Obituaries
Stephanie L. Thompson
Jun 6, 2008
Stephanie L. (Grassi) Thompson, 47, of Marion passed away June 6, 2008 at home, after a brief illness. She was the best friend and beloved wife of Michael G. Thompson. Born in Wareham, the daughter of Arego A. "Rick" and Betsy C. (Dorr) Grassi, she lived in Marion most of her life. In her youth, Stephanie was an avid...
Patricia Genevrino Southworth
Jun 3, 2008
Patricia Genevrino Southworth March 25, 1944 – June 3, 2008 A true free spirit left this world on June 3rd. Patty faced many challenges in her life but never lost her ability to smile and make friends. Although she was born in Newark, New Jersey, she spent most of her life in Massachusetts living in Provincetown with her sister...
Cpl Timothy A. Baker Cornell
Jun 3, 2008
Corporal Timothy A. Baker Cornell, 24, of New Bedford died unexpectedly on Tuesday June 3, 2008. Born in Providence, the son of Dennis P. and Rachel (Young) Cornell, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Cornell was employed by Hallsmith Sysco Food Services. He was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School,...
Laurence E. "Larry" Pina
May 30, 2008
Laurence E. "Larry" Pina, 46, of New Bedford died May 30, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Wareham, the son of Thomas J. and Arcenia Mae (Correia) Pina of New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Mr. Pina was...
Brenda K. Aguiar
May 24, 2008
Brenda K. (Robillard) Aguiar, 42, of New Bedford died May 24, 2008 unexpectedly at home. She was the wife of John D. Aguiar. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Paul V. Robillard of New Bedford and the late Maryann (Botelho) Robillard, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a active member of the Christian...
Evelyn Lopes
May 22, 2008
Evelyn (Dias) Lopes, 74, of New Bedford died Thursday May 22, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Assonet, the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Silva) Dias, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Survivors include six children, Patricia Lopes of Rehoboth, Richard Dias, Paul K. Lopes, Sharon A. (Lopes)...
Yvette M. Gioiosa
May 21, 2008
Yvette M. (Boucher) Gioiosa, 69, of New Bedford died Wednesday May 21, 2008 unexpectedly at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Anthony D. Gioiosa. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ulderic and Denise (Gagnon) Boucher, she had lived in New Bedford for all of her life. Mrs. Gioiosa was formerly...
Vincent Kos
May 20, 2008
Vincent Kos, 56, of New Bedford died Tuesday May 20, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Holyoke, he lived at the Wrentham Development State School for many years before moving to New Bedford in 1997. He is survived by his extended family at Better Community Living in New Bedford and at his day program, Community Connections, Inc. in...
Joseph L. Slattery
May 19, 2008
Joseph L. Slattery, 78, of Punta Gorda, FL died May 19, 2008 at Charlotte Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Sylvia C. (Carlos) Slattery. Born in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Marshall and Marguerite (Murphy) Slattery, he lived in Hartford, CT and summered in Mattapoisett before retiring to Mattapoisett in 1990 and Punta Gorda, FL...
Antonio G. Andrade
May 18, 2008
Antonio G. Andrade, 92, of New Bedford died Sunday May 18, 2008 at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Plymouth, the son of the late Fortunato and Mariana (Gonsalves) Andrade, he lived in Cedarville for most of his life before moving to New Bedford 40 years ago. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption...
Marianna Nooth
May 18, 2008
Marianna (Drummond) Nooth, 82, of New Bedford died May 18, 2008 peacefully at home. She was the wife of the late Wendell P. Nooth, Sr., with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Mrs. Nooth was born in New Bedford and lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed by the City of New Bedford...
Lillian Kathleen Sousa
May 17, 2008
Lillian Kathleen Sousa, infant daughter of Christopher and Jody (Leaver) Sousa of Dartmouth, was delivered stillborn May 17th. Survivors include her parents; 2 brothers, Colin and Andrew; her grandparents, Manuel and Kathleen Sousa and Elizabeth Leaver; her great-grandmothers, Eleanor Bonneau and Mary Santos; serveral aunts and uncles. She was the granddaughter of the late Jeffrey Leaver. Her private Funeral...
Doris M. Rodriques
May 17, 2008
Doris M. (Leger) Rodriques, 81, of Fairhaven died Saturday May 17, 2008 at Taber Street Nursing Home. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Clarence and Eva (Cormier) Leger, she lived in New Bedford most of her life until moving to Fairhaven 20 years ago. Mrs. Rodriques was formerly employed in various local textile mills and later...
Eugenio Barbosa
May 16, 2008
Eugenio Barbosa, 83, of New Bedford died Friday May 16, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Luiza (DaLomba) Barbosa; they had been married for 51 years. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Damaso and Maria (DeBurgo) Barbosa, he lived in New Bedford for many years. Mr. Barbosa...
Atty. Antone L. "Tony" Silva
May 16, 2008
Antone L. "Tony" Silva, Esq., of Mattapoisett died May 16, 2008, at home. He would have been 85 in June. He was the devoted and loving husband of Elsie R. (Ribeiro) Silva. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antonio and Maria (Lima) Silva, he was raised in Dartmouth, lived in New Bedford while summering in Mattapoisett...
Alice Gannon
May 15, 2008
Alice (Tetrault) Gannon, 103, of New Bedford died Thursday May 15, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital, just eleven days prior to her 104th birthday. She was the wife of the late John F. Gannon. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ludger and Regina (Bedard) Tetrault, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She...
George Alves
May 13, 2008
George Alves, 82, of Acushnet died Tuesday May 13, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Albina (Medeiros) Alves and Hilda (Medeiros) Alves. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel and Emily (Caton) Alves, he lived in Fairhaven and New Bedford before moving to Acushnet in 1967. He was a communicant...
Clinton P. Pina
May 12, 2008
Clinton Paul "Coach" Pina, 48, of East Freetown died Monday May 12, 2008 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of Evelyn (Barros) Vieira of New Bedford and Clinton P. Pina of Mashpee, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Pina was formerly employed as a machine operator for Titleist. Survivors include...
Robert H. Sellman, Jr.
May 10, 2008
Robert H. Sellman, Jr., 81, of New Bedford died May 10, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Lillian D. (Dias) Sellman. Born in Emory Grove, MD, the son of the late Robert H. and Mary (Johnson) Sellman, he lived in New Bedford since 1967. Mr. Sellman was a career...
Matthew Martin
May 9, 2008
Matthew Martin, 81, of Dartmouth died Friday May 9, 2008 at home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was the husband of the late Mary Lucy (Varao) Martin; they had been married for 57 years. Born in Lowell, the son of the late Jacinto and Emily Martin, he lived in New Bedford before moving to Dartmouth 40 years...
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