Albert Richard Tarini
Jan 19, 2024
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, New Bedford, MA for Albert Richard "Al" Tarini, of Rockaway, NJ who passed away after a brief illness on January 19, 2024 in hospice.
Albert was born in New Bedford, the son of...
Linda C. St. Jean
Jan 17, 2024
Linda C. St. Jean, 70, of Dartmouth died January 17, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Eugene A. and Lillian V. (Dupont) St. Jean. She lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Dartmouth. She was formerly employed as a clerk for the City of New...
Richard A. Sylvia
Jan 16, 2024
Richard Anthony Sylvia, 65, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Richard and Hilda (Carvalho) Sylvia, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a graduate of Bishop Stang High School, Class of 1976. Rick went on to build his career as a Journeyman...
Marilyn Andrews
Jan 15, 2024
Marilyn C. (Rebeiro) Andrews, 78, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024. She was the wife of the late James A. Andrews, Sr. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Sylvester C. and Joanna (Silva) Rebeiro, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Marilyn worked as a seamstress for many years. Marilyn...
John A. "Jack" Markey
Jan 14, 2024
John A. "Jack" Markey died peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024, holding hands with his beloved wife of 64 years, Carol (Tweedie), and surrounded by his loving family. He was happiest spending time in the lively and loving home he created with Carol. Their home was always full of life, filled with kids and grandkids, a large extended family,...
Barry M. Darwell
Jan 14, 2024
Barry M. Darwell, 76, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Deborah (Bruce) Darwell. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Fred and Eleanor (Adams) Darwell, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a graduate of New Bedford High...
Richard R. Morra
Jan 13, 2024
Richard Ralph Morra Richard passed away suddenly on January 13, 2024. At 76 years old, he was full of life and never stopped living and loving until his final day. Born on the day of the groundhog, "Richie" was a symbol of spring, a beacon of hope and light to guide all who knew him through six more weeks...
Sharon L. Swale
Jan 11, 2024
Sharon Lynn Swale, 57, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. Born in Brockton, MA, daughter of John Wally Swale II and the late Sylvia (Morse) Swale, she lived in Taunton and New Bedford most of her life. Sharon loved taking care of all the neighborhood kids and her extended family. She enjoyed solving word puzzles, adding...
Jackie Carmo
Jan 11, 2024
Jackie Carmo, 76, of New Bedford, died peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Born in New York City, son of the late Raymond Morales and Angelina Carmo, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Jackie enjoyed martial arts and collecting comic books. Jackie loved animals and going on walks. He liked going to the movies and watching...
Mary Louise Tavares
Jan 10, 2024
Mary Louise Tavares, 74, of New Bedford died January 10, 2024 after a long illness at home surrounded by her family. She was the life-partner of Henry Sarmento, with whom she shared 44 years of joy. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late David S. and Cecilia B. (Freitas) Tavares, as well as sister of the late Cecilia...
Candace H. Brogden
Jan 10, 2024
Candace H. Brogden, 39, of Dartmouth died January 10, 2024 at St. Anne's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, daughter of Pamela F. and James E. Brogden, Jr., she lived in Dartmouth all of her life. She was a graduate of Dartmouth High School and received her Associates Degree in Communications from Bristol Community College. Candace...
Waldemar "Butch" Burgo
Jan 9, 2024
Waldemar "Butch" Burgo of New Bedford Massachusetts died peacefully at the VA Hospital of La Jolla CA on December 20, 2023 at 8:59 pm, surrounded by his daughter Wendy Burgo, and his sister, Alice Fields. Butch, the son of the late Waldemar G. Burgo and Eva (Pinto) Burgo, lived in New Bedford most of his life. Butch graduated from...
Dorothy "Dolly" Conroy
Jan 9, 2024
Dorothy A. "Dolly" Conroy, 90, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Michael Conroy. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Costa) Hodge, she lived in Little Compton most of her life before moving to New Bedford. Dorothy...
Rayna Lee Caplan
Jan 7, 2024
Rayna Lee Caplan, 83, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts died peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Rayna was born in Malden, Massachusetts but grew up in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rhoda (Klasky) Caplan. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy and Lasell College. Rayna raised her family in Lexington, Massachusetts and lived there, in Lincoln, Massachusetts...
Lola G. Mach
Jan 6, 2024
Lola G. (Semiao) Mach, 93, of Mattapoisett died January 6, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Theodore Mach, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel G. and Olivia (Tavares) Semiao, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. Mrs. Mach was formerly employed as a clerk at the Star...
Jacob Paul Pothier
Jan 5, 2024
On January 5, 2024, Jacob Paul Pothier passed away unexpectedly as a result of a fatal car accident. Since Jacob could sit up, he could catch a ball. He was an amazing son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and athlete. He was in the midst of his Junior year at Greater New Bedford Voc Tech working on his carpentry...
Mary C. Bellotti
Jan 3, 2024
Mary C. (Alletag) Bellotti, 104, of Rochester, formerly of New Bedford, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 peacefully at WestView on Main. She was the wife of the late Louis J. Bellotti, her high school sweetheart with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Eugene and Jane (Waring) Alletag, she lived in...
Enrique R. "Ricky" Colon
Jan 1, 2024
Enrique R. "Ricky" Colon, 61, of New Bedford died January 1, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Wareham, son of the late Carmen M. (Reyes) Colon and William C. Pagan, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was an avid WWE wrestling, New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed Spanish music. Survivors include...
Frank E. Cooper
Dec 31, 2023
Frank E. Cooper, 71, of Mattapoisett died Sunday, December 31, 2023 at home after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Susan G. (Letendre) Brownell. Born in Chelsea, son of the late Frank E. and Mary E. (Garey) Cooper, he lived in Mattapoisett for many years. Frank honorably served in the United States Marine Corps from...
June A. Crowley
Dec 30, 2023
June A. (Ostrander) Crowley, 86, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Hathaway Manor Nursing and Retirement Home after a period of declining health. Born in New Bedford to the late Floyd and Myrtle (Card) Ostrander, she later settled in Dartmouth for the better part of her life. At age 38, as a single mother, she returned to school...
