Obituaries

Alice De Cruz

Alice De Cruz

Aug 16, 2024

Alice (Pinto) De Cruz, 102, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fall River, MA.  She was the wife of the late Manuel De Cruz. Born in New Bedford, MA. the daughter of the late Caesar and Virginia (Monteiro) Pinto, she resided in New Bedford most of her...

Theresa Patistea

Theresa Patistea

Aug 16, 2024

Theresa (Regis) Patistea of New Bedford, MA passed away on August 16, 2024, at the age of 93. Commonly known as Terry, she was born and raised in North Dartmouth, the daughter of the late Gioachino "Frank" and Mary E. Regis. Terry was married to her soul mate Arthur until his passing in 1988. Together they raised six children...

Joseph Hugh Carney

Joseph Hugh Carney

Aug 16, 2024

Joseph Hugh Carney, 89, of New Bedford, passed away Friday August 16, 2024. He was the husband of beloved wife Anne (Ratcliffe) Carney. They had been married for fifty-seven years. Joe was the youngest of the five children of Edward Carney and Cecelia (Cullen) Carney, who were born in County Mayo, Ireland and Brooklyn, New York respectively.

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Marian Braitmayer Howell

Marian Braitmayer Howell

Aug 15, 2024

Marian Braitmayer Howell (she preferred "Marty" or "Tuna"), 75, of Marion died Thursday, August 15, 2024 unexpectedly at home.

Marty was raised in Red Hook, New York, adopted daughter of the late William Henry Howell and the late Jane Braitmayer Howell. She resided in New York and various places in Massachusetts before moving to Marion full time...

Adeline Baptiste

Adeline Baptiste

Aug 15, 2024

Adeline Baptiste, 95, of New Bedford died August 15, 2024 at The Oaks. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Henry and Christina (Baptist) Baptist, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed by Ocean Spray for many years until her retirement. Adeline was a member of the International Church of the Nazarene....

Anne M. Macadam

Anne M. Macadam

Aug 13, 2024

Anne M. (Gillis) MacAdam, 84, of Dedham, MA died August 13, 2024 at Morton Hospital. She was the wife of the late James J. MacAdam. Born and raised in Gillisdale, Nova Scotia, daughter of the late Duncan R. and Elizabeth A. (MacPherson) Gillis, she lived in Boston and Dedham most of her life. She enjoyed sewing and reading. Survivors...

James A. Bargasse

James A. Bargasse

Aug 12, 2024

James A. Bargasse, 74, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Earle and Mary (Andrade) Bargasse, he lived in New Bedford his whole life.

James enjoyed hanging out with his friends, going to the South End Beach, and working out at the YMCA....

Diana L. Sullivan

Diana L. Sullivan

Aug 12, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Diana L. Sullivan on August 12, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, known for her unyielding spirit, sharp wit, and deep love for her family.

Born on January 24, 1956, to the late parents Mary Ann and Richard Auger, in Japan, Diana grew...

George E. Swansey

George E. Swansey

Aug 11, 2024

George E. Swansey, 91, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Sunday August 11, 2024 surrounded by his family after a brief illness.  He was the husband of the late Kathleen (Sylvia) Swansey; they had been married for 57 years at the time of her death in 2014.

Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the...

Linda M. Robinson

Linda M. Robinson

Aug 10, 2024

Linda M. (Barros) Robinson, 78, of New Bedford died August 10, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ronald F. Robinson. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Antone F. and Pauline (Barros) Faria, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed as a cook with the New...

Harvey Boardley Lammers

Harvey Boardley Lammers

Aug 9, 2024

Harvey Boardley Lammers, 93, of New Bedford passed away Friday August 9, 2024 after a brief illness with his family by his side.  He was the husband of Louise (Ross) Lammers; they had recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Alexander B. and Nannie Genevieve (Boardley) Lammers, he lived...

Jacqueline M. Kay-Laporte

Jacqueline M. Kay-Laporte

Aug 8, 2024

Jacqueline Marie (Sylvia) Kay-Laporte, 72, died surrounded by love from family on August 8, 2024 in Fall River, MA. Her belief in God carried through life which encompassed who she was. Morality was the key to her heart and poured over on those she knew. She will always be remembered for her generosity, wisdom, sense of humor, and witty...

Hadley Ann Peternel

Hadley Ann Peternel

Aug 8, 2024

Hadley Ann Peternel, beloved daughter of Robert (BJ) Peternel and Bianca Vieira of New Bedford, passed away peacefully in her parents' arms on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Boston Children's Hospital. Born prematurely on February 24, 2023, at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Hadley faced a congenital heart defect that, over time, led to new heart and lung diagnoses. Yet,...

Lester Charles Bounty

Lester Charles Bounty

Aug 6, 2024

Lester C. "Charlie" Bounty, 62, of Redding, CT and Fairhaven, MA, beloved partner, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2024.

Born in Stamford, CT on January 5, 1962, and brought up in Darien, CT, Charlie was the son of the late Reginald and Madeline (Rembish) Bounty, brother of Elizabeth Bounty and Katherine (Daniel)...

June E. Monteiro

June E. Monteiro

Aug 3, 2024

June E. (Ferreira) Monteiro, 75, of Dartmouth, passed away on August 3rd, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.

June was born in New Bedford to Americo "Mac" and Maria Clara Ferreira on June 9th, 1949. While working at Big G supermarket, June met Robert Monteiro. They married in 1971 and went on to have two beloved...

Keith Curry

Keith Curry

Aug 3, 2024

Keith Curry died at his home in Mattapoisett early Saturday morning August 3, 2024 in the company of his loving wife, Sheila Tierney Curry and his adoring lab, Maddie. Keith was the proud son of Mary Isabella "Bella" (Lima) and James F. Curry, both of whom predeceased him.

Keith grew up in the south end of New...

Cathryn A. Howland

Cathryn A. Howland

Jul 31, 2024

Cathryn A. (Molleo) Howland, 73, of New Bedford died Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.  She was the wife of Frederick D. Howland.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Richard T. Molleo and Mary (Sanderson) Molleo Sherman, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

Cathy...

Jacqueline C. Frazer

Jacqueline C. Frazer

Jul 30, 2024

Jacqueline C. (Poisson) Frazer, 90, originally from New Bedford, died peacefully on July 30, 2024, surrounded by her family following a long illness. Her loving husband, George, pre-deceased her in 2014.

She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Nancy Frazer Evangelista (Fred), Bruce Frazer (Robyn), Kathleen Mullin (Robert), Michael Frazer and Lynn Borella (Robert)....

Brad J. Mersch

Brad J. Mersch

Jul 30, 2024

Brad J. Mersch, 49, of Westport passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 30, 2024.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was raised in Ohio and California and had resided in Massachusetts since 1993. He was a graduate of Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, California, and received his Associate's degree from Dean College and Bachelor's degree...

Everett Goes

Everett Goes

Jul 28, 2024

Everett Goes, 93, of New Bedford died July 28, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Lois M. (Needham) Goes. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Arthur and Adeline (Sousa) Goes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was formerly employed by Acushnet Company for many years until his retirement. Mr....

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