Diane E. Saunders
Jan 29, 2013
Diane Elizabeth Saunders, 66, of Fairhaven, formerly of Mattapoisett, died Tuesday January 29, 2013 suddenly at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Boston and raised in Walpole, the daughter of Elizabeth (Redington) Saunders of Fairhaven and the late John Saunders, she moved to Mattapoisett in 2005 and then to Fairhaven two years ago. Diane was employed at the Millicent Library...
Eleanor R. Lambert
Jan 29, 2013
Eleanor R. (Wilson) Lambert, 88, of New Bedford died January 29, 2013 at the Oaks Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Clayton B. Lambert. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Gordon B. and Winifred S. (Sulham) Wilson, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life before moving to Fairhaven in 1989....
Diana Fortes
Jan 29, 2013
Diana (Gomes) Fortes, 75, of New Bedford died Tuesday January 29, 2013. She was the wife of the late Amario C. "Marty" Fortes. Her Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday February 8, 2013 at 11 AM at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Visiting hours are omitted. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St.,...
Frank Mello
Jan 29, 2013
Frank Mello, 79, of Rochester passed away January 29, 2013 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Carolyn D. (Patten) Mello. Born and raised in Dartmouth, the son of the late Virginio and Margaret (Arruda) Mello, he lived in Rochester for many years. Frank was a lifelong member of the Holy Ghost Society of Horseneck....
Linda P. Tilden
Jan 28, 2013
Linda P. Tilden, 72, of Marion, passed away at her home surrounded by friends and family on January 28, 2013. She will be greatly missed and remembered forever in the hearts of her family and friends. Born in New Bedford, Linda was the daughter of the late Preston D. Valley and Lorraine T. Valley. She was the art teacher...
Winifred C. Szynal
Jan 26, 2013
Winifred C. (Hayes) Szynal, 87, of New Bedford died January 26, 2013 at home after a brief period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Albert T. Szynal. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Patrick and Anna (Devlin) Hayes, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Mrs. Szynal was a communicant...
Silvestra "Sylvia" Silva
Jan 25, 2013
Silvestra "Sylvia" Silva, 86, of New Bedford passed away at home on January 25, 2013 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with ALS. The daughter of the late Gregorio Silva and Maria "Baba" Barros, she lived all her life in New Bedford. Her entire life revolved around her family and she enjoyed nothing better than being...
Belaminda A. Valles
Jan 25, 2013
Belaminda A. (Andrade) Valles, 78, of Tiverton, RI, formerly of New Bedford, was delivered peacefully into eternity at home on Friday January 25, 2013. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Arminda (Oliveira) Andrade. Bella worked as a seamstress for Kay Windsor Manufacturing for many years. She is survived by her...
Jana Warecki
Jan 22, 2013
Jana (Benson) Warecki, 67, of Rochester passed away January 22, 2013 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. While her body could not keep up with the cancer, it never touched her strength, spirit or heart. She was the devoted wife of William Warecki, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage. Born...
Nancy Paiva
Jan 22, 2013
Nancy (Garcia) Paiva, 74, of East Freetown died January 22, 2013 at home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Kenneth J. "Spanky" Paiva. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John M. and Irene (Souza) Garcia, she lived in East Freetown for the last 50 years. Mrs. Paiva was formerly...
Michael P. Synnott
Jan 22, 2013
Michael P. Synnott, 65, of New Bedford, died January 22, 2013 unexpectedly, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Norma B. (Machado) Synnott. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late William J. and Veronica M. (Siminson) Synnott, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Synnott was formerly employed by Sheet Metal Workers Union...
John D. Ferreira
Jan 21, 2013
John D. Ferreira, 88, of New Bedford died Monday January 21, 2013 at home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was the husband of Maria LaSalette (Santos) Ferreira; they were married for 58 years. Born in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, the son of the late Aleixo and Ingracia (Almeida) Ferreira, he moved to New Bedford in...
Daniel H. Fernandes
Jan 20, 2013
Daniel H. Fernandes, 68, of Worcester, formerly of New Bedford, died Sunday January 20, 2013 at St. Vincent's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph H. and Rose (Babbitt) Fernandes, he lived in New Bedford most of his life before moving to Worcester. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his siblings, Joseph...
Cameron J. Goulart
Jan 20, 2013
Cameron J. Goulart, 18, of Marion, died Sunday January 20, 2013. Born in Fall River on March 2, 1994, he was the beloved son of Jeffrey and Debbie (Cardoso) Goulart and the loving brother of Kaleigh and Chandler Goulart. Cameron had cerebral palsy from birth and although he had many medical challenges, his amazing strength and courage inspired not...
Eileen C. Greenfield
Jan 20, 2013
Eileen C. (McCawley) Greenfield, 86, of Dartmouth died Sunday January 20, 2013 after a period of declining health. She was the loving wife of John Greenfield who passed away August 16, 2010. They had shared 62 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Michael and Ellen (McCarthy) McCawley, she lived in Dartmouth for most...
David S. Knox
Jan 19, 2013
David S. Knox, 46, of Mattapoisett died Saturday January 19, 2013 at Tobey Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Gracinda Knox and the father of Emma and Audrey. Born in Salem, MA, son of Harland and Judy (Dinsmore) Knox of New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford before moving to Mattapoisett 20 years ago. David...
Eleanor R. Nowell
Jan 19, 2013
Eleanor R. Nowell, 78, of New Bedford, died January 19, 2013 at home. Born in Stonington, CT, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Pimental) Lima, she lived in Dartmouth for many years before moving to New Bedford. Mrs. Nowell was formerly employed as an editor for Fox64 Television. Survivors include four children, Wendy Nowell, Tracey Nowell, Debra...
Anita T. Belanger
Jan 17, 2013
Anita T. (Desrochers) Belanger, 84, of Mattapoisett died January 17, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of Leo J. Belanger. Born in Dartmouth, the daughter of the late Leo and Marie A. (Guilmette) Desrochers, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Mattapoisett in 1989. She wintered in Fort Myers Beach, FL....
Bernadette J. Cayer
Jan 17, 2013
Bernadette J. Cayer, 103, died Thursday, January 17 , 2013 of natural causes at Our Lady's Haven. Born in New Bedford on Oct 10, 1909 of Louis and Ezilda (Desjardins) Cayer, she was the youngest of nine children. Miss Cayer attended St. Hyacinth School and was a graduate of Holy Family High School. Following her graduation, Miss Cayer was...
Deonilda M. "Deo" Rosa
Jan 17, 2013
Deonilda M. "Deo" (Santos) Rosa, 90, of New Bedford died January 17, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Alfred D. Rosa. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Francisco L. and Maria E. (Lacerda) Santos, she lived in New York before returning to New Bedford...
