Octave H. "Al" Masse
Oct 22, 2006
Octave H. "Al" Masse, 91, of New Bedford died October 22, 2006 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph Masse and Rosealba (Jolly) Masse-Dubois and step-son of the late Joseph Dubois, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at...
Mariah J. Harrison
Oct 22, 2006
Mariah J. (Talley) Harrison, 83, of New Bedford Sunday October 22, 2006 at Taber Street Nursing Home peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness. She was the wife of Edmund F. Harrison. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Maraquita (Johns) and Frank Talley, Sr., she lived in New Bedford for most of her adult...
Elizabeth M. Frates
Oct 21, 2006
Elizabeth M. "Irish" (Koczwara) Frates, 86, of St. Petersburg, Florida died Saturday October 21, 2006 at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Clarence F. Frates. Born in Adams, the daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Scieska) Koczwara, she lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Florida 25 years...
Alice M. Green
Oct 21, 2006
Alice M. (Renaud) Green, 87, of Mattapoisett died Saturday October 21, 2006 at home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Lawrence D. Green. Born in Springfield, the daughter of the late Narcisse and Zepherine (Trotter) Renaud, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. She enjoyed bowling, boating, and spending time with her grandchildren....
Mary Louise Alves
Oct 19, 2006
Mary Louise Alves, 95, of New Bedford died Thursday October 19, 2006 at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Fortunato Alves and Louise (Araujo) Roderiques, she lived in Boston and New York before returning to New Bedford in 1970. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Miss...
Raymond A. Martel, Sr.
Oct 19, 2006
Raymond A. Martel, Sr., 81, of Dartmouth died Thursday October 19, 2006 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Alice F. (Ferreira) Martel. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Harry and Anna (Branchaud) Martel, he had lived in Dartmouth since 1972. He was a graduate of Fairhaven High School. He was...
John A. Morris
Oct 19, 2006
John A. Morris, 67, of New Bedford died Thursday October 19, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was the husband of Jeanette A. (Mason) Morris; they had been married for 45 years. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, the son of the late Manuel J. and Mary (Andrews) Morris, he lived in New Bedford for most of...
Lillian I. Nunes
Oct 19, 2006
Lillian I. (Lewis) Nunes, 85, of Oriskany Falls, NY died October 19, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital in Utica, NY after a brief illness. She was the widow of the late Antone J. Nunes. Born in Skowhegan, Maine, the daughter of the late Joseph and Isabel (Sherman) Lewis, she lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth, and had lived in...
Maria J. Rodrigues
Oct 17, 2006
Maria J. Rodrigues, 80, of New Bedford died October 17, 2006 at home after a brief illness. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Jose and Laura (Pina) Rodrigues, she lived in Cape Verde before moving to New Bedford 35 years ago. She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church. Maria enjoyed going to...
Albert H. Habedank
Oct 15, 2006
Albert H. Habedank, 80, of Fairhaven died October 15, 2006 after a long illness with a brief stay at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Lillian E. (Bjerk) Habedank. Born in Madison, WI, the son of the late Albert J. and Elsie M. (Eggers) Habedank, he lived in Madison and in McIntosh, MN, before...
Jacqueline G. Snow
Oct 15, 2006
Jacqueline G. (Besse) Snow, 75, of New Bedford died October 15, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife the late Richard Snow, Sr. and Joseph Silva. Born in Bournedale, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Margaret R. (Serpa) Besse. Mrs. Snow was employed by PayHalf in the North Dartmouth...
Marie-Luise F. Cambra
Oct 14, 2006
Marie-Luise F. (Peschel) Cambra, 85, of Rochester died Saturday October 14, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late John W. Cambra. Born in Gurlitz, Germany, the daughter of the late Freidrich and Freida (Schaeffler) Peschel, she lived in New Bedford from 1946 until moving to Rochester 14 years ago. Mrs....
Laura Lavoie
Oct 10, 2006
Laura (Arruda) Lavoie, 93, of New Bedford died October 10, 2006 unexpectedly at home. She was the wife of the late Louis Lavoie. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Faria) Arruda, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Survivors include her niece, Kathleen Paiva of East Taunton; two great-nephews; and a...
A. Louise Bolton
Oct 6, 2006
A. Louise (Sears) Bolton, 76, of South Dartmouth died October 6, 2006 at home after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Nunes) Sears, she lived in South Dartmouth most of her life. She was very active in the Catholic Church and the Pro-Life Movement. Survivors include three sons, David Bolton,...
Laura M. Vieira
Oct 3, 2006
Laura M. (Reis) Vieira, 70, of New Bedford died Tuesday October 3, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of Joseph J. Vieira. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John Reis and Amelia "Mae" (Spencer) Correia, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was a parishioner of...
Leroy E. Monteiro
Oct 3, 2006
Leroy E. Monteiro, 70, of Brandon, Florida, formerly of New Bedford died Tuesday October 3, 2006 at home. He was the husband of the late Marie A. (Santos) Monteiro, who passed away on July 17, 2006. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Lydia (Monteiro) Araujo, he had lived in New Bedford for many years before moving...
Anthony F. "Bumpy" Lopes
Oct 3, 2006
Anthony F. "Bumpy" Lopes, 60, of New Bedford, died October 3, 2006 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Lindy M. (Sylvia) Lopes. Born in New Bedford, the son of Frank A. Lopes of New Bedford and the late Lucadia A. (Tavares) Lopes, he lived in New Bedford all his life. He was a parishioner of Our Lady...
Robert S. Dexter
Oct 1, 2006
Robert S. Dexter, 85, of Mattapoisett died October 1, 2006 at home unexpectedly. He was the husband of the late Irma (Hammond) Dexter. Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late John C. and Florence G. (Dexter) Dexter, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life. Mr. Dexter was formerly employed as a commercial painter. He served in the...
Maryann J. Demelo
Sep 29, 2006
Maryann J. (Tetrault) DeMelo, 51, of New Bedford died Friday September 29, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Norman and Mary (Langford) Tetrault, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Maryann was a graduate of Bishop Stang High School and attended Bristol Community College....
Robert E. Allen
Sep 29, 2006
Robert E. Allen, 85, of New Bedford died Friday September 29, 2006 suddenly at home. He was the husband of Stella (Giusti) Allen. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late William H. and Winifred C. (Spicer) Allen, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Allen was formerly employed in sales and management for Brake...
