Obituaries

Aug 20, 2024

George Scott Washburn, 86, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday August 20, 2024 after a brief illness.  He was the husband of the late Sheila A. (Mitchell) Washburn.

Born in Colebrook, NH, the son of the late George F. and Gertrude M. (Collins) Washburn, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.

Scott...

Aug 20, 2024

Myriol B. (King) Beauseigneur, age 87, of Fairhaven, formerly of Kissimmee, FL and Paramus, NJ passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, after a period of declining health. Myriol was married to her soul mate of 53 years, Emil Beauseigneur until his passing of Alzheimer's in 2014.

Born and raised in The Bronx, NY, Myriol and...

Aug 20, 2024

Carleton Dawson, 87, of Acushnet died peacefully August 20, 2024 at Tobey hospital after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Cecile N. (Beaulieu) Dawson and the late Marie Antoinette (Hubert) Dawson. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Edward and Monica (Galuska) Dawson, he lived in Acushnet most of his life. He...

Aug 18, 2024

Carolyn R. Clarke, 84, of New Bedford passed away Sunday August 18, 2024 after a long illness.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Albert and Doris (Smith) Clarke, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.  She was a graduate of New Bedford High School and UMass Dartmouth.

Carolyn was formerly...

Aug 18, 2024

Ivandro Jorge Gomes, 42, of New Bedford died August 18, 2024 after a long illness. Born in Praia, Cape Verde, son of Filomena (Lopes) Neves of New Bedford and Jorge Gomes Lopes of Cape Verde, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was formerly employed at Suburban, a power plant in Wareham. He enjoyed Soccer, Marvel...

Aug 18, 2024

Lorenzo Audette, Jr., 94, of Pawtucket, RI died August 18, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Lorenzo and Ruth M. (French) Audette, he lived in Pawtucket most of his life. He was formerly employed as a bus driver with Greyhound Bus Company for many years until his retirement. Lorenzo proudly...

Aug 18, 2024

Linda Kay (Lajoie) Garnett, 70, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was the wife of Bruce E. Garnett.

Born in Florida, daughter of the late Donald and Rita (Krouzek) Lajoie, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

Linda was an avid bowler and gambler, and enjoyed going...

Aug 17, 2024

Robert W. Dwyer, 78, of Fairhaven passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 peacefully at home, surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer.

Bob was born in Nantucket, MA in 1945, son of the late James and Evelyn (Gibbs) Dwyer. He was raised in New Bedford where he resided for most of his life.

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Aug 17, 2024

Antero Sousa Gonsalves, 98, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Born in New Bedford on February 26, 1926, Antero was a proud Captain for the New Bedford Police Department and also served as Deputy Chief. He retired in 1988 after an accomplished and respected 37-year career.

Antero's life...

Aug 16, 2024

Alice (Pinto) De Cruz, 102, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fall River, MA.  She was the wife of the late Manuel De Cruz. Born in New Bedford, MA. the daughter of the late Caesar and Virginia (Monteiro) Pinto, she resided in New Bedford most of her...

Aug 16, 2024

Theresa (Regis) Patistea of New Bedford, MA passed away on August 16, 2024, at the age of 93. Commonly known as Terry, she was born and raised in North Dartmouth, the daughter of the late Gioachino "Frank" and Mary E. Regis. Terry was married to her soul mate Arthur until his passing in 1988. Together they raised six children...

Aug 16, 2024

Joseph Hugh Carney, 89, of New Bedford, passed away Friday August 16, 2024. He was the husband of beloved wife Anne (Ratcliffe) Carney. They had been married for fifty-seven years. Joe was the youngest of the five children of Edward Carney and Cecelia (Cullen) Carney, who were born in County Mayo, Ireland and Brooklyn, New York respectively.

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Aug 15, 2024

Marian Braitmayer Howell (she preferred "Marty" or "Tuna"), 75, of Marion died Thursday, August 15, 2024 unexpectedly at home.

Marty was raised in Red Hook, New York, adopted daughter of the late William Henry Howell and the late Jane Braitmayer Howell. She resided in New York and various places in Massachusetts before moving to Marion full time...

Aug 15, 2024

Adeline Baptiste, 95, of New Bedford died August 15, 2024 at The Oaks. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Henry and Christina (Baptist) Baptist, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed by Ocean Spray for many years until her retirement. Adeline was a member of the International Church of the Nazarene....

Aug 13, 2024

Anne M. (Gillis) MacAdam, 84, of Dedham, MA died August 13, 2024 at Morton Hospital. She was the wife of the late James J. MacAdam. Born and raised in Gillisdale, Nova Scotia, daughter of the late Duncan R. and Elizabeth A. (MacPherson) Gillis, she lived in Boston and Dedham most of her life. She enjoyed sewing and reading. Survivors...

Aug 12, 2024

James A. Bargasse, 74, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Earle and Mary (Andrade) Bargasse, he lived in New Bedford his whole life.

James enjoyed hanging out with his friends, going to the South End Beach, and working out at the YMCA....

Aug 12, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Diana L. Sullivan on August 12, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, known for her unyielding spirit, sharp wit, and deep love for her family.

Born on January 24, 1956, to the late parents Mary Ann and Richard Auger, in Japan, Diana grew...

Aug 11, 2024

George E. Swansey, 91, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Sunday August 11, 2024 surrounded by his family after a brief illness.  He was the husband of the late Kathleen (Sylvia) Swansey; they had been married for 57 years at the time of her death in 2014.

Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the...

Aug 10, 2024

Linda M. (Barros) Robinson, 78, of New Bedford died August 10, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ronald F. Robinson. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Antone F. and Pauline (Barros) Faria, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed as a cook with the New...

Aug 9, 2024

Harvey Boardley Lammers, 93, of New Bedford passed away Friday August 9, 2024 after a brief illness with his family by his side.  He was the husband of Louise (Ross) Lammers; they had recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Alexander B. and Nannie Genevieve (Boardley) Lammers, he lived...