Obituaries
Pauline M. Gaudreau
Dec 22, 2013
Pauline Mary (Wilson) Gaudreau, 83, of New Bedford, died peacefully December 22, 2013 at Sacred Heart Home surrounded by her loving family, to whom she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was the wife of Roger W. Gaudreau to whom she was married for 56 years. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and...
Vivian I. Manghan
Dec 20, 2013
Vivian I. (Boulanger) Manghan, 84 of New Bedford died December 20, 2013 at Brandon Woods after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Arnold Manghan. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Leonidas and Edna (Loiselle) Boulanger, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Manghan was a communicant of St. Lawrence...
Jeffrey S. Sylvia
Dec 19, 2013
Jeffrey S. Sylvia, 46, of Dartmouth died December 19, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long battle with kidney disease. Born in New Bedford, the son of Daryl R. and Nancy J. (Sylvia) Sylvia, he lived in New Bedford before moving to Dartmouth in 20 years ago. Jeffrey was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and...
Brian K. Murray
Dec 17, 2013
Brian K. Murray, 48, of New Bedford died Tuesday December 17, 2013 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, the son of Benedict Murray of Mattapoisett and the late Margaret (Wydra) Murray and stepson of Jeanne (Harbeck) Murray, he lived in Acushnet for many years and most recently lived in New Bedford. Brian was formerly employed as a commercial...
Leonora H. Whyte
Dec 16, 2013
Leonora H. (Kydd) Whyte, 102, of New Bedford, died peacefully December 16, 2013 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. She was the wife of the late William Darcey Whyte. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late William L. and Clara (King) Kydd, she lived in New Bedford all her life. She was a lifelong member of Bethel...
Jeffrey T. Haslam
Dec 15, 2013
Jeffrey T. Haslam passed away at home on Sunday December 15, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Madeline Henderson and her husband Bill; his wife, Jo-Ann and her family; his sister, Linda Rosario and her husband Joe; his nephews, Kevin and Nick; and his beloved companion and caregiver of nine years, Ellen Hogan. He was predeceased by his...
Dena Mae Pina
Dec 15, 2013
Dena Mae Pina, 54, of New Bedford died December 15, 2013 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility after a period of declining health. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Anthony and Mae (Mendes) Pina, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was a member of the International Church of the Nazarene. Dena enjoyed...
Tyrone Staley
Dec 13, 2013
Tyrone Staley, 57, of New Bedford died Friday December 13, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New York, the son of the late Derrel J. and Mable (Grant) Staley, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He is survived by three sons, Nathan, Adam, and Joshua; his siblings, Jason Staley, Jack Staley, Francisco Staley, Jacqueline...
James Joaquin
Dec 13, 2013
James Joaquin, 90, of Mattapoisett died December 13, 2013 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Rosalie V. (Vas) Joaquin. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antonio and Adelaide (Gomes) Joaquin, he was raised in Acushnet and lived in Fairhaven before moving to Mattapoisett 30 years ago. Mr. Joaquin was...
Ralph C. Zompa
Dec 12, 2013
Ralph C. Zompa, 85, of Mattapoisett died December 12, 2013. He was the husband of Laura M. (Mott) Zompa. His private services are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. Mattapoisett.
Lawrence E. Eich
Dec 12, 2013
Lawrence E. Eich, 89, of Rochester died Thursday December 12, 2013 at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of Anna (Stanko) Eich. Born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Lawrence and Caroline (Ochs) Eich, he lived in New Hyde Park, NY for many years before moving to Rochester 26 years ago. He was a communicant of St....
Raymond Paul Cabral
Dec 11, 2013
Raymond Paul Cabral, 88, of Tiverton, RI died December 11, 2013 at Kimwell Nursing Home. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph E. and Belvina (Nunes) Cabral, he resided in Tiverton, RI. He was a communicant of St. Christopher's Church in Tiverton. Mr. Cabral was formerly employed as a Postal Clerk at the Assonet...
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...
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