Stewart Hall Grimes
Dec 12, 2014
Stewart Hall Grimes May 19, 1947 - December 12, 2014. Survived by daughters Laura and Erika "Rikki" Grimes, and sister Martha Grimes. Attorney, advisor and friend to many. Stew wanted to be remembered as "a couple of yuks." We remember him by his legendary larger than life personality, constant laughter, and his clever way with words. The Stew Grimes...
Joan G. Waleski
Dec 11, 2014
Joan G. (Youngberg) Waleski, 81, of Acushnet passed away Thursday December 11, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Waleski. Born on Staten Island, NY, the daughter of the late Ewald and Auslaug (Reis) Youngberg, she lived in Huntington, Long Island for many years before moving to the New Bedford/Acushnet area 15...
Alfred Correia
Dec 10, 2014
Alfred Correia, 85, of Dartmouth died December 10, 2014 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Elvira A. "Vera" (Moniz) Correia, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Abel and Cecelia (Medeiros) Correia, he lived in Dartmouth most of his life. Mr. Correia retired from...
Louisa C. Busby
Dec 10, 2014
Louisa C. Busby, 98, of New Bedford died December 10, 2014 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Clarence O. and Frances (Granger) Busby, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Survivors include her son, Anthony Busby of Roxbury, MA; and 6 grandchildren. She was the mother of the...
Philip J. Tully
Dec 10, 2014
Philip John Tully made a peaceful transition from this mortal life to the eternal hereafter on Wednesday December 10, 2014 surrounded by the tender care of family and friends in the home that he loved. He was born May 24, 1953 in New Britain, CT. He was the son of the late George F. and Marie F. Tully and...
Doris A. Hayes
Dec 9, 2014
Doris A. (Legere) Hayes, 96, of New Bedford died December 9, 2014 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the wife of the late John J. Hayes. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Stanislaus and Ida (Gautreau) Legere, she lived in this area all of her life. Survivors include her son, Robert J. Hayes...
Edward A. Lopes
Dec 9, 2014
Edward A. Lopes, 96, of New Bedford died December 9, 2014 peacefully at Royal Taber Street Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Amelia G. (Vieira) Lopes. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Augusto and Eugenia (Alemao) Lopes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Lopes was a parishioner of Our...
Felix Maurice Tetreault
Dec 8, 2014
Felix Maurice "Moe" Tetreault, 88, of New Bedford died Monday December 8, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Marie E. "Muzzy" (Casavant) Tetreault. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Felix and Eva (Hebert) Tetreault, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a...
Terri Luanna Dasilva
Dec 5, 2014
Terri Luanna da Silva of Niantic, Connecticut passed gracefully and in peace at the tender age of 40, on December 5, 2014, surrounded by her loving family and best friend. Born in Nova Scotia and raised on both coasts of Canada, Terri was the daughter of author, Spider Robinson, and the late dancer, choreographer and author, Jeanne Robinson. Well...
Roger E. Kelley
Dec 5, 2014
Roger E. Kelley, 93, of Mattapoisett died December 5, 2014 at home. He was the husband of Bertha S. (Salvucci) Kelley. Born in St. Francis, ME, the son of the late Charles and Stella (Sirois) Kelley, he lived in Weston, MA before moving to Mattapoisett in 1964. He attended the University of Maine and graduated from Boston University. He...
Matthew J. Wilde
Dec 4, 2014
Matthew J. Wilde, 57, of New Bedford died December 4, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late William L. and Dorothy B. (Travers) Wilde, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Matthew was a kind and gentle person who was loyal to the Dallas...
Antonio Pereira, Jr.
Dec 3, 2014
Antonio Pereira, Jr., 88, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday December 3, 2014. He was the husband Theresa E. (Cambra) Pereira; they had been married for 37 years. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria (Alcrim) Pereira. Until his retirement, Mr. Pereira was employed by Glen Petroleum which...
Petra Caraballo
Dec 3, 2014
Petra (Rivera) Caraballo, 84, of New Bedford died December 3, 2014 at home. She was the wife of the late Roberto Martinez. Survivors include her daughter, Carmen L. Rodriguez; her son, Victor M. Lopez; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and her dog Gizmo. She was the mother of the late Elias Perez. Her Funeral Service will be held...
Arthur E. Schneider, Jr.
Dec 2, 2014
Arthur E. Schneider, Jr., 78, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully Tuesday December 2, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Ellen R. (Rosselot) Schneider. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and Ella (Breuschke) Schneider. He resided in Birmingham, Michigan for 15 years before...
Philip G. David
Dec 2, 2014
Philip G. David, of New Bedford died on December 2, 2014, peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of the late Shirley R. (Rossie) David. Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the son of the late George G. and Rose (Joseph) David. He lived in New Bedford his entire life....
Benjamin F. Oliver
Dec 1, 2014
Benjamin F. Oliver, 94, of New Bedford died December 1, 2014 at New Bedford Health Care Center after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Mary (Delgado) Oliver. Born in Berkley, son of the late Frank and Laura (Canto) Oliver, he lived in East Freetown for most of his life before moving to Whaler's Cove in...
Alice T. Bourdon
Dec 1, 2014
Alice T. (Biernacka) Bourdon, 96, of Mattapoisett died December 1, 2014 at the Royal of Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late Raymond L. Bourdon. Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late Jan and (Skoczolek) Biernacka, she lived in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett all of her life. She was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church. She enjoyed going...
Atty. Cathryn A. O'Neill
Dec 1, 2014
Attorney Cathryn A. O'Neill, 46, of Dartmouth died Monday December 1, 2014 suddenly of natural causes at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Melrose, she was the daughter of David M. and Cathryn A. (Skeffington) O'Neill of Dartmouth. She was a graduate of Bishop Stang High School, Fitchburg State College, University of Rhode Island and Southern New England School of...
Noreen E. Parker
Nov 30, 2014
Noreen E. (Lowney) Parker, 67, of Cataumet passed away on Sunday November 30, 2014 at McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich. Born on October 30, 1947 in Boston to John P. and Irene (Boudreau) Lowney, Noreen grew up in New Bedford and was a graduate of Holy Family High School. After high school, she attended UMass Dartmouth where she received...
Marcia L. Reed
Nov 30, 2014
Marcia L. (Lopes) Reed, 64, of New Bedford died November 30, 2014 at Good Samaritan Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Tewksbury, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalina (Pina) Britto, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was formerly employed by several local fish houses for many years until her retirement. She...
