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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Irene Moran
Dec 17, 2014
Irene Moran, 84, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday December 17, 2014. Born and raised in Haverhill, the daughter of the late William F. and Ida G. (Woodman) Moran, she lived in Wrentham and Wareham before moving to New Bedford 11 years ago. Irene attended the LifeStream Day Habilitation Program. Survivors include her caregiver for...
Mary E. Downey
Dec 16, 2014
Mary E. Downey, 97, of New Bedford died Tuesday December 16, 2014. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Stephen P. and Mary (McKay) Downey, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. Miss Downey was formerly employed as head clerk in...
Shirley M. Booten
Dec 16, 2014
Shirley M. (Brothers) Booten, 81, of New Bedford died Tuesday December 16, 2014 at the Oaks Nursing Home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Allen Dale Booten II. Born in Oak Bluffs, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary E. (Young) Brothers, she lived in New Bedford for over 60 years. She was...
William A. Mello
Dec 15, 2014
On December 15, 2014, William A. Mello, 90, answered the call of the Lord God and went home with Him. He was the husband of Rachel D. (Chicoine) Mello. Born and raised in Taunton, he moved to New Bedford in 2000. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943, attended Pharmacist School, did hospital training and soon found himself...
James P. O'Malley
Dec 14, 2014
James P. O'Malley, 82, of Dartmouth died December 14, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Dolores (Vargas) O'Malley. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late John J. and Catherine C. (Brennan) O'Malley, he lived in Dartmouth for the last 51 years. Mr. O'Malley was a communicant of...
Stuart I. Gomes
Dec 13, 2014
Stuart I. Gomes, 71, of New Bedford died December 13, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Alfred R. Gomes and Marie (Fermino) Gomes-Johnson. The family would like to thank Otis Johnson, brothers, sisters and friends who helped in their time of need. Survivors include his son, Jason Gomes; and...
Roger E. Tetreault
Dec 12, 2014
Roger E. Tetreault, 73, of New Bedford died December 12, 2014 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Irene D. (Hebert) Tetreault. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Lionel P. and Bertha A. (Dugal) Tetreault, he was raised in Acushnet and lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Tetreault was a communicant of...
