Linden W. Medeiros
Dec 7, 2008
Linden W. Medeiros, 68, of New Bedford died December 7, 2008 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth after a brief illness. He was the husband of Janet (Bettencourt) Medeiros. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Phillip and Lillian (Yates) Medeiros, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Medeiros was formerly employed as a mason...
Girard F. Oliva
Dec 6, 2008
Girard Francis Oliva, known to all as Gerry, of Rochester passed away suddenly on December 6, 2008. The son of Italian immigrants Maria and Fortunato, Gerry was born in East Boston in 1929, and resided as a youth in Dedham, Massachusetts. His siblings were sisters Nicholina, Eleanor, Dorothy, Mary, and Virginia and brother Nicholas. He was also brother of...
Julia Ann Pomer
Dec 6, 2008
Julia Ann Pomer, age 89, passed peacefully on December 6, 2008. A beloved and loving mother, she was born in Worcester and attended the Immaculate Conception Church. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Leo V. Pomer. She is survived by daughters, Carol Ames of California and Mary Pomer of New Bedford, three grandchildren and six great...
Alice Defrancisco
Dec 4, 2008
Alice DeFrancisco,86, of Dartmouth died Thursday December 4, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lawrence DeFrancisco and Benjamin Grebstein. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joao and Maria (Monteiro) Aires, she lived in Providence and Central Falls, RI, before moving to Florida. She had resided at the Cedars in Dartmouth...
Anna M. Gacek
Dec 4, 2008
Anna M. (Zajac) Gacek, 99, of New Bedford died Thursday December 4, 2008 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. She was the wife of the late Bronislaw J. Gacek. Born in Northbridge, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Dynko) Zajac. She was a graduate of Hyannis Teachers College and was the fifth grade teacher at...
Donna A. Bernard-Santos
Dec 3, 2008
Donna A. Bernard-Santos, age 52, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 3, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Donald R. and Barbara C. Bernard. She was raised in Fairhaven and later moved to the town of Mattapoisett. She is survived by two children, Chad T. Santos and Anne-Margaret Saucier of Mattapoisett; three sisters, Cathy L. Bernard and her...
Michael G. Soares
Dec 2, 2008
Michael George Soares, 39, of New Bedford died December 2, 2008 tragically at Boston Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Elsie (Aguiar) Soares and the proud father of Paige and Alexias Soares, all of New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, the son of Mary U. (Amaral) Soares of New Bedford and the late George P. "Alfaiate" Soares,...
Richard T. Saunders
Nov 30, 2008
Richard T. Saunders, 75, of New Bedford died Sunday November 30, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Anne Downey Saunders, M.D. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Capt. Herman R. and Matilda M. (O'Reilly) Saunders, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was a communicant of Holy Name...
Raymond A. Chartier
Nov 27, 2008
Raymond A. Chartier, 80, of New Bedford died Thursday November 27, 2008 after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Philias and Evelyne (Bilodeau) Chartier. Mr. Chartier was employed as a research chemist at U.S. Rubber in Naugatuck, CT for many years and had several patents registered. He later worked for Thompson...
Marilyn C. Jason
Nov 27, 2008
Marilyn C. (Belanger) Jason, 61, of New Bedford died Thursday November 27, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Lynn P. Jason. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Adelard F. and Harriet E. (Sleight) Belanger, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa M. Wood of Las...
Diolinda M. Avila
Nov 24, 2008
Diolinda M. Avila, 95, of Mattapoisett died Monday November 24, 2008 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late George C. Avila. Born in Mattapoisett, the youngest child of Joseph and Mary (Ferreira) Mendes, she lived in Mattapoisett for most of her life. She leaves a daughter, Susan Hoyt of Mattapoisett; and two granddaughters, Christina Koslosky...
Patrick Doyle
Nov 22, 2008
Patrick Doyle, 72, of Fairhaven, died unexpectedly Saturday November 22, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Jeannette L. (Moquin) Doyle. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Daniel and Catherine (Canty) Doyle, he lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven for most of his life. He was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in...
Dennis M. Marotte
Nov 21, 2008
Dennis M. Marotte, 61, of New Bedford died Friday November 21, 2008 suddenly at home. He was the husband of Kathleen (Costa) Marotte. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Aurelle "Harold" and Ethel R. (Smith) Marotte, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life before moving to New Bedford nine years ago. Mr. Marotte was...
Neal J. Bryant
Nov 20, 2008
Neal J. Bryant, 53, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday November 20, 2008, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late William and Marion (McFadden) Bryant. He graduated from Bishop Stang High School, and received his Bachelor's degree in Business from Bryant...
Susan Dedopoulos
Nov 19, 2008
Susan (Constantinides) Dedopoulos, 90, of New Bedford died peacefully on Wednesday November 19, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family after a long and fulfilling life. She was the wife of the late Andrew Dedopoulos. Born in Lowell, the daughter of the late Costa and Vasiliki (Calivas) Constantinides, she moved to New Bedford after her marriage in...
Alfred V. Fermino
Nov 18, 2008
Alfred V. Fermino, 82, of Orlando, FL died November 18, 2008 at Vitas Hospice after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Valentine and Dominga (Fortes) Fermino, he lived in Providence and New Bedford most of his life before moving to Orlando in 1994. Mr. Fermino was formerly employed as a correctional officer at...
Thelma E. Saucier
Nov 16, 2008
Thelma E. (Craig) Saucier, 94, of New Bedford died November 16, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the second oldest daughter of the late Henry Martin Francis Craig and Ruth Ann Craig, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Previously a member of COGOP and later a member of the...
Caroline Monteiro
Nov 15, 2008
Caroline (Costa) Monteiro, 91, of New Bedford died Saturday November 15, 2008 at New Bedford Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Manuel D. Monteiro. Born in Lakeville, the daughter of the late Jack and Guilhermina L. (Martin) Costa, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a member of the International Church...
Florence L. Demello
Nov 15, 2008
Florence L. (Breton) DeMello, 87, of Wareham, formerly of New Bedford, died November 15, 2008 at Forestview Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late John C. Mello. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Merilda (Menard) Breton, she lived in New Bedford most of her life and wintered in Naples, Florida. She resided...
Ann M. Lajeunesse
Nov 15, 2008
Ann M. (Stone) Lajeunesse, 83, of Mattapoisett died Saturday November 15, 2008 at St. Luke's Hosptial after a brief illness. She was the wife of Ernest G. Lajeunesse. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Hughes) Stone, she lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth before moving to Mattapoisett 33 years ago. She was a...
