Cecelia A. Huston
Mar 2, 2009
Cecelia A. "Cece" (Kurkowski) Huston, 70, of New Bedford passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009 after a brief illness. Loving and missing her are husband Gerry Huston Sr., son Kevin Roy and wife Berni, daughters Sharon Rivet and fiancé Joseph Pavao and Sally Frazee and husband Drew, five grandchildren, Morgan, Jessica, Ashley, Alison, and Kate, and several nieces...
Vivian A. Smith
Mar 1, 2009
Vivian A. (Huard) Smith, 85, of Fairhaven died Sunday March 1, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Edmund Smith. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ernest D. and Veronica (Kaszynski) Huard, she lived in New Bedford most of her life, before moving to her daughter's home...
Rita Limerick
Mar 1, 2009
Rita Limerick, 83, of Middleboro died March 1, 2009 at the Oak Hill Nursing Home after a period of declining health. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Christopher J. and Ruth V. (Winsper) Limerick, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Middleboro in 1991. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Middleboro and...
Genevieve F. Baillargeon
Feb 28, 2009
Genevieve F. (Grace) Baillargeon, 87, of New Bedford died February 28, 2009 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Leonard Baillargeon. Born in Dartmouth, the daughter of the late Vincent and Clara (Mandly) Grace, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Mrs. Baillargeon was a communicant of St....
John Gomes
Feb 27, 2009
John Gomes, 81, of New Bedford died February 27, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Wareham, the son of the late Antone and Marion (Gomes) Gomes, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was formerly employed by Ocean Spray for over 30 years until his retirement. Mr. Gomes served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include...
Joaquim R. Craveiro
Feb 26, 2009
Joaquim R. Craveiro, 76, of Dartmouth died February 26, 2009 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Maria DeMonte (Soares) Craveiro. Born in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde, the son of the late Joaquim Craveiro and Leonora Ramos, he lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth most of his life. Mr. Craveiro was a communicant of Our Lady...
Inez E. Cookman
Feb 25, 2009
Inez Eldora (Bence) Cookman, 94, of Middleborough, MA died after a brief illness on February 25, 2009 at Tobey Hospital in the company of her loved ones. She was the widow of the late Leo E. Jones and Robert F. Cookman. Born in Dartmouth, MA Mrs. Cookman was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. She is predeceased by her...
Louis J. Chmiel
Feb 24, 2009
Louis J. Chmiel, 81, of Mattapoisett died February 24, 2009. He was the husband of the late Dorothy H. (Langevin) Chmiel. He was born in Fairhaven, the son of the late John and Mary (Kurgan) Chmiel. Mr. Chmiel was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church. He was an avid boat enthusiast along with his brother Steve. Survivors include sons,...
Elvira Furlani
Feb 23, 2009
Elvira (Orabona) Furlani, 102, of Fairhaven died February 23, 2009 at Alden Court Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Augusto Furlani. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Joseph and Adelina (Desimone) Orabona, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi...
Stella Poutre
Feb 22, 2009
Stella (Jasinski) Poutre, 85, of New Bedford died Sunday February 22, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Stanley and Frances (Stasiak) Jasinski, she lived in New Bedford for all of her life. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Mrs. Poutre was formerly employed as an inspector...
Norma P. Regis
Feb 22, 2009
Norma P. Regis, 79, of New Bedford died Sunday February 22, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John "Jack" and Angelina (Reale) Regis, she lived in New Bedford all her life. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School. She was a communicant of St. Francis...
John C. Demello, Jr.
Feb 19, 2009
John Correia DeMello, Jr., 67, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Debra A. (Barton) DeMello. Jr was the son of Marie Carmen DeMello and the late John C. DeMello, and brother of the late Carmen Marie Arruda. He was a graduate of Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI. He began working...
Monica B. Zygiel
Feb 19, 2009
Monica B. Zygiel, 92, of New Bedford, died Thursday February 19, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John D. and Mary (Ulman) Zygiel, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Miss Zygiel was formerly employed by the Federal Government...
Konstantine G. Yankopolus, M.D.
Feb 16, 2009
Konstantine G. Yankopolus, M.D., 92, son of the late George and Polixeny Yankopolus, passed away peacefully in his home on February 16, 2009. He was the devoted husband to his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Mamatseo Yankopolus, formerly of Bristol, CT. A native of the village of Votani in the prefecture of Kastoria, Macedonia, Greece, Dr. Yankopolus immigrated...
Marie P. Dupuis
Feb 13, 2009
Marie P. (O'Neill) Dupuis, 68, of Carver died Friday February 13, 2009 at Jordan Hospital. Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Harry T. and Veronica J. (McGrath) O'Neill, she lived in Dartmouth and Fairhaven for many years before moving to Carver three years ago. Marie began her career as the art director for the Freetown-Lakeville School District....
Sandra Ann Smith
Feb 12, 2009
Sandra Ann Smith, 70, of Dartmouth died Thursday February 12, 2009 at Sunrise Assisted Living Facility. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Albert Smith and Dorothy (Wilson) Smith Reale, she lived in Marshfield and Dartmouth for many years. She was a graduate of Simmons College. She is survived by several cousins. Funeral Services will be private....
Margaret L. Shaw
Feb 12, 2009
Margaret L. (Boyle) Shaw, 92, of New Bedford died Thursday February 12, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Samuel Shaw. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Francis J. and Mary T. (O'Shaughnessy) Boyle, she had lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was...
Constance R. Tallman
Feb 12, 2009
Constance (Reed) Tallman, 86, died peacefully at home on February 12, 2009 after a brief illness. Her loving husband of 66 years, Capt. Humphrey L. Tallman, and her children were with her. Connie was born in New Bedford, the daughter of Helen Allard and Leslie Reed. She graduated from Fairhaven High School and worked for WBSM before marrying her...
Josephine D. Turner
Feb 11, 2009
Josephine Dabrowski Turner, 95, of New Bedford passed away on Wednesday February 11, 2009. She was the wife of the late Jack Turner, Sr. Born in Poland, the daughter of the late Victor and Bronislawa Dabrowski, she lived in New Bedford for many years. Mrs. Turner was a dressmaker and teacher at New Bedford Vocational High School for over...
Alba R. Abbott
Feb 10, 2009
Alba R. (Rigazio) Abbott, 100, of Dartmouth died Tuesday February 10, 2009 at Southeastern Mass. Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Thomas I. Abbott. Born in New Bedford on January 14, 1909, the daughter of the late Victor M. and Rose (Germano) Rigazio, she lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth for many years. Mrs....
