockland, formerly of Marion, passed away on Wednesday December 17, 2014. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Silva. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Milton "Babe" Bessette and the late Florence E. (Nye) Bessette, she lived in Marion for most of her life. Beverlyn was involved in childcare for many...

Hugh J. Mckenna

Hugh J. Mckenna

Dec 17, 2014

Hugh J. McKenna, 94, of New Bedford died Wednesday December 17, 2014 peacefully at home. He was the husband of the late Kathleen (Harrington) McKenna. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Quirk) McKenna, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. McKenna was formerly employed as a cable splicer for the...

Allen T. Parker

Allen T. Parker

Dec 17, 2014

Allen Thurston Parker, 85, of Mattapoisett, died December 17, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Shirley J. (Corey) Parker and the son of the late Mabel (Tripp) and Robert E. Parker. Born and lived at Pine Hill Farm in Acushnet until joining the Army during the Korean conflict, served as a sergeant in the 325th Tank Battalion and...

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