John A. Lomba
Aug 26, 2006
John A. Lomba, 79, of New Bedford died Saturday August 26, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Rose (Miranda) Lomba. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Aires and Belmira (DaRocha) DaLomba, he lived in Providence, Falmouth, New Bedford, and Florida, before returning to New Bedford in 2000. He was a devoted...
Rosaire A. Constant
Aug 22, 2006
Rosaire A. Constant, 92, of New Bedford died August 22, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Blanche A. (Dubois) Constant. Born in West Warwick, Rhode Island, the son of the late Wilfred and Rosilda (Petit) Constant, he spent part of his childhood in Fairhaven and lived most of his...
George Lawrence
Aug 21, 2006
George Lawrence, 80, of New Bedford, died at home August 21, 2006 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Ethel M. (Ferreira) Lawrence; they had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 26, 2006. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antone and Frances (Paiva) Lawrence, he lived in New Bedford all of his life....
Francis Cannon Rowland
Aug 20, 2006
Francis Cannon Rowland, 95, died peacefully in his home Sunday August 20, 2006, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Virginia Seabrook (Nelson) Rowland; they were married for 71 years. Francis was Chief Engineer with Revere Copper & Brass until his retirement in 1973. A Mattapoisett native and history lover, Francis was Founding President of the Mattapoisett...
George L. Decosta
Aug 20, 2006
George L. DeCosta, 65, of Mattapoisett died August 20, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Christie L. (Rice) DeCosta. Born in Mattapoisett, the son of Helen (Lake) DeCosta of Mattapoisett and the late Edward DeCosta, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life. Mr. DeCosta was formerly employed...
Teodoro Correia
Aug 20, 2006
Teodoro Correia, 80, of New Bedford died unexpectedly August 20, 2006 while on vacation in the Azores. He was the husband of Leonor (Xavier) Correia. Born in Salga, St. Michael, Azores, he had lived in New Bedford since 1969. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in New Bedford. Mr. Correia was formerly employed by...
Bruce W. Ribeiro
Aug 19, 2006
Bruce Wayne Ribeiro, 56, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina died Saturday August 19, 2006 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Mary (Silva) and John R. Ribeiro, Sr., he lived in New Bedford for most of his life before moving to North Carolina 15 years ago. He was a former member...
Wilfrid J. Belanger
Aug 19, 2006
Wilfrid J. Belanger, 91, of Mattapoisett, a former Grand Knight in the Damien Council of the Knights of Columbus, died Saturday August 19, 2006 at Sippican Healthcare Center. He was the husband of Eleanore (Boulanger) Belanger; they had been married for 67 years. Born in New Bedford on June 25, 1915, the son of the late Wilfrid and Regina...
Robert J. Gonsalves
Aug 17, 2006
Robert J. Gonsalves, 47, of New Bedford died Thursday August 17, 2006 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, he was the son of the late John A. and Laura R. (Duarte) Gonsalves. Mr. Gonsalves was formerly employed by Whaling City Iron Works. He loved spending time with his family. Survivors include a son, Tobya...
Jennie O. Lopes
Aug 16, 2006
Jennie O. Lopes, 31, of New Bedford died Wednesday August 16, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of Amaro Costa Lopes and Darci Duarte (Oliveira) Lopes of New Bedford, she lived in Atlanta, Georgia for several years before returning to live in New Bedford. She was a graduate...
Alice W. Hose
Aug 16, 2006
Alice W. (Furtado) Hose, 83, of New Bedford died August 16, 2006 at New Bedford Health Care Center after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Harry M. Hose. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antone and Ida (Desmaris) Furtado, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was a communicant...
Constance Jacobson
Aug 15, 2006
Constance "Connie" (Haynes) Jacobson, 68, of New Bedford died Tuesday August 15, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the companion of Osvald Olsen. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Survivors include her companion; a son, Rodney Morgan of Duxbury; two daughters, Teressa Preston of Hull and Carol Sue Morgan of...
Arthur S. Ashley
Aug 13, 2006
Arthur S. Ashley, 82, of New Bedford died August 13, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Ann E. (King) Ashley. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Edward S. and Amelia (Palmer) Ashley, he lived in South Dartmouth and New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Ashley was a...
Katherine "Kathy" M. Whelan
Aug 12, 2006
Katherine "Kathy" M. (Tower) Whelan, 46, of Marion died August 12, 2006 unexpectedly at home. She was the wife of Kevin J. Whelan. Born in Wareham, the daughter of the late Albert W. and Barbara M. (DeCosta) Tower, she lived in Marion all her life. Kathy was a communicant of St. Rita's Church. She was formerly employed by Cliftex...
Rev. Dr. Manuel Chavier, Sr.
Aug 12, 2006
Rev.Dr. Manuel Chavier, Sr., of Fairhaven died August 12, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Elizabeth G. (McKenney) Chavier. Born in Lincoln, RI, the son of the late John and Mary (Monteiro) Chavier, he was raised in Lincoln and lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven most of his life. Rev. Chavier...
Cecilia B. Tavares
Aug 10, 2006
Cecilia B. (Freitas) Tavares, 84, of New Bedford died August 10, 2006 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late David S. Tavares. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Joseph E. and Cecelia (Desmarias) Tavares, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was a communicant of St. James Church where...
Scott J. Zychowicz
Aug 5, 2006
Scott J. Zychowicz, 37, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly August 5, 2006 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born in New Bedford, the son of Amelia A. (Calouro) Yorston of Dartmouth and Joseph Zychowicz of Brewster, he lived in Acushnet and New Bedford all of his life. Scott was the proprietor of Zychowicz and Son Plastering. He...
Rita Glennon Barry
Aug 5, 2006
Rita Glennon Barry, 91, of Dartmouth died Saturday August 5, 2006 at Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Richard O. Barry. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Nora (Manchester) Glennon, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life. She was...
Marie Gomes-Johnson
Aug 5, 2006
Marie (Fermino) Gomes-Johnson, 91, of New Bedford died August 5, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Otis "Kelly" Johnson, Sr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Valentino and Dominga (Fortes) Fermino, she lived in Newport, RI and New Bedford most of her life. Mrs. Johnson was formerly employed...
Gilbert C. Lima
Aug 4, 2006
Gilbert C. Lima, 54, of New Bedford died August 4, 2006 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antonio and Franclina (Lima) Lima, he live in New Bedford all of his life. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Mr. Lima was formerly employed by Quaker Fabrics for...
