Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Mary Moore
Feb 9, 2007
Mary (Morgan) Moore, 86, of Dartmouth passed away Friday February 9, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas S. Moore. Born in Bristol, RI, the daughter of the late Ralph and Sadie (Chaffee) Morgan, she spent her early years in Bristol and in the village of North Auburn, Maine....
Helen E. Ciacci
Feb 8, 2007
Helen E. (Hughes) Ciacci, 82, of Fairhaven died Thursday February 8, 2007 at home. She was the wife of the late Armeto "Mike Casey" Ciacci. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Dutra) Hughes, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was a communicant of the Holy Name of the Sacred...
Knut H. Benes
Feb 8, 2007
Knut H. "Les" Benes, 91, of New Bedford died Thursday February 8, 2007 at Sacred Heart Home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Kathleen M. (Mooney) Benes. Born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Charles L. and Amanda Benes, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was...
William R. Norris
Feb 7, 2007
William Robert Norris, 87, of Dartmouth died Wednesday February 7, 2007 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret E. (McHugh) Norris; they were married for 43 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late William and Ellen (Williams) Norris, he lived in Dartmouth since 1964. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church...
William P. Campbell, Jr.
Feb 6, 2007
William P. Campbell, Jr., 80, of Venice, FL died February 6, 2007 at Our Lady's Haven after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Norma L. (Corriera) Campbell. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late William P. and Helen L. (Myrick) Campbell, he lived in Mattapoisett 20 years before moving to Venice, 22 years...
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