Napolean R. Candida, Jr.
Jan 28, 2024
Napolean R. Candida, Jr., 38, of New Bedford died unexpectedly Sunday, January 28, 2024. Born in Brighton, MA, beloved son of Maria Margarida DePina, he was raised in Nashua, New Hampshire and moved to New Bedford, MA in 2002. As of late, he had been spending much of his time in Cape Cod renovating his new home that he...
Corilyn M. Gibau
Jan 28, 2024
Corilyn M. (Baker) Gibau, 58, of New Bedford passed away Sunday January 28, 2024 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Walter Gibau, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Elliot Randolph Baker and Nancy (Costa) Baker, she lived in Dartmouth and New Bedford for most of her life. She was a graduate of...
Elsie L. Baptista
Jan 27, 2024
Elsie L. (Gomes) Baptista, 89, of New Bedford crossed over peacefully on January 27, 2024 at the Royal of Fairhaven. Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Enos and Mary (Mattos) Gomes, and wife of the late Manuel Baptista. Living in New Bedford most of her life, she retired from St. Luke's Hospital after working there...
Nancy M. Gorden
Jan 27, 2024
Nancy M. (McAdam) Gorden, 86, of Mattapoisett died January 27, 2024 at Our Ladys Haven. She was the wife of the late Norman F. Gorden. Born in Taunton, daughter of the late Harold V. and Catherine (Rogers) McAdam, she lived in Taunton and Waltham before moving to Mattapoisett. Nancy was full of beauty and grace. She had an incredible...
Paul A. Naiman
Jan 24, 2024
Paul A. Naiman, age 73, of Marion, died peacefully at home January 24, 2024 after a sudden and devastating recurrence of cancer that had been in remission two months before. He was the loving husband of Sandra G. Smith, to whom he was married happily for over 47 years. Born in Boston, son of the late Melvin S. and...
John Thompson "Jack" Hill
Jan 23, 2024
John Thompson "Jack" Hill, 87, of East Freetown died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Susan E. (Bourgeois) Hill. Born in Boston, son of the late Leroy Draper Hill and the late Jean (Thompson) Hill, he grew up in Wellesley and later lived in...
Rita Borges Decastro
Jan 23, 2024
Rita (Barboza) Borges DeCastro, 94, passed away January 23, 2024 in the loving care of her family. She was the daughter of the the late Ernestine and Antone Barboza. She was the wife of the late Umberto Borges and the late Winfield DeCastro. She was the mother of Steven Borges and Donna Borges Desroches (Robert) all of Acushnet. She...
Anne M. Chase
Jan 23, 2024
Anne M. (Blouin) Chase, 83, of Mattapoisett, MA died peacefully January 23, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Born in New Bedford, Anne was the daughter of the late Edward R. and Frances M. (Kelly) Blouin. She was the wife of the late John F. "Jack" Chase of Mattapoisett. Anne and Jack started dating while they attended Holy...
Claire L. Roseman
Jan 22, 2024
Claire L. (Brault) Roseman, 78, of Middleborough, passed away peacefully and courageously after a long illness on Monday, January 22, 2024. Born in Acushnet, she was the daughter of the late Gelose and Doris (Pepin) Brault. Her grandparents, the late Montcalm and Rose Pepin provided a loving, safe and nurturing environment to enjoy the simple pleasures of childhood, develop...
Grace Delia Winsper
Jan 21, 2024
Grace Delia Winsper, age 7, passed away peacefully at home and in the presence of her parents, Jessica and Michael. Grace, who loved the color purple and would get a good case of the giggles when happy, lived courageously with West Syndrome and never spent a day without a member of her family by her side. Grace leaves behind...
Madalena "Melanie" Lobo Fortes
Jan 19, 2024
Madalena "Melanie" Lobo Fortes, 48, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, daughter of Eugenia (Lobo) Fortes and the late Joao Fortes, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Melanie enjoyed taking care of kids and working as a paraprofessional at the Alfred J. Gomes School. She enjoyed dancing, watching...
Albert Richard Tarini
Jan 19, 2024
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, New Bedford, MA for Albert Richard "Al" Tarini, of Rockaway, NJ who passed away after a brief illness on January 19, 2024 in hospice.
Albert was born in New Bedford, the son of...
Linda C. St. Jean
Jan 17, 2024
Linda C. St. Jean, 70, of Dartmouth died January 17, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Eugene A. and Lillian V. (Dupont) St. Jean. She lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Dartmouth. She was formerly employed as a clerk for the City of New...
Richard A. Sylvia
Jan 16, 2024
Richard Anthony Sylvia, 65, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Richard and Hilda (Carvalho) Sylvia, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a graduate of Bishop Stang High School, Class of 1976. Rick went on to build his career as a Journeyman...
Marilyn Andrews
Jan 15, 2024
Marilyn C. (Rebeiro) Andrews, 78, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024. She was the wife of the late James A. Andrews, Sr. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Sylvester C. and Joanna (Silva) Rebeiro, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Marilyn worked as a seamstress for many years. Marilyn...
John A. "Jack" Markey
Jan 14, 2024
John A. "Jack" Markey died peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024, holding hands with his beloved wife of 64 years, Carol (Tweedie), and surrounded by his loving family. He was happiest spending time in the lively and loving home he created with Carol. Their home was always full of life, filled with kids and grandkids, a large extended family,...
Barry M. Darwell
Jan 14, 2024
Barry M. Darwell, 76, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Deborah (Bruce) Darwell. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Fred and Eleanor (Adams) Darwell, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a graduate of New Bedford High...
Richard R. Morra
Jan 13, 2024
Richard Ralph Morra Richard passed away suddenly on January 13, 2024. At 76 years old, he was full of life and never stopped living and loving until his final day. Born on the day of the groundhog, "Richie" was a symbol of spring, a beacon of hope and light to guide all who knew him through six more weeks...
Sharon L. Swale
Jan 11, 2024
Sharon Lynn Swale, 57, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. Born in Brockton, MA, daughter of John Wally Swale II and the late Sylvia (Morse) Swale, she lived in Taunton and New Bedford most of her life. Sharon loved taking care of all the neighborhood kids and her extended family. She enjoyed solving word puzzles, adding...
Jackie Carmo
Jan 11, 2024
Jackie Carmo, 76, of New Bedford, died peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Born in New York City, son of the late Raymond Morales and Angelina Carmo, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Jackie enjoyed martial arts and collecting comic books. Jackie loved animals and going on walks. He liked going to the movies and watching...
