Obituaries

Aug 8, 2024

Jacqueline Marie (Sylvia) Kay-Laporte, 72, died surrounded by love from family on August 8, 2024 in Fall River, MA. Her belief in God carried through life which encompassed who she was. Morality was the key to her heart and poured over on those she knew. She will always be remembered for her generosity, wisdom, sense of humor, and witty...

Aug 8, 2024

Hadley Ann Peternel, beloved daughter of Robert (BJ) Peternel and Bianca Vieira of New Bedford, passed away peacefully in her parents' arms on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Boston Children's Hospital. Born prematurely on February 24, 2023, at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Hadley faced a congenital heart defect that, over time, led to new heart and lung diagnoses. Yet,...

Aug 6, 2024

Lester C. "Charlie" Bounty, 62, of Redding, CT and Fairhaven, MA, beloved partner, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2024.

Born in Stamford, CT on January 5, 1962, and brought up in Darien, CT, Charlie was the son of the late Reginald and Madeline (Rembish) Bounty, brother of Elizabeth Bounty and Katherine (Daniel)...

Aug 3, 2024

June E. (Ferreira) Monteiro, 75, of Dartmouth, passed away on August 3rd, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.

June was born in New Bedford to Americo "Mac" and Maria Clara Ferreira on June 9th, 1949. While working at Big G supermarket, June met Robert Monteiro. They married in 1971 and went on to have two beloved...

Aug 3, 2024

Keith Curry died at his home in Mattapoisett early Saturday morning August 3, 2024 in the company of his loving wife, Sheila Tierney Curry and his adoring lab, Maddie. Keith was the proud son of Mary Isabella "Bella" (Lima) and James F. Curry, both of whom predeceased him.

Keith grew up in the south end of New...

Jul 31, 2024

Cathryn A. (Molleo) Howland, 73, of New Bedford died Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.  She was the wife of Frederick D. Howland.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Richard T. Molleo and Mary (Sanderson) Molleo Sherman, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

Cathy...

Jul 30, 2024

Jacqueline C. (Poisson) Frazer, 90, originally from New Bedford, died peacefully on July 30, 2024, surrounded by her family following a long illness. Her loving husband, George, pre-deceased her in 2014.

She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Nancy Frazer Evangelista (Fred), Bruce Frazer (Robyn), Kathleen Mullin (Robert), Michael Frazer and Lynn Borella (Robert)....

Jul 30, 2024

Brad J. Mersch, 49, of Westport passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 30, 2024.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was raised in Ohio and California and had resided in Massachusetts since 1993. He was a graduate of Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, California, and received his Associate's degree from Dean College and Bachelor's degree...

Jul 28, 2024

Everett Goes, 93, of New Bedford died July 28, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Lois M. (Needham) Goes. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Arthur and Adeline (Sousa) Goes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was formerly employed by Acushnet Company for many years until his retirement. Mr....

Jul 27, 2024

Jerome P. "Jerry" Janousek, 84, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, at the New Bedford Jewish Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Nancy J. (Hill) Janousek, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.

Jerry was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of the late Emil and Rose (Barry) Janousek....

Jul 26, 2024

Maria L. (daCruz) DosSantos, 84, of New Bedford passed away Friday July 26, 2024 at Hope Hospice in Providence, RI.  She was the wife of Antonio R. DosSantos.

Born in Ratoeira, Portugal, the daughter of the late Jose and Margarida (Ferreira) daCruz, she resided in New Bedford since 1972.Maria was formerly employed as a stitcher at Cliftex...

Jul 26, 2024

Attorney David Prentiss, longtime resident of South Dartmouth passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  David was raised in Sudbury, MA and is the son of Norma Jean and the late Carl Prentiss.  He was a devoted and loving husband to Marybeth Prentiss for 52 years and an amazing and inspiring father to his...

Jul 25, 2024

Eleanor S. (Campbell) Begley, 91, of Dartmouth died July 25, 2024 peacefully at home. She was the wife of Edward S. Begley, with whom she shared 74 years of marriage. They were lifelong residents of New Bedford until moving to Dartmouth last year.

She was the daughter of the late Clarence Stewart Campbell and Mary Parker (Crowley)...

Jul 25, 2024

Joseph David "Zetro" Rose, age 68, of Wareham, Massachusetts, departed this life on the 25th of July, 2024. Born to the late Arthur Duarte Rose and Angelica Neves Rose in New Bedford, Massachusetts, he was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of New Bedford High School.

Joseph was a man of many passions, with...

Jul 20, 2024

Ann (Aylward) Tremblay, 84, of New Bedford passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday July 20, 2024.

Born on April 25,1940 to the late Francis and Mary (Sullivan) Aylward, she was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. She was the devoted wife of the late Wilfred H. Tremblay for 51 years and the mother of...

Jul 19, 2024

Donna M. (Camuti) Dann, 66, of Fairhaven died July 19, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a lifelong illness. Born in Boston, daughter of the late Anthony J. and Ann M. (Moore) Camuti, she lived in Wareham most of her life before moving to Fairhaven 15 years ago. She enjoyed crocheting, bowling, ceramics, Bingo, her cats and spending time...

Jul 18, 2024

Connie 'PooPoo' Pina, 67, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly at home on July 18, 2024. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Muriel A. Pina and Peter Andrews, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

She devoted over 25 years to the children of our community; making sure their bellies...

Jul 17, 2024

Irene (Connor) Loiselle, 97, of New Bedford, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was the daughter of James and Alice (Eaves) Connor. Irene married Ray Loiselle and together they raised two children in the home they built overlooking Clarks Cove in New Bedford. She was employed by the Acushnet Company for 42...

Jul 17, 2024

Beverly Ann Crowley, 77, of Fairhaven, MA died Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at home  peacefully with her family after a long illness.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Rebello) Pimental, she lived in Fairhaven her entire life.

Among her several jobs, she was most recently employed as a Legal Secretary...

Jul 17, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Joaquim "Shema" Gomes.  He died on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.  Joaquim was 68 years old.

He was born in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, the son of Antonia...