Obituaries
Vicki Renee Burns-Segal
Jun 18, 2011
Vicki Renee Burns-Segal 10/9/1960 – 6/18/2011 The Burns family mourns the death of Vicki Renee Burns-Segal, a beloved daughter, sister and inspiration to all she encountered. She possessed an inner warmth and beauty that radiated from her gentle brown eyes and infectious signature laugh. Renee, as she was known to most, displayed true Christian kindness in her tireless efforts...
Deacon Claude A. Leblanc
Jun 17, 2011
Deacon Claude A. LeBlanc, 69, of New Bedford died Friday June 17, 2011 suddenly at home. He was the husband of Therese R. (Fecteau) LeBlanc. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph Ernest and Loretta (Pontbriand) LeBlanc, he lived in New Bedford for all his life. Mr. LeBlanc served as a Permanent Deacon for the Diocese...
Doreen A. Hawk
Jun 17, 2011
Doreen A. (Roderick) Hawk, 61 of New Bedford died June 17, 2011 at home at home after a long courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Virgino and Elsie (Lewis) Roderick, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Survivors include her son, Matthew Hawk and his wife...
Andrea H. Cady
Jun 17, 2011
Andrea Hickey Cady, 46, of Rochester, MA, died June 17, 2011 at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of John A. "Jack" Cady. Born in Brockton, MA, the daughter of Jeanne P. Hickey of Marion and the late Dr. Arthur C. Hickey, Andrea was raised...
Carlos G. Roderick
Jun 16, 2011
Carlos G. Roderick, 91, of New Bedford died Thursday June 16, 2011. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Joseph and Isabella (Garcia) Roderick. Mr. Roderick was formerly employed as an iron worker in the construction industry. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army with the 979th Field Artillery Battalion and participated...
Beshara S. Thomas
Jun 16, 2011
Beshara S. Thomas, 88, of New Bedford, died June 16, 2011, at New Bedford Healthcare Center after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Frossena (David) Thomas. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Saseen and Marina (Thomas) Thomas, he lived in New Bedford most of his life, except for a few years in...
Rose T. Alfonso
Jun 15, 2011
Rose T. (Spadaro) Alfonso, 54, of East Freetown died June 14, 2011 at Tobey Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Antone Alfonso, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Salvatore J. Spadaro of New Bedford and the late Rose (Angelini) Spadaro, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to East...
Tyler J. Tourinho, Sr.
Jun 14, 2011
Tyler J. Tourinho, Sr., 21, of Tampa died unexpectedly on Tuesday June 14, 2011. A graduate of Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Tyler was employed as a cable technician in Florida, and had also worked on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill cleanup in Mississippi. He is survived by his mother, Renee (Ganeto) Tourinho and her companion Alan Gomes;...
Jacqueline C. Walsh Kopaczewski
Jun 14, 2011
Jacqueline C. (O'Bomsawin) Walsh Kopaczewski, 77, of Acushnet died Tuesday June 14, 2011 surrounded by her family at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Anthony S. Kopaczewski and the late Donald J. Walsh. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Hector and Evangeline (Duquette) O'Bomsawin, she lived in Acushnet for most...
Barbara A. Jones
Jun 12, 2011
Barbara A. (O'Connell) Jones, 83, of New Bedford died Sunday June 12, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Rochelle, NY, the daughter of the late John Edward and Mildred (Lawrence) O'Connell, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Survivors include nine children, Marvin S. Johnson of Indian River, FL, Vandal...
Raymond E. Forgue, Jr.
Jun 11, 2011
Raymond E. Forgue, Jr., 58, of New Bedford died June 11, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Lillian M. (Costa) Forgue. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Raymond E. and Gertrude (Mitchell) Forgue, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Forgue was a communicant of...
Alice T. Neagus
Jun 10, 2011
Alice T. (Caton) Neagus, 88, of Acushnet died Friday June 10, 2011 at Our Lady's Haven. She was the wife of Richard E. Neagus; they had been married for 63 years. Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Perry) Caton, she lived in Fairhaven and Acushnet for most of her life. She was a graduate...
Honorata E. Dziura
Jun 10, 2011
Honorata E. (Siwik) Dziura, 90, of New Bedford died Friday June 10, 2011 at Sacred Heart Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Dziura. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Adam and Eleonora (Slachetka) Siwik, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was...
Maria C. Camara
Jun 8, 2011
Maria C. Camara, 78, of Dartmouth died Wednesday June 8, 2011 at home after a long illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Luis Moniz Pacheco and Maria (Camara) Pacheco, she moved to New Bedford in 1975 and had lived in Dartmouth since 1995. She was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church. Miss Camara...
Roland A. Ferreira
Jun 7, 2011
Roland A. Ferreira, 82, of New Bedford died June 7, 2011 at New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Cynthia A. (Carreau) Ferreira. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Anthony and Estelle (Martin) Ferreira, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Ferreira was formerly employed as a...
Edward D. Demoranville
Jun 6, 2011
Edward D. DeMoranville, 62, of New Bedford, died June 6, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Everett and Adella Z. (Scieszka) Arruda, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. DeMoranville was formerly employed as a purchasing agent for the Woods Hole-Martha's Vineyard Steamship Authority until his retirement. He...
Fern L. Lipsett Ferreira
Jun 6, 2011
Fern L. (Sherman) Lipsett Ferreira, 70, of Dartmouth, died Monday June 6, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Lawrence A. Ferreira and the late Donald P. Lipsett. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Earl F. and Mary (Seguin) Sherman, she lived in Fairhaven until moving to Dartmouth four years ago. She was a...
Susan Kouscouros
Jun 6, 2011
Susan Kouscouros, 55, of New Bedford died Monday June 6, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Mary V. (Verissimo) Adams and Virginio Perry. She was a long time resident of the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. Her visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 5-7 PM at the...
Evelyn M. Dee
May 31, 2011
Evelyn M. (Saccocia) Dee of New Bedford died Tuesday May 31, 2011 peacefully at home after a long illness with breast cancer, which she battled with strength and determination for 33 years. She was the wife of James F. Dee; they had been married for 61 years. Born in Bridgewater, the daughter of the late Angelo and Elvira (Ventre)...
Terry L. Daluz
May 29, 2011
Terry L. (Lopes) DaLuz, 53, of New Bedford died May 29, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Wareham, the daughter of the late John F. "Tucker" and Lidwina (Alves) Lopes, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was formerly employed as a social worker for many years. Survivors include a son,...
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