Obituaries

Oct 23, 2024

Joan M. (Carney) Ryan, 91, of Dartmouth, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on October 23, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. Carney, of Utica, NY, and Margaret M. (Ryan) Carney, of Albany, NY. She grew up in New Britain, CT and North Attleboro, MA, but lived...

Oct 23, 2024

Windy M. (Fonseca) Monteiro, 52, of New Bedford died October 21, 2024 unexpectedly at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was the wife of Paul R. Monteiro. Born in New Bedford, daughter of Sheena K. (Garcia) Fonseca of Dartmouth and the late Robert J. Fonseca, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren....

Oct 20, 2024

Rosemarie "Rose" Forsblom, 70, of New Bedford died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday October 20, 2024 after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was the wife of the late Elmer F. "Butch" Forsblom III and daughter of the late Joseph and Leonora (Costa) Gonsalves.

Rose worked as a waitress for many years at the...

Oct 19, 2024

Surrounded at home by members of her loving family, the wonderful life of Anne Katherine (Dennehy) O'Hara came to a close on October 19, 2024 in her 96th year. She was the widow of Arthur Michael O'Hara who died in 1984. She is survived by her devoted only child, Karen O'Hara Young, and her husband, William P. Young, of...

Oct 18, 2024

Curtis Cruz, Sr., 55, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Born in New Bedford, son of Darlene (Pina) Cruz and the late Robert W. Cruz, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.

Curtis liked listening to music, dancing, going to the gym and cooking. He enjoyed spending time...

Oct 16, 2024

Michael Gallagher, Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Passes Away at 73

Michael Steven Gallagher, 73, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on October 16th, 2024, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Rosemary Gallagher; his son and daughter-in-law, Shawn Gallagher and Cristina Corrieri; his daughter and son-in-law, Brooke...

Oct 15, 2024

Robert A. Wilson, 87, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. He was the husband of Dona (Depina) Wilson.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Allan and Jessie Wilson, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.

Robert enjoyed golfing, skiing, and watching all New England sports teams....

Oct 15, 2024

Alexandria "Sandra" (Boza) Xintaras, formerly of New Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 15, 2024 surrounded by her family at home in Sun City Center, Florida.

She was the beloved wife of the late George Xintaras, who predeceased her in January 2017. They shared 68 wonderful years of marriage together. They especially enjoyed trips to...

Oct 15, 2024

Dorothy Alice Spear Ross, 92, of Mattapoisett passed away Tuesday October 15, 2024. She was married to the love of her life Calvin E. Ross for 66 years until his death in 2018.

Dorothy grew up in Hyde Park where she and Cal were early childhood friends and started dating when they attended Hyde Park High and...

Oct 14, 2024

Heimart von Zweck, 94, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Monday, October, 14, 2024. He was the husband of Laura (Pollock) von Zweck.

Born in Bernburg, Germany, son of the late Werner and Erna (Gransee) von Zweck, he was raised in Austria before immigrating to the United States aboard the SS Andrea Doria in the 1950s.

Oct 14, 2024

Robert W. Maguire, 79, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024.  He was the devoted husband to the love of his life Sachi Maguire. The two met at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California over 55 years ago and have never looked back.

Born and raised in Taunton, son of the late John W....

Oct 11, 2024

Sophie Teresa (Stys) Golen, aged 95, passed away on October 11, 2024, in Dartmouth surrounded by family. Born on July 23, 1929, Sophie was a devoted and cherished member of her community.

Sophie graduated from Durfee High School in Fall River, Massachusetts. She began her professional life as a dental hygienist from 1948 to 1950. Later, she...

Oct 11, 2024

Mary M. Yankopolus, 104, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Bristol, CT and New Bedford, MA, passed away at home on October 11, 2024.

Born and raised in Bristol, CT, she was the second of four daughters of the late Custas D. and Anna Mamatseo, proprietors of Bristol's popular Palace of Sweets restaurant.  Mary worked in the family...

Oct 10, 2024

Izidora C. "Izzy" (Cruz) Vincent, 96, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Thursday October 10, 2024 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home.  She was the wife of the late Louis L. "Bucky" Vincent.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Peter and Juliana (Alianoro) Cruz, she lived in New Bedford for most of...

Oct 8, 2024

Michelle R. (Gagnon) Davignon, 52, of Mattapoisett, passed away at home on Tuesday October 8, 2024. She was the wife of Matthew Davignon of Acushnet

Michelle was born in Mattapoisett on July 7, 1972, the daughter of Paul and Joyce (Bowman) Gagnon.  She was a graduate of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School.  She had been...

Oct 8, 2024

Janice M. (Souza) Ribeiro, 74, of Dartmouth passed away Tuesday October 8, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was the wife of Barry A. Ribeiro, Sr.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Rebola) Souza, she lived in Dartmouth all of her life.  She was a graduate...

Oct 2, 2024

Michael Travers, 77, of Dartmouth passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024 after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Barbara J. (England) Travers.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Gilbert and Lillian (Lopes) Travers, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. He was a graduate of Dartmouth High School,...

Oct 2, 2024

Eugenia P. "Geninha" (Pires) Graca, 83, of Fairhaven passed away suddenly on Wednesday October 2, 2024.  She was the wife of Joao J. Graca.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Jose L. and Justa (Fernandes) Pires, she lived in the Southcoast area for most of her life.

One of the most...

Oct 2, 2024

Hermina C. "Minnie" (Canastra) Souza, 96, of Mattapoisett died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Souza.

Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late John and Herminia (Valera) Canastra, she lived in Mattapoisett for most of her life.

She enjoyed...

Sep 30, 2024

Ryszard "Boris" Stanislaw Grodzki, 69, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully, and surrounded by family, on Monday, September 30, 2024.

Born in the small village of Liza Stara, Poland, son of the late Stanislaw Grodzki and Kazimiera Grodzka, Richard lived in Poland and throughout Eastern Europe for 27 years before immigrating to the United States in 1979. Unbeknownst...