David T. Welch
Jan 8, 2012
David T. Welch of Wayland, 63, passed peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital Sunday, January 8, 2012, with his life partner Margo Melnicove, brother Ken Welch of Mattapoisett, and friend Carl Corey of West Roxbury at his bedside. For four years, David fought a heroic battle against prostate cancer the same way he lived his life: fearlessly, and with determination...
Calvin L. Dexter
Jan 7, 2012
Calvin L. Dexter, 68, of Mattapoisett died January 7, 2012 at Tobey Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Wareham, the son of the late Chester G. and Beatrice B. (Vossahlik) Dexter, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life. He was employed as a mechanic and also worked in several boatyards. He was an avid NASCAR fan and...
Dorothy M. Helme
Jan 6, 2012
Dorothy M. (Fernandez) Helme, 88, of Lakeville died January 6, 2012 at Brockton Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late George D. Helme. Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late Luiz and Laurianna (DaRosa) Fernandez, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Lakeville 7 years ago. Mrs. Helme...
Marlene R. O'Neill
Jan 4, 2012
Marlene R. (Groene) O'Neill of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 4, 2012 at Sherrill House after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was the wife of the late Francis D. O'Neill. Born in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of the late Linus F. and Marguerite (McGrath) Groene, she had lived in Illinois and California before moving to...
Madeline F. Baker
Dec 30, 2011
Madeline F. (Thomas) Baker, 75, of New Bedford died December 30, 2011 at Southeastern Massachusetts Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Arthur F. and Mary C. (Amaral) Thomas, she was raised in Falmouth returning to New Bedford in the 1950's. She enjoyed cooking and singing. Survivors include her...
Pauline A. Cormier
Dec 29, 2011
In Duxbury, December 29, 2011, Pauline Adams Cormier, 79, died peacefully at Bay Path Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Phillip J. and Mae (Correia-DeMello) Adams, she lived in New Bedford and Acushnet most of her life. Pauline graduated from New Bedford High School, Class of 1950, Bay Path College and Bridgewater...
Maria B. Mello
Dec 27, 2011
Maria B. (Brum) Mello, 98, of New Bedford died December 27, 2011 at New Bedford Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Albert P. Mello. Born in St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Antone P. and Maria deGloria (Mendonca) Brum, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting....
Matthew W. Spinney
Dec 27, 2011
Matthew W. Spinney, 24, of Fairhaven died December 27, 2011 unexpectedly at home. Born in Malden, MA the son of Terri R. (Klein) Spinney of Fairhaven and William F. Spinney, Jr. and his partner Sam D. Neis of New Bedford, he lived in Fairhaven all of his life. Matthew was employed as a chef at Freestone's Restaurant. He was...
Alfreda J. Gomes
Dec 27, 2011
Alfreda J. (Miggins) Gomes, 96, of New Bedford, died on Tuesday December 27, 2011 in New London, CT surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Antone Gomes and daughter of the late Pearl (Wright) Miggins and George Miggins. She was a life long resident of New Bedford and attended area public schools. She was a member...
Milton M. Costa
Dec 26, 2011
Milton M. Costa, 83, of New Bedford died December 26, 2011 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joaninha M. "Jenny" (Leite) Costa. Born in Freetown, the son of the late Manuel and Alice (Oliver) Costa, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Costa was formerly employed by Bay State Piping...
Barbara C. Metivier
Dec 24, 2011
Barbara C. (Gray) Metivier, 82, of New Bedford died Saturday December 24, 2011 at the Royal of Fairhaven. She was the wife of Edward Metivier, Jr.; they had been married for 64 years. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Charles F. and Marie Louise (Girard) Gray, she lived in New Bedford for all of her life....
Evan B. Rousseau
Dec 23, 2011
Evan Brian Rousseau, 47, of New Bedford died Friday December 23, 2011 suddenly at home. Born in New Bedford, the son of Paul N. and Dorothy B. (Kennedy) Rousseau, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. Mr. Rousseau was formerly employed as a...
William A. Luminiello
Dec 22, 2011
William A. Luminiello, 96, of Fairhaven died Thursday December 22, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mary Y. (Ditata) Luminiello; they were married for 62 years. Born in Taunton, the son of the late Carmine and Mary (Matrone) Luminiello, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life. He was a...
Claudia Wong
Dec 22, 2011
Claudia (Wong) Wong, 81, of Fairhaven died Thursday December 22, 2011 at Sippican Healthcare Center after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Sherman Wong. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Charlie and Jade (Woo) Wong, she lived in Fairhaven for most of her life. Mrs. Wong and her late husband...
Emily L. Arruda
Dec 22, 2011
Emily L. (Geiser) Arruda, 60, of New Bedford died Thursday December 22, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Ricardo E. Arruda. Born and raised in California, the daughter of Mary Constance (Whiteside) Geiser of Texas and the late John Geiser, she lived in New Bedford for the past ten years. Survivors include her...
Elizabeth "Betty" Beadle
Dec 22, 2011
Elizabeth "Betty" Beadle died at home in Mattapoisett, MA on December, 22, 2011. Born Mary Elizabeth MacAllister on December, 2, 1915 in Hopkinton, Iowa, Betty was extremely proud of her Midwestern, and particularly of her Iowan roots. She graduated from Miami University of Ohio in 1937 and moved to the Chicago area to pursue a career in insurance underwriting....
Delores Sylvia
Dec 21, 2011
Delores (Matias) Sylvia, 88, of New Bedford died Wednesday December 21, 2011 at the Royal of Fairhaven surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Arthur Sylvia. Born in Faial, Azores, the daughter of the late Francisco and Maria Gloria (Farias) Matais, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was a communicant...
Patricia C. Dipasqua
Dec 18, 2011
Patricia C. (Cruise) DiPasqua, 58, of Mattapoisett died Sunday December 18, 2011 while being lovingly embraced by her family and friends after a lengthy and courageous battle with lung cancer. She was the loving wife of Leonard J. DiPasqua. Patty was born in Brockton on December 9, 1953. She was the daughter of Kathryn (Orient) Cruise of Brockton and...
Edward D. Mackler, M.D.
Dec 17, 2011
Edward D. Mackler, M.D., 90, husband of the late Isabelle (Dobbs) Mackler, died Saturday December 17, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. He is survived by his children, Edward Mackler, Jr. of Dartmouth, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Mackler of Dartmouth, Mr. and Mrs. David Mackler of Los Angeles and Lauren Mackler of Newton. He is also survived by eight grandchildren....
Julia A. Cabral
Dec 17, 2011
Julia A. (Andrade) Cabral, 82, of New Bedford died December 17, 2011 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Manuel J. Cabral, Jr. Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late John G. and Maria O. (Oliveira) Andrade, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Mrs. Cabral was a parishioner of...
