Obituaries

Patricia Ann "Patsy" Walsh

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Normand P. Grenon

Normand P. Grenon

Sep 29, 2011

Normand P. Grenon, 84, of New Bedford died September 29, 2011 at Sacred Heart Home after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Eleanor (Perkins) Grenon. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Adolph and Rose (Jodoin) Grenon, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Grenon was a communicant of St....

Henrique Andrade

Henrique Andrade

Sep 29, 2011

Henrique "Henry" Andrade, 98, of New Bedford, died September 29, 2011 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford after a brief illness. He was the husband of Alda (Sousa) Andrade. Born in Cape Verde, the son of the late Fortunato and Mariana Andrade, he lived in Cedarville for many years before moving to New Bedford 40 years ago. Mr. Andrade...

Richard S. Supczak

Richard S. Supczak

Sep 28, 2011

Richard S. Supczak, 78, of New Bedford died September 28, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Stanley F. and Stella (Papiernik) Supczak, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Mr. Supczak served...

Brenda J. Swain

Brenda J. Swain

Sep 28, 2011

Brenda J. Swain, 70, of New Bedford died September 28, 2011 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Donald F. Swain. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late William T. and Mary J. (Stowell) Benoit, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a communicant...

Ltc John J. Barros

Ltc John J. Barros

Sep 28, 2011

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) John J. Barros, 75, of New Bedford, died at home on September 28, 2011. He was the husband of Anna (Joia) Barros and the son of the late Teofilo J. and Anna (Coelho) Barros. Born in Boston, he moved to New Bedford at an early age and was a 1953 graduate of New Bedford High School....

Donna I. Renahan

Donna I. Renahan

Sep 28, 2011

Donna I. (Ziccardi) Renahan, 63, of New Bedford died September 28, 2011 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born and raised in Fall River, the daughter of the late Alfred M. and Elizabeth J. (Braz) Ziccardi, she lived in New Bedford for the last 8 years. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Costa-Barnes and her husband Arthur of Burtonsville, MD; 2...

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