Merces C. Perry
Jul 27, 2013
Merces C. "Mercedes"(Figueira) Perry, 92, of New Bedford died Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth after a long illness. She was the wife of the late John S. Perry, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Estreito de Camara de Lobos, Madeira, the daughter of the late Jose Pinto Figueira and Benvinda C....
Patricia J. Loveridge
Jul 27, 2013
Patricia J. (Regis) Loveridge, 66, of New Bedford died July 27, 2013 peacefully surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was the wife of the late David A. Loveridge. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Carmelo and Mary (Finni) Regis, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Mrs. Loveridge was a lifelong...
Alan J. Drozd
Jul 26, 2013
Alan James Drozd, 51, died July 26, 2013 at Bedford Village Nursing Home following a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Gloucester, MA, the son of the late Joseph J. and Shirley M. (Morong) Drozd, he lived in Lynn most of his life before moving to New Bedford. He is survived by a multitude of friends who loved him...
Virginia A. Gamache
Jul 26, 2013
Virginia A. (Wilkinson) Gamache, 80, of Dartmouth died Friday July 26, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Gamache; they had been married for 52 years. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Robert and Marjorie (Delano) Wilkinson, she lived in East Freetown for many years...
John Raber
Jul 25, 2013
John Raber, 87, of Dartmouth, passed away on July 25th, 2013, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Christine Raber; his 3 children, Paul Raber of Belleville, PA, Karen Raber of Byhalia, MS, and Anne Scully of Tucson, AZ; his grand-daughter Sara Galindez and her husband Ray; and 2 great-grandchildren, Denion and Ashlyn...
Palmira Barboza
Jul 24, 2013
Palmira "Pal" (Baptista) Barboza, 102, passed away on Wednesday July 24, 2013 surrounded by her cousins, Patricia Silveira of Florida and Daniel Silveira of Buzzards Bay and their spouses, Albert "Abbie" Gomes and Linda Silveira, and her Godchild, Candida Rose Baptista. Pal was born in New Bedford on January 27, 1911 growing up at 28 Hillman St. Her parents,...
Florence A. Correia
Jul 23, 2013
Florence A. (Widuch) Correia, 81, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 23, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Ronald Correia, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Stanley and Gladys (Tobojka) Widuch, she had lived...
Henrique "Rick" Rogers
Jul 20, 2013
Henrique "Rick" Rogers, 87, of Dartmouth died Saturday July 20, 2013 at the Royal of Fairhaven after a long illness. He was the husband of Dorothy J. (Jacome) Rogers, who was the love of his life. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Henrique and Januaria (Teixeira) Rogers, he lived in Dartmouth for many years. He was...
Joseph Ferreira
Jul 20, 2013
Joseph "Joe Whopper" Ferreira, 83, of New Bedford died Saturday July 20, 2013. He was the husband of the late Patricia A. (Hicks) Ferreira. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Machado) Ferreira, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. In his younger days, he played professional baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers...
Scott R. Souza
Jul 19, 2013
Scott R. Souza, 29, of New Bedford died suddenly on Friday July 19, 2013. Born in New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Scott loved playing basketball. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Souza; his father, Manuel Chase, his sister, Deana Souza; and his grandmother, Jeannette Souza. His visiting hours will be held on...
Joseph M. Cruz
Jul 19, 2013
Joseph M. Cruz, 64, of New Bedford died Friday July 19, 2013 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antonio and Emma (Pina) Cruz, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Cruz was formerly employed as a firefighter for the New Bedford Fire Department for 15 years. During...
Gerald A. Sherman
Jul 18, 2013
Gerald A. Sherman, 77, of Fairhaven, died July 18, 2013 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Gamble) Sherman Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Thornton and Gladys (Westgate) Sherman. He was raised in New Bedford by the late Lena and Walter Cleary. Mr. Sherman was formerly employed as a teacher and...
Barry W. Martin
Jul 17, 2013
Barry W. Martin, 66, of East Freetown died Wednesday July 17, 2013 after a long illness. Barry had been the proprietor of Hot Diggity Dog and the Korner Shack. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Leandre) Martin; eight children, Barry, Kelley, Michael, Ronald, Jason, Chad, and Wayne Martin, and Joseph Leandre; his siblings, Glen and David Martin, George,...
Louanne M. Andrade
Jul 17, 2013
Louanne M. (Cunha) Andrade, 46, of Dartmouth passed away Wednesday July 17, 2013 at home after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Robert A. Andrade, Jr. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Cecelia (Phaneuf) Correia and the late Louis Cunha. Louanne was employed as a district leader...
Kathleen M. Bumpus
Jul 16, 2013
Kathleen M. (Fernandez) Bumpus, 63, of New Bedford died July 16, 2013 unexpectedly at home. She was the wife of William T. Bumpus, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Frank Fernandez, Jr. and Catherine T. (Francis) Fernandez, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Bumpus was formerly employed by Acushnet Company for...
Mary A. Sadeck
Jul 15, 2013
Mary A. Sadeck, 93, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford died Monday July 15, 2013 at the Oaks Nursing Home. Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late George and Sultana (Paul) Sadeck, she lived in New Bedford since early 1950s, and had resided at the Cedars Assisted Living since 2005. She was a communicant of Our Lady of...
Joan F. Bessette
Jul 14, 2013
Joan F. Bessette, 80, of New Bedford died July 14, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Allan Bessette. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Veronica (Bleasdale) McHale, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Bessette was a communicant of Holy Name...
Sandra D. Blanton
Jul 14, 2013
Sandra D. (Fortes) Blanton, 52, of New Bedford died July 14, 2013 at home after a long illness. She was the wife of John A. Blanton. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Julio J. and Hilda (Gibau) Fortes, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Sandra was a parishioner of Our Lady of the...
George W. Coady
Jul 13, 2013
George W. Coady of Rochester, MA, passed away on July 13th , 2013 in Wareham, MA, at the age of 93. Born in Cranston, RI, he was the son of Matthew D. Coady and Bertha H. Coady and the brother of Bertha Coady of Charlestown, RI, and Russell D. Coady of Cranston, RI. Mr. Coady was a member of...
Dr. Milton Antone Silveira
Jul 11, 2013
Dr. Milton Antone Silveira former Chief Engineer of NASA passed away July 11, 2013, at his residence in McLean, Virginia. He was born May 4, 1929, in Mattapoisett, MA, the son of Carolinda and Antone Silveira, originally from the Azores. He is survived by his wife Dr. Jane Rogers Silveira and his sons: Leland and wife Larisa, Scott and...
