Obituaries

Apr 7, 2024

Tracy G. Beale, 64, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Gordon H. Beale, Jr., and Jean W. (Gifford) Beale, he lived in Marion most of his life.

Tracy enjoyed bike riding, fishing, car racing, spending time with friends, and watching football.

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Apr 6, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Michael Halstead, age 76, of New Bedford passed away on April 6, 2024 after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas was born on July 29, 1947 in New Bedford, MA and grew up attending New Bedford public schools. Thomas married Isilda Vieira of Dartmouth, Massachusetts on August 16, 1969 in Dartmouth, MA....

Apr 6, 2024

Barbara A. (Kubik) Bowman, 82, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on Saturday April 6, 2024 at Tobey Hospital after a brief illness.  She was the wife of the late Wesley N. Bowman.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Moore) Kubik, she spent most of her life in Mattapoisett.

Barbara...

Apr 6, 2024

Elisabeth M. (MacKinstry) Robert, 75, of Dartmouth died Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Royal of Cape Cod after a period of declining health.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Edgar and Betty (Erickson) MacKinstry, she lived in Wyoming, Hawaii, and Colorado before moving back to Massachusetts in 1977.

She was a graduate of...

Apr 4, 2024

Nancy M. (Regan) Farnworth, 84, of New Bedford passed away Thursday April 4, 2024 at Alden Court Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Karl J. Farnworth.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Leo V. and Mary E. (Grayless) Regan, she lived in New Bedford for most...

Apr 1, 2024

Audrey V. deSena, 81, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully at home on Monday April 1, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.  She was the wife of John deSena.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Virginia (Fernandes) Senna, she lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Dartmouth in the early 2000s.

Mar 31, 2024

Jenna Rae Sinagra, 36, of Providence, Rhode Island passed away unexpectedly on Easter Sunday March 31, 2024.

Born and raised in New Bedford, she lived in Rhode Island for the past ten years.

Jenna will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her son, Hunter, her parents, Guy and Susan;...

Mar 30, 2024

Mary Jane Rimmer-Doherty, 81, of Mattapoisett died March 30, 2024 at Sippican Health Care Center surrounded by her family.

She was the wife of James M. Doherty.

Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late J. Clinton and M. Annita (Rogers) Rimmer, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life.

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Mar 29, 2024

Edna Mae Houtman, 65, of Fall River, formerly of New Bedford, passed away Friday March 29, 2024.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Gloria S. (Campbell) Houtman, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life before moving to Fall River.

Edna was formerly employed as an assembler and packer at...

Mar 29, 2024

David B. Jones of New Bedford peacefully passed away on March 29, 2024, after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Elsie D. (Moore) Jones.

David joined the workforce at a young age, sweeping floors at the family garage "Jones Wheel Alignment...

Mar 28, 2024

Tyler Robert Edson, 32, of New Bedford passed away Thursday March 28, 2024 after a long illness.

Born in New Bedford, the son of Keith C. and Margaret M. (Foster) Edson, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.  He was a graduate of New Bedford High School.

Tyler was employed as an...

Mar 27, 2024

Miriam B. (Scott) Machado, 72, of Dartmouth died March 27, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was the companion of John L. Lemieux. Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late Charles E. Scott and Emily (Domingues) Ross, she lived in Dartmouth the past 37 years. Survivors include her companion; 3 sons, Joseph Brown and...

Mar 26, 2024

Olive M. (Houtman) Smith, 91, of New Bedford died Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late David A. Smith.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Albert O. Houtman, Sr. and Inez M. (Alves) Spencer, she lived in New Bedford all of her life....

Mar 25, 2024

Sharyn A. Barros-Galvao, 62, of New Bedford, the founder of Mothers Against Crime and Violence "MAC-V", died Monday, March 25, 2024 unexpectedly at home. She was the wife of Antonio J. Galvao.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John 'Madeger' Barros, Jr. and Frances (Duarte) Barros, she lived in New Bedford all of her life....

Mar 25, 2024

Roland Euclide Blouin, 98 of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024. He was the husband of the late Leona Rose (Duchesneau) Blouin.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Davignon) Blouin, he lived in Fairhaven all of his life.

Roland served proudly in the U.S. Army during World...

Mar 23, 2024

Elizabeth "Beth" Anne Schaefer passed away peacefully at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA with family by her side, on March 23, 2024, following a long illness. Beth was born on March 24, 1969 to Loretta (Buechling) and Richard P. Schaefer in Bronxville, NY. Soon after her birth, Beth's family relocated to Marion, MA, where Beth lived most...

Mar 23, 2024

Waldo W. "Wally" Peckham, Jr., 89, of New Bedford died peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024.  He was the husband of Phyllis Peckham and was predeceased by his first wife of 49 years, Joan Rose (Houbre) Peckham.

Born in Dartmouth, he was the son of the late Waldo W. Peckham Sr. and Evelyn (Gifford) Peckham.  He was...

Mar 23, 2024

Carol A. (Motta) Fernandes, 73, of New Bedford died Saturday, March 23, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Fagundes) Motta, she lived in Fairhaven and New Bedford all of her life.

Carol loved poetry and the following is an obituary poem authored by her family:...

Mar 21, 2024

Nadeen (Monteiro) Jordan, 68, of New Bedford passed away on March 21, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Willard R. and Mary A. (Lopes) Monteiro, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Nadeen was formerly employed as a cook with the New Bedford School Department for...

Mar 21, 2024

David A. Eastman, 86, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was the loving husband of Nelma (Scow) Eastman.

Born in Murray, UT, son of the late Archibald and Gertrude (Schouten) Eastman, he lived in Dartmouth most of his life.

David was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of...