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....
Donald L. Ostrander
Feb 8, 2009
Donald L. Ostrander, 72, of Lakeville died Sunday February 8, 2009 at Tobey Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Linda L. (Borges) Ostrander. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Floyd L. and Myrtle F. (Card) Ostrander, he lived in Lakeville for many years. He was a member of Christ Community Church in...
Robert L. Bosworth
Feb 8, 2009
Robert L. "Bob" Bosworth, 56, of Fairhaven passed away February 8, 2009 unexpectedly at home. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Joan M. (Spillane) Saucier-Bosworth. Born in New Bedford, the son of Frank Bosworth of Fairhaven and the late Barbara (Gilston) Bosworth, he lived in Fairhaven most of his life. He was formerly employed as a...
Michelle C. Grinnell
Feb 8, 2009
Michelle C. (Brennan) Grinnell, 53, died at home after a long illness surrounded by her family and friends on Sunday February 8, 2009. She was the wife of the late Harry L. Grinnell, Sr., the daughter of the late William J. Brennan III, and the sister of the late Debra Neves. Born in Mountain Home, Idaho, she spent most...
Lawrence H. Genereux
Feb 7, 2009
Lawrence H. Genereux, 74, of New Bedford died February 7, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Eva P. (Kenny) Genereux. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Henry and Doris (Booth) Genereux, he lived in New Bedford all his life. He was a member of the Christian...
Mary E. Brown
Feb 7, 2009
Mary E. Brown, of New Bedford died February 7, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital peacefully surrounded by her children and their families. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Brown. Born in New Bedford on August 14, 1916, the daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret (Birmingham) Brown, she lived in New Bedford all of her life....
Fernand Feijo
Feb 6, 2009
Fernand Feijo, 78, of New Bedford died February 6, 2009 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Rita (Camaioni) Feijo. Born in Fall River, the son of the late John and Helen (Alves) Feijo, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Survivors include his wife; his son, Robert P. Feijo of New Bedford; and...
