Obituaries

Jul 9, 2024

Joseph A. Ligotti, 81, of Dartmouth died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at home after a brief period of declining health. He was the husband of Marie E. (Geraneo) Ligotti.

Born in Boston, son of the late Giuseppe and Roberta (Champloux) Ligotti, he lived in Boston and Hingham for many years before moving to Dartmouth.

Mr....

Jul 5, 2024

Gail D. (Girouard) DaFonte, 69, of New Bedford peacefully passed away on Friday July 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Gail chose a nursing career to provide care and support to those in need. She attended Diman Regional School of Practical Nursing, where she obtained her LPN diploma, and went on to Bristol Community College, where...

Jul 4, 2024

Daniel N. Lopes, 79, of Fairhaven died Thursday, July 4, 2024 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Paul and Gertrude (Nunes) Lopes, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life.

He honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967.

Danny was a graduate...

Jul 2, 2024

Attorney Paul Francis Walsh, Jr. passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2024, of heart failure at St Anne's Hospital in Fall River. Born in New Bedford to Dr. Paul F. Walsh and Mrs. Patricia (Maloney) Walsh, Paul was educated at area public and parochial schools and gained early fame in basketball as a star athlete. At Holy Family High...

Jul 2, 2024

Ann Marie Costa, 69, of Dartmouth died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 unexpectedly at home.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of Patricia A. (Gillin) Costa and the late Gilbert J. Costa, she was raised in New Bedford and later lived in Houston, Texas for many years before returning to the Southcoast area.

She was a graduate...

Jul 2, 2024

Yvonne M. (Silva) Houtman, 66, of New Bedford died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family, after a 20-year battle with cancer. She was married to the love of her life, Raymond J. Houtman, for more than 45 years.

Born November 11, 1957 in New Bedford, the daughter of Maria...

Jul 1, 2024

Ann Elizabeth "Mimi" (Dalzell) McKenna, 90, of New Bedford passed away Monday July 1, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late John J. "Mac" McKenna, Jr.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late William and Louise (Dillingham) Dalzell, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

Jun 29, 2024

Barbara A. (Short) Theberge, 83, of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on June 29th at Autumn Glen, Dartmouth. The daughter of the late John and Bridget (Dwyer) Short, she was born and raised in Providence. She moved to South Dartmouth, a town she loved, in 1969.

She was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier High School, and she...

Jun 29, 2024

Joao Furtado, 90, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024. He was the husband of Maria (Linhares) Furtado.

Born in the Azores, son of the late Manuel and Beatriz (Ferreira) Furtado, he has lived in New Bedford since the 1960s.

Joao enjoyed gardening, going on walks, and spending time with his...

Jun 28, 2024

Evelyn (Croteau) Teixeira, 84, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on June 28, after a period of declining health. She was the loving wife of the late Armand Teixeira.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Wilfrid and Eugenie (Desorcy) Croteau, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life and was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church....

Jun 28, 2024

James Andrew Manning, 47, of Palm Coast, FL, formerly of Rochester passed away Friday June 28, 2024.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the Kathleen M. (Saunders) Manning and the late Edward A. "Butch" Manning, he lived in Rochester for most of his life before recently moving to Florida.  He was a graduate of Old Rochester...

Jun 27, 2024

Pamela A. Karalekas, 62, of Manchester, NH, died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Bedford Hills Center after a long illness.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Demo and Beverly (Silva) Karalekas, she was raised in New Bedford and moved to New Hampshire in 1988.

She was a graduate of New Bedford High School,...

Jun 27, 2024

Patti M. (Reilly) O'Brien, 59, of Dartmouth passed away at home on Thursday June 27, 2024 after a brief illness.

Born in Beverly, the daughter of the late Richard J. and June D. (O'Dell) Reilly, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life. She was a graduate of Dartmouth High School.

Patti was formerly...

Jun 27, 2024

Christine M. Jupin, 61, of Fairhaven died June 27, 2024 peacefully at home.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Doris F. (Chicoine) Jupin, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Fairhaven.

She participated in the Special Olympics in swimming and bowling.

Survivors include her 2 sisters, Suzanne...

Jun 26, 2024

Albert "Bubba" Silva, 71, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday June 26,2024 after a brief illness.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late William "ChuCha" Silva and Albertina (Ramos) Silva, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.

Albert was formerly employed as a merchant seaman during his younger years and...

Jun 25, 2024

Curtis Manuel Perry, 83, passed away peacefully in his home on June 25th, 2024. Curtis was born on October 3rd, 1940 to his loving parents, Mary and Manuel Perry.

Curtis grew up in New Bedford and was fiercely proud of his city. From an early age he excelled in all sports, and at New Bedford High School...

Jun 24, 2024

Mary Anne McQuillan, beloved life partner of Fred Sterner, died June 24, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston with family members at her side.

She was born in New Bedford to Mary Jane (Palmer) and Edwin J. McQuillan.

Mary Anne grew up in Fairhaven and had lived in East Freetown for about 50 years....

Jun 22, 2024

Beverly L. (Whiton) Wareham, of Marion died June 22, 2024 after a long illness surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late William M. Wareham. Born in Medford, daughter of the late Lewis F. and Edna F. (Foster) Whiton, she lived in Marion most of her life. Beverly was formerly employed as a bank teller and...

Jun 22, 2024

Robert L. Norton, 85, of Naples, Florida, and Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully after a long illness, overlooking his beloved view of Point Connett and Buzzard's Bay. He is survived by Nancy, his loving wife of 63 years.

Robert's devotion to his family was unwavering. He was a loving father to his children: Robert L. (Pamela) Norton...

Jun 22, 2024

Richard A. "Ricky" Ramos, 68, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Hope Hospice in Providence, Rhode Island.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel and Sabina (Gomes) Ramos, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.

Ricky was formerly employed as a maintenance person at...