Maria Conceicao Vargas
Jan 2, 2008
Maria Conceicao Vargas, 93, of New Bedford died Wednesday January 2, 2008 at Sacred Heart Home after a long illness. Born in Faial, Azores, the daughter of the late Luisa Oliveira and Francisco O. Vargas, she lived in New Bedford for the past 48 years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Survivors include her...
Leonard Jackimocz
Jan 1, 2008
Leonard "Jack" Jackimocz, 74, of New Bedford died Tuesday January 1, 2008 at Hathaway Manor from lung cancer after having been diagnosed five months ago. He was the beloved husband of Dolores "Dolly" (Rufino) Jackimocz; they had been married for 44 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Bronislaw and Elizabeth (Bessette) Jackimocz, he lived in...
John W. Hall
Dec 31, 2007
John W. Hall, 98, of Mattapoisett died Monday December 31, 2007 at home. He was the husband of Helen W. (Burke) Hall. Born in Springfield on January 2, 1909, the son of the late Michael L. and Helen (O'Neil) Hall, he lived in New York City for many years before retiring to Mattapoisett in 1972. He was a communicant...
Alexandrina T. Chevalier
Dec 31, 2007
Alexandrina T. "Alice" (Thomas) Chevalier, 84, of New Bedford died Monday December 31, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of Albert N. "Al" Chevalier; they had been married for 60 years. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Leonel and Alexandrina (Perry) Thomas, she lived in New Bedford all of...
Maria R. Sylvia
Dec 29, 2007
Maria R. (Rogers) Sylvia, 92, of New Bedford died December 29, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Bermeo Caldas Sylvia. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Cesar Rogers and Margarida (Gonsalves) Fortes, she lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth all of her life. Mrs. Sylvia was...
Peter P. Briggs
Dec 29, 2007
Peter Pernas Briggs, 77, of Mattapoisett, died December 29th at his home after a long spirited fight with his illness. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Perkins) Briggs and son of the late William Penn Briggs II and Juanita Andrea (Pernas) Briggs. He traveled throughout the Eastern United States as an employee for the Great American Insurance Company...
William E.A. Stowell
Dec 29, 2007
William E.A. Stowell, 82, of New Bedford died December 29, 2007 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Norma (Barriteau) Stowell. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Asa and Edna Stowell, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Stowell was formerly employed by the New Bedford Housing Authority for many...
William A. Johnson
Dec 28, 2007
William A. Johnson, 75, of New Bedford died December 28, 2007 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Lorraine (Gonsalves) Johnson with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Fairhaven, the son of the late Edward J. and Louisa (Timm) Johnson, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was a parishioner...
Gertrude V. Schofield
Dec 25, 2007
Gertrude V. (Cotter) Schofield, 93, of New Bedford died Tuesday December 25, 2007 at New Bedford Healthcare Center after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Arthur Schofield. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Helen T. (Crowley) Cotter. She lived in New Bedford for the last 37 years....
Eileen N. Kennedy
Dec 23, 2007
Eileen N. Kennedy, 85, of New Bedford died Sunday December 23, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John P. and Annie (Schelter) Kennedy, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church. Miss...
Leonard P. Oliveira
Dec 23, 2007
Leonard P. Oliveira, 65, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 23rd, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by all his family and loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Virginia (Xavier) Oliveira of New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joaquim P. Oliveira and Alice (Costa) Oliveira, he lived in New Bedford all his life....
Marcia A. Glenn
Dec 23, 2007
Marcia A. Glenn, 83, of New Bedford died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007 after a long illness and while visiting family and friends in Pinehurst, NC. Mrs. Glenn was born in Charleroi, PA, the daughter of the late C. Howard and Mathilde McGinley. She was a graduate of Chatham College and the Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing where she met...
Virginia M. Almeida
Dec 22, 2007
Virginia M. (Monteiro) Almeida, 79, of Dartmouth died December 22, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of Antone "Tony" Almeida. Born in Pawtucket, RI, the daughter of the late John and Maria (Silva) Monteiro, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life. Mrs. Almeida was a parishioner of Our Lady of the...
Gladys M. Bennett
Dec 21, 2007
Gladys M. (Vaughn) Bennett, 90, of New Bedford died December 21, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Middleboro, the daughter of the late Henry and Florence (Hunt) Vaughn, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Mrs. Bennett was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed cooking, Bingo and...
Tazmyn Soares
Dec 21, 2007
Tazmyn Soares, 18, of New Bedford died Friday December 21, 2007 unexpectedly in Boston. Born in Fall River, the son of Elisa (Smith) Soares of New Bedford and Richard Garcia of Everett, he lived in New Bedford and Dorchester for many years. Tazmyn was a recording artist in the music industry. Survivors include his parents; his siblings, Timothy Soares...
Jose C. Duarte
Dec 18, 2007
Jose C. Duarte, 55, of New Bedford died December 18, 2007 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the Julio Dias of New Bedford and the late Carlota Duarte, he lived in Senegal before moving to New Bedford in 1983. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Mr. Duarte...
H. Potter Trainer, Jr.
Dec 17, 2007
H. Potter Trainer, Jr., 86, of Mattapoisett died Monday December 17, 2007 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret (MacDonald) Weymouth Trainer and the late Elinor (Burnett) Trainer. Born in Boston and raised in Waban, the son of the late Harry P. and Anne (Harvey) Trainer, he lived in Middleboro for 20 years before moving...
Caroline Staley
Dec 17, 2007
Caroline Staley, 44, of New Bedford died Monday December 17, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Isabelle (Grant) Staley of New Bedford and the late Derrel J. Staley, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Survivors include her mother; five brothers, Tyrone Staley, Jack Staley, and Harold...
Ronald J. Cruz
Dec 14, 2007
Ronald J. Cruz, 63, of Dorchester died Friday December 14, 2007 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of Dorothy B. (Miranda) Cruz and the late Antone B. Cruz, Sr., he lived in Boston for many years. Mr. Cruz was formerly employed as an equal opportunity officer for the Massachusetts Department of...
Thomas A. Lopes
Dec 14, 2007
Thomas A. Lopes, 86, of New Bedford, died December 14, 2007 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Catherine (Perry) Lopes with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage. Born in Fairhaven, the son of the late August and Eugenia (Alemão) Lopes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Lopes was a parishioner...
