James Sylvia, Jr.
Nov 11, 2008
James Sylvia, Jr., 75, of Dartmouth died Tuesday November 11, 2008 at home surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was the husband of Joan E. (Medeiros) Sylvia; they had been married for 54 years. Born in Dartmouth, the son of the late James and Anna (Medeiros) Sylvia, he lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth for most...
Thomas S. Quinn, Jr.
Nov 9, 2008
Thomas Stephen Quinn, Jr., 74 of Fairhaven, passed away on Sunday November 9, 2008 peacefully with dignity surrounded by his family at home after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born in Newport, R.I. on April 25, 1934, he was the son of the late Thomas Stephen Quinn and Alice (Vaughn) Quinn. He was the brother of three sisters,...
Catherine M. Pimental
Nov 8, 2008
Catherine M. (Taylor) Pimental, 86, of New Bedford died Saturday November 8, 2008 after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Abel Pimental. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late James A. and Mary Jane (Barnes) Taylor, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She had also resided in Rochester for...
Raymond J. Brisson
Nov 8, 2008
Raymond J. Brisson, 62, of New Bedford died November 8, 2008 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Philias and Alice (Champigny) Brisson, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He enjoyed attending Cape Way Adult Day Care, arts and crafts, bingo and music. Survivors include his sister, Irene Blier and her...
Helen V. Oldham
Nov 7, 2008
Helen V. (Duffy) Oldham, 87, of Mattapoisett, formerly of Norwood died November 7, 2008 unexpectedly at Tobey Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Oldham. Born in Boston, the daughter of the late James and Mary (Duffy) Graney, she lived in Norwood most of her life. Mrs. Oldham enjoyed the company of her late pets, especially...
Julia Lopes
Nov 5, 2008
Julia (Gabriel) Lopes, 87, of New Bedford died Wednesday November 5, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Adert "Jimmy" Lopes and Albert Rose. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joaquim and Rose (Almeida) Gabriel, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a parishioner of Our Lady...
Honora Servais
Nov 5, 2008
Honora (Harrison) Servais, 92, of Dartmouth died Wednesday November 5, 2008 at Sacred Heart Home after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Dr. Jean A. Servais. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late James and Alice (Banks) Harrison, she lived in New Bedford and Biddeford, Maine before moving to Dartmouth in...
Althea M. Johnson
Nov 4, 2008
Althea M. (Powell) Sylvia Johnson, 87, of New Bedford died Tuesday November 4, 2008. She was the wife of the late Charles C. Johnson and Edward F. Sylvia, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late George Powell and Mary Victoria (Sylvia) Rapoza, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Johnson dedicated her life...
William E. Riley, Jr.
Nov 3, 2008
William E. Riley, Jr., 85, of Fairhaven died November 3, 2008 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Hilda S. (Rebello) Riley with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late William E. and Mary G. (Metthe) Riley, he lived in Fairhaven since 1961. Mr....
Margaret E. Davidson
Nov 3, 2008
Margaret E. "Mimi" (Carr) Davidson, 96, died Monday, November 3, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital. Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, Dr. Frank R. Leary and John B. Davidson, and by her stepchildren, Frank Leary Jr. and Barbara Salustri. Margaret resided in New Bedford and Fairhaven for over 40 years. Formerly of Atlantic City, NJ, she...
Dominga Grace
Nov 3, 2008
Dominga "Minnie" (Pina) Grace, 79, of New Bedford died Monday November 3, 2008 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. She was the wife of the late Antone Gomes Grace. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gomes) Pina, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Grace was a former board member...
Louis S. Whitlow, Jr.
Nov 3, 2008
Louis S. Whitlow, Jr., 83, of New Bedford died November 3, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Kathleen G. (Oliver) Whitlow. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Louis and Jessie (Thomas) Whitlow, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Whitlow was the former owner of Whitlow Electric and a...
Sandra E. Andrade
Nov 2, 2008
Sandra E. Andrade, 63, of New Bedford died November 2, 2008 at home after a brief illness surrounded by her family. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of Margaret M. (Gomes) Lopes of New Bedford, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Sandra enjoyed her work as...
Donald E. Souza
Oct 31, 2008
Donald E. Souza, 76, of New Bedford died Friday October 31, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia M. (Ford) Souza. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Jules Souza and Georgianna Harrop, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Souza had been the proprietor of Don's Lunch on...
Otis "Kelly" Johnson, Sr.
Oct 31, 2008
Otis "Kelly" Johnson, Sr., 84, of New Bedford died October 31, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Marie A. (Freeman) Johnson. Born in Kerns, TX, the son of the late Alphonse and Willieola (Davis) Johnson, he lived in Newport, RI and New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Johnson...
Avis A. Lopes
Oct 30, 2008
Avis A. (Williams) Lopes, 94, of New Bedford died Thursday October 30, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Charles and Edith (Brown) Williams, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a member of Union Baptist Church, where she served as an usher. Survivors...
Rochelle A. Mingola
Oct 28, 2008
Rochelle A. "Rocky" Mingola, 52, of New Bedford died October 28, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a sudden illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Lillian B. (Belmarce) Mingola of New Bedford and the late Bartolomeu C. Mingola, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a member of Dartmouth Bible Church. Rochelle was...
Kenneth W. Knowles
Oct 28, 2008
Kenneth W. Knowles, 85, of New Bedford died October 28, 2008 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Muriel I. (Loranger) Knowles with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late William and Mary (Przybyla) Knowles, he lived in New Bedford all of his life....
John B. Reilly
Oct 27, 2008
John B. Reilly, 57, of New Bedford died Monday October 27, 2008 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Judy (Brackett) Reilly. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John and Umbelina (Carvalho) Reilly, he lived in New Bedford all of his life Mr. Reilly was formerly employed as a food...
Joan M. Cambra
Oct 26, 2008
Joan M. Cambra, 72, of New Bedford died Sunday October 26, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the companion of Antone C. Ramos. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ernest Cambra and Rose E. (Tatro) Jarvis, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Ms. Cambra was formerly employed as a sorter for Columbia...
