Lcpl Matthew R. Rodriguez, U.S.M.C.
Dec 11, 2013
LCPL Matthew R. Rodriguez, U.S.M.C., 19 years old, of Fairhaven was killed in action in Afghanistan on Wednesday December 11, 2013. Born in Wareham, the son of Rolando "Rod" and Lisa (Johnson) Rodriguez, he lived in Fairhaven all of his life. Matthew, who was affectionately known as "Matt-Man" and "Smiley", was a 2012 graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional...
Wilbert Miller
Dec 10, 2013
Wilbert Miller, 84, of New Bedford died December 10, 2013 at Sacred Heart Home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Carolyn (Terry) Miller. Born in Augusta, GA, the son of the late Willie and Rosa (Thomas) Miller, he lived in New York before moving to New Bedford 47 years ago. Mr. Miller was a...
Beatrice A. Leonard
Dec 9, 2013
Beatrice A. (Therrien) Leonard, 100, of Waterbury, CT died Monday December 9, 2013. She was the wife of the late Alfred Leonard. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Delia (Barriteau) Therrien, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life before moving to Connecticut in the early 1970s. She is survived by her...
Deolinda "Del" Viera
Dec 8, 2013
Deolinda "Del" (Gouveia) Viera, 84, of New Bedford died December 8, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. She was the wife of Charles Viera. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Rodriques) Gouveia, she lived in Fall River before moving to New Bedford 15 years ago. She enjoyed playing...
Eugene M. Daher
Dec 7, 2013
Eugene M. Daher, 81, of New Bedford died Saturday December 7, 2013 at New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Thomas and Eva (Coury) Daher, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Purgatory Church. Mr. Daher was formerly employed as a groundskeeper for...
Jose D. Furtado
Dec 6, 2013
Jose D. Furtado, 77, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home on Friday December 6, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Maria Fatima (Rodrigues) Furtado, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Riberinha, St. Michael, Azores, the son of the late Faustino and Irene (Libano) Furtado, he lived in New Bedford...
Marilyn Caron
Dec 6, 2013
Marilyn (Lacroix) Caron, 91, of Mattapoisett died December 6, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Albert W. Caron, Sr. Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Lee) Lacroix, she lived in Taunton while spending summers at Crescent Beach Mattapoisett before moving full time...
James M. "Jay" Henderson, Iii
Dec 5, 2013
James M. "Jay" Henderson, III, 53, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 5, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Milton, the son of Alison B. (Hersey) Henderson and the late James M. Henderson, Jr., he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life. Jay attended a Special Education program at Old Rochester Regional...
Milton C. Breault
Dec 3, 2013
Milton C. Breault, 84, of New Bedford died December 3, 2013 peacefully at The Oaks Nursing Home after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Beverly A. (Perry) Breault. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John C. and Mildred (Duhaime) Breault, he was raised in Chatham and lived in Dartmouth most...
Rose Santos
Dec 2, 2013
Rose (Abrantes) Santos, 78, of Fairhaven died Monday December 2, 2013 at the Royal of Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late John P. Santos. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Jose and Constantina (Moniz) Abrantes, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Mrs. Santos was formerly employed as a laundress at...
Ferdinand C. "Fred" Macedo, Sr.
Dec 2, 2013
Ferdinand C. "Fred" Macedo, Sr., 91, of New Bedford died December 2, 2013 peacefully at Sacred Heart Home. He was the husband of the late Gladys C. Macedo. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Virginio C. and Maria J. (Pacheco) Macedo, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Macedo was a parishioner of...
Benjamin James Luzzo
Dec 2, 2013
Benjamin James Luzzo, 35, of New Bedford died December 2, 2013 unexpectedly. He was the husband of Lori L. (Furtado) Luzzo. Born in Whitesboro, NY, the only son of Daphne M. (James) Luzzo of Dartmouth and the late Anthony W. Luzzo, he was raised in Dartmouth before moving to New Bedford in 2002. Ben was a communicant of St....
Sylvia Nunnally
Dec 1, 2013
Sylvia (Oliver) Nunnally, 91, of New Bedford died December 1, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late David L. Nunnally. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Garrison L. and Ethel F. (Saxon) Oliver, she lived in New York City for most of her life before returning to New Bedford in 1990. She...
Peter Elen
Dec 1, 2013
Peter Elen, 77, of Mattapoisett died Sunday December 1, 2013 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Gail (Vaitses) Elen. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Peter and Mary (Ponte) Eleniefsky, he lived in Fairhaven before moving to Mattapoisett in 1967. For many years, Peter was the owner and operator of Elen Boat...
Nicole M. Doucette
Nov 30, 2013
Nicole Marie Doucette, 35, of Plymouth passed away peacefully at home on Saturday November 30, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Greenville, SC, the daughter of Paul J. and Sandra (Morris) Doucette of Fairhaven, she lived in Fairhaven before moving to Plymouth ten years ago. She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Dr. Heather Larkin and...
Myra A. Lopes
Nov 30, 2013
Myra A. (Powers) Lopes, 82, of Fairhaven died November 30, 2013 at home after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Curtis L. Lopes with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Nantucket, daughter of the late Captain Leo J. and Mary Ellen (Moriarty) Powers, she lived...
Elder D. Andrade
Nov 29, 2013
Elder D. "Dje Dje" Andrade, 64, of New Bedford died Friday November 29, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, he had lived in New Bedford since 1979. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Mr. Andrade was formerly employed as a cook at Antonio's Restaurant on Coggeshall...
Eugenie D. Boucher
Nov 28, 2013
Eugenie D. (Kaeterle) Boucher, 90, of Fall River died November 28, 2013 at Hallmark Nursing Home peacefully surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Joseph H. Boucher. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Edouard and Sidone (Boone) Kaeterle, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Fall River...
Antonio G. Neves
Nov 27, 2013
Antonio G. Neves, 63, of New Bedford died Wednesday November 27, 2013 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. He was the husband of Carolina (Andrade) Neves. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Francisco and Maria Louisa (Gonçalves) Neves, he lived in New Bedford since 1978. Mr. Neves was formerly employed by the Julius Koch Company....
Lorraine Ramos
Nov 27, 2013
Lorraine Ramos, 75, of New Bedford died November 27, 2013 at home after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Lopes) Ramos, she lived in Manchester, CT before returning to New Bedford in 1996. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Lorraine was formerly employed as a...
