Dorothy R. Smith
Sep 7, 2014
Dorothy R. (Gladu) Smith, 90, of New Bedford died September 7, 2014 peacefully at Alden Court Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Francis B. Smith. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Stanislaus and Hazel (Cheetham) Gladu, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart...
Jeannine G. Dickerson
Sep 7, 2014
Jeannine G. (Guilbault) Dickerson, 56, of Marion died September 7, 2014 at home after a long illness. She was the wife of Jeffrey P. Dickerson. Born in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of the late Robert and Maddeline (Frechette) Guilbault, she was raised in Fenton, Michigan and has lived in Marion for the last 20 years. Jeannine was formerly employed...
Johanna T. Ellis
Sep 6, 2014
Johanna T. (Donovan) Ellis, 85, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children on September 6, 2014, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Richard G. Ellis, Sr., with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. "Janna" was born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Matthew and Nellie...
George Cardona
Sep 3, 2014
George Cardona, 52, of New Bedford died September 3, 2014 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Kimberly C. (Russell) Cardona. Born in Bronx, NY, the son of Rafael Cardona of New Bedford and the late Josephina (Galvez) Cardona, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was a member of Calvary Pentecostal...
Joshua Michael Rock
Sep 3, 2014
Joshua Michael Rock, 25, of New Bedford died Wednesday September 3, 2014 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of Cheryl A. (Margerum) Rock and Michael J. Rock, he lived in Freetown and New Bedford for most of his life. Joshua was employed as a landscaper. He enjoyed playing baseball, BMX riding, camping, and spending...
Scott R. Gamache
Sep 3, 2014
Scott R. Gamache, 38, of Franklin, died September 3, 2014 at Milford Regional Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Christine M. (Foran) Gamache. Born in New Bedford, the son of Richard A. and Sharon A. (Santos) Gamache, he was raised in Mattapoisett before moving to Franklin, MA in 2006. Scott was employed by as a...
Ernest O. Harewood, Sr.
Sep 3, 2014
Ernest O. Harewood, Sr., 75, of New Bedford died Wednesday September 3, 2014 suddenly at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born and raised in Cambridge, he lived in New Bedford for the past 33 years. Mr. Harewood was formerly employed as a construction inspector for the MBTA until his retirement. He was a member of the Carpenter's Union. He is survived...
Mark S. Guzaj
Sep 2, 2014
Mark S. Guzaj, 58, of New Bedford died Tuesday September 2, 2014 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, he had lived in New Bedford, Boston, and Cape Cod. Mark had an extensive background in security with Fairhaven Shipyard, the Omni Parker House, and Oyster Harbors. He also worked as a self-employed contractor at LandMark Contracting, as...
Mary Amaral
Sep 2, 2014
Mary (Perry) Amaral, 72, of Fall River died on Tuesday September 2, 2014 of a long illness. She was a homemaker throughout her life and abided by her faith as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. May she now be at peace. (Rev. 21: 3-4) She is survived by her sister, Marjorie Demotta; four sons, Edwin Amaral, Jr., Ricky Gonsalves, Frank...
M. Isabel Souza
Sep 2, 2014
M. Isabel Souza, 99, of New Bedford died September 2, 2014 peacefully at home. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Brazelina (Melo) Souza, she had lived in New Bedford for all of her life. She was a communicant of St. Julie's Church. She was formerly employed as a buyer at Star Store for many...
Yuma Erickson
Sep 2, 2014
Yuma Erickson, so well loved by so many, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2014. He was 53. He was the son of the late Robert and Searle Erickson. He was a 1979 graduate of Foxboro High School and was the president of his senior class. He earned a degree in architectural design from Rhode Island School of Design...
Richard Alan Anderson
Sep 1, 2014
Richard Alan Anderson, 79, of Marion, died Monday, September 1, 2014. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on September 9, 1934, son of the late Alexander Alan Anderson and Margaret (Huston) Anderson. Dick grew up in Wellesley Hills and attended Nobles and Greenough School in Dedham. In 1956, he graduated from Yale University with a degree in Economics. At...
John P. Cruz
Sep 1, 2014
John P. Cruz, 88, of New Bedford died September 1, 2014 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Grace (Rocha) Cruz. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Pedro N. and Juliana (Alianora) Cruz, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Cruz was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption...
John A. Gardella
Aug 31, 2014
John Gardella, 91, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday August 31, 2014. He was the husband of the late Anna (Gregory) Gardella. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Stephen and Hannah (Flaherty) Gardella. He graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School and B.M.C. Durfee Institute of Technology, now...
Annette C. Lesiak
Aug 31, 2014
Annette C. (Lapointe) Lesiak, 92, of Acushnet died August 31, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Michael S. Lesiak. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Francois and Alida (Dupont) Lapointe, she lived in New Bedford and Taunton before moving to Acushnet 10 years ago. Mrs. Lesiak...
Raymond A. Charron
Aug 30, 2014
Raymond A. Charron, 69, of Rochester died Saturday August 30, 2014 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Janet B. (Saba) Charron. Born in Wareham, the son of the late Lawrence W.S. and Marguerite (Comeau) Charron, he lived in Rochester all of his life. He was a communicant of...
Anna M. Rozario
Aug 30, 2014
Anna M. (Freitas) Rozario, 94, of New Bedford died August 30, 2014 peacefully at St. Anne's Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Adalberth S. "Al" Rozario. Born and raised in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Sylvia) Freitas, she lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven, then lived 5 years with...
Jeanne C. Yehle
Aug 29, 2014
Jeanne Frances Cole Yehle, 85 years young, transitioned peacefully from this life to her next on Friday, August 29, 2014 two months after a diagnosis of lung cancer. Jeanne was born February 14, 1929 in Boston, MA, the eldest child of Eleonore O. (Sampson) and Francis (Frank) A. Cole. She spent her childhood and teen years with three siblings...
Lenard R. Golen
Aug 28, 2014
Lenard R. Golen, 77, of New Bedford died August 28, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Ann V. (McKenna) Golen. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph L. and Marie J. (Gaulin) Golen, he lived in Uxbridge, MA before returning to New Bedford in 2005. Survivors...
James S. Perry
Aug 26, 2014
James S. Perry, 70, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly on Tuesday August 26, 2014 at Orchard View Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John S. and Merces C. (Figueira) Perry, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church....
