Wendell J. Miranda, Jr.
Aug 20, 2012
Wendell J. "Wendy" Miranda, Jr., 66, of New Bedford died Monday August 20, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family and devoted friends. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Wendell J. and Caroline (Luchetti) Miranda, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the...
Jordan Ramos
Aug 20, 2012
Jordan Ramos, 72, of New Bedford died August 20, 2012 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Miguel Sanchez and Mary (Lopes) Ramos, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Mr. Ramos served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War...
Francoise Nuss
Aug 19, 2012
Francoise (Zahradnik) Nuss, 89, of Dartmouth died August 19, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Alfred C. Nuss with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Prague, Czech Republic, the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Steno) Zahradnik, she lived in New York, Maine and Florida before moving...
William J. Pendergast, D.M.D.
Aug 17, 2012
William J. Pendergast, D.M.D., 93, of Marion died August 17, 2012 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Betty M. (McCarthy) Pendergast formerly of Fairhaven. Born in Boston, the son of the late William J. and Lenora M. (Noonan) Pendergast, he was raised in Dedham and lived in Weston, before retiring to...
Robert Larned Kelly
Aug 16, 2012
Robert L. Kelly was universally known as "Bob", even to his grandchildren. Born in 1916, he was the son of Robert H. Kelly, who died heroically as a Captain in the New Haven Fire Department. His mother Hazel inspired him to attend Yale University, from which he graduated in 1937 as a chemical engineer. He worked his way through...
Ann E. Callanan
Aug 16, 2012
Ann E. (Harrington) Callanan, 83, of Dartmouth died August 16, 2012 at EPOCH Senior Living in Providence. She was the wife of the late John J. Callanan. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Edward J. and Esther (Yates) Harrington, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Dartmouth in 1996. She was...
Shirley “Lee” Johns
Aug 15, 2012
Shirley "Lee" Doud Johns, of Marion, died peacefully at home on August 15, 2012. She was the wife of the late David W. Johns, the mother of Peter, Susan, and Chip, and the daughter of the late General Alfred H. Doud and Helen Whitney Doud. She would have been 84 on September 23. Lee was born in Rochester, NY,...
Virginia Kennard
Aug 15, 2012
Virginia Kennard, 89, of New Bedford died Wednesday August 15, 2012. Born in Lynn, the daughter of the late Dimond and Bertha (Upham) Kennard, she lived in Wrentham for many years before moving to New Bedford 25 years ago. Virginia was a sweet and gentle soul. She was an angel. She loved animals and dancing. Survivors include two nieces...
Joseph N. Dargon
Aug 12, 2012
Joseph Newman Dargon, 70, of Mattapoisett passed away on Sunday the 12th of August 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after an aggressive form of cancer. Joseph's life was full of joy and happiness that included 8 children, 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and his loving wife Lois, who passed away 9 years ago. He was...
Leonard W. Jackson
Aug 9, 2012
Leonard W. Jackson, 84, of Fairhaven died August 9, 2012, peacefullly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Jeanne B. (Brockett) Jackson. Born in Woburn, the son of the late Charles H. and Elizabeth H. (Leonard) Jackson, he lived in Lexington before moving to Mattapoisett in 1972 and Fairhaven in 1987. Mr. Jackson enjoyed golfing,...
Richard A. "Rick" Britto
Aug 7, 2012
Richard Alan "Rick" Britto, 57, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 in his hometown, New Bedford, MA. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn C. (Fermino) Britto, and his life partner, Kathy Crowley. Born July 16, 1955, Rick discovered his passion for music at the young age of 5. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, he...
Ronald E. Vander
Aug 5, 2012
Ronald E. Vander, 62, of Acushnet died August 5, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New bedford, the son of the late William C. and Margaret (Worthington) Vander, he lived in Acushnet most of his life. He was formerly employed by Vander Electric. Mr. Vander enjoyed the beach and riding his motorcycle. He was a graduate of New...
Geraldine "Rita" Dearden
Aug 4, 2012
Geraldine "Rita" (Tallarico) Dearden, 79, of Swansea died Saturday August 4, 2012 at Catholic Memorial Home. She was the wife of the late Warren Dearden. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Irene (Schieri) Tallarico. Mrs. Dearden was formerly employed by Family Services of Fall River and the Department of Social Services. Survivors...
Gilbert P. Rauch
Aug 4, 2012
Gilbert P. Rauch, 50, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday August 4, 2012. He was the husband of Gina M. (Gonsalves) Rauch. Born in New Bedford, the son of Ledwina "Lee" (Machado) Rauch and the late Gilbert J. Rauch, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Rauch was formerly employed by Simmons Concrete Foundations. He...
Helen B. Richmond
Aug 2, 2012
Helen (Blair) Richmond, 93, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2012 at Forestview Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Peter Richmond. Mrs. Richmond was born in Dreghorn, Scotland, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Seales) Blair. She moved to the United States as a child and lived in New York state for many years...
Otto F. Mahr
Aug 1, 2012
Otto F. Mahr, 82, of Marion passed away at home on Wednesday August 1, 2012. He was the husband of the late Gertraud (Woelfl) Mahr. Born in Fulda, Germany, the son of the late Herman and Rosa (Heil) Mahr, he came to the United States in 1957 and lived in Waltham and Weston before moving to Marion in 1990....
Lesley J. Kelley
Aug 1, 2012
Lesley J. (Sackman) Kelley, 71, of Mattapoisett passed away at home on Wednesday August 1, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Paul M. Kelley, Jr. Born on September 3, 1940 in Hackensack, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Eugene R. and Dorothea (Winslow) Sackman, she was raised in New Jersey...
Ronald F. Robinson
Jul 31, 2012
Ronald F. Robinson, 72, of New Bedford died Tuesday July 31, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Linda M. (Barros) Robinson. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Raymond Houtman and Gertrude (Harrison) Robinson, he lived in New Bedford for all of his life. Mr. Robinson was formerly employed...
Helen E. Lally
Jul 28, 2012
Helen E. (Ryan) Lally, 100, of South Yarmouth died Saturday July 28, 2012 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late John F. Lally. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John H. and Bridget M. (Downes) Ryan, she lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to South Yarmouth in 1979. She...
Donald P. Chaput
Jul 27, 2012
Donald P. Chaput, 86, of New Bedford died Friday July 27, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dolores D. (Dutra) Chaput. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Elrick M. and Ethel (Rogers) Chaput, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a communicant of St. John the...
