Obituaries

Benjamin T. Lackie, Jr.

Benjamin T. Lackie, Jr.

Nov 8, 2013

Benjamin T. Lackie, Jr., 79, of New Bedford died November 8, 2013 at Sippican Healthcare Center after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Benjamin and Annie (Wimer) Lackie, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Lackie served in the U.S. Army with Special Services in Germany during the Korean War....

Barbara J. Offley

Barbara J. Offley

Nov 6, 2013

Barbara J. (Lopes) Offley, 82, of New Bedford died Wednesday November 6, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Kenneth C. Offley. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antonio and Barbara (Fortes) Lopes, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a parishioner of Our Lady...

Darrold V. Hunt

Darrold V. Hunt

Nov 6, 2013

Darrold Victor Hunt died on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, in his Dupont Circle home in Washington, DC. He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to the late Edward Henry Trisby Hunt Sr. and Vera Louise (Watkins) Hunt. He is predeceased in death by two brothers, Edward Henry Trisby Hunt Jr. and Stephen Hunt. He leaves to cherish his memory...

Donald J. Bourque

Donald J. Bourque

Nov 5, 2013

Donald J. Bourque, 71, of Mattapoisertt died November 5, 2013 at Beth Israel Hospital after a brief illness. He was the longtime friend of the late Philip J. Murray, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Hector J. and Anna E. (Lemire) Bourque, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Mr. Bourque was formerly employed...

Nancy T. Rothwell

Nancy T. Rothwell

Nov 5, 2013

Nancy T. (Hamel) Rothwell, 71, of Mattapoisett died Tuesday November 5, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Henriques) Hamel, she lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett for most of her life. Mrs. Rothwell was formerly employed as a secretary and factory worker for Titleist....

Rachel P. Grainger

Rachel P. Grainger

Nov 4, 2013

Rachel P. (Stover) Grainger, 91, of Marion died Monday, November 4, 2013, peacefully at the Decatur House assisted living in Sandwich, MA. Rachel, known as Peggy, was the wife of the late Douglas H. Grainger. Born in Nutley, NJ, daughter of the late Jordan H. Stover II and Helen (Weeks) Stover, she was raised in Greenwich, CT where Peggy...

James F. Mcglynn

James F. Mcglynn

Nov 4, 2013

James F. McGlynn, 93, of New Bedford died Monday November 4, 2013 peacefully at Alden Court Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Teresa E. (Callanan) McGlynn. Born in Webster, the son of the late Edward and Anna (Lavery) McGlynn, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was a communicant of St. Lawrence...

Carroll Peter Clavin

Carroll Peter Clavin

Nov 4, 2013

Carroll Peter Clavin, 81, of New Bedford died peacefully on Monday November 4, 2013 at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Roberta M. (McHugh) Clavin, who passed away February 26, 2013. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Brigadier General Charles B. and Mildred W. (Carroll) Clavin, he lived in...

Margaret L. Couto

Margaret L. Couto

Nov 2, 2013

Margaret L. (Thomas) Couto, 75, of New Bedford died November 2, 2013 at Alden Court Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was the wife of Donald Couto. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Harry and Helena (Bradshaw) Thomas, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Mrs. Couto was a member of Grace Episcopal...

Constance K. Zygiel

Constance K. Zygiel

Oct 30, 2013

Constance K. Zygiel, 87, of New Bedford died Wednesday October 30, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John D. and Mary (Ulman) Zygiel, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Miss Zygiel was formerly employed as an office worker...

Jane Frances King

Jane Frances King

Oct 29, 2013

Jane Frances "Coochie" (Roderick) King, 75 of New Bedford died October 29, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of John Francis King with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Wareham on January 29, 1938, the daughter of the late Frank Lopes Roderick and Mary Elsie (Mendes) Roderick, she lived in New Bedford most...

Peter H. Gaucher

Peter H. Gaucher

Oct 29, 2013

Peter H. Gaucher, 55, of New Bedford died peacefully on Tuesday October 29, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of Sylvia A. (Frost) Gaucher of Fairhaven and the late Felix Gaucher, Jr., he lived in Fairhaven and New Bedford for most of his life. He was a graduate of Fairhaven High School. Peter had...

Capt. John G. Carlson

Capt. John G. Carlson

Oct 28, 2013

Captain John Gage "Jack" Carlson of Marion, Massachusetts, passed away in comfort and peace, in his home, October 28, 2013 on his ninety second birthday, with family members in attendance. Born in Winchester, Massachusetts, on October 28, 1921, he was the son of Francis O.P. Carlson and Lura Alice Elliott. Captain Carlson was pre-deceased by his wife of 68...

Nancy A. Azevedo

Nancy A. Azevedo

Oct 26, 2013

Nancy Ann (Perry) Azevedo, 68, of New Bedford died Saturday October 26, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Joaquim Azevedo. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel S. and Mary J. (Souza) Perry, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life, and had also...

Edmund Francis Harrison

Edmund Francis Harrison

Oct 24, 2013

Edmund Francis Harrison, 97, of New Bedford, died Thursday October 24, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Mariah J. (Talley) Harrison and the late Edith M. (Stevens) Harrison. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Ruth (Harrison) Bargasse, he lived in New Bedford all of...

Wilson J. Affonseca

Wilson J. Affonseca

Oct 24, 2013

Wilson J. Affonseca, 76, of Brockton died Thursday October 24, 2013 at Champion Rehabilitation and Health Center. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Augustus J. and Eugenia (Pina) Affonseca, he lived in Taunton most of his life. Survivors include 4 sisters, Jovita Dantas of Westport, Janice Johnson of New Bedford, Maureen Burgo and Arlene Souza, both...

Joseph F. Baptiste

Joseph F. Baptiste

Oct 24, 2013

Joseph Francis "Joe" Baptiste, 83, of Dartmouth died Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Royal of Fairhaven. He was the husband of Theresa R. (Medeiros) Baptiste, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford on June 5, 1930, son of the late Joseph Baptiste and Elizabeth (Hayes) Baptiste, he lived in South Dartmouth most of his...

Helen Quinn

Helen Quinn

Oct 23, 2013

Helen Quinn, 73, died peacefully on October 23, 2013 surrounded by her loving family following her courageous battle with diabetes and cancer. She was born July 21, 1940 to Jose and Maria Cordeiro. Helen was one of thirteen children; being second to the youngest which taught her the importance of hard work and family. Helen began her work life...

Adele Sherman

Adele Sherman

Oct 22, 2013

Adele (Gula) Sherman, 85, of New Bedford died October 22, 2013 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford the daughter of the late Jan and Mary (Skawienski) Gula, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church. Adele was formerly employed as a teller at BayBank for many years until...

Marilyn M. Baker

Marilyn M. Baker

Oct 21, 2013

Marilyn M. (Goulart) Baker, 82, of New Bedford died October 21, 2013 peacefully at Our Lady's Haven surrounded by her loved ones. She was the wife of the late Staff Sergeant Kenneth A. Baker, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Michael and Katherine (McHugh) Goulart, she lived...

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