Obituaries

Jack A. Lobo

Jack A. Lobo

Oct 22, 2010

Jack A. Lobo, 66, of Brava, Cape Verde died October 22, 2010 unexpectedly at Miriam Hospital. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late John S. and Ana (Andrade) Lobo, he lived in Holland, Chelsea, Brockton and Pawtucket before returning to Brava. Mr. Lobo was formerly employed as a merchant mariner for over 20 years until his...

Margaret D. Rochette

Margaret D. Rochette

Oct 21, 2010

Scriptures tell us "life is a journey." The journey of Margaret Rochette began of March 9, 1918. She was born Margaret Dorothy Grant in Boston, Massachusetts, a twin whose brother died at birth. She was to become the oldest child of Edward and Margaret May Grant and older sister of Helen Stanek, Virginia Buckley, Katherine Myshrall, and Robert Grant....

Alzira Marquinhos

Alzira Marquinhos

Oct 21, 2010

Alzira (DosSantos Silva) Marquinhos, 76, of New Bedford died Thursday October 21, 2010 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sao Jacinto, Aveiro, Portugal, she moved to the United States in 1975, first settling in Newark, New Jersey before moving to New Bedford in 1983. Mrs. Marquinhos was formerly employed in various South End...

Jose F.S. Rato

Jose F.S. Rato

Oct 21, 2010

Jose F.S. Rato, 95, of Fairhaven died October 21, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Maria (daCruz) Rato. Born in Ilhavo, Portugal, the son of the late Luis and Anunciação, he lived in Gloucester and New Bedford before moving to Fairhaven in 1964. Mr. Rato was a...

Catherine Perkins

Catherine Perkins

Oct 20, 2010

Catherine (Walsh) Perkins, 73, of Fairhaven died October 20, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital peacefully. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late James J. and Agnes B. (McGrath) Walsh, she lived in Fairhaven most of her life. Kay was formerly employed by New England Telephone for over 30 years until her retirement. Survivors include 3 sisters, Alice...

Michael W. Correia

Michael W. Correia

Oct 20, 2010

Michael W. Correia, 34, of New Bedford passed away tragically on Wednesday October 20, 2010. Born in New Bedford, the son of Lorri (Souza) Correia and Michael W. Ferreira, he lived in the New Bedford area all of his life. He enjoyed hunting, playing basketball, working out at the YMCA, and spending summers on West Island. Survivors include his...

Eleanor M. Castellina

Eleanor M. Castellina

Oct 20, 2010

Eleanor M. (Ghilardi) Castellina, 95, of New Bedford died October 20, 2010 peacefully at New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the wife of the late John B. Castellina. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John B. and Mary A. (Finni) Ghilardi, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a communicant of St....

Marie A. Gelmete

Marie A. Gelmete

Oct 18, 2010

Marie A. "Cookie" (Spinner) Gelmete, 63, of New Bedford died Monday October 18, 2010 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Harry Gelmete. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Dorothy (Elias) Spinner and the late John "Cracker" Rose, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She...

Mary W. Doherty

Mary W. Doherty

Oct 17, 2010

Mary W. (Gallagher) Doherty, 83, of Mattapoisett died October 17, 2010 at Forge Hill Assisted Living in Franklin. She was the wife of the late Paul Francis Doherty. Born in Watertown, MA, she was the daughter of the late James and Louise (Wright) Gallagher. Mrs. Doherty was a member of Little Harbor Golf Course in Marion. Survivors include two...

Rudolph M. Caruso

Rudolph M. Caruso

Oct 16, 2010

Rudolph M. Caruso, 87, of New Bedford died October 16, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Palmina A. "Pam" (Pasquantonio) Caruso with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Michael and Camela (Yellenti) Caruso, he lived in New Bedford for...

Francis J. Baptiste

Francis J. Baptiste

Oct 13, 2010

Francis Joseph Baptiste, 87, of Eastampton, NJ, formerly of New Bedford, died Wednesday, October 13 after a very brief illness. He was born and lived in New Bedford most of his life, moving to New Jersey four years ago to live with his daughter, Karen Kaylor. Frank was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Hayes) Baptiste and...

Barbara C. Popp

Barbara C. Popp

Oct 12, 2010

Barbara C. (Pierce) Popp of Fairhaven went home to the Lord on October 12, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Albert Anger and John Popp. Born in Worcester, the daughter of the late George F. and Florence (Curtis) Pierce, she lived in Marion most of her life. Mrs. Popp...

Manuel A. Neves

Manuel A. Neves

Oct 11, 2010

Manuel A. Neves, 85 of New Bedford died October 11, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital unexpectedly. He was the husband of the late Mary A. (Barros) Neves. Born in Providence, RI, the son of the late Augusto and Mary (Andrews) Neves Delgado, he was raised in Wareham and lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Neves was...

Nettie E. Mcgowen

Nettie E. Mcgowen

Oct 9, 2010

Nettie E. (West) McGowen, 80, of New Bedford died Saturday October 9, 2010 at Our Lady's Haven. She was the wife of John J. McGowen, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Bertram C. and Stanislawa (Tenczar) West, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. McGowen was formerly employed at St. Luke's Hospital...

Dr. Richard J. Ward

Dr. Richard J. Ward

Oct 9, 2010

Dr. Richard J. Ward, Ph. D., former Dean of the Business School at the University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, died on October 9, 2010 at home. An economist, professor, academic administrator, and perpetually aspiring writer, Dr. Ward was author of several books in Economics and published reviews in numerous professional journals. Since retiring as Dean in 1996, he wrote...

Arthur P. "Archie" Brodeur

Arthur P. "Archie" Brodeur

Oct 5, 2010

Arthur P. "Archie" Brodeur, 82, of Rochester died October 5, 2010 at home after a period of declining health. He was the former husband of Barbara (Tetreault) Brodeur. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Philip H. Brodeur, Jr. and Dolores Brodeur, he lived in Rochester most of his life. He was the dedicated proprietor of Archie's...

George Wright Iii

George Wright Iii

Oct 3, 2010

George Wright III, 77, of Dartmouth died Sunday October 3, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was married to Naomi (Clarke) Wright for 52 years. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late George Wright, Jr. and Lydia (Sylvia) Wright, he lived in South Dartmouth for the past...

Robert C. Verkade

Robert C. Verkade

Oct 2, 2010

Robert C. Verkade, 71, of Mattapoisett passed away, October 2, 2010 at Tufts Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He died from complications of multiple myeloma. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen T. (Main) Verkade. They shared forty-eight wonderful years together. Born in Hyannis, Massachusetts, the son of the late Klass and Annigje (VanEyk) Verkade, he was...

Lavell C. Livramento

Lavell C. Livramento

Oct 1, 2010

Lavell C. Livramento, 68, of New Bedford died Friday October 1, 2010 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving and devoted husband of Pauline (Lomba) Livramento. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Michael J. and Judith (Tavares) Livramento, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Livramento was formerly...

Nancy S. Clark

Nancy S. Clark

Oct 1, 2010

Nancy S. (Arnold) Clark, 75, of New Bedford died Friday October 1, 2010 at New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital. She was the wife of Russell Clark. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Susan (Simo) Arnold, she lived in New Bedford for the past 53 years. Mrs. Clark was formerly employed as a registered nurse at...

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