Jonathan Andrew Root
Nov 16, 2011
Jonathan Andrew Root of South Dartmouth, MA died peacefully at home on November 16th at the age of 54, following a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Alice (Anable) since 1979. Born in Concord, MA, to Barbara (Hurst) and Andrew Root, Jon grew up in Shrewsbury. He attended the Bancroft School through 8th grade,...
Carrie Scott
Nov 16, 2011
Carrie (Helliwell) Scott, 89, of Mattapoisett died November 16, 2011 at Royal of Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late Earl A. Scott. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel Pheobe (Clegg) Helliwell, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. Mrs. Scott was the co-owner with her late husband of Crandview Trailers....
Gayle M. Brooks
Nov 16, 2011
Gayle Meade Brooks, 63, died peacefully at home in Fall River on November 16, 2011, after a long illness. She was born in New York City, NY on August 14, 1948, and is a graduate of the Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, NY and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. After short term positions in the restaurant business and as an...
Bernice P. "Bunny" Brown
Nov 12, 2011
Bernice P. "Bunny" (Couza) Brown, 91, of formerly of Park St. New Bedford died November 12, 2011 at Royal of Fairhaven after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Daniel W. Brown with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Charles H. and Martha (Flaherty) Couza, she...
Dorothy P. Pypec
Nov 11, 2011
Dorothy P. (Ambra) Pypec, 87, of New Bedford, died November 11, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Karol J. Pypec. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Charles P. and Helen (Frazier) Ambra, she lived in Virginia before returning to New Bedford in 1987. She enjoyed golfing. Survivors include a niece,...
Kevin J. Amaral, Jr.
Nov 11, 2011
Kevin J. "AJ" Amaral, Jr., 16, of New Bedford died November 11, 2011 at Children's Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of Ann M. Gauthier and Kevin J. Amaral, both of New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Despite Kevin's extensive illness, he always stayed strong and always had a...
Craig F. Butler
Nov 11, 2011
Craig F. Butler, 66 of Taunton died November 11, 2011 peacefully at home after a long illness surrounded by family and friends. He was the husband of the late Janet R. (Carney) Butler, the love of his life, who died on January 13, 2011. Born in Taunton, the son of Alice (Barradas) Butler of Taunton and the late Carlton...
Michael J. Duarte
Nov 9, 2011
Michael J. Duarte, 36, of New Bedford died November 9, 2011 unexpectedly. Born in New Bedford, the son of Joseph M. and Rose Mary (Rapoza) Duarte, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Michael was employed as a carpenter with New England Carpenters Union Local 732. He was a devoted father and enjoyed four wheeling and dirt...
Alice O. Lisbon
Nov 8, 2011
Alice O. (Figueiredo) Lisbon, 80 of New Bedford died November 8, 2011 at New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Gilbert M. "Mickey" Lisbon with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde the daughter of the late Joao Souza and Julia (Figueiredo) Lopes...
Thomas Peccini
Nov 7, 2011
Thomas Peccini, 75 of New Bedford died November 7, 2011 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Fred J. and Veronica (Munroe) Peccini, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Survivors include 2 brothers, Alfred Peccini and his wife Arnett of Mattapoisett and Robert Peccini of New Bedford; a...
Joan M. Jason
Nov 6, 2011
Joan M. (Lindsay) Jason, 84 of Mattapoisett died November 6, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Donald C. Jason. Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late William A. and Mae (Dobson) Lindsay, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. Mrs. Jason was a active member of the...
Mildred Gracia
Nov 5, 2011
Mildred (Majocka) Gracia, 73, of Fairhaven died Saturday November 5, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Anthony V. Gracia, Jr. Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late Peter and Alice (Krol) Majocka, she lived in Fairhaven for most of her life. Mrs. Gracia was formerly employed as a bookkeeper at Southeastern Massachusetts University until...
Carmen Demello
Nov 4, 2011
Carmen DeMello, 85 of New Bedford died November 4, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Lima) DeMello, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was formerly employed as a teacher at Phillips Avenue School for many years until her retirement in 1986. Miss DeMello was...
Mary E. Ferreira
Nov 4, 2011
Mary E. (Machado) Ferreira, 79 of New Bedford died November 4, 2011 at Sacred Heart Home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Ferreira. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Lemos) Machado, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Ferreira was a communicant of Holy...
Robert D. Millette
Nov 3, 2011
Robert D. Millette, 63 of New Bedford died November 3, 2011 at home. He was the husband of Claire M. (Hebert) Millette. Born in New Bedford, the son of Florence (Thibeault) Millette of New Bedford and the late Eugene Millette, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Millette was formerly employed as a teacher at New...
Edward J. Couture
Nov 3, 2011
Edward J. Couture, 85, of New Bedford died Thursday November 3, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Alice M. (Freeman) Couture. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Azarias and Louise (King) Couture, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Couture was formerly employed as a commercial fisherman...
Thomas N. Wood, Jr.
Nov 3, 2011
Thomas Nelson Wood, Jr., 74, of New Bedford died Thursday November 3, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Charlotte A. (Carroll) Wood. Born in New Bedford on November 4, 1936, the son of the late Thomas Nelson Wood and Beatrice (Pittsley) Wood, he lived in New Bedford for all of his life. Mr. Wood was...
Russell L. Browne
Nov 2, 2011
Russell Leighton Browne, 66, of Rochester died Wednesday November 2, 2011 at home. He was the husband of Paula A. (Burke) Browne. Born in Rockport, the son of the late John T. and Luella J. (Lachmann) Browne, he lived in Boston before moving to Marion and Rochester. Mr. Browne was a self employed wood flooring contractor. He was a...
Diane E. Moura
Nov 2, 2011
Diane E. (Telford) Moura, 65 of Fairhaven died November 2, 2011 at Royal Taber Street Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Arlindo "John" Moura. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Charles G. and Alice E. (Smith) Telford, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving...
Clifton A. Bulgar
Oct 31, 2011
Clifton A. Bulgar, 94 of New Bedford died October 31, 2011 at Sacred Heart Home. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John and Catherine (Runnells) Bulgar, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Bulgar was formerly employed by the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement. He was also a foster grandparent for 25...
