Obituaries
Marty W. Mcdonald
Jun 20, 2008
Marty W. McDonald, aged 60, son of the late Jeremiah McDonald and Caroline Chase McDonald passed away on June 20, 2008 from colon cancer surrounded by his loving family. Mr. McDonald graduated from New Bedford High School and Stonehill College where he served as senior class president for both schools. After graduating college, Mr. McDonald began a 34-year teaching...
Henry F. Danielli, Jr.
Jun 18, 2008
Henry F. Danielli, Jr., 56, of Fairhaven died June 18, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Henry F. and Josephine M. (Ditata) Danielli, he lived in Fairhaven since 1957. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Fairhaven. Henry worked in the restaurant industry for many years...
Hazel E. Davis
Jun 17, 2008
Hazel E. Davis, 96, of New Bedford died Tuesday June 17, 2008. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Clifton L. and Mary E. (Hayden) Davis, she had lived in New Bedford for many years. She was a graduate of Dorchester High School for Girls and Herricks Business Institute. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church....
Ethel Tinkham Apperson
Jun 16, 2008
Ethel Tinkham Apperson, 85, of Mattapoisett, passed away Monday, June 16 at Sippican Health Care, after a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Minnie Tinkham and the wife of the late Walter Apperson, Jr. A lifelong resident of Mattapoisett who enjoyed spending time in North Carolina, Mrs. Apperson was a member of...
Clarence I. "Mike" Harriman
Jun 15, 2008
Clarence I. "Mike" Harriman, 66, of New Bedford died Sunday June 15, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Cecilia "June" (Mosakowski) Harriman. Born in Belfast, Maine, the son of the late John M. and Lenora E. (Moody) Harriman, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Harriman was...
Robert D. Magnett
Jun 15, 2008
Robert D. "Bobby" Magnett, 69, of Clewiston, FL died June 15, 2008 unexpectedly at home. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Andrew and Annie (Lopes) Magnett, he lived in Providence before retiring to Clewiston five years ago. He was formerly employed as a Longshoreman with the International Longshoremen's Association Local # 1329 in Providence...
Adalberto O. "Sonny" Nereu
Jun 12, 2008
Adalberto O. "Sonny" Nereu, 78, of New Bedford died June 12, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Mabel (Pina) Nereu. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Francisco and Margarida (Oliveira) Nereu, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Nereu was a communicant of...
Arthur Anderson
Jun 11, 2008
Arthur Anderson, 76, of New Bedford died Wednesday June 11, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Christina (Enos) Anderson. Born in Clayton, Alabama, the son of the late Charles and Estelle (Griffin) Anderson, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Anderson was formerly employed as a machinist for...
Claire M. Kruger
Jun 11, 2008
Claire M. (Gwozdz) Kruger, 78, of Fairhaven died June 11, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Louis H. Kruger. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Peter S. and Joanna E. (Smalec) Gwozdz, she lived in Fairhaven all of her life. Mrs. Kruger was a communicant of...
Manuel Ortega
Jun 10, 2008
Manuel Ortega, 89, of New Bedford died Tuesday June 10, 2008 at Hallmark Nursing Home after a brief illness.He was the husband of the late Lydia Talavera Galarza. Born in Moca, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Hermanaciado and Sixta (Nunez) Ortega, he lived in New Bedford for the past 20 years. He is survived by four children,...
Richard D. Wagner
Jun 10, 2008
Richard D. Wagner, 85, of New Bedford and Odessa, FL, died June 10, 2008 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Ruth E. (Minor) Wagner. Born and raised in Clinton, CT, the son of the late John C. and Beatrice (Parsons) Wagner, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was...
Ilda Duarte
Jun 10, 2008
Ilda (Lobo) Duarte, 66, of New Bedford died Tuesday June 10, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Manuel J. Duarte. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of Benvinda (Duarte) Lobo of New Bedford and the late Joao A. Lobo , she lived in New Bedford since 1969. She...
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...
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