Obituaries

Frank S. Cunha

Frank S. Cunha

Jun 5, 2024

Frank S. Cunha, age 79, a resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, with his family by his side and the amazing hospice support of Community Nurse Home Care following an ongoing struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.

He was the loving husband of Jacqueline (Boucher) Cunha of 57 years. Frank is survived by...

Olivia L. Lima

Olivia L. Lima

Jun 3, 2024

Olivia L. (Linhares) Lima, 94, of Dartmouth passed away Monday June 3, 2024 at the Royal of Fairhaven surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Aristides Linhares Lima.

Born in Povoacao, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Joao and Maria da Gloria (de Melo) Linhares.  She and her...

Ronald K. Fuller

Ronald K. Fuller

May 30, 2024

Ronald K. Fuller, 66, of New Bedford passed away Thursday May 30, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Born in New Bedford, the son of Jeanne (Thomasset) Poulin and the late Warren E. Fuller, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Ronny was formerly employed by the City of New Bedford Cemetery Department until his retirement....

Michael M. Ward

Michael M. Ward

May 29, 2024

Michael M. Ward, age 65, of Mattapoisett, MA, passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2024.

Mike's childhood was spent in Brockton, MA and later in Fall River, MA. He was the definition of a lifelong learner. Mike earned his Bachelor's degree at Rhode Island College where he met his wife Paula. He went on to earn a...

Jason R. Arruda

Jason R. Arruda

May 28, 2024

Jason R. Arruda, 45, of New Bedford, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 after a long battle with bladder cancer.

Born in New Bedford, son of Robert H. and Janice (Gray) Arruda, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.

Jason graduated from New Bedford High School in 1997 with honors. He made all...

Vivian B. Coleman

Vivian B. Coleman

May 28, 2024

Vivian B. (Berube) Coleman, 100, of New Bedford died May 28, 2024 at Sippican Healthcare Center.

She was the wife of George P.K. Coleman.

Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late Antonio and Beatrice (Fouquet) Berube, she lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven most of her life and in Florida for 7 years.

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David W. Wright

David W. Wright

May 27, 2024

David W. Wright, 65, of Rochester died May 27, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, son of Thelma H. (Santos) Rogers of Rochester and the late Arthur Wright, he was raised in Rochester and lived in Freetown before returning to Rochester.

He was formerly employed by J.P. Noonan, W.C. Smith and son...

Kenneth R. Stanley

Kenneth R. Stanley

May 26, 2024

Kenneth R. Stanley of Sandwich, MA passed away peacefully at home on May 26 after a long battle with dementia. He was 71 years old.

He was born in Tucson, AZ, the son of George Stanley and Charlotte M. (Stanley) Theg. He later moved to New Bedford with his mother and sister, where he made many lifelong...

Shelly L. Gago

Shelly L. Gago

May 26, 2024

Shelly L. (Hasson) Gago, 62, of New Bedford died May 26, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of Joyce (Tavares) Witkos of DeBary, FL and the late Charles Hasson, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Survivors include her mother; a son, Jarred Andrade; 2 brothers, William O'Mara and his partner Patricia Canavan...

Laura L. Colangelo

Laura L. Colangelo

May 25, 2024

Laura L. (Labelle) Colangelo, 66, of Fairhaven died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Romeo and Mary (Brackett) Labelle, she was raised in New Bedford and later moved to Fairhaven where she lived for many years.

She was formerly employed as...

Robert Bullard Mitchell

Robert Bullard Mitchell

May 25, 2024

Robert Bullard Mitchell, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 81 years old. Born on February 11, 1943, in Boston, son of Robert Amos Mitchell and Louise Appleton (Bullard) Mitchell. Bob graduated from Fairhaven High School in 1961. After High School, Bob...

William F. Hubbard, Sr.

William F. Hubbard, Sr.

May 24, 2024

William F. Hubbard, Sr., 86, of Mattapoisett, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was the husband of Jeannette L. (Washburn) Hubbard.

Born in Mattapoisett, son of the late James E. Hubbard, Sr., and Jessie (Linhares) Hubbard, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life.

Bill was the plant supervisor for 25 years at...

Kay A. Broholm

Kay A. Broholm

May 24, 2024

Kay Anne Keith Broholm, beloved mother to Anne Kristina Broholm and Jon David Broholm, passed away on May 24th at 11:40 am at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was 88. Born in 1936 in LaSalle County Illinois to George E. Keith and Bernice Nicholson Keith, Kay lived a full and healthy life.

Kay was...

Maria A. Bates

Maria A. Bates

May 19, 2024

Maria A. (Dinis) Bates, of Acushnet, passed away on May 19, 2024 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Allan S. Bates. Born in Acushnet, she was the daughter of the late Ramiro and Ana Dinis.

Survivors include a son, Robert A. Bates of Fairhaven; a daughter, Lori Bates of Acushnet;...

Clifford D. Rodrigues

Clifford D. Rodrigues

May 19, 2024

Clifford D. Rodrigues, 45, of New Bedford died Sunday, May 19, 2024 unexpectedly at Marlborough Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Amadeu Rodrigues and Julia Fernandes, he lived in New Bedford, the city he loved, for all of his life.

Clifford enjoyed being around his family and friends and always lit up...

Maria De Brito

Maria De Brito

May 19, 2024

Maria A. De Brito, age 88, of New Bedford, died Sunday May 19, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Born in São Nicolau, Cape Verde, daughter of the late José Felipe Barreto and Antonia Maria De Brito, she lived in Dakar, Sénégal before moving to Providence, then New Bedford.

Devoted mother of Philomene Tavares...

Constance V. Gaucher

Constance V. Gaucher

May 18, 2024

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Constance V. Gaucher, aged 97, passed away peacefully at Sippican Health Care Center in Marion.

Born in New Bedford to the late Frank and Helen (Regan) Valladoa, Constance spent the majority of her life in her beloved town of Fairhaven. Her life was a testament to the values of family, kindness, and...

Maria Fatima Vieira

Maria Fatima Vieira

May 17, 2024

Maria Fatima Vieira, 71, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of Pedro Nolasco.

Born in São Lorenço, Cabo Verde, she was the daughter of the late Cezar Vieira and Palmira (Pires) Vieira, she moved to New Bedford in 2006.

Maria enjoyed cooking and caring for...

John J. Borges, Iii

John J. Borges, Iii

May 13, 2024

John J. Borges, III, 65, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 13, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an accident.

A long-time resident of Fairhaven, John was born in New Bedford to the late John J. Borges, II and Lorriane Williams. He worked for...

Mary Kateri Costa Rsm

Mary Kateri Costa Rsm

May 13, 2024

Mary Kateri Costa RSM

November 2, 1927- May 13, 2024

Mary Kateri Costa, RSM, 96, a Sister of Mercy for 78 years died peacefully at Bethany Home in Providence on May 13. Kateri, born in New Bedford, was the oldest of 11 children of David and Julia (Roderick) Costa. She is preceded in death by...

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