Francis J. Sylvia
Nov 10, 2012
Francis J. Sylvia, 89, of New Bedford died November 10, 2012 at Sippican Healthcare Center after a long illness. He was the husband of Margaret E. (Birtwistle) Sylvia with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph F. and Anne F. (Harlow) Sylvia. Mr. Sylvia was a communicant of St....
Alberta N. Chumack
Nov 10, 2012
Alberta N. (Michaud) Chumack, 70, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of New Bedford, died Saturday November 10, 2012 unexpectedly in her sleep at her daughter Toni's home in Fall River. Born in Van Buren, Maine, the daughter of the late Albert and Anita (Beaupre) Michaud, she lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Tampa 20 years ago....
Joaquim Dossantos Ribeiro
Nov 10, 2012
Joaquim DosSantos Ribeiro, "Jack", 83, passed away Saturday November 10, 2012 peacefully into eternal life at New Bedford Health Care Center. He emigrated from Elvas, Portugal at the age of 30. He was the son of the late Maria Vicent and Jose Ribeiro. He resided in New Bedford and Ormond Beach, Florida for many years. He was a pressing...
Elizabeth Rose "Elsie" Doyle
Nov 8, 2012
Elizabeth Rose "Elsie" (DeBortoli) Doyle, 91, of Fairhaven died November 8, 2012 at Our Lady's Haven. She was the wife of the late Clinton J. Doyle, Lieutenant, New Bedford Police Department. Born in Mingus, Texas, the daughter of the late Emilio and Theresa (Castaldo) DeBortoli, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Fairhaven in...
Rogerio F. "Roger" Saraiva
Nov 6, 2012
Rogerio F. "Roger" Saraiva, 70, of New Bedford died November 6, 2012 at the New Bedford Jewish Nursing Home after a period of declining health. He was the loving husband of Celeine M. (Hogan) Saraiva with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born in the town of Furnas, Sao Miguel, Acores, the son of the late Manuel and...
Mary L. Downey
Nov 6, 2012
Mary L. Downey, 86, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, died unexpectedly November 6, 2012 at Autumn Glen Assisted Living. Born in New Bedford on November 8, 1925, the daughter of the late Attorney William S. and Marie A. (Jackson) Downey, she was raised in New Bedford and had resided in Boston for 25 years before returning to New...
John J. May, Jr.
Nov 5, 2012
John J. May, Jr., 80, of New Bedford died November 5, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the son of the late John J. and Eugenia (Ribiero) May. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Beverly Ann (Arruda) May; a son, David J. May and his wife Aimee of Fulton, NY; 3 grandchildren, Jacob, Samuel and...
Agnes M. Carroll
Nov 5, 2012
Agnes M. (Couto) Carroll, 85, of Dartmouth died November 5, 2012 peacefully at home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Rene A. Carroll. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel M. and Mary S. (Moniz) Couto, she resided in the Greater New Bedford area, Sanibel and Fort Myers in Florida, and...
Attorney Maurice F. Downey
Nov 5, 2012
Attorney Maurice F. Downey passed away on November 5, 2012 at his home in Mattapoisett after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Attorney William S. and Marie A. (Jackson) Downey, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett all of his life. He was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett and a...
Tracy C. Carter
Nov 2, 2012
Tracy C. (Perry) Carter, 49, of New Bedford died November 2, 2012 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Ronelino T. Carter. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Marie Monteiro and Robert Perry, both of New Bedford, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Carter was a parishioner of Our Lady of...
Gerard M. Myrand
Nov 1, 2012
Gerard M. Myrand, 87, of New Bedford died November 1, 2012. Born in Hudson, MA, the son of the late Louis A. and Edith C. (McGillicuddy) Myrand, he had lived in Lewiston, Maine for 36 years before moving to New Bedford in 1961. Mr. Myrand was formerly employed by Continental Mills in various managerial positions, by Berkshire Hathaway in...
Robert W. Heuberger
Oct 30, 2012
Robert W. Heuberger, 69, of Fairhaven died October 30, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Carol A. (Caruso) Heuberger. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Milton H. and Bernice L. (Knight) Heuberger, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life before moving to Fairhaven 10 years ago. Mr....
Edward Gaj
Oct 30, 2012
Edward Gaj, 90, of Fairhaven died Tuesday October 30, 2012 suddenly at home. He was the husband of Blanche (Masson) Gaj. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Frank and Karolina (Hop) Gaj, he lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven for most of his life. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Mr....
John H. Palmer
Oct 28, 2012
John H. Palmer, 47, of Coventry, RI died October 28, 2012 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence, RI. Born in Providence, RI, son of Ann T. (Healy) Palmer of Coventry, RI and the late Robert H. Palmer, he lived in Coventry for the last 10 years. Survivors include his mother; a son, John H. Palmer, Jr. of Coventry;...
Claire L. Spinney
Oct 28, 2012
Claire L. (Burke) Spinney of Tampa, FL and Mattapoisett, formerly of Needham, passed away on Sunday, October 28th at the age of 69. She was the beloved wife of Nicholas Spinney for 50 years. Claire was born in Brighton to the late Patrick and Margaret (Madigan) Burke. She graduated from St. Columbkille High School and Newton College nursing program....
Edward T. Pina
Oct 26, 2012
Edward T. Pina 89, died October 26, 2012 at Royal Taber Street Nursing Home after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Mary L. (Gilmette) Pina. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph T. and Mary (Pina) Pina, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Pina was a communicant of...
Julia Brito
Oct 25, 2012
Julia (Almeida) Brito, 88, of New Bedford died Thursday October 25, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Bras M. Brito. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Adrian and Mary (Rodrigues) Almeida, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Mrs....
Nicola J. Morra
Oct 24, 2012
Nicola J. Morra, 87, of Dartmouth passed away Wednesday October 24, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of M. Jacqueline (Menard) Morra. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Rocco and Elizabeth (Capezza) Morra, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Morra was formerly employed as a firefighter...
Jesse C. Galligo, Jr.
Oct 24, 2012
Jesse C. Galligo, Jr., 86, of Acushnet died October 24, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Lillian (Harrison) Galligo. Mr. Galligo was formerly employed by Scarpitti Investment Corp. and Old Colony Transportation. Survivors include his 2 daughters, Karen Richard and her husband Gary of Acushnet and Cynthia Cobb and her husband Timothy of...
Bento S. "Ben" Martin, Jr.
Oct 24, 2012
Bento S. "Ben" Martin, Jr., 75, of Mattapoisett died October 24, 2012 unexpectedly at home. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Bento S. and Laurentina R. (Pimental) Martin, he had lived in Mattapoisett since 1963. He was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett. Mr. Martin was formerly employed by Falmouth Bank and...
