Olinda "Maia" Tavares
Feb 2, 2024
Olinda "Maia" (Pires) Tavares, 90, of New Bedford, MA died February 2, 2024 at St Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Carlotta Texeira and Julio Pires. Olinda,"Maia", as she was lovingly referred to was the wife of Jose "djedje" Tavares with whom she shared 70 years of marriage and a lifetime of...
Beverly Jane Geil
Feb 2, 2024
Beverly Jane Geil, 94, recently of Marion, Massachusetts, passed away on February 2, 2024 due to natural causes. Beverly was born on October 18, 1929 to Edward Frank Wenzel and Helen Brasch Wenzel in Chesterland, Ohio, and she grew up with her two older brothers on their small farm. After graduating from Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio, Beverly...
Macie J. Ferland
Feb 1, 2024
Macie Jennae Ferland, affectionately known as Macie Mae, Macie Gracie, Macielena, Macie Moo, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the age of 26. Born in New Bedford on January 26, 1998, to Scott and Charleen Ferland, Macie was an angel on earth, the very heart of her family. Their love for her was fierce. She was Daddy's...
Jeremy W. Grant
Jan 31, 2024
Jeremy Walker Grant, 75, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was the husband of Margaret (Farney) Grant. Born in Haverhill, son of the late Donald and Josephine (Wiggin) Grant, he was raised in Connecticut before moving to New Bedford when he joined the Coast Guard. Jeremy was an avid train collector and enjoyed...
Anthony J. Martins
Jan 31, 2024
Anthony J. Martins, 92, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday January 31, 2024 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Marie C. (DeAndrade) Martins. Born in New Rochelle, New York, the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Pina) Martins, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Anthony was formerly...
Jude (David) Barkemeyer
Jan 30, 2024
On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Jude (David) Edward Barkemeyer passed away unexpectedly at age 24. Jude was kind and empathetic, the kind of person who would give you the shirt off their back. Jude was passionate about, and actively involved in, many causes, including LGBTQ rights and safety, abortion rights, and freeing Palestine. Jude frequently helped anyone they could,...
Ana Dupuy
Jan 30, 2024
Ana (Clarimundo) Dupuy, 93, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday January 30, 2024. She was the wife of the late Roger J. Dupuy. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Leopoldina (Clarimundo) Rodrigues and Armando Miranda, she lived in Senegal and France before moving to New Bedford in 1963. A woman of deep faith, Ana enjoyed...
Christine L. Saulnier
Jan 28, 2024
Christine L. Saulnier, 76, of Dartmouth, died peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Harold R. Saulnier and Mildred (Schestak) Camara, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life. Christine loved scrapbooking, making cards, trips to Newport, Marco Island, and New Hampshire, knitting, and playing bingo. She loved dressing up as a witch...
Stanton M. Craig
Jan 28, 2024
Stanton M. "Moochie" Craig, 64, of New Bedford died Sunday January 28, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Barbara Craig, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Moochie loved his family and was a friend who would stick with you to the end. He was formerly employed by Aaron...
Napolean R. Candida, Jr.
Jan 28, 2024
Napolean R. Candida, Jr., 38, of New Bedford died unexpectedly Sunday, January 28, 2024. Born in Brighton, MA, beloved son of Maria Margarida DePina, he was raised in Nashua, New Hampshire and moved to New Bedford, MA in 2002. As of late, he had been spending much of his time in Cape Cod renovating his new home that he...
Corilyn M. Gibau
Jan 28, 2024
Corilyn M. (Baker) Gibau, 58, of New Bedford passed away Sunday January 28, 2024 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Walter Gibau, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Elliot Randolph Baker and Nancy (Costa) Baker, she lived in Dartmouth and New Bedford for most of her life. She was a graduate of...
Elsie L. Baptista
Jan 27, 2024
Elsie L. (Gomes) Baptista, 89, of New Bedford crossed over peacefully on January 27, 2024 at the Royal of Fairhaven. Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Enos and Mary (Mattos) Gomes, and wife of the late Manuel Baptista. Living in New Bedford most of her life, she retired from St. Luke's Hospital after working there...
Nancy M. Gorden
Jan 27, 2024
Nancy M. (McAdam) Gorden, 86, of Mattapoisett died January 27, 2024 at Our Ladys Haven. She was the wife of the late Norman F. Gorden. Born in Taunton, daughter of the late Harold V. and Catherine (Rogers) McAdam, she lived in Taunton and Waltham before moving to Mattapoisett. Nancy was full of beauty and grace. She had an incredible...
Paul A. Naiman
Jan 24, 2024
Paul A. Naiman, age 73, of Marion, died peacefully at home January 24, 2024 after a sudden and devastating recurrence of cancer that had been in remission two months before. He was the loving husband of Sandra G. Smith, to whom he was married happily for over 47 years. Born in Boston, son of the late Melvin S. and...
John Thompson "Jack" Hill
Jan 23, 2024
John Thompson "Jack" Hill, 87, of East Freetown died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Susan E. (Bourgeois) Hill. Born in Boston, son of the late Leroy Draper Hill and the late Jean (Thompson) Hill, he grew up in Wellesley and later lived in...
Rita Borges Decastro
Jan 23, 2024
Rita (Barboza) Borges DeCastro, 94, passed away January 23, 2024 in the loving care of her family. She was the daughter of the the late Ernestine and Antone Barboza. She was the wife of the late Umberto Borges and the late Winfield DeCastro. She was the mother of Steven Borges and Donna Borges Desroches (Robert) all of Acushnet. She...
Anne M. Chase
Jan 23, 2024
Anne M. (Blouin) Chase, 83, of Mattapoisett, MA died peacefully January 23, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Born in New Bedford, Anne was the daughter of the late Edward R. and Frances M. (Kelly) Blouin. She was the wife of the late John F. "Jack" Chase of Mattapoisett. Anne and Jack started dating while they attended Holy...
Claire L. Roseman
Jan 22, 2024
Claire L. (Brault) Roseman, 78, of Middleborough, passed away peacefully and courageously after a long illness on Monday, January 22, 2024. Born in Acushnet, she was the daughter of the late Gelose and Doris (Pepin) Brault. Her grandparents, the late Montcalm and Rose Pepin provided a loving, safe and nurturing environment to enjoy the simple pleasures of childhood, develop...
Grace Delia Winsper
Jan 21, 2024
Grace Delia Winsper, age 7, passed away peacefully at home and in the presence of her parents, Jessica and Michael. Grace, who loved the color purple and would get a good case of the giggles when happy, lived courageously with West Syndrome and never spent a day without a member of her family by her side. Grace leaves behind...
Madalena "Melanie" Lobo Fortes
Jan 19, 2024
Madalena "Melanie" Lobo Fortes, 48, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, daughter of Eugenia (Lobo) Fortes and the late Joao Fortes, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Melanie enjoyed taking care of kids and working as a paraprofessional at the Alfred J. Gomes School. She enjoyed dancing, watching...
