Obituaries

Jan 31, 2025

Adolfo F. Barbosa, 45, of New Bedford passed away Friday January 31, 2025 after a long illness.  He was the husband of Mistique A. (DeMoranville) Barbosa.

Born in Dakar, Senegal, the son of the late Luisa Gomes Fortes and Telmo D. Barbosa, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.

Adolfo was formerly...

Jan 31, 2025

Marino P. "Mario" Luzza, age 92, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born on March 21, 1932, in Acquaro, Italy, he was the beloved husband of Nelida "Lucy" (Finocchiaro) Luzza for 65 wonderful years.

The son of the late Ambrosio and Pasqualina (Nicolaci) Luzzi, Mario was raised in Calabria, Italy. He went on...

Jan 29, 2025

Marie Jeanette (Gomes) Petruck, 68, of South Easton died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at home after a long illness. She was the wife of Mark G. Petruck.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John and Eugenia (Duarte) Gomes, she was raised in New Bedford and later lived in Fairhaven and South Easton.

Jeanette...

Jan 29, 2025

Christopher M. Collins, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 29, 2025 in Washington DC. Chris grew up in North Dighton, Massachusetts graduating from Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School where he excelled in academics and athletics.

Chris continued his education receiving his Bachelor of Science in Education from UMass Dartmouth. He started his career as a middle school...

Jan 28, 2025

John D. Tavares, 87, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully with his loving wife of 61 years Edith (Clarimundo) Tavares by his side on January 28, 2025.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, he was the son of the late Teofilio and Agnes (Duarte) Tavares. After coming to the United States at age 16, he spent his life in...

Jan 27, 2025

Francisco "Frank" DeBarros, 70, of New Bedford passed away suddenly at home on Monday January 27, 2025.

Born in Fogo, Cape Verde, the son of the late Cesario and Amelia (Pina) DeBarros, he lived in New Bedford for many years.

Frank was formerly employed as a laborer in the construction industry until his retirement. He...

Jan 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of its matriarch, our mother, Nana, and Gigi, Irene M. Beauregard at the young age of 94. Irene was the widow of Alfred (Fred) Beauregard and the daughter of the late George L. and Mary L. Galligan Durant.

Irene was a lifelong parishioner of St. Lawrence...

Jan 24, 2025

Matthew J. Higgins, 56, died unexpectedly on January 24, 2025 at his home in Pacifica California.

He was predeceased by his parents, Helen R. Higgins and Leonard C. Higgins.

Survivors include his brother James Higgins, his wife Kristen and their children Emma, Jillian, Lauren and John. His brother Daniel, his wife Rachael and their children...

Jan 24, 2025

Ubaldo Espinal Rodriguez, 78, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic, son of the late Felix Espinal and Eudocia Rodriguez, he first immigrated to New York in the 1980s before settling in Massachusetts in the 1990s.

Ubaldo was a very religious man and served as...

Jan 24, 2025

James Emery Wilson "Jim" of Easton, CT and more recently of Mattapoisett, MA, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at the age of 93 with family by his side.

Jim was born in Bath, ME, and as a child moved to Hingham, MA where he met his high school sweetheart and soulmate, Carolyn (Pinel) Wilson. Last...

Jan 24, 2025

Robert F. "Bob" Thomas, 79, of New Bedford passed away Friday January 24, 2025 after a brief illness.  He was the husband of the late Marsha A. (Hogan) Thomas.

Born in Acushnet, the son of the late George and Mary (Dufort) Thomas, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.

Bob was formerly...

Jan 24, 2025

Nicholas David Nobrega, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2025 after a long battle with chronic illness. Nick was a beloved son, friend, brother, and teammate to many.

Born in New Bedford, MA, Nick grew up in Mattapoisett and attended New Bedford High School. He was a multi-sport athlete and excelled as a member of...

Jan 23, 2025

Michael Joseph Walsh, 59, passed away on January 23, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, the son of Thomas P. Walsh and the late Patricia A. (Morse) Walsh, Mike grew up in New Bedford and was a 1983 graduate of New Bedford High School, where he played baseball and football. He attended Southeastern Massachusetts...

Jan 22, 2025

Cynthia S. (Stitt) Waite, 90, of Mattapoisett died peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She was the wife of the late Earl William Waite.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Ralph I. and Ruth A. (Durfee) Stitt, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life.

She was formerly employed as a nurse's aide...

Jan 20, 2025

Alfred F. Martin, 88, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday January 20, 2025.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Alfred F. and Anna (Ochab) Martin, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.

Alfred was formerly employed by Eastern Sportswear, U.S. Ringbinder, and Star Plating.  After his...

Jan 18, 2025

Marguerite (Kean) Dunham, 94, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was the wife of the late Arthur A. Dunham.

Born in West Warwick, daughter of the late Nicholas Kean and Annie (Cocker) Wilkinson, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.

Marguerite was the first female Sergeant in...

Jan 17, 2025

MacDonald, Ronald F., Marion, MA, died peacefully on January 17, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.  Born in Newton, MA, the son of Ronald A. and Helen F. MacDonald.  Long time resident of Marion.  He was a graduate of Newton North High School, Bryant and Stratton Accounting School, and attended Boston University and the University of Michigan Public Utility Executive...

Jan 17, 2025

Edward F. Leary, Jr., 91 of Dartmouth, formerly of Fairhaven and Venice, FL, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on Friday, January 17, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Edward F. Leary and Anna Gertrude (McGrath) Leary. Ed was the husband of the late Theresa S. (Ottavianelli)...

Jan 16, 2025

Zachary "Zack" Andrade Da Lomba, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday January 16, 2025. He was the beloved son of Cidalia Monteiro Andrade (Dai) and Alberto Miranda Da Lomba (Bebeti). He leaves behind his two sisters, three brothers and many nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts.

Born on October 10, 2001, Zack was raised on the island...

Jan 15, 2025

Anita Lopes (Andrade) Turner, 88, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family at her side on Wednesday January 15, 2025.

She was born in New Bedford to the late Joseph Rosario Andrade and Ana "Picha" (Oliveira) Andrade on March 31, 1936. Anita lived in her beloved West End community...