Obituaries

Jul 2, 2025

Ruth A. (Anderson) Rego, 82, of New Bedford passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 2, 2025 at Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford, MA.

She was the wife of the late Manuel Rego, Jr.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Carl R. and Alice E. (Blake) Anderson, she...

Jul 2, 2025

Carla P. Sherman, 62, of Alpharetta, GA formerly of Fairhaven died unexpectedly on July 2, 2025 at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, GA.

Born in New Bedford, MA, daughter of the late Gerald and Patricia A. (Gamble) Sherman, she was raised in Fairhaven, MA.

Carla moved to Alpharetta, GA in 1991 to pursue her career...

Jul 1, 2025

Robert R. Bourgeois, 91, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday July 1, 2025 at St Luke's Hospital in New Bedford.  He was the husband of Orize J. (Bourque) Bourgeois for 62 years.

Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Aurel Bourgeois and Yvette (Pellerin) Bourgeois, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.  Robert attended...

Jun 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, the family of Elizabeth Agnes Bright announces her passing on June 30, 2025, at the age of 65.

Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, to John Bright and Jane McDonald, Elizabeth later made her home in New Bedford, MA.

A Veteran of the U.S. Army, Elizabeth proudly served while stationed in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Following...

Jun 30, 2025

Sarah Chase Hopkins, 85, passed away on June 30, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Hopkins, who passed away in 2024, and the devoted mother of two children.

Sarah had a lifelong love of music and art. She sang in church choirs and...

Jun 29, 2025

Beverly A. (Arruda) May, 89, died June 29, 2025 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late John J. May, Jr. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Antone V. and Lena S. (Sylvester) Arruda, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life before returning to New Bedford. She...

Jun 29, 2025

Charles J. McKenna, III, 65, of Germantown, MD, formerly of Dartmouth, MA, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was a graduate of Dartmouth High School, Class of 1977, and later received an Associate's Degree from Bristol Community College.

Known as Chuck to his friends and loved ones, he...

Jun 29, 2025

Richard J. Shea, 68, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday June 29, 2025.

Born to the late Robert and Constance (Jason) Shea, Rick dedicated his life to service, courage, and community. For 39 years, he served with honor and dedication in the New Bedford Fire Department, rising through the ranks to become Captain....

Jun 28, 2025

Edward "Ted" F. Kurtz, Jr., 96 of Dartmouth died June 28, 2025.

Born in Schenectady, NY, Ted Kurtz was the son of Edward F. and Marion E. Kurtz. He grew up in Attleboro, MA, and later lived in Concord and Northampton, MA, as well as Kingston, Ontario. He and his wife Nancy shared 59 years of marriage....

Jun 27, 2025

Carol Ann (LaVigne) McGill, 94, of Dartmouth passed away Friday June 27, 2025 at Vantage of New Bedford.  She was the wife of Thomas H. McGill.

Born in Worcester, Carol was a graduate of Emmanuel College, where her received her Bachelor of Arts degree, and Boston College, where she received her Master of Arts degree.  She taught...

Jun 24, 2025

Suzanne McCarter Tifft, known to family and friends as Sue or "Nanny," died peacefully at home in Marion, Massachusetts, on June 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving sons and daughter-in-law. She was 93.

Born in New York City on January 18, 1932, Sue was the daughter of Thomas Nesbitt McCarter Jr. and Suzanne Pierson McCarter. She spent...

Jun 22, 2025

Zayra Melina Perez Lopez, 40, of New Bedford died June 22, 2025 at home surrounded by her family and church family at Iglesia Palabra Miel.

She was the wife of Jose M. Lopez Santiago.

Born in Rabinal, Baja Verapaz, Guatamala, daughter of Arturo G. Reyes Vielman and Maria L. (Lopez Chen) Reyes of New Bedford,...

Jun 21, 2025

Joseph Duprey, 89, of Acushnet, formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday June 21, 2025, at Saint Luke's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Gaudette) Duprey; they had been married for 62 years.

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Joseph "Slip" Duprey and Marion (Foley) Duprey. He attended Holy...

Jun 21, 2025

Donald Piva, Jr passed away in his home on June 21, 2025. He was 63.

DJ was born on November 25, 1961 to the late Donald and Barbara (Roy) Piva, and resided in Dartmouth for most of his life. He graduated from Bristol Agricultural High School where he pursued his knack for raising livestock and played '70s...

Jun 20, 2025

Rita C. (Leboeuf) Mulroy, age 100, of New Bedford passed away at Hope Health Hospice Center on June 20, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Anthony G. Mulroy.

Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Eugenie (Alexandre) Leboeuf, and sister of the late Pauline Constant....

Jun 19, 2025

Audrey L. (Babineau) Almond, 60, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025 after a long illness.

Born in New Bedford to the late Albert and Irene (Johnson) Babineau, she was a lifelong New Bedford resident.  She worked with dedication as a secretary at J.M. of New Bedford for forty-one years.

Audrey...

Jun 19, 2025

Andrew J. Revell, 51, of Rochester, Massachusetts passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Susan M. (Brenneke) Hunter Revell.

Born in Independence, Missouri, to Roger and Kathy Revell, Andrew spent his early years in Missouri and Texas. His academic journey later took him across the country, culminating in a...

Jun 18, 2025

Albert M. Lima, 89 of Fairhaven died Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Alda M. (Botelho) Lima.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Mary (Correia) Lima, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.

He was a communicant of Holy...

Jun 16, 2025

Owen Ronald Costa, 20, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, June 16, 2025 after a life long battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Born in Fall River, son of Kevin Costa and Jaunna (Reedy) Fresina, he lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven all of his life.

Owen was an avid gamer and...

Jun 15, 2025

Herman C. Couto, 86, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Herman was born to Jose and Maria Couto on December 29, 1938, in São Miguel, Azores. He emigrated to the United States at the age of 7 and was a U.S. citizen by birth...