Obituaries

Jun 27, 2024

Pamela A. Karalekas, 62, of Manchester, NH, died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Bedford Hills Center after a long illness.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Demo and Beverly (Silva) Karalekas, she was raised in New Bedford and moved to New Hampshire in 1988.

She was a graduate of New Bedford High School,...

Jun 27, 2024

Patti M. (Reilly) O'Brien, 59, of Dartmouth passed away at home on Thursday June 27, 2024 after a brief illness.

Born in Beverly, the daughter of the late Richard J. and June D. (O'Dell) Reilly, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life. She was a graduate of Dartmouth High School.

Patti was formerly...

Jun 27, 2024

Christine M. Jupin, 61, of Fairhaven died June 27, 2024 peacefully at home.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Doris F. (Chicoine) Jupin, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Fairhaven.

She participated in the Special Olympics in swimming and bowling.

Survivors include her 2 sisters, Suzanne...

Jun 26, 2024

Albert "Bubba" Silva, 71, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday June 26,2024 after a brief illness.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late William "ChuCha" Silva and Albertina (Ramos) Silva, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.

Albert was formerly employed as a merchant seaman during his younger years and...

Jun 25, 2024

Curtis Manuel Perry, 83, passed away peacefully in his home on June 25th, 2024. Curtis was born on October 3rd, 1940 to his loving parents, Mary and Manuel Perry.

Curtis grew up in New Bedford and was fiercely proud of his city. From an early age he excelled in all sports, and at New Bedford High School...

Jun 24, 2024

Mary Anne McQuillan, beloved life partner of Fred Sterner, died June 24, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston with family members at her side.

She was born in New Bedford to Mary Jane (Palmer) and Edwin J. McQuillan.

Mary Anne grew up in Fairhaven and had lived in East Freetown for about 50 years....

Jun 22, 2024

Beverly L. (Whiton) Wareham, of Marion died June 22, 2024 after a long illness surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late William M. Wareham. Born in Medford, daughter of the late Lewis F. and Edna F. (Foster) Whiton, she lived in Marion most of her life. Beverly was formerly employed as a bank teller and...

Jun 22, 2024

Robert L. Norton, 85, of Naples, Florida, and Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully after a long illness, overlooking his beloved view of Point Connett and Buzzard's Bay. He is survived by Nancy, his loving wife of 63 years.

Robert's devotion to his family was unwavering. He was a loving father to his children: Robert L. (Pamela) Norton...

Jun 22, 2024

Richard A. "Ricky" Ramos, 68, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Hope Hospice in Providence, Rhode Island.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel and Sabina (Gomes) Ramos, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.

Ricky was formerly employed as a maintenance person at...

Jun 21, 2024

Just ten days before celebrating his ninety-fifth birthday, Victor Edward Demski passed away on June 21, 2024.

Vic was born on July 2,1929 in New Kensington, PA, the son of Joseph and Josephine Demski.

He attended local schools in Pennsylvania and in 1951 graduated from The University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. Degree in Metallurgical...

Jun 21, 2024

Natalie Zita (Cardoza) DeMello, 84, of New Bedford died June 21, 2024 at Sacred Heart Home.

She was the wife of the late Arnold DeMello.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late William and Mary M. (Barboza) Cardoza, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

Mrs. DeMello was formerly employed...

Jun 21, 2024

Mary L. (Sokolis) Rock, 80, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Born in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Dobosz) Sokolis, she was raised in Rockville, CT before moving to the New Bedford area in 1962.

Mary was a lady with a lot of love. She brought...

Jun 20, 2024

Wayne King, Sr., 62, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was the husband of the late Stacey (Hubbard) King.

Born in Boston, son of the late Jacob and Aggie (McKinnie) King, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.

Wayne served proudly in the U.S. Army.

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Jun 18, 2024

George J. Edwards Jr., 70, of Mattapoisett passed away on Tuesday June 18, 2024 after complications with cancer. Born September 2, 1953 in New Bedford, George was the son of George Sr. and Lorraine Edwards and brother to Douglas Edwards and the late Shawn Edwards. George is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carla Edwards; his children, Rory...

Jun 18, 2024

M. Elizabeth (Gomes Madeira) Medina-Graca, 78, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She was the loving wife of Orlando Medina Da Graca for over 40 years.

Born in Sao Vicente, Cabo Verde, daughter of the late Manuel and Otelinda (Pinheiro) Madeira, she immigrated to the United States in 1976. Elizabeth first lived...

Jun 17, 2024

Russell Clark, 91, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Nancy S. (Arnold) Clark.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Frank and Bertha (Foreman) Clark, he lived in the South End of New Bedford all his life.

He was formerly...

Jun 17, 2024

Gail (Vaitses) Elen, 84, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024. She was the wife of the late Peter Elen.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Allan and Mable (Wakeman) Vaitses, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life before moving to Fairhaven in 2014.

Gail held many jobs throughout...

Jun 15, 2024

Patricia A. (Dragon) Rodrigues, 77, formerly of Mattapoisett died June 15, 2024 at Eliot Center in Natick. She was the wife of the late Joao "John" "Mr. Rod" Rodrigues. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Claudio and Margaret (Branco) Dragon, she was raised in New Bedford before moving to Mattapoisett in 1977. She was formerly employed as an...

Jun 14, 2024

Donald J. Chausse, age 90, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 14, 2024 after a period of declining health.

He was married for 63 years to his best friend and the love of his life, Irene (Cardoza) Chausse. He was the son of Romeo J. and Alma (Bois) Chausse. He was a 1953 graduate of New...

Jun 14, 2024

Cynthia M. (Costa) Smith, 87, of New Bedford passed away Friday June 14, 2024. She was the wife of the late James E. Smith.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph V. and Mary (Vieira) Costa, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.  She was a graduate of New Bedford High School....