Kenneth W. Stockwell
Oct 15, 2011
Kenneth W. Stockwell, 53, of New Bedford, a beloved brother and Godfather, returned home to his Lord on Saturday October 15, 2011. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Dorwin "Stocky" Stockwell and Luella M. (Correia) Stockwell. He was a graduate of Bishop Stang High School and Southeastern Massachusetts University. He also attended Emerson College....
Josephine Carter
Oct 14, 2011
Josephine (Barros) Carter, 92, of New Bedford died Friday October 14, 2011 at Sacred Heart Home. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Dominga (Alves) Barros, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Josephine loved to sew and to play Bingo. Survivors include seven children, Alan Barros, Barbara Bruce, Wendy McCarthy, Julie,...
Claire M. Frenette
Oct 13, 2011
Claire M. Frenette, 82, of New Bedford died October 13, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Emile E. and Noemi R. (Vaillancourt) Frenette, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Frenette was formerly employed by Acushnet Company for over 30 years until her retirement. Survivors include her son,...
Margaret A. "Peggy" Mcmanus-Gilmette
Oct 10, 2011
Margaret A. "Peggy" McManus-Gilmette passed away Monday October 10, 2011, surrounded by her children and loved ones after a long and inspirational battle with cancer. Peggy was the widow of the love of her life Aniceto "Che Che" Gilmette. A tirelessly hard worker Peggy began as a stitcher and worked her way up through college eventually obtaining her Master's...
Kevin P. Marinelli
Oct 10, 2011
Kevin Patrick Marinelli, 32, of New Bedford died Monday October 10, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic with his parents there to comfort him. Kevin was born April 17, 1979, in New Bedford to Robert and Nora (Pallatroni) Marinelli. He attended Holy Family-Holy Name School as a young child and finished his formal education in 1998 when he graduated from...
Barbara T. Thomas
Oct 9, 2011
Barbara T. (Farris) Thomas, 91, of New Bedford died Sunday October 9, 2011. She was the wife of the late Moses Thomas, daughter of the late Thomas and Annie Farris, and mother of Thomas M. Thomas. Private arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.
Patricia Ann "Patsy" Walsh
Oct 9, 2011
Patricia Ann (Maloney) Walsh, 85, of New Bedford and Naples, FL died October 9, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Philadelphia in 1926 she was the daughter of Charles and Anna Maloney. While being educated at Georgetown Visitation in Washington, DC, she met her future husband, Paul F. Walsh, and came to New Bedford to raise her family....
Maria G. Silva
Oct 9, 2011
Maria G. (Gilmette) Silva, 96, of New Bedford died Sunday October 9, 2011 at Alden Court Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Joao H. Silva. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Marcelino and Domingo (Gilmete) Gilmette, she lived in New Bedford since 1961. Survivors include a daughter, Cecilia DeBastos and her husband...
Robert Mace Bent, Jr.
Oct 8, 2011
Robert Mace Bent, Jr. of Marion, MA died on October 8, 2011 after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Esther McSheehy Bent and is survived by his children, Robert M. Bent, III and his wife Colleen of Greenfield, MA, Peter E. Bent and his wife Nancy of Sherborn, MA and Barbara M. Bent and her...
William M. Smith
Oct 7, 2011
William M. "Bill" Smith, 52, of New Bedford died Friday October 7, 2011 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, the son of Laura M. (Haskell) Gragg and the late William C. Smith, he lived in Rhode Island and New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Smith formerly owned and operated an electronics repair business. He served as...
Ilda Depina
Oct 6, 2011
Ilda (Santos) DePina, 82, of Fairhaven was called home October 6, 2011 to be with Jesus for eternity. She passed at home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Lewis E. DePina. They enjoyed 52 years of true love and marriage. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of...
Alfred M. "Freddie" Couto
Oct 5, 2011
Alfred M. "Freddie" Couto, 61, of New Bedford died October 5, 2011 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Ludy P. (Prince) Couto. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late George and Eunice (Couto) Andrews, he was raised in Onset and lived in New Bedford for the last 40 Years. Mr. Couto served in...
Walter O. Kenyon
Oct 5, 2011
Walter O. Kenyon, 86, of New Bedford died Wednesday October 5, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Josephine (Medeiros) Kenyon. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Harvey H. and Nellie F. (Harrington) Kenyon, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. Mr....
Mary V. Sylvia
Oct 3, 2011
Mary V. (Ferreira) Sylvia, 99, of New bedford died October 3, 2011 at Royal Taber Street Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Albert Sylvia, James Yorston and Capt. Manuel Cruz. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Rapoza) Ferreira, she lived in the Greater New Bedford area for most...
Silvino Santos
Oct 3, 2011
Silvino Santos, 89, of Dartmouth died Monday October 3, 2011 at Our Lady's Haven. He was the husband of the late Gladys E. (Costello) Santos. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel and Francisca (Benta) Santos, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. Mr. Santos was formerly employed as the service manager for U.S....
Norman F. Gorden
Oct 3, 2011
Norman F. Gorden, 79, of Mattapoisett died October 3, 2011 unexpectedly at Tufts Medical Center. He was the husband of Nancy M. (McAdam) Gorden. Mr. Gorden was the son of the late Carl P. and Dorothy P. (Childs) Gorden. He lived in Taunton for 36 years before moving to Mattapoisett in 2000. He retired as chairman of the Bristol...
Judith Grajales
Oct 2, 2011
Judith (Sylvia) Grajales, 69, of New Bedford died October 2, 2011 at Royal Taber Street Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Elsie (Gerome) Sylvia, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Survivors include 4 sons, Brian, Michael, William and Juan; 4 daughters, Rhonda, Deborah, Nicole and Tammy; 2...
George Athaide
Oct 2, 2011
George Athaide, 88, of New Bedford died Sunday October 2, 2011 at Royal of Fairhaven after a long illness. He was the husband of Alice (Brandao) Athaide. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Gil) Athaide, he lived in New Bedford for all of his life. He was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church....
Manuel C. Costa
Oct 1, 2011
Manuel C. "Buddy" Costa, 84, of Mattapoisett died Saturday October 1, 2011 at Alden Court Nursing Home after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Alice (Robinson) Costa. Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Joseph M. and Mary J. (Secia) Costa, he lived in Marion for most of his life before returning to Mattapoisett...
Mary M. Harrington
Sep 30, 2011
Mary M. (Cotter) Harrington, 79, of New Bedford died September 30, 2011 at Bay Path at Duxbury peacefully. She was the wife of the late Donald J. Harrington. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Cecelia E. (Cowen) Cotter, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Harrington was a communicant of...
