Obituaries

Kathleen E. Wood

Kathleen E. Wood

Mar 3, 2007

Kathleen E. (Roche) Wood of New Bedford died Saturday March 3, 2007. Born in Marlborough, the daughter of the late Francis J. and Catherine (Kehoe) Roche, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Mrs. Wood had a career in the local retail workforce. She also provided eldercare and childcare to area families for many years. She...

Ruth C. Streeter

Ruth C. Streeter

Mar 3, 2007

Ruth C. (Knipes) Streeter of Hingham, MA died on March 3, 2007 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a brief illness. She was born in Boston in 1922, the daughter of the late George and Margaret Knipes, and grew up in Somerville before attending Tufts University and graduating from Simmons College. She married her husband of 62 years,...

Peter Davidopoulos

Peter Davidopoulos

Mar 2, 2007

Peter Davidopoulos, 57, of New Bedford died March 2, 2007 unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was the husband of Joyce M. (Daigle) Davidopoulos. Born in Athens, Greece, the son of the late Xhristos and Zafira (Mavromati) Davidopoulos, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Davidopoulos was a member of St. George...

Janice Macneil Mendes

Janice Macneil Mendes

Mar 1, 2007

Janice MacNeil Mendes, a long time community leader in Marion, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2007, at the age of 78. Born in Newton, Massachusetts on May 29, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Ruah DeWitt MacNeil. During her 50 years in Marion, Janice was pro-active in safeguarding and preserving the...

Amy Valliere

Amy Valliere

Mar 1, 2007

Amy (Earnshaw) Valliere, 86, of New Bedford died Thursday March 1, 2007 at Sippican Healthcare Center. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Walter and Amy (Haworth) Earnshaw, she lived in New Bedford all her life. She was a member of South Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir. Mrs. Valliere was formerly employed...

Bobby L. Ashton

Bobby L. Ashton

Mar 1, 2007

Bobby L. Ashton, 40, of New Bedford died Thursday March 1, 2007 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Kinston, N.C., he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Lois; four sisters, Karen, Debbie, Wendy, and Robin; his primary caretaker, Shirley Monteiro and her companion William Andrews and her...

Florence T. Boswell

Florence T. Boswell

Mar 1, 2007

Florence T. (Hampton) Boswell of New Bedford died March 1, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes (Walsh) Hampton, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School. She was a communicant of Holy Name of Sacred Heart of Jesus...

Clifford S. Silveira

Clifford S. Silveira

Feb 26, 2007

Clifford S. "Skip" Silveira, 72, of Mattapoisett died February 26, 2007 accidentally at home. He was the husband of Janice E. (Gallant) Silveira. Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Francis E. and Elona M. (Smith) Silveira, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life. Mr. Silveira was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett. He was...

John M. Lynch

John M. Lynch

Feb 26, 2007

John Michael Lynch, 45, of New Bedford, died February 26, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, the son of Carlin F. and Frances M. (Savasta) Lynch of Westport, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was a graduate of Dartmouth High School. Mr. Lynch was formerly employed as...

Brian A. Resendes

Brian A. Resendes

Feb 26, 2007

Brian A. Resendes, 26, of New Bedford died Monday February 26, 2007 unexpectedly at Morton Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of Dolores C. (Mendonca) LeBlanc and step-son of Robert LeBlanc, both of New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish....

Kathryn C. Glennon

Kathryn C. Glennon

Feb 23, 2007

Kathryn Coffey Glennon, 95, of Dartmouth died Friday February 23, 2007 at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Glennon, Jr. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Katherine (Phelan) Coffey. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School where she was Captain...

Frances Blouin

Frances Blouin

Feb 20, 2007

Frances (Kelly) Blouin, 90, died Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at the Taber Street Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Edward R. Blouin. Born in Westford, she was the daughter of the late William and Sarah (Smith) Kelly. She lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Wareham where she was a communicant of St....

Helen E. Walker

Helen E. Walker

Feb 20, 2007

Helen E. (Rymut) Walker, 72, of New Bedford died February 20, 2007 at the Oaks Nursing Home after a brief illness. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Francis and Stella (Witkos) Rymut, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include 2 sons, Kenneth Walker, and his...

Ruth A. Piva

Ruth A. Piva

Feb 20, 2007

Ruth A. (Johnson) Piva, 84, of Quincy died February 20, 2007 at Hancock Park Nursing Home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late John Piva. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ralph C. and Ruth E. (Noyer) Johnson, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Quincy in...

Daniel T. Duggan

Daniel T. Duggan

Feb 20, 2007

Daniel T. Duggan died suddenly on February 20, 2007. He was the loving, devoted husband of Tamara Duggan, and loving, devoted father of Hollie L. Duggan. Private funeral arrangements were made by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.

Anita A. Ghilardi

Anita A. Ghilardi

Feb 20, 2007

Anita A. Ghilardi, 90, of New Bedford died Tuesday February 20, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John B. and Mary A. (Finni) Ghilardi, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Miss Ghilardi was formerly employed as the principal...

Mary Moniz

Mary Moniz

Feb 18, 2007

Mary (Pina) Moniz, 83, of New Bedford died February 18, 2007 at Southeastern Massachusetts Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of the late Arthur Moniz. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Tavares) Pina, she lived in New Bedford all her life. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption...

Richard J. "Kiki" Conceicao

Richard J. "Kiki" Conceicao

Feb 16, 2007

Richard J. "KiKi" Conceicao, 65, of New Bedford died February 16, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Carole A. (Serrao) Conceicao. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph and Anna J. (Duarte) Conceicao, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Survivors include his wife; 3 sons,...

Arthur C. Burton, Sr.

Arthur C. Burton, Sr.

Feb 15, 2007

Arthur C. Burton, Sr., 84, of New Bedford died Thursday February 15, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Florine P. (Correia) Burton. Born in Newport, RI, the son of the late Benjamin and Nellie (Burton) Burton, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was a...

Anna D. Magaletta

Anna D. Magaletta

Feb 11, 2007

Anna D. (David) Magaletta, 84, of New Bedford died February 11, 2007 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Michele Magaletta. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rachel (Mafud) David, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Magaletta was a communicant of Our Lady of Purgatory...

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