Vencelo “Vennie” Mello
Dec 25, 2024
Vencelo D. "Vennie" Mello, 77, of New Bedford died December 25, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.
He was the husband of Linda J. (Almeida) Mello.
Born in Acushnet, son of the late Egidio Mello, Jr. and Florence C. (Almeida) Mello, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
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Eileen M. Connor
Dec 22, 2024
Eileen M. Connor, 67, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully on Sunday December 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of humility, kindness, and love that will forever inspire those who knew her.
Born on October 7, 1957, in New Bedford, she was the cherished daughter of the late Helen (Coyne) Connor and John J. "Joe" Connor Sr.
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Julio Gomes
Dec 21, 2024
Julio Gomes, 89, of Dartmouth died peacefully December 21, 2024 at a rehabilitation nursing facility after battling long illnesses.
He was the husband of the late Angelina (Soares) Gomes and son of the late Francisco Gomes and Ana (Lobo) Gomes.
He was born in Brava, Cape Verde and came to the USA in 1959 where...
Juliette Ouellette
Dec 20, 2024
Juliette (Lapointe) Ouellette, 91, of New Bedford died Friday, December 20, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of the late Robert J. Ouellette and the late Robert C. Soares.
Born and raised in New Bedford she was the daughter of the late Eliodore and Anna...
Linda G. Pina
Dec 19, 2024
Linda G. Pina, 66, of West Warwick, RI, died Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Kent Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born in Elizabeth, NJ, daughter of the late Eugene and Clara (Britto) Pina, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
She enjoyed going to Church, cooking and spending time with...
Steven Bowman
Dec 18, 2024
Steven Bowman of Old Pine Island Road, Mattapoisett MA passed away December 18, 2024 at St Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Steven was predeceased by his parents: Alexander and Sandra (Braley) Bowman. Steve leaves his sibling: Alex Bowman III & significant other Tracy Burns, Donna Martin & significant other Derrick Rodrigues, Lori Serpa & significant other Orlando Martinez, Annette...
Joan M. Gomes
Dec 17, 2024
Joan M. (Ward) Gomes, 93, of New Bedford died December 17, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Albino "Bino" Gomes. Born in New Bedford on December 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah J. (Coop) Ward. She was raised in the Southend and lived in New...
Barbara J. Najjar
Dec 17, 2024
Barbara Jean Najjar of Dartmouth died on Tuesday December 17, 2024, after being struck by an SUV while she was walking with her husband.
On that day the world lost as kind, friendly, thoughtful, generous, patient, and loving a human being as ever walked the earth. She had many virtues—beauty, intelligence, honesty—but when people stop her husband...
Emidio "Emilio" Antonio Vieira Rodrigues
Dec 17, 2024
In Loving Memory of Emidio "Emilio" Antonio Vieira Rodrigues
53 years old
September 4, 1971 - December 17, 2024
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Emidio "Emilio" Antonio Vieira Rodrigues, who left us on December 17, 2024,...
Jean S. Wilson
Dec 17, 2024
Jean S. (Tremblay) Wilson, 88, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday December 17, 2024 at Catholic Memorial Home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Walter R. Wilson.
Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Romeo and Alice (Morin) Tremblay, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.
Jean...
John W. Gonsalves, Jr.
Dec 17, 2024
John W. Gonsalves, Jr., 79, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Mary (Gomes) Gonsalves, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.
John was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical Highschool and the Milwaukee School of...
Louis J. Poirier
Dec 15, 2024
Louis J. Poirier, 83, of New Bedford died Sunday, December 15, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a battle with cancer.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Emile Poirier and Loretta (Leblanc) Cunha, he lived in New Bedford for all of his life.
Louis was formerly employed as a fish cutter for many...
Leonard C. Higgins
Dec 14, 2024
Leonard C. Higgins, 88, died peacefully on December 14,2024 surrounded by family at The Oaks Nursing Home.
He was the husband of the late Helen R. Higgins.
Born in Boston, the son of the late Leonard M. and Victoria (Mikolyski) Higgins. He lived in Mattapoisett most of his life and was a communicant of St....
Elizabeth Morse Read
Dec 13, 2024
Elizabeth Morse Read, 73, of Fairhaven died peacefully on Friday December 13, 2024. She was born in New Bedford and lived in New York before settling in Fairhaven. She is survived by her sisters and children.
A memorial will be held in private at her residence. Arrangements were by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals.
Albert O. Houtman, Jr.
Dec 13, 2024
Albert Osborne Houtman, Jr. passed on from this life on December 13, 2024, at the age of 94 . He was the son of the late Albert O. Houtman, Sr. and the late Inez (Alves) Houtman-Spencer.
Albert now joins the love of his life, Mary "Lourdy" Houtman, who has been awaiting Albert's arrival since April of 2024....
Julie A. Hillier
Dec 13, 2024
Julie Ann (Marshall) Hillier of Mattapoisett passed away after a brief illness on December 13th, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Howard Marshall and Florence Lame Marshall of Acushnet. Julie enjoyed a 46-year partnership with her husband Jack Hillier.
Julie was born in New Bedford, MA. She was a 1969 graduate of Holy Family...
Mary Ramos
Dec 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts yet deep gratitude for her extraordinary life that we announce the passing of Mary Rose Teixeira on Thursday, December 12, in Las Vegas, NV, at the home she lovingly shared with her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Vernon Coleman. Mary was born on December 4, 1922, and at 102 years of age she embodied...
Winifred Y. Pina
Dec 11, 2024
We remember Winifred Yvonne Youngblood Pina, who transcended this experience on December 11, 2024, leaving an indelible legacy of faith and love.
Winifred was a lifelong New Bedford resident who took immense pride in her career in education and ability to meet the needs of anyone in her care.
She is survived by her children,...
James "Jim" Hunt
Dec 11, 2024
James S. "Jim" Hunt, 69, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late James and Vera (Costa) Hunt, he lived in Hawaii and New Bedford most of his life.
Jim enjoyed reading, fishing, watching all New England Sports, and playing...
Jacqueline M. Morin
Dec 11, 2024
Jacqueline M. (Vieira) Morin, 86, of Acushnet, formerly of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully at Our Lady's Haven the afternoon of December 11, 2024.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter Manuel and Helen (Braga) Vieira, she lived on West Island in Fairhaven for most of her life. She enjoyed daily beach walks and sunsets which she avidly photographed....
