Colleen F. Ormsby
Feb 11, 2024
Colleen Florence Ormsby (nee Barboza), 86, of New Bedford, MA and New Haven, CT, most recently of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on February 11, 2024. She was born on February 23, 1937, in New Bedford, MA.
Colleen was the Chief Nurse of Neurosurgery at Yale New Haven Hospital. She dedicated her life to nursing, serving with excellence...
Linda M. Almeida
Feb 10, 2024
On Saturday, February 10, 2024, Linda M. (Pina) Almeida took her last breath on this side of life. Upon following a lengthy illness, God graciously ever so gently in her sleep called, Linda Almeida, to her eternal life home from her resident home in Acushnet, Mass. She was 63 years old and the wife of Robert T. Almeida. Linda...
Charlotte Pratt Sudduth
Feb 10, 2024
Charlotte "Sharlie" (Pratt) Sudduth, 84, died peacefully at her home in Marion, MA on February 10, 2024. Born November 1, 1939, Sharlie was the eldest daughter of Aileen and Edwin Pratt. She was born in New York. In her early years she lived on the campus of Westminster School where her father taught, then moved to Cambridge, MA where...
Cristian Angel Rivera
Feb 9, 2024
Cristian Angel Rivera, 25, of New Bedford passed away Friday February 9, 2024. Born in New Bedford, the loving son of Blanca Ramirez and Angel Rivera-Laboy, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Cristian was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School in the Electrical Technology program. While at Voc-Tech, he participated...
Loretta B. “Lori” Schaefer
Feb 9, 2024
Loretta B. "Lori" (Buechling) Schaefer, age 81, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024, following her long struggle with dementia, at Keystone Place in Buzzards Bay, MA. Lori was born on March 19, 1942 to Rosa (Lehner) and William Buechling of Larchmont, NY. She was a 1960 graduate of Mamaroneck High School, and a 1964 graduate of Wheelock College....
Dianne P. Gardner
Feb 9, 2024
Dianne P. (Faber) Gardner, 74, of New Bedford passed away Friday February 9, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the daughter of the late George A.E. Faber and Pearl L. (Hammond) Faber, and sister of the late Suzanne C. Faber. A private family burial service will take place in Rural Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for...
Bernard D. Gauvin
Feb 7, 2024
Bernard Donald Gauvin, 85, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024. He was home and surrounded by family. Born in New Bedford to the late Olivier J. and Juliette G. (Pare) Gauvin, he was one of six children. Bernie was the husband of Nancy A. (Hawes) Gauvin. In 63 years of marriage, they built their home and...
Janet B. Raymond
Feb 5, 2024
Janet B. (Dexter) Raymond, 85, of West Wareham passed away Monday February 5, 2024 at home after a brief illness. Born and raised in Mattapoisett, the daughter of the late Chester G. and Beatrice B. (Vossahlik) Dexter, she lived in West Wareham for most of her life. Janet was formerly employed as a licensed practical nurse and respiratory therapist...
Alice M. Daher
Feb 4, 2024
Alice M. (Dupuis) Daher, 99, of New Bedford died February 4, 2024 peacefully at home. She was the wife of the late Joseph T. Daher. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph H. and Mary E. (Bliss) Dupuis, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Daher was formerly employed as a teacher's aide at...
Brian G. Avila
Feb 4, 2024
Brian Gilbert Avila, 66, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday February 4, 2024. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Alfredo) Avila. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Gilbert and Deolinda (Brito) Avila, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life. He was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and Bristol...
John Furtado, Jr.
Feb 2, 2024
John Furtado, Jr., 61, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, son of Joao and Maria (Linhares) Furtado, he was raised in Fairhaven before moving to New Bedford. John was a dedicated family man and loved being with his grandchildren. John enjoyed listening to music. Even through his years of illness he...
Olinda "Maia" Tavares
Feb 2, 2024
Olinda "Maia" (Pires) Tavares, 90, of New Bedford, MA died February 2, 2024 at St Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Carlotta Texeira and Julio Pires. Olinda,"Maia", as she was lovingly referred to was the wife of Jose "djedje" Tavares with whom she shared 70 years of marriage and a lifetime of...
Beverly Jane Geil
Feb 2, 2024
Beverly Jane Geil, 94, recently of Marion, Massachusetts, passed away on February 2, 2024 due to natural causes. Beverly was born on October 18, 1929 to Edward Frank Wenzel and Helen Brasch Wenzel in Chesterland, Ohio, and she grew up with her two older brothers on their small farm. After graduating from Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio, Beverly...
Macie J. Ferland
Feb 1, 2024
Macie Jennae Ferland, affectionately known as Macie Mae, Macie Gracie, Macielena, Macie Moo, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the age of 26. Born in New Bedford on January 26, 1998, to Scott and Charleen Ferland, Macie was an angel on earth, the very heart of her family. Their love for her was fierce. She was Daddy's...
Jeremy W. Grant
Jan 31, 2024
Jeremy Walker Grant, 75, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was the husband of Margaret (Farney) Grant. Born in Haverhill, son of the late Donald and Josephine (Wiggin) Grant, he was raised in Connecticut before moving to New Bedford when he joined the Coast Guard. Jeremy was an avid train collector and enjoyed...
Anthony J. Martins
Jan 31, 2024
Anthony J. Martins, 92, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday January 31, 2024 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Marie C. (DeAndrade) Martins. Born in New Rochelle, New York, the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Pina) Martins, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Anthony was formerly...
Jude (David) Barkemeyer
Jan 30, 2024
On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Jude (David) Edward Barkemeyer passed away unexpectedly at age 24. Jude was kind and empathetic, the kind of person who would give you the shirt off their back. Jude was passionate about, and actively involved in, many causes, including LGBTQ rights and safety, abortion rights, and freeing Palestine. Jude frequently helped anyone they could,...
Ana Dupuy
Jan 30, 2024
Ana (Clarimundo) Dupuy, 93, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday January 30, 2024. She was the wife of the late Roger J. Dupuy. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Leopoldina (Clarimundo) Rodrigues and Armando Miranda, she lived in Senegal and France before moving to New Bedford in 1963. A woman of deep faith, Ana enjoyed...
Christine L. Saulnier
Jan 28, 2024
Christine L. Saulnier, 76, of Dartmouth, died peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Harold R. Saulnier and Mildred (Schestak) Camara, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life. Christine loved scrapbooking, making cards, trips to Newport, Marco Island, and New Hampshire, knitting, and playing bingo. She loved dressing up as a witch...
Stanton M. Craig
Jan 28, 2024
Stanton M. "Moochie" Craig, 64, of New Bedford died Sunday January 28, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Barbara Craig, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Moochie loved his family and was a friend who would stick with you to the end. He was formerly employed by Aaron...
