John P. Sarkes
Sep 11, 2011
John P. Sarkes, 89, of New Bedford died Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home after a long illness. He was the husband of Rita (Matesich) Sarkes to whom he was married for 61 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Thomas and Josephine (Thomas) Sarkes, he lived in New Bedford all...
Edith M. Kennedy
Sep 9, 2011
Edith M. (McNulty) Kennedy, 92, of Dartmouth died peacefully on Friday September 9, 2011 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of James F. Kennedy; they had been married for 62 years. Born in Luton, England, the daughter of the late Christopher and Jane (Fallon) McNulty, she was raised in New Bedford before moving to Dartmouth after her...
Mary E. Conley
Sep 7, 2011
Mary E. (Martin) Conley, 84, eldest daughter of Mary (Mahoney) and William Martin and beloved wife of the late Herbert J. Conley, passed away on September 7, 2011 after several years of declining health. Born in Mamaroneck, NY, Mary spent her early childhood in Hull and later years in Arlington, MA where she graduated from Arlington High School. She...
Lazarus Alexion
Sep 5, 2011
Lazarus Alexion, 91, of Winchester, formerly of Fairhaven and Mattapoisett, died September 5, 2011. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Mark and Vasiliki Alexion, his family moved to Fairhaven in 1922. His father operated Bristol Fruit Company and Oriental Tea and Coffee House in New Bedford. He attended school in Fairhaven, graduating from Fairhaven High School...
Dr. Maureen Fitzgerald Sharples
Sep 4, 2011
Dr. Maureen FitzGerald Sharples, a resident of Dartmouth, beloved wife of Dr. Robert Sharples, passed into eternal life surrounded by her loving family on September 4, 2011 following a lengthy, courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Martha and David FitzGerald of Newport and Middletown, Rhode Island. Maureen is survived by her husband, her brother...
Roger L. Tougas
Sep 2, 2011
Roger L. Tougas, 84, of Dartmouth died Friday September 2, 2011 after a long illness. He was the husband of Yvette R. (Monuteaux) Tougas; they had been married for 61 years. Born in Central Falls, RI, the son of the late Alcide and Lillian (Brodeur) Tougas, he moved to New Bedford in 1950 and had resided in Dartmouth since...
Tommy Acevedo
Sep 2, 2011
Tommy Acevedo, 51, of New Bedford died September 2, 2011 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Wilberto and Anita (Jorge) Acevedo. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors include his fiancée, Deborah Lacerte; his son Tommy Acevedo, Jr.; four brothers, Wilbert, Ricky, David, and Danny; and nieces and nephews. A...
Annette Saulnier
Aug 31, 2011
Annette (McCaffrey) Saulnier, 75 of South Dartmouth died Wednesday August 31, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Donald J. Saulnier with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage on August 26th. Born in County Cavan, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Reilly) McCaffrey and the...
Marilyn A. Horan
Aug 30, 2011
Marilyn A. (Young) Horan, 71, of Dartmouth died Tuesday August 30, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Dr. Peter M. Horan. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Mary C. (Sheehan) and R. Charles Young, she lived in Dartmouth for many years. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, South...
Doris M. Napier
Aug 29, 2011
Doris M. (Eastwood) Napier, 94, of New Bedford died Monday August 29, 2011 at Hallmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of Charles Napier. Born in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret (Baines) Eastwood, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a former member of the Pilgrim United...
Anne Sherman Lima
Aug 29, 2011
Anne Sherman Lima, 73, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away on August 29,2011, at the home of her daughter Debra. She was born in New Bedford to the late Russell and Gladys (Heuberger) Sherman on March 26, 1938. She graduated from Fairhaven High School with the class of 1956 and the University of Massachusett Amherst...
Joao P. Duarte
Aug 27, 2011
Joao P. Duarte, 92, of New Bedford died Saturday August 27, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Joana (Centeio) Duarte. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Manuel K. and Maria Duarte, he resided in New Bedford since 1978. He was a parishioner of Our Lady...
Gaudencio Dalomba
Aug 22, 2011
Gaudencio "Dencho" DaLomba, 99, of New Bedford died Monday August 22, 2011 at Hallmark Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Julia (Rodrigues) DaLomba. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Narciso and Maria DaLomba, he lived in New Bedford since 1957. He was a communicant Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Survivors include...
Irene V. Thomas
Aug 22, 2011
Irene V. (Mandeville) Thomas, 88, of New Bedford died Monday August 22, 2011. She was the wife of the late Milton W. Thomas. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Arcade F. and Rosanna (Guy) Mandeville, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart...
James M. Shepley
Aug 21, 2011
Our family and community lost James M. Shepley CLU, RHU, LUTCF of Mattapoisett on Sunday 21 August. He was the best friend and husband of 55 years of Anne K. (Prior) Shepley and son of the late William I. and Gladys (Peckham) Shepley. James "Shep" Shepley was born and raised in Middletown R.I. with his brother Bill, and twin...
Norma F. Gunstead
Aug 21, 2011
Norma F. Gunstead, 72, of New Bedford died Sunday August 21, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Gladys Gunstead Pespeni, she was raised in Shrewsbury and lived in New Bedford for many years. Norma was employed by Work, Inc. for many years. She was an avid bowler. She...
Ronald A. Guillemette
Aug 20, 2011
Ronald A. Guillemette, 61, of New Bedford died Saturday August 20, 2011 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was the husband of Priscilla L. (Green) Guillemette. Born and raised in Fall River, the son of Joseph A. and Theresa C. (Bellefeuille) Guillemette, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Guillemette was formerly employed...
Mary P. Norton
Aug 20, 2011
Mary P. Norton, 92, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, died Saturday August 20, 2011 at the Cedars Assisted Living Community. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Patrick and Ellen (Carolan) Norton, she lived in New Bedford all of her life, before moving to the Cedars. She was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church. Miss Norton...
Susan C. Gurganious
Aug 15, 2011
Susan C. Gurganious of North Dartmouth, MA passed away on August 15, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Lilia (Correia) and Jasper Gurganious. She was a graduate of Dartmouth High School and Southeastern Massachusetts University now UMass Dartmouth. She was a CPA. Prior to her retirement she was an...
Paul M. Kelley, Jr.
Aug 14, 2011
Paul M. Kelley, Jr., 76, of Mattapoisett passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Lesley J. (Sackman) Kelley. In addition to residing in Mattapoisett, Paul and Lesley enjoyed spending time during the winter at their home in Vero Beach, Florida. Paul was born on...
