Blanca G. "Chela" Short
Feb 18, 2025
Blanca Graciela "Chela" Short of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Arthur William "Bill" Short, and mother to Natalie M. Short, Carol A. (Short) Lee and husband Robert, Jeffrey W. Short and his wife Kim, and Colleen N. Short and "Abuelita" to Tayler and Brady Lee...
James P. Neville
Feb 18, 2025
James Patrick Neville, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was the husband of Sandra D. (Avila) Neville for 37 years.
Born in Taunton, son of the late Richard and Margaret Ann (Newhall) Neville, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.
Jim enjoyed watching golf...
Edward S. Begley
Feb 17, 2025
Edward S. Begley, 94, of New Bedford died February 17, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Eleanor S. (Campbell) Begley, with whom he shared 74 years of marriage. He was the son of the late William Begley and Leona (Staples) Begley Mandly. Ed was a...
Emilie M. Benoit
Feb 17, 2025
Emilie M. (Curtis) Benoit, 68, of New Bedford passed away at home on Monday February 17, 2025. She was the wife of the late Paul Bedard and Michael Benoit.
Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Edmond and Thelma (MacBeth) Curtis, she lived in New Bedford for the past 40 years.
Emilie was a...
Sylvia Ann Knight
Feb 17, 2025
Sylvia Ann (Jarratt) Knight, 86, beloved wife, mother and friend to many, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on February 17, 2025 after a long illness.
Sylvia was born on October 13, 1938 in Manchester, UK to George and Eveline Jarratt. She emigrated to the United States on April 11, 1959 along with her lifelong...
May Wong Moy
Feb 16, 2025
May (Wong) Moy, 96, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 16, 2025. She was the wife of the late Philip T. Moy for 64 years.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Charlie and Jade (Woo) Wong, she lived in Fairhaven most of her life.
May was born into...
Robert M. Labonte
Feb 13, 2025
Robert M. "Bo" LaBonte, 62, of New Bedford died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Born in New Bedford, son of Claudette (LaMarche) LaBonte and the late Leopold LaBonte, he lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth for most of his life.
Bo was self-employed as a carpenter for most...
Eleanor J. Berry
Feb 12, 2025
Eleanor J. (Regan) Berry, 99, of Dartmouth died peacefully on February 12, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Everett C. Berry. Eleanor was born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late John T. and Catherine J. (Mara) Regan. She lived in White Plains, NY for 40 years while working for Nestles...
Scott "Bugzy" Bisaillon
Feb 12, 2025
Scott "Bugzy" Christopher Bisaillon, 53, of Fall River died February 12, 2025 at St. Anne's Hospital, in Fall River, Massachusetts. He lived a life full of passion and dedication to all of the things he loved. His heart was made of pure gold and behind the tough, gruff exterior that he liked to show, his heart was always worn...
Jeffrey P. Mercure
Feb 11, 2025
On February 11, 2025, Jeffrey P. Mercure, 57, of New Bedford peacefully passed away following a prolonged and brave struggle with kidney disease. Jeff shared nearly 19 cherished years of marriage with his beloved wife, Leslie K. Mercure. He was a devoted father to his two sons, Cameron J. Mercure and Christian W. Mercure, as well as his furry...
Jodi-Lynn Ventura
Feb 11, 2025
Jodi-Lynn "Lucky" (Cabral) Ventura, 55, of Dartmouth died February 11, 2025 unexpectedly at home.
Born in Worcester, daughter of Catherine A. "Kay" (Carmo) Cabral of Dartmouth and the late Joseph F. Cabral, she lived in Florida and Dartmouth most of her life.
She was the proprietor of Sanctum Folklorica Witch Shop in downtown New Bedford....
Barbara A. Thommen
Feb 11, 2025
Barbara A. Thommen, 88, of Mattapoisett died February 11, 2025 unexpectedly at Tobey Hospital. She was the wife of the late Hans J.U. Thommen. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Newman) Sanderson, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. She was formerly employed as a teacher at Gidley Elementary School in Dartmouth for...
James E. Barrett
Feb 10, 2025
James E. Barrett, 80, of Mattapoisett died Monday, February 10, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Breton) Barrett, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Edward and Yvonne (Masse) Barrett, he lived in New Bedford for...
Judith M. Thornhill
Feb 10, 2025
Judith Mae (Vieira) Thornhill, 84, of New Bedford died peacefully on Monday February 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was the wife of the late Carl Thornhill.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Mary (Sa) Rogers, she resided in New Bedford all of her life. She was married to Carl...
Michael Joe Willbanks
Feb 9, 2025
Michael Joe Willbanks, 70, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Born in Acushnet, son of the late Lownes Willbanks and Patricia (Owen) Hart, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.
Mike was a well-known antique dealer and worked at Cottage Antiques for many years. He enjoyed collecting antique...
Doris A. Fonseca
Feb 9, 2025
Doris A. (Gomes) Fonseca, 84, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday February 9, 2025 surrounded by her beloved family.
Born on January 25, 1941 in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Frances (Andrews) Gomes, Richard Gomes, and Olympia (Drake) Gomes.
Doris was a faithful and devoted Catholic. Being...
Roy D. Pina
Feb 8, 2025
Roy D. Pina, 94, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday February 8, 2025.
Born in Boston, the son of the late Lillian (Lopes) Butler and Frank Pina and his wife Amelia G. Pina, he lived in New Bedford for many years and in California for 22 years.
Roy was formerly employed as a machine...
Jose Alberto “Simão” Alves
Feb 7, 2025
Jose Alberto "Simão" Alves, age 77, of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Born in Faial, Azores, Portugal, a son of the late Manuel and Maria Adelaide (de Simas) Alves, he came to the United States in 1967. He resided in New Bedford, MA until 1983 and then moved to San Jose, CA. In 2015,...
Lorraine F. Grant
Feb 7, 2025
Lorraine F. (Souza) Grant, 85, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 7, 2025. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Grant.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Antone and Rose (Francis) Souza, she lived in Fairhaven most of her life before retiring to Dartmouth.
Lorraine was a...
Doris E. Grant
Feb 7, 2025
Doris Eleanor (Taber) Grant, 93, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025 at her home in Marion, MA, surrounded by all three of her children. Doris was born in New Bedford to Lloyd and Helen (Hathaway) Taber on April 8, 1931. She and her husband Robert "Bob" Grant raised their family in Peabody, MA, before returning to the South...
