Obituaries

Inese Jansons

Inese Jansons

Feb 1, 2011

Inese Jansons, 61, of New Bedford born June 23, 1949 died peacefully February 1, 2011 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. She was predeceased by her father Visvaldis Jasons. She is survived by her mother, Milda Benislavskis and sister, Antra Pakalns. Inese will be dearly missed by her many Latvian and American friends. Her funeral arrangements will...

Jeffrey L. Robinson

Jeffrey L. Robinson

Jan 27, 2011

Jeffrey L. Robinson, 47, of Rochester died suddenly on Thursday January 27, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret C. (Taylor) Robinson. Born in Springfield, the son of Frederick Robinson of Pittsfield, NH and the late Bonnie (Larson) Robinson, he was raised in East Longmeadow and had lived in Rochester for the past 13 years....

Mary D. Rozario

Mary D. Rozario

Jan 26, 2011

Mary D. (Lopes) Rozario, 76, of Stoughton, formerly of Fall River died January 26, 2011 at Blue Hills Alzheimers Care Center. Born in Dartmouth, she was the daughter of the late Antone Manuel Lopes and Meceala (Rozario) Lopes. Mrs. Rozario was an artist, who enjoyed oil painting and wood carving. She also enjoyed walking and music. She served in...

Alfred D. Rosa

Alfred D. Rosa

Jan 26, 2011

Alfred D. Rosa, 89, of New Bedford died January 26, 2011 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Deonilda M. "Deo" (Santos) Rosa. Born in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Adolph and Eva (Rittle) Rosa, he lived in New Jersey before moving to New Bedford 38 years ago. Mr. Rosa was a communicant of Our Lady...

Marilyn N. Wood

Marilyn N. Wood

Jan 25, 2011

Marilyn N. (Mendez) Wood, 63, of Taunton died unexpectedly on Tuesday January 25, 2011. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Cleone Mendez-Greene of New Bedford and the late Joseph A. Mendez, and sister of the late Joanne Wills. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School and Weaver Airline Training School in Kansas City, MO....

Paula D. Mee

Paula D. Mee

Jan 25, 2011

Paula (Duchaine) Mee, 56, of Marion died January 25, 2011 peacefully at home, following a courageous battle against cancer. She was wife of the late William "Billy" E. Mee with whom she shared 25 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Jeannine Duchaine and the late Paul A. Duchaine, she lived in New Bedford and Marion...

Egidio Mello, Jr.

Egidio Mello, Jr.

Jan 24, 2011

Egidio Mello, Jr., 87, the son of the late Eugenia Gonsalves and Egidio Mello, Sr. passed away on January 24, 2011 peacefully after a long illness at Sacred Heart Home surrounded by his family and the staff who took excellent care of him. Egidio served as a Lieutenant on the New Bedford Police Department until his retirement in 1986...

Patrick L. Conlan

Patrick L. Conlan

Jan 21, 2011

Patrick L. Conlan, 87, of New Bedford died January 21, 2011 at Sacred Heart Home. He was the husband of the late Lucy (Palmieri) Conlan. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Thomas M. and Catherine (Lyons) Conlan, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Conlan was a communicant of Holy Name of the...

Captain Rafael Azevedo

Captain Rafael Azevedo

Jan 19, 2011

Captain Rafael Azevedo, 84, of New Bedford died January 19, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mary (DaLomba) Azevedo. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Jose and Diana (Anahory) Azevedo, he moved to New Bedford Christmas Day 1955. He was a member of the International Church of...

Helen Norton

Helen Norton

Jan 18, 2011

Helen (Higgins) Norton, 79, of New York City died January 18, 2011 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. She was the wife Richard E. Norton. Born in Blackburn, Scotland, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Cosgrove) Higgins, she had lived in the United States since 1960. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church of Yorkville, New...

John J. Barros

John J. Barros

Jan 18, 2011

John J. "Bob" Barros, 80, of New Bedford died unexpectedly on Tuesday January 18, 2011. He was the husband of Maria (Rosario) Barros; they had been married for 59 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph J. and Emily (Leitao) Barros, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was a parishioner...

Earle B. Holden

Earle B. Holden

Jan 18, 2011

Earle B. Holden, 73, of Mattapoisett died January 18, 2011 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Cynthia H. (Gifford) Holden. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Ira A. and Rebecca B. (Johnson) Holden, he lived in Mattapoisett for the last 43 years. Mr. Holden was formerly employed as a...

Paul Silveira

Paul Silveira

Jan 14, 2011

Paul Silveira, 60, of Mattapoisett passed away Friday January 14, 2011 at Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center in Boston in the presence of his family and close friends. A Detective Lieutenant with the Mattapoisett Police Department, Paul suffered a line of duty injury. Paul was the beloved husband of Jane (Santos) Silveira for thirty-eight years. He was also the loving...

Frances C. Nolen

Frances C. Nolen

Jan 14, 2011

Frances C. (Healey) Nolen, 94, of Mattapoisett died Friday January 14, 2011 at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late John Nolen. Survivors include a son, John Nolen, Jr. of Quincy; a brother, Thomas Healey, Jr. of Everett, MA; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 22nd at...

Rose M. Botelho

Rose M. Botelho

Jan 14, 2011

Rose M. (Miranda) Botelho, 81, of New Bedford died Friday January 14, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. Funeral services will be private. Visiting hours are omitted.

Stephen M. Magliocca

Stephen M. Magliocca

Jan 14, 2011

Stephen M. "Mags" Magliocca, 59, of New Bedford, formerly of Newton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 14, 2011 due to complications of pneumonia. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Brandon) Magliocca, father of Matthew of Newton and Allison of New Bedford, son of Mary (Romano) Magliocca and the late Matthew Magliocca of West Newton, and brother of...

Mildred O. Perry

Mildred O. Perry

Jan 13, 2011

Mildred O. (Reynolds) Perry, 97, of Mattapoisett died Thursday January 13, 2011 at Our Lady's Haven. She was the wife of the late Edmund Perry. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Llewellyn B. and Mary E. (Oliver) Reynolds, she lived in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett most of her life. She was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church...

John Morris Santos

John Morris Santos

Jan 13, 2011

John Morris Santos, 85, of New Bedford died Thursday January 13, 2011 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antone and Louise (Grace) Santos, he lived in New York for many years before returning to New Bedford eight years ago. Mr. Santos was formerly employed as a...

Elvera M. "Ellie" Campanella

Elvera M. "Ellie" Campanella

Jan 13, 2011

Elvera M. "Ellie" (Erickson) Campanella, 95, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully on Thursday January 13, 2011 at Hathaway Manor. She was the wife of the late Samuel R. Campanella and George E. Benoit, and daughter of the late Eric and Ann (Rooney) Erickson. Mrs. Campanella was born in Cranston, Rhode Island and raised in Fairhaven, and had lived in...

Janet R. Butler

Janet R. Butler

Jan 13, 2011

Janet R. (Carney) Butler, 61, of Taunton died Thursday January 13, 2011 peacefully at home surrounded by her family and nursing friends. She was the wife of Craig F. Butler. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Catherine Carney Ricketson of New Bedford and the late Henry Carney, she lived in Assonet and Taunton for many years. Mrs. Butler...

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