Obituaries

Oct 14, 2024

Heimart von Zweck, 94, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Monday, October, 14, 2024. He was the husband of Laura (Pollock) von Zweck.

Born in Bernburg, Germany, son of the late Werner and Erna (Gransee) von Zweck, he was raised in Austria before immigrating to the United States aboard the SS Andrea Doria in the 1950s.

Oct 14, 2024

Robert W. Maguire, 79, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024.  He was the devoted husband to the love of his life Sachi Maguire. The two met at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California over 55 years ago and have never looked back.

Born and raised in Taunton, son of the late John W....

Oct 11, 2024

Sophie Teresa (Stys) Golen, aged 95, passed away on October 11, 2024, in Dartmouth surrounded by family. Born on July 23, 1929, Sophie was a devoted and cherished member of her community.

Sophie graduated from Durfee High School in Fall River, Massachusetts. She began her professional life as a dental hygienist from 1948 to 1950. Later, she...

Oct 11, 2024

Mary M. Yankopolus, 104, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Bristol, CT and New Bedford, MA, passed away at home on October 11, 2024.

Born and raised in Bristol, CT, she was the second of four daughters of the late Custas D. and Anna Mamatseo, proprietors of Bristol's popular Palace of Sweets restaurant.  Mary worked in the family...

Oct 10, 2024

Izidora C. "Izzy" (Cruz) Vincent, 96, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Thursday October 10, 2024 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home.  She was the wife of the late Louis L. "Bucky" Vincent.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Peter and Juliana (Alianoro) Cruz, she lived in New Bedford for most of...

Oct 8, 2024

Michelle R. (Gagnon) Davignon, 52, of Mattapoisett, passed away at home on Tuesday October 8, 2024. She was the wife of Matthew Davignon of Acushnet

Michelle was born in Mattapoisett on July 7, 1972, the daughter of Paul and Joyce (Bowman) Gagnon.  She was a graduate of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School.  She had been...

Oct 8, 2024

Janice M. (Souza) Ribeiro, 74, of Dartmouth passed away Tuesday October 8, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was the wife of Barry A. Ribeiro, Sr.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Rebola) Souza, she lived in Dartmouth all of her life.  She was a graduate...

Oct 2, 2024

Michael Travers, 77, of Dartmouth passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024 after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Barbara J. (England) Travers.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Gilbert and Lillian (Lopes) Travers, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. He was a graduate of Dartmouth High School,...

Oct 2, 2024

Eugenia P. "Geninha" (Pires) Graca, 83, of Fairhaven passed away suddenly on Wednesday October 2, 2024.  She was the wife of Joao J. Graca.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Jose L. and Justa (Fernandes) Pires, she lived in the Southcoast area for most of her life.

One of the most...

Oct 2, 2024

Hermina C. "Minnie" (Canastra) Souza, 96, of Mattapoisett died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Souza.

Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late John and Herminia (Valera) Canastra, she lived in Mattapoisett for most of her life.

She enjoyed...

Sep 30, 2024

Ryszard "Boris" Stanislaw Grodzki, 69, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully, and surrounded by family, on Monday, September 30, 2024.

Born in the small village of Liza Stara, Poland, son of the late Stanislaw Grodzki and Kazimiera Grodzka, Richard lived in Poland and throughout Eastern Europe for 27 years before immigrating to the United States in 1979. Unbeknownst...

Sep 29, 2024

Nelma E. (Scow) Eastman, 85, of Dartmouth passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 at home after a long illness.  She was the wife of the late David A. Eastman.

Born in La Verkin, UT, daughter of the late Mansel and Nelma (Gubler) Scow, she had lived in Massachusetts for over 50 years.

Nelma was was...

Sep 28, 2024

Richard W. Pryor, 94, of New Bedford died on September 28, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Alice (Magnett) Pryor, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years and was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and the...

Sep 27, 2024

Francis "Tim" Walsh died in the early hours of Friday, September 27, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children at the age of 80.

Tim was born in Los Angeles, CA, the first child of Francis Thomas Walsh and Bernadette Weiger Walsh. He was a graduate of The Hun School in Princeton, New Jersey as well as...

Sep 27, 2024

Lois M. (Needham) Goes, 91, of New Bedford died September 27, 2024 peacefully at home. She was the wife of the late Everett Goes. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late James and Amy (Johnson) Needham, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Goes was formerly...

Sep 26, 2024

Theresa M. (Kelly) Kelly, 95, of Mattapoisett died September 26, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital

She was the wife of the late Melvin L. Kelly

Born in Boston, the daughter of the late James W. and Delia (Timan) Kelly, she lived in Marshfield, MA and Hampton, NH for many years before moving to Mattapoisett in...

Sep 23, 2024

Robert "Bob" D. Boergesson, 64, of Fairhaven died unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Greenport, NY to Robert "Swede" and Johanna (Navaretta) Boergesson, he spent his childhood growing up in Southold, NY, before serving honorably in the United States Navy from 1978-1982. He lived much of...

Sep 23, 2024

Dana E. (Richards) Vaitses, 58, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024.

Raised in Hyannis Port, daughter of the late Ross Richards and Marilyn (Morley) Gilbert, she lived in Mattapoisett for most of her life.

Dana was very active in the Mattapoisett community and was the Secretary of the Friends of the...

Sep 23, 2024

Peter Cabral, 79, of Dartmouth died Monday, September 23, 2024 at home after a period of declining health.  He was the husband of Maria "Vicky" (Dias) Cabral.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Barbara (Valladoa) Cabral, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life.

He was a graduate of St....

Sep 22, 2024

Olive M. (Anderson) Stickney, 101, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 22, 2024. She was the wife of the late Kenneth W. Stickney for 65 years until he passed in 2022.

Born and raised in Worcester, daughter of the late Elmer and Esther (Carlson) Anderson, she lived in Orleans for many years before moving...