Obituaries
Doris B. Mchugh
Feb 10, 2014
Doris B. (Ouellette) McHugh, 81, of Dartmouth died February 10, 2014 peacefully at Brigham & Women's Hospital. She was the wife of the late James F. McHugh. Born in Newark, NJ, the daughter of the late Ernest and Lydia (Belanger) Ouellette, she lived in Kearny, NJ for many years before retiring to Ludlow, MA for 15 years and residing...
Ann C. Wong
Feb 9, 2014
Ann Claire (Foley) Wong, born on June 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Francis J. and Anna (Deasy) Foley, and the beloved wife of Dennis Wong, has gone to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ. She departed this world suddenly on February 9, 2014. We rejoice in knowing that she is now living in the Kingdom of God,...
Ainslee D. Brown
Feb 8, 2014
Ainslee D. Brown, 82, of Dartmouth died February 8, 2014 peacefully at Royal Taber Street Nursing Home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Robert D. Brown. Born in West Boylston, MA, the daughter of the late Matilda Fugere, she was raised in Shrewsbury before moving to Dartmouth in 1971. She was happiest when with...
David W. Deree
Feb 7, 2014
David W. Deree, 50, of New Bedford died February 7, 2014 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Richard E. and Mary Ann (Perry) Deree, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. David was formerly employed as a chef at several...
Andrew Kucharsky
Feb 7, 2014
Andrew Kucharsky, 94, of Fairhaven died Friday February 7, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Nellie (Lubera) Kucharsky; they had been married for 67 years. Born in Woonsocket, RI, the son of the late Wasily and Victoria (Skalubinski) Kucharsky, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life. He was a member of...
Frank Barros
Feb 5, 2014
Frank Barros, 64, of New Bedford died Wednesday February 5, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Marlene L. (Costa) Barros. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Adeline Barros and Frank Rogers, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, where...
Tsuyako Coleman
Feb 4, 2014
Tsuyako (Oshima) Coleman, 86, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2014. She was the wife of the late Brayton L. Coleman. She is survived by her 3 children, John B. Coleman, Paul T. Coleman and Jacqueline Medeiros and her husband Charles A. Medeiros, Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; lifelong friends, Ayako Beckford, Julie Santos,...
Judith Bolton
Feb 2, 2014
Judith (Mahon) Bolton, 77, of Dartmouth, died February 2, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital after a short illness. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Bolton. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late attorney Frank W. and Dr. Florence L. (Collins) Mahon, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life. Judy was a graduate of...
Therese D. Ociesa
Jan 30, 2014
Therese D. (Obomsawin) Ociesa, 86, of New Bedford died January 30, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Stanley R. Ociesa with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Hector and Evangeline (Duquette) Obomsawin, she lived in New Bedford all of her life....
Nancy Ann Nooth
Jan 29, 2014
Nancy Ann Nooth, 56, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, after a four year battle with breast cancer. Nance, as she was known to family and friends, was the youngest of six children and the only daughter born to the late Wendell and Marianna (Drummond) Nooth. Nancy graduated from New Bedford High...
Anthony A. "Dee Dee" Soares
Jan 29, 2014
Anthony A. "Dee Dee" Soares, 63, of New Bedford died January 29, 2014 after a long illness. He was the husband of Darlene (Andrade) Soares. Born in New Bedford, the son of Jose Soares and his wife Val of New Bedford and the late Maria M. (Mitte) Soares, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Soares...
Joseph P. Kenyon
Jan 27, 2014
A great man, self-made and self-reliant, a wonderful husband and father and grandfather, left this world a poorer place to live for those dear to him. Joseph P. Kenyon, 95, of New Bedford died January 27, 2014, at home in the presence of his family. He was the son of the late Peter and Annie (Moses) Kenyon. He was...
Doris R. Garcia
Jan 27, 2014
Doris R. (Lizotte) Garcia, 85, of New Bedford died Monday January 27, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Joseph Souza and the late Frank Garcia. Born in Westport, the daughter of the late Napoleon and Anna (Remy) Lizotte, she lived in Fall River and New Bedford for most of...
Linda G. Helme
Jan 26, 2014
Linda Guilherme Helme, 87, of New Bedford passed away at Alden Court Nursing Home in Fairhaven on Sunday, January 26, 2014. The daughter of the late John B. and Maria (Nobre de Mello) Guilherme, she was born and educated in New Bedford. For many years she was employed as a homemaker and cook. She coordinated and catered many weddings...
Marjorie Louise Wood
Jan 25, 2014
Marjorie Louise Wood died peacefully January 25, 2014 following a brief decline in health. The wife of Donald Wood (Woodie), she was the mother of four daughters, Roxanne Roberts , Betsy Jackson, Dianne Wood, and Susan McMahon; and the grandmother to the source of her greatest joy, her grandchildren, Caitlin Roberts, Megan Ocampo, Sarah Lake-Johnson, John Roberts, Ian Lake,...
Gary A. Blake
Jan 24, 2014
Gary A. Blake, 53, of New Bedford died Friday January 24, 2014 at Hathaway Manor. He was the husband of the late Cheryl A. (Sylvia) Blake. He is survived by his sons, Gary A. Blake, Jr. and Brandon M. Blake. Private funeral arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.
Louise A. Cruz
Jan 24, 2014
Louise A. (Ramos) Cruz, 90, of New Bedford died January 24, 2014 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Julio J. Cruz. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joaquim J. and Anna C. (Barros) Ramos, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Cruz was a parishioner and...
Americo "Mac" Nobrega
Jan 22, 2014
Americo "Mac" Nobrega, 86, of New Bedford died January 22, 2014 unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of the late Sheila (Thompson) Nobrega. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Jose and Herminha (Nunes) Nobrega, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Nobrega was a communicant of Our Lady of Guadalupe...
Robert P. Faria
Jan 22, 2014
Robert P. Faria, 67, of Fairhaven died Wednesday January 22, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Susan A. (Howarth) Faria. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Alfred L. and Mary (Correia) Faria, he lived in Fairhaven all of his life. Mr. Faria was a seafood dealer who owned...
Paul Clark
Jan 21, 2014
Paul Clark, 80, of South Dartmouth died January 21, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Sally A. (Fogarty) Clark. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late James and Catherine (McHugh) Clark, he had lived in Dartmouth for the last 40 years. He was an active parishioner of St. Mary's...
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