Obituaries

Roger J. Dupuy

Roger J. Dupuy

Mar 7, 2006

Roger J. Dupuy, 75, of New Bedford died Tuesday March 7, 2006 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Ana (Clarimundo) Dupuy. Born in France, the son of the late Joseph and Marie Louise Dupuy, he had lived in California and France before moving to New Bedford many years ago. He was a communicant of St. John the...

Thomas P. Kardosz

Thomas P. Kardosz

Mar 5, 2006

Thomas P. Kardosz, 58, of New Bedford died March 5, 2006 at Mariner Healthcare of Southeastern Massachusetts after a brief illness. Mr. Kardosz lived in Brockton and Boston most of his life before moving to New Bedford in 2004. He was a communicant of St. Kilian's Church. Mr. Kardosz was employed as a cook at Harmony House in New...

Kevin D. Zeppenfeld

Kevin D. Zeppenfeld

Mar 5, 2006

Kevin D. Zeppenfeld, 49, of Mattapoisett died March 5, 2006 at home after a long heroic battle with cancer. He was the husband of Cheryl R. (Eskow) Zeppenfeld. Born and raised in Somerville, New Jersey, the son of Rose (Carney) Zeppenfeld of East Sandwich, and the late Sterling Dan Zeppenfeld, he lived in East Sandwich before moving to Mattapoisett...

Levyanna A. Eldridge

Levyanna A. Eldridge

Mar 4, 2006

Levyanna A. Eldridge, of New Bedford died March 4, 2006 at birth at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the daughter of Steven and Alice (Rosado) Eldridge of New Bedford. Survivors include her parents; a brother, David D. Ruiz of New Bedford; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Her Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 9th at 10...

Carl J. Leidhold, Jr.

Carl J. Leidhold, Jr.

Mar 3, 2006

Carl Joseph Leidhold, Jr., 67, of Mattapoisett and Wareham died Friday March 3, 2006 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Ethel Marie (Giovannini) Leidhold. Born in Pittsfield, he was the son of the late Carl J. and Gertrude Marie (Kelly) Leidhold. He was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Mr. Leidhold was...

Bernice Arena

Bernice Arena

Mar 2, 2006

Bernice (deSilva) Arena of New Bedford died March 2, 2006 at New England Medical Center after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Carmino Arena. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Estrella) deSilva, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Arena was a communicant of Our Lady...

Lucille P. Walker-Morris

Lucille P. Walker-Morris

Mar 1, 2006

Lucille P. (Denault) Walker-Morris, 93, of New Bedford died Wednesday March 1, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Henry Walker, Sr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Moise and Celina (Boucher) Denault, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Mrs. Walker-Morris was a member...

Angelina Pacheco

Angelina Pacheco

Feb 27, 2006

Angelina (Rebello) Pacheco, 86, of Dartmouth died Monday February 27, 2006 at Sacred Heart Home after a long illness. She was the wife of John C. Pacheco, Jr.; they had been married for 65 years. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Angelina (Clemente) and Joseph Cabral Rebello, she had lived in New Bedford before moving to...

Kathleen T. Dexter

Kathleen T. Dexter

Feb 26, 2006

Kathleen T. Dexter, 55, of New Bedford died February 26, 2006 at home after a long courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family and friends. She was the former wife of Richard L. Goodwin, Jr. of Las Vegas. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John K. and Vivian L. (Gaouette) Dexter, she lived in the...

Anna V. Barrett

Anna V. Barrett

Feb 25, 2006

Anna V. (Ramos) Barrett, 77, of New Bedford died February 25, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Paul N. Barrett. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Carlos and Virginia (Freitas-Costa) Ramos, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Barrett was a founding member,...

Margaret L. Tweedie

Margaret L. Tweedie

Feb 23, 2006

Margaret L. "Peggy" (Ryan) Tweedie, 64, of New Bedford died February 23, 2006 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth after a brief illness. She was the former wife of Robert B. Tweedie of Mattapoisett. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Dr. James and Helen (Toomey) Ryan, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Tweedie...

Maurice A. Hurley

Maurice A. Hurley

Feb 23, 2006

Maurice A. Hurley, 94, of New Bedford died February 23, 2006 at home peacefully. He was the husband of Millicent K. (McGrath) Hurley. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Cornelius F. and Bridget A. (Duggan) Hurley, he lived in Philadelphia in the 1930's and lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Hurley was the...

Auta R. Dalomba

Auta R. Dalomba

Feb 21, 2006

Auta R. (Ramos) DaLomba, 99, of New Bedford died Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at Sacred Heart Home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Manuel DaLomba. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late John and Carlota (Teixeira) Ramos, she lived in New Bedford since 1952. She was a member of the International...

Clyde Newland

Clyde Newland

Feb 20, 2006

Clyde Newland, 81, of Marion died Monday February 20, 2006 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Born August 25, 1924 in Glasgow, Kentucky, he was stationed in Taunton, MA before heading to Europe to serve as a medic in World War II. While in Taunton, he met Jean Josselyn and upon his return married Jean and settled there, raising...

Katherine Shanahan

Katherine Shanahan

Feb 20, 2006

Katherine (Hickey) Shanahan, 78, of New Bedford died Monday February 20, 2006 at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion after a long illness. She was the wife of Hugh J. "Jim" Shanahan. Born in Boston and raised in Newton, the daughter of the late Edward A. and Helen J. (Driscoll) Hickey, she had lived in Fairhaven and New Bedford for...

Bradley H. Bennett

Bradley H. Bennett

Feb 18, 2006

Bradley H. Bennett, 77, of Fairhaven, died February 18, 2006 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Frances E. "Nancy" (Walsh) Bennett; they were married for 52 years. Born in Fairhaven, the son of the late Clarence and Margaret (Lawrence) Bennett, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life. He was a graduate of Fairhaven...

George Souza

George Souza

Feb 17, 2006

George Souza, 80, of New Bedford died Friday February 17, 2006 at the V.A. Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the companion of the late Elizabeth "Betsy" Lavertu. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel Souza Rapozo and Mary (Costa) Rapozo, he lived in New Bedford for all of his life. He was a...

Barbara C. Leister

Barbara C. Leister

Feb 16, 2006

Barbara C. (Knarzer) Leister, 75, of Wareham died Thursday February 16, 2006 at the home of her granddaughter, Lisa Ewan and her husband Ronald, in Dartmouth. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of the late Herman and Esther (Keist) Knarzer, she lived in Wareham for many years. She was a member of St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Marion. Mrs....

George A. E. Faber

George A. E. Faber

Feb 16, 2006

George A. E. Faber, 88, of New Bedford died Thursday February 16, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Pearl L. (Hammond) Faber. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late George P. and Beatrice S. (Williamson) Faber, he was raised in Dartmouth before returning to New Bedford where he lived for many years. He...

Mary J. Picinisco

Mary J. Picinisco

Feb 15, 2006

Mary J. (Fernandes) Picinisco, 80, of Dartmouth died February 15, 2006 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Bernard J. Picinisco. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antonio B. and Maria Jose (Andrade) Fernandes, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life before...

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