Richard E. Chase
Aug 21, 2009
Richard Earl Chase, 88, of Mattapoisett died at home on August 21, 2009 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Jane T. Chase. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late William H. and Helen G. Chase. Richard graduated from Wentworth Institute in Boston and became a partner...
Sara H. Black
Aug 21, 2009
Sara H. Black's home going began on August 21, 2009 for eternal rest. Sara was born in Toulon, Illinois, the fourth of five children born to Joseph and Dora Harrington. Her memory will be cherished by Sara's husband, Dr. Lowell D. Black, by Sara's sons, Reginald Hall and his wife Angelina, and Ralph and Lawrence Black, and Sara's sister...
Michael B. Mccann
Aug 20, 2009
Michael B. McCann, 55, of New Bedford died suddenly on Thursday August 20, 2009. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Stephen F. and Nancy (Reagan) McCann, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Michael was a self-employed painter. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a former member of the Friendly Sons...
John Barboza
Aug 19, 2009
John "Chink" Barboza, 81, of New Bedford died Wednesday August 19, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in East Providence, the son of the late Aurelio and Elizabeth (DeLomba) Barboza, he lived in Pawtucket and New Bedford for many years. Mr. Barboza was formerly employed as chef in the merchant marine for Red Star...
James H. "Bud" Scott, Jr.
Aug 17, 2009
James H. "Bud" Scott, Jr., 82 of Wareham died August 17, 2009 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of the late Anna L. (Marsh) Scott and Marjorie C. (Converse) Scott. Born in Westerly, RI, the son of the late James H. and Mary Elizabeth (Latham) Scott, he was raised in Mattapoisett, resided in Florida for 30 years and...
Martin S. Manley
Aug 16, 2009
Martin S. Manley, 76, of Dartmouth, a well-known figure on the New Bedford waterfront and in the New Bedford fishing industry, died Sunday August 16, 2009. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Edward L. and Genevieve (Luce) Manley, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Manley was a commercial fisherman for 38...
Grace E. Harding
Aug 16, 2009
Grace E. (Greenough) Harding, 84, of Rochester died Sunday August 16, 2009 at Tobey Hospital. She was the wife of the late Charles L. Harding; they were married for 51 years. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Henry and Sarah (Lyons) Greenough, she lived in Rochester for most of her life. Mrs. Harding and her late...
Sheila A. Burns
Aug 15, 2009
Sheila A. (Harrington) Burns, 80, of New Bedford died Saturday August 15, 2009 at the Oaks Nursing Center after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Burns, Sr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna G. (Lynch) Harrington, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Burns...
Nettie Ann Becht
Aug 14, 2009
Nettie Ann Becht, 36, of New Bedford died unexpectedly on Friday August 14, 2009. Born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Sandra Lynn (Becht) Cortes and Ronald Hamlin, she lived in New Bedford for the past 11 years. Nettie was formerly employed as a certified nursing assistant at Bedford Village Nursing Home and Blaire House. Survivors...
Nidia Guerrero
Aug 13, 2009
Nidia Guerrero, 92, of Dartmouth died Thursday August 13, 2009 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the daughter of the late Jose Guerrero and Amalia Matos Guerrero, she lived in New York before moving to New Bedford 22 years ago. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church....
Marie Simonne Lafferty
Aug 12, 2009
Marie Simonne (Robert) Lafferty, 90, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully August 12, 2009 at Sacred Heart Home, surrounded by her loved ones after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Joseph B.C. Lafferty. Born in St. Cesaire, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of the late Samuel and Rose (Lavallee) Robert, she lived in New Bedford most...
James A. Morse
Aug 12, 2009
James A. Morse, 73, of Dartmouth, died Wednesday August 12, 2009 at home. He was the husband of Therese M. (Poineau) Morse. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Francis B. and Josephine A. (Berry) Morse and stepson of the late Mary Morse, he lived in New Bedford and Acushnet before moving to Dartmouth seven years ago....
Dorothy L. Hicks
Aug 12, 2009
Dorothy L. (Stowell) Hicks, 78, of New Bedford died Wednesday August 12, 2009 unexpectedly at home. She was the wife of the late William F. Hicks. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Edna M. (Haskell) and Asa T. Stowell, Jr., she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Hicks was employed as a home...
Celeste M. Fortes
Aug 11, 2009
Celeste M. Fortes, 65, of New Bedford died Tuesday August 11, 2009 at Hallmark Nursing Home. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Daisy E. (Antone) Gilliam of New Bedford and the late Joseph Fortes, she lived in New York for many years before returning to New Bedford. Celeste was formerly employed as a security officer at the Fashion...
Robert L. Lewis
Aug 10, 2009
Robert L. Lewis, 82 of New Bedford died August 10, 2009 at Sippican Healthcare Center after a long illness. He was the husband of Sylvia H. (Katsules) Lewis. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Anthony and Mae (Simmons) Lewis, he lived in Arizona before returning to New Bedford. Mr. Lewis was formerly employed by Mass Gas...
Anthony J. "Butch" Fermino
Aug 10, 2009
Anthony J. "Butch" Fermino, 67, of New Bedford, died Monday August 10, 2009 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Henry and Adeline (Gomes) Fermino, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He attended New Bedford schools and was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School. Butch...
Kathleen B. Ezemoli
Aug 10, 2009
Kathleen B. (Loughlin) Ezemoli, 89, of Fairhaven died Monday August 10, 2009 at Hallmark Nursing Home. She was the wife of John Ezemoli. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John J. and Mary A. (Galvin) Loughlin, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Fairhaven. Mrs. Ezemoli was a communicant of Holy...
Mary "Bea" Cote
Aug 9, 2009
On August 9, 2009 at the age of 85, Mary "Bea" (Goulet) Cote has completed her life's journey and is now home with the lord. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Cote, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alfred and Louise (Tremblay) Goulet, she lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven all of...
Linda "Windie" Pires
Aug 3, 2009
Linda "Windie" (Gomes) Pires, 60 of New Bedford died August 3, 2009 unexpectedly at home. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Gomes) Gomes, she was raised in Fairhaven and lived in New Bedford most of her life. Survivors include 2 brothers, James Gomes, Jr. and William Gomes, both of New Bedford; 2 sisters, Margaret...
David J. Cardoza
Aug 3, 2009
David J. Cardoza, 96, of New Bedford, died Monday August 3, 2009 at The Oaks. He was the husband of the late Jeanne F. (Cormier) Cardoza. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph E. and Sara (Blais) Cardoza, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was a communicant of Holy Name of...
