Obituaries

Sep 22, 2024

Adele M. Ramos, 75, of New Bedford died peacefully September 22, 2024 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Maria (Ramos) Groebe and Joseph M. "Jiggs" Ramos, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed as a social worker for many years.  She...

Sep 22, 2024

Joyce Levias

Life began for Joyce on September 25, 1941 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was born from the union of the late Doris Cleone Joseph and the late Henry "Bim" Houtman. She graduated from Bristol Community College, Southeastern Massachusetts University (now U Mass Dartmouth) and received her Masters of Public Administration from Golden Gate University. Joyce...

Sep 21, 2024

Michael Garvice Thompson, 69, of Mattapoisett passed away September 21, 2024 following a period of declining health.

Michael was the son of the late Lillian "Tuddie" Morse and the late Arthur C. Thompson. He was the husband of the late Stephanie L. (Grassi) Thompson, his soul mate. Michael is survived by his sister, Donna Lee Tufts and...

Sep 21, 2024

Roland R. Benjamin, 91, of New Bedford passed away suddenly on Saturday September 21, 2024.  He was the husband of Jeannine C. (Vautrin) Benjamin; they had been married for 71 years.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Honorat and Maria Alexina (Maranda) Benjamin, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.  He was...

Sep 20, 2024

Marie M. (Mahoney) Fitzgerald, 95, of Dartmouth passed away Friday September 20, 2024 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Neil C. Fitzgerald.

Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Francis C. and Lucy B. (Leonard) Mahoney, she lived in Dartmouth for many years.

She...

Sep 18, 2024

Paul B. Whitehead, 75, of Rochester passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18 at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a period of declining health. He was surrounded by his loving family. Paul was a devoted husband to his wife of 47 years Suzanne M. (Zajac) Whitehead.

Paul was born and raised in New Bedford, and was the son...

Sep 17, 2024

Hilda M. (Costa) Conner, 97, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 17, 2024 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Charles O. Conner.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Belmira (Melo) Costa, she and her family lived in various parts of...

Sep 13, 2024

It's hard to find words big enough to hold a life like Tom's-he lived in the quiet details, the smallest gestures of devotion, and the hard work of building a successful business.

Thomas Frank Marshall, born July 14, 1950, passed away Friday, September 13th, with his wife and children by his side, after a resolute battle with...

Sep 12, 2024

Joyce M. (Burgo) Cruz, 75, of New Bedford died September 12, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of John N. Cruz. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Caesar and Beatrice (Barros) Burgo, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed as a registered nurse and...

Sep 11, 2024

Elaine (Gagnon) Lopes, 79, of New Bedford died September 11, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Alfred L. and Jennie (Costakes) Gagnon, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church where she was a member of the...

Sep 11, 2024

Maria A. (Soares) Logan, 69, of New Bedford died September 11, 2024 at Lowell General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late John P. and Mary R. (Xavier) Soares, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

She enjoyed arts and crafts, shopping, fashion and dancing.

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Sep 8, 2024

Rita (Brousseau) Grenon Archer, 99, of Marion passed away peacefully on Sunday September 8, 2024. Affectionately known as "MIMI," she was the wife of the late F. Omer Grenon and James Archer.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Donat E. and Aurore (Boudria) Brousseau, she lived in New Bedford for many years before moving...

Sep 7, 2024

On Saturday morning, September 7, 2024, Paul A. Gordon, at the age of 92, took his last breath at Hathaway Manor.  He was the son of the late Henry and Bertha Gordon.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nancy (Potkay) Gordon, a daughter Lauri Burke, her three children Tyler, Sydney and Cameron Burke, a son, Michael...

Sep 7, 2024

Preston C. Urquhart, 64, of Mattapoisett entered into eternal rest on Saturday September 7, 2024, following a period of declining health.  Preston was the son of the late Karen Ellis and brother of the late Jennifer Lynn Hurd.

Preston is survived by his two beloved daughters, Alexandra Cardeiro of Fall River and Molly Urquhart of Mattapoisett.   Preston...

Sep 6, 2024

Sean Patrick Young, 62, of Acushnet, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital, the day after his birthday, on September 6, 2024 after a tragic accident.  He was surrounded by his loving family and heroic hospital staff as he drew his last breath.

A humble, kind, self-reliant, devout, and eccentric man, Sean truly stepped to the beat of...

Sep 5, 2024

Therese (Benoit) Santos, 98, of New Bedford passed away Thursday September 5, 2024 after a long illness.  She was the wife of the late John Santos. They had been married for 68 years at the time of his death in 2016.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late J. Arthur and Marie A. (Poisson) Benoit,...

Sep 4, 2024

Raymond "Ray" L. Cebula, 78, of Mattapoisett, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was a brave and courageous man right up until the end of his life.  He was husband to his loving and devoted wife Mary Ann Cebula for 54 years.

Born in Springfield, MA, son of the late Leo...

Sep 2, 2024

Nelson P. Costa, 78, of Marion passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024. He was a wonderful husband and is survived by his loving wife Ronalie E. Wood.

Born in Fenais da Luz, Portugal, he was the son of the late Deodato Costa Lopes and Maria Couto.

He had many different jobs including being...

Aug 31, 2024

Shirley (Grew) Rose, of Assonet, MA passed away at the age of 81 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late William Rose.

Shirley was born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late James and Esther (Grundy) Grew.  She was raised in both New Bedford and South Dartmouth and lived in Assonet for...

Aug 31, 2024

Lisa M. (Correia) Desmarais, 63, of New Bedford died August 31, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of David M. Desmarais. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Lionel and Ruth (DeMello) Correia, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed as a custodian at Keith...