Victor E. Demski
Jun 21, 2024
Just ten days before celebrating his ninety-fifth birthday, Victor Edward Demski passed away on June 21, 2024.
Vic was born on July 2,1929 in New Kensington, PA, the son of Joseph and Josephine Demski.
He attended local schools in Pennsylvania and in 1951 graduated from The University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. Degree in Metallurgical...
Natalie Z. Demello
Jun 21, 2024
Natalie Zita (Cardoza) DeMello, 84, of New Bedford died June 21, 2024 at Sacred Heart Home.
She was the wife of the late Arnold DeMello.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late William and Mary M. (Barboza) Cardoza, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Mrs. DeMello was formerly employed...
Mary L. Rock
Jun 21, 2024
Mary L. (Sokolis) Rock, 80, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Born in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Dobosz) Sokolis, she was raised in Rockville, CT before moving to the New Bedford area in 1962.
Mary was a lady with a lot of love. She brought...
Wayne King, Sr.
Jun 20, 2024
Wayne King, Sr., 62, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was the husband of the late Stacey (Hubbard) King.
Born in Boston, son of the late Jacob and Aggie (McKinnie) King, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.
Wayne served proudly in the U.S. Army.
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George J. Edwards, Jr.
Jun 18, 2024
George J. Edwards Jr., 70, of Mattapoisett passed away on Tuesday June 18, 2024 after complications with cancer. Born September 2, 1953 in New Bedford, George was the son of George Sr. and Lorraine Edwards and brother to Douglas Edwards and the late Shawn Edwards. George is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carla Edwards; his children, Rory...
M. Elizabeth Medina-Graca
Jun 18, 2024
M. Elizabeth (Gomes Madeira) Medina-Graca, 78, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She was the loving wife of Orlando Medina Da Graca for over 40 years.
Born in Sao Vicente, Cabo Verde, daughter of the late Manuel and Otelinda (Pinheiro) Madeira, she immigrated to the United States in 1976. Elizabeth first lived...
Russell Clark
Jun 17, 2024
Russell Clark, 91, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024.
He was the husband of the late Nancy S. (Arnold) Clark.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Frank and Bertha (Foreman) Clark, he lived in the South End of New Bedford all his life.
He was formerly...
Gail Elen
Jun 17, 2024
Gail (Vaitses) Elen, 84, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024. She was the wife of the late Peter Elen.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Allan and Mable (Wakeman) Vaitses, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life before moving to Fairhaven in 2014.
Gail held many jobs throughout...
Patricia A. Rodrigues
Jun 15, 2024
Patricia A. (Dragon) Rodrigues, 77, formerly of Mattapoisett died June 15, 2024 at Eliot Center in Natick. She was the wife of the late Joao "John" "Mr. Rod" Rodrigues. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Claudio and Margaret (Branco) Dragon, she was raised in New Bedford before moving to Mattapoisett in 1977. She was formerly employed as an...
Donald J. Chausse
Jun 14, 2024
Donald J. Chausse, age 90, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 14, 2024 after a period of declining health.
He was married for 63 years to his best friend and the love of his life, Irene (Cardoza) Chausse. He was the son of Romeo J. and Alma (Bois) Chausse. He was a 1953 graduate of New...
Cynthia M. Smith
Jun 14, 2024
Cynthia M. (Costa) Smith, 87, of New Bedford passed away Friday June 14, 2024. She was the wife of the late James E. Smith.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph V. and Mary (Vieira) Costa, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School....
Paul J. Girouard
Jun 12, 2024
Paul J. "Spud" Girouard, 90, of New Bedford died Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Henry and Helen (Allain) Girouard, he lived in New Bedford for all of his life.
Paul was formerly employed as a bricklayer for many...
Roy N. Daniel
Jun 12, 2024
Roy N. Daniel, 65, of Rochester passed away Wednesday June 12, 2024 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Susan M. (Boucher) Daniel,
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Albert and Lorraine (Lecuyer) Daniel, he was raised in Acushnet and had resided in Rochester for many years. He was a graduate of...
Manuel J. Andrews
Jun 10, 2024
Manuel J. "Manski" Andrews, 55, of Boston and formerly New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, 2024.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late James Andrews, Sr., and Marilyn (Rebeiro) Andrews, he lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Boston.
He was a behavioral specialist at Healing Home Inc.,...
James S. Akrep
Jun 7, 2024
James S. Akrep, 73, of New Bedford passed away Friday June 7, 2024 after a brief illness.
Born in Barnstable, the son of the late William J. and Shirley J. (Woodward) Akrep, he lived in New Bedford since the early 1990s.
Jimmy attended the Day Habilitation program at LifeStream on Mill Road in Acushnet. He...
Jo-Ann Monteiro
Jun 7, 2024
Jo-Ann Monteiro, 65, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with ALS. She fought the disease with faith and dignity.
Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina (Gomes) Monteiro, she lived in many places across the world before settling in Dartmouth.
Jo-Ann was a USAF Technical Sergeant retiring in 1996....
Rev. Jack H. Haney
Jun 6, 2024
Rev. Jack H. Haney, of Fairhaven, MA, passed away at home on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Jack was born in Camden, NJ to Beulah Flanegan Haney and John "Jack" Hartley Haney on May 26, 1938.
He earned a BA from West Virginia Wesleyan in 1962 and a Masters of Divinity from Drew University Theological School in 1966. ...
Frank R. Embleton
Jun 6, 2024
Frank R. Embleton, 80, of New Bedford passed away Thursday June 6, 2024 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Sandra Lee (Reed) Embleton.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Chester M. and Mary (Heath) Embleton, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Frank...
James E. Pallatroni
Jun 6, 2024
James E. Pallatroni, 94, of Hutchinson Island, Florida, formerly of New Bedford, passed away Thursday June 6, 2024 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. He was the husband of the late Pearl M. (Lawler) Pallatroni.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Eugene E. and Theresa V. (Fanning) Pallatroni, he lived in New Bedford...
Shirley L. Poling
Jun 5, 2024
Shirley L. (Pastie) Poling, 95, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday June 5, 2024 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Harley J. Poling.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Frank and Lena (Roppolo) Pastie, she lived in New Bedford all of her...
