Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Doreen A. Gonsalves, 63, of New Bedford passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Antonio Abreu and Leonora (Costa) Gonsalves, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

Doreen was a devout Catholic and communicant of...

Jan 12, 2025

Noah Curtis Greany 26, of Mattapoisett, MA and Boston, MA died January 12, 2025 in Boston from injuries sustained in a traffic accident.

Born in New Bedford, son of Scott M Greany and Marie E. (Lambalot) Greany, he was raised in Mattapoisett before attending college and moving to Boston.

Noah was a beloved son, brother,...

Jan 11, 2025

Eugene "Gene" P. Martin, 63, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 after a long battle.

He was born March 20, 1961 to the late Barbara M. (Green) Martin and Edward S. Martin, Sr. Gene worked most of his life for the City of New Bedford, where he also resided in his younger years.

He was...

Jan 11, 2025

Peter Daniel Hansen was born in Rockville Centre, NY on September 7, 1930 to Peter Herbert and Elizabeth Rider Hansen. He was most currently residing at Atria Assisted Living in Fairhaven, Massachusetts with his wife, Bobbie, of 69 years. The first in his family to earn a college degree, Peter was awarded full-ride scholarships to the University of Rochester,...

Jan 9, 2025

Nelson L. DeBarros, Jr., 81, of New Bedford died January 9, 2025 at home after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Priscilla F. (Roderick) DeBarros. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Nelson L. DeBarros, Sr. and Josephina (Tavares) Haynes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was formerly...

Jan 9, 2025

Amy Elizabeth (McQuillan) Goes, 65, of North Dartmouth, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, after a long illness. Amy was born in New Bedford. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Patricia (Hilton) McQuillan.

Amy was formerly employed by Verizon as a telephone operator for over 30 years before her retirement.

Amy...

Jan 8, 2025

Lorraine A. Cabral (Varsel), a strong, resilient, and fiery woman whose life was filled with passion, storytelling, and love, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on September 23, 1949, to Edward and Dorothy Varsel, Lorraine lived a life that inspired and touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Jan 7, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) Emmett Bruen, Jr., 77, of Marion died January 7, 2025 peacefully at home. He was the husband of Jeanne Helen (Pietrasiak) Bruen for 44 years.

Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, son of the late Gerald Emmett Bruen, Sr. and Jean Frances (Strout) Bruen, he grew up in Hingham and later raised his family in Grosse Pointe...

Jan 7, 2025

John A. Pacheco, 71, of New Bedford, formerly of Fairhaven, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 7, 2024.

Born in Sao Miguel, Portugal, son of the late Jose Pacheco and Maria da Gloria Pacheco, he moved to the United States as a child and lived the majority of his life between New Bedford and Fairhaven....

Jan 7, 2025

Evelyn (Mosby) Newson, 96, of Fairhaven died January 7, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Elige Newson. Born in Swiftown, Mississippi, daughter of the late Henry Mosby and Adele (Campbell) Cheeks, she lived in Swiftown, Mississippi before moving to South Bend, Indiana and then to Fairhaven in 2006. Evelyn was a member of...

Jan 6, 2025

Jacqueline (Hevey) Kenworthy passed away January 6, 2025, nearly a year after a terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis that forecast only a few months remaining life.

Jacqueline was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice R. Hevey and Yvette (Lefebvre) Hevey, her brother, Maurice O. Hevey, and her first husband, Ronald J. Chadwick. She is survived by her...

Jan 6, 2025

Joan T. Heald, a cherished member of our family and community, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion.

Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was the beloved daughter of Clifford A. Trescott and Helen (Pray) Trescott. A proud member of the Class of 1951, Pembroke College at...

Jan 6, 2025

Robert J. Freitas, 78, of Rochester died January 6, 2025 unexpectedly at home. He was the former husband of the late Debbie (Morrison) Freitas. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Irene C. (Vieira) Freitas, he was raised in Fairhaven and lived in Rochester most of his life. He was formerly employed by the Massachusetts Highway...

Jan 6, 2025

William J. Smith, 78, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was the husband of the late Jeannette (Cyr) Smith.

Born in Boston, son of the late Henry and Katherine (Condon) Smith, he lived on the Cape and in New Bedford most of his life.

Bill enjoyed following politics and...

Jan 6, 2025

Diane C. Moreira

August 19, 1944 - January 6, 2025

Our loving mother, Diane (Dunn) Moreira, sadly and unexpectedly passed away on January 6, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA, due to an 18 year fight with Scleroderma.

She was born in...

Jan 5, 2025

Beatrice (Martin) Perry, 93, of Dartmouth, died January 5th, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family during her peaceful passing.

Beatrice was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Perry with whom she shared 49 years of marriage. Together, Robert & Beatrice shared ten children and twelve...

Jan 5, 2025

William H. Goetz, 94, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts died Sunday, January 5, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Evanston, Illinois on May 31, 1930, 'Bill' graduated from Chicago's Lakeview High School in 1947 and enlisted in the US Coast Guard. He rose through the enlisted ranks, completed officer candidate school first in his...

Jan 5, 2025

Gloria F.R. (Enos) Koczerga, 99, of New Bedford died peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025 just one week shy of her 100th birthday. She was the wife of the late Stanley Koczerga and the late Edward Sweeney.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Fernandez and Irma (Andreoly) Enos, she lived in New Bedford all of...

Jan 4, 2025

Joao M. Macedo, 66, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was the husband of Marianna (Lessa) Macedo.

Born in Brava, Cabo Verde, son of Jaime Clarimundo and the late Julia (Monteiro) Dalomba, he moved to the United States in the 1980s and lived most of his life...

Jan 4, 2025

Victoria M. (Vieira) Lobo, 63, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was the wife of the late Julio D. Lobo.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Antonio "Toi" and Margaret "Peggy" (Fortes) Vieira she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

Victoria had a...