William F. O'Rourke
Jun 13, 2005
William F. O'Rourke, 48, of Pearland, Texas died Monday June 13, 2005 at his family home in New Bedford after a brief illness. Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late John B. and Margaret G. (Lyons) O'Rourke, he lived in Texas for many years. He was a graduate of Bishop Connolly High School, Boston College,...
Elinor Weaver
Jun 13, 2005
Elinor "Ellie" (Terzian) Weaver, 82, of Marion died Monday June 13, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas C. Weaver. Born in Highland Park, Michigan, the daughter of the late Haig and Agnes (Nourjian) Terzian, she had lived in Fairhaven and Marion for most of...
Robert R. Gonsalves
Jun 12, 2005
Robert R. Gonsalves, 51, of Acushnet died Sunday June 12, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Herman and Evelyn (Cocking) Gonsalves, he lived in Acushnet for most of his life. Mr. Gonsalves was formerly employed as a fork lift operator for Ocean Spray Cranberry...
Lillian Kellerman
Jun 12, 2005
Lillian (Correia) Kellerman, 67, of New Bedford died Sunday June 12, 2005 at Sacred Heart Home after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Christina Mello and John Correia, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She had lived in Fairhaven for three years. Mrs. Kellerman...
Antone Gomes
Jun 11, 2005
Antone Gomes, 83, of New Bedford died Saturday June 11, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Wareham, son of the late Antone and Marion (Gomes) Gomes, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a recipient of the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater...
James A. Giammalvo
Jun 10, 2005
James A. Giammalvo, 57, of New Bedford died June 10, 2005 at home surrounded by family and friends after an incredible and courageous four year battle with cancer. He was the husband of Sandra L. (Thomas) Giammalvo. Born in New Bedford, the son of James J. and Alice (Muir) Giammalvo of New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford all...
Michael G. Harding
Jun 10, 2005
Michael G. Harding, 23, of Fall River, formerly of New Bedford, died Friday June 10, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Dartmouth. He was the son of Rene L. and Theresa R. (Rochon) Harding of Fall River. Born in New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life, before...
James E. Pinto
Jun 9, 2005
James E. Pinto, 68, of New Bedford died June 9, 2005 at the Providence Veterans Administration Hospital after a brief illness. He was the former husband of Amelia (Pritchett) Pinto of Columbus, GA and the late Shirley (Fabio) Pinto Daniel. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Edwin and Virginia (Gonsalves) Pinto, he lived in New Bedford most...
Douglas H. Grainger
Jun 9, 2005
Douglas Herbert Grainger, 86, died Thursday, June 9, 2005 in Marion at home with his family, peacefully and quickly from cancer. He was the husband of Rachel Pickle Stover Grainger. They recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. He was born April 16, 1918 in Troy, New York, the son of the late Canute and Lillian (Lovely) Grainger. At age...
Claire E. Bettencourt
Jun 8, 2005
Claire E. (Gilmore) Bettencourt, 77, of Dartmouth died Wednesday June 8, 2005 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. She was the wife of Leonard C. Bettencourt. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Richard and Valerie (Chevrette) Gilmore, she had lived in Dartmouth for most of her life. Survivors include her husband; a son, Michael L. Bettencourt...
Robert A. Bonneau
Jun 6, 2005
Robert A. Bonneau, 61, of South Dartmouth died Monday June 6, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital after brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Ernest and Helena (Carter) Bonneau, he had lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. Mr. Bonneau was employed as a machine operator at New England Rope in Fall River. He...
Rory J. Pendergast
Jun 4, 2005
Rory J. Pendergast, 19, of Lakeville, formerly of Fairhaven, died Saturday June 4, 2005 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Route 140 in Freetown. He was the son of Rochelle (Pendergast) Manley of Lakeville and Thomas Olival of Fairhaven. Born in New Bedford, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life before moving to Lakeville last...
Virginia Silva
Jun 2, 2005
Virginia (Medeiros) Silva, 93, of Fairhaven died June 2, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Antone Silva. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Joseph and Emily (Medeiros) Medeiros, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Fairhaven. Mrs. Silva was formerly employed...
Simonne J. Mercier
Jun 1, 2005
Simonne J. Mercier, 93, of New Bedford, died June 1, 2005 at New Bedford Health Care Center. She was the widow of Lt. Col. Alonzo P. Mercier, USAF, with whom she shared over 56 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Zephir and Josephine (Richard) Bessette, she had lived in Fall River; Ohio; Paris,...
Ronald A. Rimmer
May 31, 2005
Ronald A. Rimmer, 88, of Fairhaven died May 31, 2005 at Nichols House Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Gabrielle E. (Blanchard) Rimmer. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Thomas A. and Mary (Donnelly) Rimmer, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Rimmer was formerly...
Joel R. Teixeira, Jr.
May 29, 2005
Joel R. Teixeira, Jr., 45, of Dartmouth died May 29, 2005 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, the son of Joel R. and Justina D. (Monteiro) Teixeira, he lived in Dartmouth most of his life. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Mr. Teixeira was employed as a security guard at the University of...
Kathleen A. Cardoza
May 29, 2005
Kathleen A. (Sankey) Cardoza, 59, of New Bedford died Sunday May 29, 2005 at Brockton Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in December 1991 while on a skiing trip. She was the wife of Paul F. Cardoza. Born in Butler, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Raymond and Harriet (Gillis) Sankey, she had lived in New Bedford since...
Mark Hughes
May 28, 2005
Mark Hughes, 43, of Dartmouth died May 28, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of Susan (O'Reilly) Hughes of Dartmouth and the late Dr. Vincent L. Hughes, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. He was a graduate of Dartmouth High School, Class of 1980, and Providence College,...
Gladys M. Dean
May 26, 2005
Gladys M. (McDonald) Dean, 88, of New Bedford died May 26, 2005 at The Oaks Nursing Home after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Raymond H. Dean. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Charles McDonald and Ruth M. (Dunham) Murdock, she lived in Acushnet most of her life before moving to...
James B. Manley
May 26, 2005
James Byron Manley, 34, of New Bedford died Thursday May 26, 2005 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Mary L. (Pittsley) Manley. Born in Novato, California, the son of Raymond Andrade of Dartmouth and the late Constance Manley, he had lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was a 1989 graduate of Greater New...
