Douglas L. MacLean
Apr 30, 2026
Douglas L. MacLean, 68, of New Bedford, passed away at home on Thursday April 30, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, stories, and unforgettable memories.
Doug was a man who could make anyone smile. Known for his sharp humor and easygoing nature, he had a way of turning strangers into friends within moments. His laughter...
Valentina Grace Estrada
Apr 28, 2026
Valentina Grace Estrada, passed away surrounded by family, on April 28, 2026.
Though her time with us was brief, Valentina Grace was deeply loved from the very beginning. She was dreamed of, hoped for, and already a cherished part of her family. In her gentle and quiet way, she brought a presence that will forever be felt in the hearts of...
Maria F. Messier
Apr 28, 2026
Maria Fatima (Melo) Messier, 64, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday April 28, 2026.
Born in Faial, Azores, the daughter of Maria Cristina (Cabral) Melo and the late Elmo Machado Melo, she came to America on November 1, 1968 with her family. She proudly was naturalized as a U.S. citizen on June 25, 1985, after having served honorably in the Massachusetts...
Marie Smith
Apr 27, 2026
Marie Burgo Smith, 94, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Nursing Home on April 27, 2026. She was born, raised, lived, loved, danced, and laughed in New Bedford for nearly all 94 years of her life.
She was the loving wife of the late Dempsey L Smith, Sr.
She was born in New Bedford to the late Leopoldo M....
Larry James Taylor
Apr 25, 2026
Larry Taylor (1949-2026)NEW BEDFORD, MA - Larry Taylor, a man of profound intellect, resilience, and devotion to his family, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, surrounded by those he loved. He was 77 years old.Born on February 26, 1949, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, Larry was the son of Josephine Taylor and James Abbott. He was raised by his mother and...
Henry V. DeJesus
Apr 23, 2026
Henry V DeJesus, 101, of Dartmouth died April 23, 2026 at home with his wife, Shaleen Barnes, by his side. Born and raised in New Bedford, he was a man who worked hard, lived large, and enjoyed life, never letting his blindness or hearing loss or anything else get in his way.
He and his late wife, Ora Mae (Demoranville) DeJesus...
Kyle J. Cobb
Apr 23, 2026
Kyle J. Cobb, 40, of New Bedford passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 unexpectedly after experiencing recent health issues.
Born in Stoughton, son of Mary Beth (Sullivan) Gonet and James Cobb, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.
He had been employed as a mason for many years.
Kyle enjoyed camping, his bike, cooking, landscaping, and spending time with his...
Edward F. Bruce, Jr.
Apr 23, 2026
Captain Edward F. Bruce, Jr., 89, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday April 23, 2026, following a brief illness. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Gayle (Paradis) Bruce, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage until her passing in 2021.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Edward F....
Phyllis M. Washburn
Apr 22, 2026
Phyllis M. (Mattson) Washburn, 90, of Marion died Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Vantage of New Bedford after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Ralph G. Washburn, with whom she shared 73 years of marriage.
Born in Gloucester, MA, daughter of the late Leonard and Catherine (Perry) Mattson, she was raised by aunt and uncles...
Maria G. Camilo
Apr 21, 2026
Maria G. (Gibau) Camilo, 96, of Dartmouth passed away on Tuesday April 21, 2026. She was the wife of the late Eduardo A. Camilo and Manuel J. Santiago.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late John and Maria (Silva) Gibau, she moved to New Bedford at the age of 17 and later resided in Dartmouth for many years.
Maria...
George M. O'Hara, Jr.
Apr 18, 2026
George M. O’Hara, Jr., 82, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and South Dartmouth, Massachusetts passed away on Saturday April 18, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Christine L. (Paltrineri) O’Hara with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
Born in East Boston, he was the eldest of four children, born to the late George O’Hara Sr. and Barbara (Campbell) O’Hara....
Eugenia L. Heys
Apr 17, 2026
Eugenia Lee "Jeanie" (Robertson) Heys, 77, of Mattapoisett died April 17, 2026 at Carvalho Grove Nursing Home.She was the wife of the late David G. Heys, Jr.Born in Richmond, VA, daughter of the late Edward L. Robertson and Edith (Martins) Avanzo, she lived in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett most of her life.Jeanie was a true force of nature-vibrant, generous, and full of...
Charles E. Conley, Jr.
Apr 17, 2026
Captain Charles E. Conley, Jr., 88, of New Port Richey, FL died April 17, 2026 at home.He was the husband of Darlene (Luce) Conley and the late Angela (Dube) Conley.Born in Blanchard, ME, son of the late Charles E. and Clara (Devoe) Conley, he lived in New Bedford most of his life before moving to Florida.Captain Conley was a commerical fisherman...
Catherine E. Folger
Apr 15, 2026
Catherine E. Folger, 74, of Acushnet passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 15, 2026.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Anthony and Rosemary Folger, she was raised and lived in New Bedford most of her life until moving in with her sister and brother-in-law, in Acushnet. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School.
Cathy was formerly employed...
Hamilton S. Araujo
Apr 15, 2026
Hamilton Sergio Araujo, 39, of Taunton passed away Wednesday April 15, 2026.
He was born on March 10, 1987, in Luanda, Angola, where he spent his early childhood until the age of ten. Growing up in Angola enriched his life with vibrant cultural experiences and a strong sense of community. In December 1997, seeking new opportunities, Hamilton and his sister and...
John L. Fernandes
Apr 15, 2026
John L. Fernandes, III, 75, of New Bedford died April 15, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.Born in New Bedford, son of the late John J. Fernandes, Jr. and Jeannette I. (Renaud) Fernandes, he was raised in Fairhaven before moving to New Bedford.He was formerly employed as a machinest at Acushnet Company Rubber Division for most of...
Jana G. Cavanaugh
Apr 14, 2026
Jana (Golan) Cavanaugh, 79, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Born on March 13, 1947, in Rochester, New York, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Carol (Bingley) Golan.
Jana was a proud graduate of The Harley School and later earned her degree from Wheelock College. Her passion for education led her to a...
Danielle L. Pires
Apr 14, 2026
Danielle L. Pires, 60, of New Bedford died April 14, 2026 at Care One at New Bedford after a long courageous battle with lung cancer.Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Estelle "Stella" (Tavares) Pires and Lanny R. "Sugar" Pires, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Danielle was employed at Better Community Living for 25 years.She...
Ashley L. Canfield
Apr 12, 2026
Ashley L. Canfield, 38, of New Bedford passed away Sunday April 12, 2026 at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Born and raised in Fall River, the daughter of the late Edward M. and Patricia A. (Beaulieu) Canfield, she lived in New Bedford for most of her adult life.
Ashley had received support services through the Kennedy Donovan Center for 23 years, had been a...
Richard G. Bellefeuille
Apr 11, 2026
Richard G. Bellefeuille, 79, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was the husband of Diane (Arruda) Bellefeuille for 58 years.Born in Acushnet, son of the late Gaston and Therese (Benoit) Bellefeuille, he lived in Fairhaven before moving to Mattapoisett in 1979.Rick enjoyed practicing his photography at Ned's Point and while watching his grandchildren...
