Obituaries
Lynn Ann Winfield
Dec 29, 2023
Lynn Ann Winfield, 72, of Taunton died December 29, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Brighton. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Lewis T. and Rita (Raymond) Winfield, she lived in Taunton most of her life. She enjoyed being around family and friends, going for drives and being by the ocean. Survivors include her a sister, Denise Basti...
Paul N. Coderre, Jr.
Dec 29, 2023
Paul N. Coderre, Jr., 55, of Dartmouth passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2023. He was a husband, father, a man of integrity and passion who served the public in his calling as a firefighter for nearly 30 years. Paul was a genuine and loyal individual who treated people fairly and with sincerity. He loved his family and his...
Henry R. De Wilde
Dec 28, 2023
Henry R. De Wilde, 95, died Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was born in New York, New York on February 4, 1928, son of the late Maurice and Josephine (Van Pebourg) De Wilde. He was the beloved husband and true friend of 66 years to the late Barbara (Klug) De Wilde. The first of their many travels around the...
Mary Doherty
Dec 28, 2023
Mary (Weldon) Doherty, 80, of Marion died Thursday, December 28th, 2023 after a period of declining health due to Parkinson's disease. She was born in Mineola, New York on January 26th, 1943 and grew up in Norwalk, CT. She was the cherished daughter of the late Francis J. and Marion (O'Reilly) Weldon. She attended Lauralton Hall in Milford, CT...
Robert Botelho
Dec 26, 2023
Robert Botelho, 71, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Doris (Cote) Botelho, he lived in the southcoast his whole life. Robert Enjoyed golfing, going to Atlantic City, and building racecars. Robert was a proud salesman and Loan Officer for many years. He eventually obtained his Broker's License...
Jean Garvey
Dec 25, 2023
Jean Garvey, 93, of Andover, died peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023. Born in Dover, NH, daughter of the late Leo and Evelyn (Morin) Garvey, she spent most of her life living in Washington, D.C. After retiring Jean lived in Jefferson, Maine where she built her own house. Jean was formerly employed as a linguist for the federal government...
Cynthia A. Sylvia
Dec 25, 2023
Cynthia A. (Henriques) Sylvia, 66, of New Bedford passed away Monday December 25, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was the wife of Kenneth J. Sylvia. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Julia (Mello) LaPlante and the late James Henriques, she lived in New Bedford all of her...
Charles J. Hamm
Dec 24, 2023
Charles J. Hamm, 81, of Dartmouth died December 24, 2023 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. Born in Amsterdam, NY, son of the late Vernon W. and Marian K. (Lampkin) Hamm, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Charles was formerly employed by CVS Pharmacy. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Charles was an...
Angelike "Angie" Lampos
Dec 24, 2023
Angelike Lampos passed away on December 24, 2023 at Brookdale Senior Living in Tiverton Rhode Island. Angie was born in New Bedford, Mass on May 20, 1929 to John and Aglaia (Chagaruly) Lampos. The fourth in line of the five Lampos sisters, Angie was at the center of the home as a right hand to her mother. At an...
Joseph D. Rose
Dec 23, 2023
Joseph Domingo Rose, 92, of Spring Hill, Florida passed away on Saturday December 23, 2023. He was born on July 7, 1931 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Joseph Rose and Maria (Gomes) Rose. Joseph served in U.S. Army during the Korean War and was the recipient of the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in the line of duty. He...
Carol A. Mendes
Dec 23, 2023
Carol A. (Harding) Mendes, 79, New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 23, 2023. She was the long time partner of Ramon Rivera. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late George Harding, Sr. and Doris (Lapointe) Harding, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Carol enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved...
George Crook
Dec 23, 2023
George Crook, 76, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He was the loving husband of Elaine (Therrien) Crook for 54 years. Born in the South End of New Bedford, son of the late Clarence and Bernadette "Boots" Crook, he lived proudly in the South End his whole life. George was a teacher at Tiverton...
Pamela Ramos-Chumack
Dec 23, 2023
Pamela Ramos-Chumack passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Born December 4, 1961, Pamela spent her 62 years spreading joy to any and all around her. She was admired for her strength and compassion. She spent most of her time taking care of her family, friends, and community. Born in New Bedford, the daughter...
Maria Fatima Amaral
Dec 22, 2023
Maria Fatima Amaral, 65, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023. Born in São Pedro, Azores, daughter of the late Jose Amaral and Lidia (Camara) Amaral, she moved to New Bedford at the age of 15 and lived there most of her life. Maria was a loving grandmother and mother. She enjoyed cooking and baking...
Arthur T. Alves, Jr.
Dec 22, 2023
Arthur T. Alves, Jr., 26, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was the loving son of Arthur T. Alves of Wilmington, MA and Cheryl A. (Fecteau) Alves of New Bedford. He was a lifelong resident of New Bedford and was a graduate of New Bedford High School, class of 2015....
Collins A. Kydd, Sr.
Dec 18, 2023
Collins A. Kydd, Sr., 103, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday December 18, 2023. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Lawrence Leopold and Ethel H. (Coblins) Kydd. Survivors include his daughter, Susan Kydd Ribeiro of New Bedford, MA; two grandchildren, Jonathan Ribeiro of St. Louis, MO, and Nsenga...
Edward T. Butler
Dec 17, 2023
Edward T. Butler, 87, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023. He was the loving and loyal husband of Violet N. (Williams) Butler for 57 years. Born in Acushnet, son of the late David and Isabella (Livsey) Butler, he lived in Dartmouth most of his life before moving to New Bedford. Ed was a life member...
Elizabeth Ann Dutra
Dec 17, 2023
Elizabeth Ann (Nisbet) Dutra was born in Fall River, MA on May 27, 1937 and died at home in Westport, MA on December 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. Elizabeth passed at the age of 86, having spent most of the last 5 years in long term care at Our Lady's Haven in Fairhaven, MA due to the progression...
Muriel I. Knowles
Dec 16, 2023
Muriel I. (Loranger) Knowles, 95, of New Bedford died December 16, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Kenneth W. Knowles. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Alfred F. and Jeannette (Samoisette) Loranger, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed as a...
Claire Bancroft
Dec 14, 2023
Claire (Rocheleau) Bancroft passed away on Thursday December 14, 2023 having lived a long life filled with faith and family. Born in New Bedford, MA, the middle daughter of Henry and Irene Rocheleau, she married Arthur D. Bancroft, Jr. just shy of her 20th birthday. With her husband, she raised four children and lived an extraordinary life. From humble...
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