Obituaries
Edith Ilona Milott
Jul 2, 2010
Edith Ilona (Soderblom) Milott, 73, of Mattapoisett and Jupiter, FL died peacefully at home on Friday July 2, 2010 after a courageous battle with ALS. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Paul E. Milott Jr. She leaves her three children, Paul E. Milott III and his fiancée Kathleen O'Malley of Cambridge, Lisa M Puhala and...
Irene A. Neves Carr
Jul 1, 2010
Irene A. (Neves) Carr, 69, of New Bedford died July 1, 2010 at home after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John and Albertina (Leitao) Neves, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was an active member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. Her...
Matthew T. Avery
Jul 1, 2010
Matthew T. Avery, 41, of Mattapoisett died Thursday July 1, 2010. He is survived by his wife Deanna (Coupe) Avery, his sons Tyler and Braedon, and his parents, Fred and Carolyn (Millette) Avery. A private memorial service was held on Sunday July 18, 2010 at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Daniel L. Goodman, Sr.
Jul 1, 2010
Daniel Lee Goodman Sr., 53, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully in his home at 12:20pm, Thursday, July 1st, 2010 surrounded by his family. Born December 20, 1956 in Peoria, IL, he was the beloved son of Robert W. and Sharon L. Goodman, of Chillicothe, IL. Surviving are his two sons, Robert A. and Daniel L. Jr., both of Mattapoisett;...
Stephen J. O'Brien
Jun 27, 2010
Stephen J. O'Brien, 84, of New Bedford died Sunday June 27, 2010 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Patrick J. and Alice (Birtwistle) O'Brien, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He resided at Hathaway Manor for the past 19 years where he formed many friendships. He was...
George D. Pina
Jun 27, 2010
George D. Pina, 59, of New Bedford died Sunday June 27, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Bonita M. (Britto) Pina. Born in Wareham, the son of the late Agnes (Rose) Pina and John Andrade, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Pina was formerly employed as a tire builder for...
Mary J. Donahue
Jun 27, 2010
Mary J. Donahue, 68, of New Bedford died Sunday June 27, 2010. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Elsie H. (King) Donahue and the late Thomas A. Donahue, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a graduate of Holy Family High School. Survivors include her mother; a daughter, Carolyn A. Cote of Florida;...
Antonio G. Pires
Jun 25, 2010
Antonio G. "Tony" Pires, 58, of New Bedford died Friday June 25, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Jose L. and Justa G. (Fernandes) Pires, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Pires was formerly employed by Leclair Movers. He was a graduate of New Bedford...
Kathryn R. Sweeney
Jun 25, 2010
Kathryn R. (Chaput) Sweeney, 88, of New Bedford died Friday June 25, 2010 at Royal Taber Street Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late John J. Sweeney. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Elrick M. and Ethel (Rogers) Chaput, she lived in New Bedford for all of her life. She was a communicant of...
Paul D. Fistori
Jun 24, 2010
Paul D. Fistori, 77, of Fairhaven died June 24, 2010 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nancy Dodge Fistori. He leaves his five children Amy F. Trow and her husband Peter, Anne S. Langlois and her husband John all of Mattapoisett, Margaret F. Spence and...
Joan Shaw
Jun 24, 2010
Joan (Winterbottom) Shaw, 72, of Fairhaven died June 24, 2010 at home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Ronald L. Shaw. Born in Dartmouth, the daughter of the late Albert and Doris (Brun) Winterbottom, she lived in Fairhaven most of her life. Mrs. Shaw was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed golfing...
John J. Mckinnon
Jun 20, 2010
John J. McKinnon, 83, of Dartmouth died June 20, 2010 at Sacred Heart Home after a long illness. He was the husband of Alice M. (Bourgeois) McKinnon. Born in Cambridge, MA, the son of the late James P. and Mary E. (Marriner) McKinnon, he lived in Dartmouth most of his life. Mr. McKinnon was a communicant of St. Julie...
James C. Butler
Jun 19, 2010
James C. Butler, 83, of New Bedford died June 19, 2010 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. He was the husband of the late Jeanette I. (Burris) Butler. Born in Watson, Arkansas, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Butler served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He enjoyed fishing and boating. Survivors include...
Frank C. Santos, Jr., Certified Public Accountant
Jun 18, 2010
Frank C. Santos, Jr., a well-known Certified Public Accountant, of Dartmouth, MA and North Port, FL died at St. Luke's Hospital on June 18, 2010. Born in New Bedford in 1929 to the late Frank C. and Mary (Ventura) Santos, he was educated in the New Bedford school system. He graduated from Becker Junior College and Boston University. During...
Stella Allen
Jun 17, 2010
Stella (Giusti) Allen , 86, of New Bedford died Thursday June 17, 2010 at Country Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Allen. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ceasar and Catherine (Zanetti) Giusti, she lived in New Bedford for all of her life....
Altagracia Roman
Jun 17, 2010
Altagracia Roman, 77, of New Bedford died Thursday June 17, 2010 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late Jorge L. Robles. Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Emilio and Emilia (Flores) Roman, she lived in New Bedford since 1973. Survivors include five children, Evette Gonsalves, Aida Robles, Yolanda Miranda, Julio Morales,...
Gloria Oliveira
Jun 16, 2010
Gloria Oliveira, 77, of New Bedford died June 16, 2010 at home. She was the wife of the late Manuel Oliveira. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Manuel and Cusdio (Ponte) Souza, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Oliveira enjoyed Foxwoods and TV, Poker machines and family and friends. She was employed with...
Heather Anne Medeiros
Jun 15, 2010
Heather Anne (Martins) Medeiros, 32, of New Bedford died June 15, 2010 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Karen Almeida and her companion Raymond Cabral of Dartmouth and Gilbert Martins and his companion Alice Teixeira of Acushnet, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a loving mother to her children and...
Kevin J. Oliveira
Jun 15, 2010
Kevin J. Oliveira, 26, of New Bedford died suddenly on Tuesday June 15, 2010. Born in New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School. Kevin enjoyed snowboarding, tattoos, and ice cream sandwiches. He is survived by his son, Kamryn Joseph "Little KO" Oliveira; his fiancée, Elizabeth Luz...
Theophilo M. "Theo" Silva
Jun 14, 2010
Theophilo M. "Theo" Silva, 80, of New Bedford died Monday June 14, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the former husband of the late Olivia J. "Livvy" (Delgado) Silva. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Miguel and Maria (Almeida) Silva, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was...
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