Kenneth R. Stanley
May 26, 2024
Kenneth R. Stanley of Sandwich, MA passed away peacefully at home on May 26 after a long battle with dementia. He was 71 years old.
He was born in Tucson, AZ, the son of George Stanley and Charlotte M. (Stanley) Theg. He later moved to New Bedford with his mother and sister, where he made many lifelong...
Shelly L. Gago
May 26, 2024
Shelly L. (Hasson) Gago, 62, of New Bedford died May 26, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of Joyce (Tavares) Witkos of DeBary, FL and the late Charles Hasson, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Survivors include her mother; a son, Jarred Andrade; 2 brothers, William O'Mara and his partner Patricia Canavan...
Laura L. Colangelo
May 25, 2024
Laura L. (Labelle) Colangelo, 66, of Fairhaven died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Romeo and Mary (Brackett) Labelle, she was raised in New Bedford and later moved to Fairhaven where she lived for many years.
She was formerly employed as...
Robert Bullard Mitchell
May 25, 2024
Robert Bullard Mitchell, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 81 years old. Born on February 11, 1943, in Boston, son of Robert Amos Mitchell and Louise Appleton (Bullard) Mitchell. Bob graduated from Fairhaven High School in 1961. After High School, Bob...
William F. Hubbard, Sr.
May 24, 2024
William F. Hubbard, Sr., 86, of Mattapoisett, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was the husband of Jeannette L. (Washburn) Hubbard.
Born in Mattapoisett, son of the late James E. Hubbard, Sr., and Jessie (Linhares) Hubbard, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life.
Bill was the plant supervisor for 25 years at...
Kay A. Broholm
May 24, 2024
Kay Anne Keith Broholm, beloved mother to Anne Kristina Broholm and Jon David Broholm, passed away on May 24th at 11:40 am at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was 88. Born in 1936 in LaSalle County Illinois to George E. Keith and Bernice Nicholson Keith, Kay lived a full and healthy life.
Kay was...
Maria A. Bates
May 19, 2024
Maria A. (Dinis) Bates, of Acushnet, passed away on May 19, 2024 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Allan S. Bates. Born in Acushnet, she was the daughter of the late Ramiro and Ana Dinis.
Survivors include a son, Robert A. Bates of Fairhaven; a daughter, Lori Bates of Acushnet;...
Clifford D. Rodrigues
May 19, 2024
Clifford D. Rodrigues, 45, of New Bedford died Sunday, May 19, 2024 unexpectedly at Marlborough Hospital.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Amadeu Rodrigues and Julia Fernandes, he lived in New Bedford, the city he loved, for all of his life.
Clifford enjoyed being around his family and friends and always lit up...
Maria De Brito
May 19, 2024
Maria A. De Brito, age 88, of New Bedford, died Sunday May 19, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
Born in São Nicolau, Cape Verde, daughter of the late José Felipe Barreto and Antonia Maria De Brito, she lived in Dakar, Sénégal before moving to Providence, then New Bedford.
Devoted mother of Philomene Tavares...
Constance V. Gaucher
May 18, 2024
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Constance V. Gaucher, aged 97, passed away peacefully at Sippican Health Care Center in Marion.
Born in New Bedford to the late Frank and Helen (Regan) Valladoa, Constance spent the majority of her life in her beloved town of Fairhaven. Her life was a testament to the values of family, kindness, and...
Maria Fatima Vieira
May 17, 2024
Maria Fatima Vieira, 71, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of Pedro Nolasco.
Born in São Lorenço, Cabo Verde, she was the daughter of the late Cezar Vieira and Palmira (Pires) Vieira, she moved to New Bedford in 2006.
Maria enjoyed cooking and caring for...
John J. Borges, Iii
May 13, 2024
John J. Borges, III, 65, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 13, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an accident.
A long-time resident of Fairhaven, John was born in New Bedford to the late John J. Borges, II and Lorriane Williams. He worked for...
Mary Kateri Costa Rsm
May 13, 2024
Mary Kateri Costa RSM
November 2, 1927- May 13, 2024
Mary Kateri Costa, RSM, 96, a Sister of Mercy for 78 years died peacefully at Bethany Home in Providence on May 13. Kateri, born in New Bedford, was the oldest of 11 children of David and Julia (Roderick) Costa. She is preceded in death by...
Carmen D. Cotto Sotomayor
May 13, 2024
Carmen D. Cotto Sotomayor, 78, of New Bedford went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2024. Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Ramon Cotto and Marcola Sotomayor, she lived in New Bedford for 35 years. She was the wife of the late Felix H. Navarro, to whom she had been happily married for 44...
Madelyn A. St. Germain
May 11, 2024
Madelyn A. (Fortin) St. Germain, 82, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of David G. St. Germain.
Born in New Bedford to the late Roger and Denise (Gobeil) Fortin, Madelyn lived her entire life in the city. She dedicated over 25 years of her...
Alex Dalomba Tavares
May 10, 2024
Alex DaLomba Tavares, 28 years old passed away unexpectedly on May 10th, 2024. Born on the beautiful island of Brava in Cabo Verde he traveled a long way at the age of 7 to settle in Boston, MA. Since then, he made a few stops in between to reach his final destination, New Bedford, MA.
Alex was...
Robert Sherman
May 7, 2024
Robert M. Sherman, 87, of Rochester died peacefully May 7, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Harriett S. (Salley) Sherman, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Born in Rochester, son of the late Clifford L. and Margaret (Gifford) Sherman, he lived in Rochester all of his life. Robert was the proud owner of...
Ines Macedo
May 5, 2024
Ines Macedo, 66, of New Bedford died May 5, 2024 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, daughter of the late Joaquim Monteiro DeMacedo and Maria (Andrade) Macedo, she lived in Cape Verde before moving to New Bedford 23 years ago. She was a kind and caring person who enjoyed spending time with her family, walks...
Marilyn E. Rosa
May 4, 2024
Marilyn E. (Lynch) Rosa, 88, of New Bedford passed away Saturday May 4, 2024 after a brief illness.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Dudley E. and Marion (Cook) Lynch, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School and Bristol Community College, where she...
Thomas Charles Macedo
May 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Thomas Charles Macedo
Thomas Charles Macedo, a beloved son, brother, and Military Veteran passed away on May 03, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, service, and unwavering love.
From a young age, Tom embraced acceptance and inclusivity. He welcomed people of all walks of life with open arms, treating everyone...
