Obituaries

Jul 18, 2024

Connie 'PooPoo' Pina, 67, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly at home on July 18, 2024. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Muriel A. Pina and Peter Andrews, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

She devoted over 25 years to the children of our community; making sure their bellies...

Jul 17, 2024

Irene (Connor) Loiselle, 97, of New Bedford, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was the daughter of James and Alice (Eaves) Connor. Irene married Ray Loiselle and together they raised two children in the home they built overlooking Clarks Cove in New Bedford. She was employed by the Acushnet Company for 42...

Jul 17, 2024

Beverly Ann Crowley, 77, of Fairhaven, MA died Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at home  peacefully with her family after a long illness.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Rebello) Pimental, she lived in Fairhaven her entire life.

Among her several jobs, she was most recently employed as a Legal Secretary...

Jul 17, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Joaquim "Shema" Gomes.  He died on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.  Joaquim was 68 years old.

He was born in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, the son of Antonia...

Jul 16, 2024

Gary L. Cox, 84, of Stuart, FL and Mattapoisett, MA, and beloved husband of Marie, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 16, 2024.

Born in Havre, MT, on May 9, 1940, Gary was the son of the late Glenn Logan Cox and Virginia Rosila (Merklin) Cox.

A graduate of Havre...

Jul 15, 2024

Martin Hudis, 81, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was the husband of Diane (Bohnert) Hudis.

Born in Los Angeles, son of the late Sam and Janet Hudis, he was raised in Southern California before living in Milwaukee and then settling in Mattapoisett.

Martin loved...

Jul 15, 2024

Rose Elizabeth (Guinta) Raynor, 35, formerly of Baldwinsville and currently of New Bedford, MA, passed away July 15, 2024, at home. Born in Baldwinsville, Rose graduated from SUNY Fredonia and was an administrative assistant for SRC. She enjoyed the Renaissance Festival and worked there for many years. She also enjoyed her cat and crocheting Afghans, hats, scarves, etc. for...

Jul 15, 2024

Cheryl A. (Frazier) Broughton, 69, of Dartmouth passed away Monday July 15, 2024.  She was the wife of Mark Broughton.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Helen (Andrade) Frazier and the late William Frazier, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life.  She was a graduate of Dartmouth High School.

Cheryl was formerly...

Jul 13, 2024

Diana J. Pacheco, 84, of Fairhaven, MA, passed away peacefully on July 13th surrounded by her loving family.

The only child of Ethel Seifert and Vivian Fielding and step-daughter of beloved step-father, August Seifert, Diana grew up and lived her early adulthood in New Bedford, MA. After raising two children to adulthood with college degrees, she was...

Jul 13, 2024

Donna Lee Burr, 66, of New Bedford died July 13, 2024 unexpectedly at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late David L. and Dorothy J. (Mendes) Burr, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was formerly employed as a certified nurses assistant by Vibra Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital for many years...

Jul 12, 2024

George Smith of New Bedford passed away July 12, 2024 at Sacred Heart Nursing home after a 3 year battle with ALS. His was a life well-lived. George was born in Fairhaven Massachusetts to George and Irene (Lemery) Smith on April 23, 1944. He was the husband of his beloved wife, Nancy (Rolli) for 55 years. He was the...

Jul 11, 2024

John A. "J.C." Cole, 82, of New Bedford died Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.  He was the husband of the late Nancy L. (Brown) Cole.

Born in Bronx, New York, the son of the late John and Lois (Nelson) Cole, he had lived in New Bedford for many years where he became...

Jul 9, 2024

Ronald E. DesRosiers, 80, of Mattapoisett passed away Tuesday July 9, 2024 at home after a long illness.  He was the husband of Ann Marie (Ponte) DesRosiers.

Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Edmond H. and Irene (Blanchette) DesRosiers, he was raised in New Bedford and lived in Mattapoisett for the past 52 years.  He...

Jul 9, 2024

Joseph A. Ligotti, 81, of Dartmouth died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at home after a brief period of declining health. He was the husband of Marie E. (Geraneo) Ligotti.

Born in Boston, son of the late Giuseppe and Roberta (Champloux) Ligotti, he lived in Boston and Hingham for many years before moving to Dartmouth.

Mr....

Jul 5, 2024

Gail D. (Girouard) DaFonte, 69, of New Bedford peacefully passed away on Friday July 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Gail chose a nursing career to provide care and support to those in need. She attended Diman Regional School of Practical Nursing, where she obtained her LPN diploma, and went on to Bristol Community College, where...

Jul 4, 2024

Daniel N. Lopes, 79, of Fairhaven died Thursday, July 4, 2024 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Paul and Gertrude (Nunes) Lopes, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life.

He honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967.

Danny was a graduate...

Jul 2, 2024

Attorney Paul Francis Walsh, Jr. passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2024, of heart failure at St Anne's Hospital in Fall River. Born in New Bedford to Dr. Paul F. Walsh and Mrs. Patricia (Maloney) Walsh, Paul was educated at area public and parochial schools and gained early fame in basketball as a star athlete. At Holy Family High...

Jul 2, 2024

Ann Marie Costa, 69, of Dartmouth died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 unexpectedly at home.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of Patricia A. (Gillin) Costa and the late Gilbert J. Costa, she was raised in New Bedford and later lived in Houston, Texas for many years before returning to the Southcoast area.

She was a graduate...

Jul 2, 2024

Yvonne M. (Silva) Houtman, 66, of New Bedford died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family, after a 20-year battle with cancer. She was married to the love of her life, Raymond J. Houtman, for more than 45 years.

Born November 11, 1957 in New Bedford, the daughter of Maria...

Jul 1, 2024

Ann Elizabeth "Mimi" (Dalzell) McKenna, 90, of New Bedford passed away Monday July 1, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late John J. "Mac" McKenna, Jr.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late William and Louise (Dillingham) Dalzell, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.