Lisa Ganley-Leal
Nov 9, 2023
After a lengthy battle with cancer which she never allowed to affect her resolve, Lisa Ganley-Leal, 56, of Mattapoisett, left us on Thursday, November 9, surrounded by the presence and love of her family. Lisa was a fiercely devoted and proud mother to her sons Matthew and Patrick and shared her life, her love and her passion for soccer,...
Philip Lawrence
Nov 8, 2023
Philip "Phil" Lawrence, 88, of Westport passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 8, 2023. He was the husband of the late Linda M. (Girouard) Lawrence. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antone and Frances (Paiva) Lawrence, he was raised on the Lawrence Farm on Hathaway Road. He had resided in Westport for the past 50 years....
Salvatore Paul Marashio
Nov 6, 2023
Salvatore Paul "Sonny" Marashio, 95, of New Bedford died November 6, 2023 at home. He was the husband of late Lucille L. (Bachand) Marashio and the late Lorraine T. (Medeiros) Marshall Marashio. Born and raised in Lexington, the son of the late Paul and Lena (Mercadante) Marashio, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Marashio served...
Lorraine L. Brodeur
Nov 6, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lorraine L. (Descheneaux) Brodeur, aged 89, on Monday November 6, 2023, after a brief illness surrounded by the people she loved. She was the wife of George A. Brodeur, married for 66 years prior to his death in 2019. Lorraine was...
Ausenda F. "Zinha” Correia
Nov 5, 2023
Ausenda F. "Zinha" (Fonseca) Correia, 90, of New Bedford died November 5, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Francisco M. "Tchi Tchi" Correia. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Antonio V. and Isaura (Rebeiro) Fonseca, she lived in New Bedford since 1976. Mrs. Correia was a member of the...
James C. Holden
Nov 4, 2023
James C. Holden, age 86, of Mattapoisett died peacefully on Saturday November 4, 2023, in his home alongside his loving wife of 63 years Patricia (Fielding) Holden whom he completely adored. He was born in New Bedford, MA on July 26, 1937, to Gardner and Hilda (Viera) Holden. He was raised in the West End of New Bedford where...
Dr. Clarence John "Ben" Myatt
Nov 4, 2023
Dr. Clarence John Myatt, known to all as Ben, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023, in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. He was a dedicated dentist, a proud Air Force veteran, and an accomplished athlete. Ben's journey through life was marked by resilience, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to family and community. Born on June 16, 1935, Ben was the son...
Lorraine Correia
Nov 2, 2023
Lorraine (Bollea) Correia, 86, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford and Wareham, passed away Thursday November 2, 2023 at The Cottages of Dartmouth Village. She was the wife of the late Philip Correia. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Domenica J. (Ferrero) Bollea, she lived in New Bedford and Wareham for most of her...
Jeffrey S. Nicholas
Nov 1, 2023
Jeffrey S. Nicholas, 63, of New Bedford died November 1, 2023 unexpectedly at Brigham & Women's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Kathleen (Tracey) Nicholas. Born in Detroit, MI, son of the late Clarence Leftwich and Bessie Nicholas, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was a correctional officer with the Bristol County Sheriff's...
Gwendolyn W. Skinner
Oct 27, 2023
Gwendolyn W. (Paul) Skinner, 96, of Fairhaven died Friday, October 27, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Austin P. Skinner. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Antone Paul and Marjorie (Lees) Preece, she lived in Fairhaven for most of her life. Gwendolyn attended New Bedford High School and then...
Manuel "Jivey" Fernandes, Jr.
Oct 27, 2023
Manuel "Jivey" Fernandes, Jr., 90, of New Bedford died October 27, 2023, at Our Lady's Haven peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Ilene (Valles) Fernandes. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel and Rose (Martin) Fernandes, he resided in New Bedford all his life. He was formerly employed as a merchant...
Kathleen Sitarz
Oct 26, 2023
Kathleen Sitarz, 68, of Dartmouth died October 26, 2023 at Sippican Healthcare Center after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Michael J. and Margaret (Berry) Sitarz, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Dartmouth in 1989. She was formerly employed as a bookkeeper at Fiber Leather Manufacturing for...
Carl C. Santos, Sr.
Oct 26, 2023
Carl C. Santos, Sr. 68, of New Bedford, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Cancer on Thursday October 26,2023 at St Luke's Hospital. He was born in New Bedford in 1955 to, the late Joseph A. and Mary G (Vieira)Santos, Carl lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was formerly employed...
Paul W. Gomes
Oct 26, 2023
Paul W. Gomes, 77, of New Bedford, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with illness on Thursday October 26, 2023. He was the husband of Nadine L. Gomes. He was born in New Bedford in 1946 to August and Julia (Monteiro) Gomes, the youngest of their 11 children. Paul attended New Bedford High School...
Justa Cruz-Gómez
Oct 25, 2023
Justa Cruz-Gómez, nació en Carolina, Puerto Rico, el 28 de mayo 1941. Hija de Andrés Cruz-Rivera y Valentina Gómez-Casado, y casada con Isabelo Marcano-Rivera. Falleció el 25 de octubre de 2023 en New Bedford, MA. Estaba rodeada de familia cuando nuestro Dios la llamó. Fue una madre amorosa, esposa, abuela, bisabuela, hermana, tía y amiga de muchos. Disfrutaba su...
Lena S. Almeida
Oct 24, 2023
The Lord our God called Lena Sylvia Almeida to her eternal home at the blessed age of 89 on October 24, 2023. She passed so peacefully in Newnan, Georgia after experiencing an unfortunate terminal illness. Lena came into this world from the union of Eugene and Frances (Rose) Sylvia on June 14, 1934, being the seventh of nine children....
Beatrice R. Gonsalves
Oct 24, 2023
Beatrice R. (Rogers) Gonsalves, 93, of Dartmouth died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 after a life well lived. She was the wife of the late Lenine M. Gonsalves. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Henrique and Januaria (Teixeira) Rogers, she lived in Dartmouth until retirement. She later lived with her husband, Len, in Florida, Georgia, and Rochester, Massachusetts....
Marcelina Miranda Lopes
Oct 22, 2023
Marcelina Miranda Lopes, 62, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, daughter of the late Geronio Lopes Mendes and Victoria Miranda, she moved to the United States in 2009. Marcelina was a very hard worker. She always held multiple jobs to make sure her family was cared for. She was...
Christine Raber
Oct 22, 2023
Christine Raber, 95, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, beloved wife of the late John Raber, passed away on October 22, 2023. Christine is survived by her sister Lynne and husband Gwyn; her three children: Paul and his wife Gwen; Anne; and Karen and her husband Doug; her granddaughter Sara and husband Ray; her great-grandson Denion, his wife Haley and their daughter,...
Janice M. Gomes
Oct 20, 2023
Janice M. (Ramos) Gomes, 82, of New Bedford died October 20, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Bradley F. Gomes, Sr. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Albert and Rita (Alves) Ramos, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Survivors include her 2 sons, Bradley...
