Winifred E. Leeming
May 15, 2012
Winifred E. Leeming, 90, of Mattapoisett died May 15, 2012 at Forestview Nursing Home. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Hindley) Leeming, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Middleboro in 1988 until 2007 when she moved into Forestview Nursing Home in Wareham. Winifred was a graduate of...
Manuel Nunes
May 14, 2012
Manuel Nunes, 92, of Dartmouth died Monday May 14, 2012 at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary Cecelia (Newby) Nunes. Born on June 12, 1919 in Dartmouth, he was the son of the late Manuel A. and Frances (Mendes) Nunes. Mr. Nunes was formerly employed by Berkshire-Hathaway until his retirement. He later worked...
Brian A. Rose
May 14, 2012
Brian A. Rose, 55, of New Bedford died May 14, 2012 unexpectedly at Royal Taber Street Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Walter "Tony" and Elizabeth I. "Betty" (Gomes) Rose, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He enjoyed music, art and fishing. Survivors include his son, Brian Rose, Jr....
Lorraine T. Valley
May 14, 2012
Lorraine T. (Davis) Valley, 94 of Mattapoisett, passed away surrounded by her family and close friends on May 14, 2012 at her home. She was the devoted wife of the late D. Preston Valley, with whom she shared 74 years of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Allen Taber Davis and Beatrice (Webb) Davis,...
Grace A. Mikina
May 13, 2012
Grace A. Mikina, 92, of New Bedford died on Mother's Day, May 13, 2012 at the New Bedford Jewish Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Mikina. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Hugh and Viola (Boucher) Boyle, she lived in New Bedford all her life. Mrs. Mikina...
Ines C. Madeira
May 8, 2012
Ines C. (DaCruz) Madeira, 83, of New Bedford died Tuesday May 8, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Manuel M. and Maria (Baptiste Rene) DosReis, she lived in New Bedford since 1965. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Mrs. Madeira was formerly employed as a...
Robert T. Grant
May 8, 2012
Robert T. Grant of Marion passed away on May 8, 2012 in Bourne, Massachusetts. He was born in Somerville, Massachusetts on January 24, 1930 to Edward Grant and Margaret V. (Conlon) Grant of Cambridge. Bob was a graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School where he played goalie on the hockey team. After graduation he enlisted in the...
Glenn A. Laks
May 7, 2012
After a courageous eleven year battle with head, neck, and lung cancer, Glenn Albert Laks, 61, of New Bedford succumbed to his disease on Monday May 7, 2012. His sense of humor and acceptance of his fate made it easier on his family and friends. He kept everyone laughing until the end. He will certainly be missed by his...
Robert H. Carlsen, Jr.
May 6, 2012
Robert H. Carlsen, Jr., 66, of New Bedford died Sunday May 6, 2012 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Maureen A. (Telford) Carlsen. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Robert H. and Hazel (Ward) Carlsen, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was a communicant of Holy Name...
Thomas I. Gates
May 6, 2012
Thomas I. Gates, 50, of East Freetown died May 6, 2012 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of Carolyn A. (Cree) Gates of East Freetown and the late Donald I. Gates, he lived in New Bedford most of his life before moving to East Freetown 12 years ago. He was employed as a boat...
Napoleao S. Oliveira
May 4, 2012
Napoleao S. Oliveira, 91, of New Bedford died May 4, 2012 peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was the husband of the late Adelina T. (DePina) Oliveira. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Francisco and Maria (Tavares) Oliveira, he lived in Senegal before moving to New Bedford in 1966. Mr. Oliveira...
Ezabel Andrade
May 4, 2012
Ezabel (Rocha) Andrade, 80, of Dartmouth died May 4, 2012 peacefully at home. She was the wife of the late Armando O. Andrade. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Severiano and Carolina (Almeida) Rocha, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Dartmouth 10 years ago. Mrs. Andrade was an active member...
Pauline M. Parker
May 4, 2012
Pauline M. (Dextradeur) Parker, 82, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully on Friday May 4, 2012 at the Royal of Fairhaven. She was the wife of Ernest Brownell Parker, Jr.; they had been married for 61 years. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph Alfred and Marie Rose (Gadbois) Dextradeur, she lived in Dartmouth for most of...
John F. Duke
May 3, 2012
John F. Duke, 100, of Lubbock, TX died May 3, 2012. He was the husband of the late Katherine Duke. John was a former big band leader, author, avid golfer and businessman. Survivors include his sister, Marie Andrade; 2 nephews, Raymond Andrade and Peter Norton and his wife Ladonne, great-nieces, Christy Andrade and Rachella Norton-Stamps; and a great-nephew, Robert...
John A. Losert
May 3, 2012
John A. Losert, 73, of The Villages, FL formerly of Sarasota, FL and Mattapoisett, died May 3, 2012 at Tobey Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Rosemary (LeBlanc) Losert; his 3 daughters, Suzanne Clancy and her husband Michael, Anne Marie Losert, and Michelle Losert, all of Mattapoisett; seven grandchildren, Kelley Medeiros, Cayla Clancy,...
Mary E. Demsky
May 2, 2012
Mary E. (Sullivan) Demsky, 90, of New Bedford died May 2, 2012. She was the wife of the late William J. Demsky, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Cornelius J. and Elizabeth T. (Hurley) Sullivan, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Demsky was a...
Milton P. George
May 1, 2012
Milton Parker "Red" George, 79, of Fairhaven died at St. Luke's Hospital Tuesday May 1, 2012, after a brief illness. He was born July 31, 1932, in Lakewood, RI, the son of Louis F. and Bernice Abigail George. His family moved to Fairhaven when he was young and he spent the rest of his life there. He graduated from...
Manuel M. Selha, Jr.
May 1, 2012
Manuel M. Selha, Jr., 78, of Mattapoisett died May 1, 2012 at home after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Maria A. (Fernandes) Selha. Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Manuel M. and Julia (Rose) Selha, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett most of his life. Mr. Selha was a member of...
Winifred T. Pereira
Apr 30, 2012
Winifred Teresa (Barboza) Pereira, 83, of New Bedford, died Monday, April 30, 2012, surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Urbano "Herbie" Pereira. Winifred was a 1946 graduate of New Bedford High School and a graduate of the Campbell School of Business. She was formerly employed by Parkwood Hospital and United...
Rebecca L. Bailey Gelinas
Apr 30, 2012
Rebecca L. (Ross) Bailey Gelinas, 69, of Acushnet died April 30, 2012 at the Royal of Fairhaven. Survivors include her daughter, Cynthia Lopes of Skowhegan, ME; a son, David M. Bailey of Toronto and his husband Harry G. Bassinder, Jr. of Howell, NJ; and 2 grandchildren, Jessi Lopes and Brad Lopes. Private arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Home For...
