Obituaries
Jane Warden Folkman
Sep 8, 2023
DARTMOUTH – Jane Warden Folkman, 68, died at home on Friday, September 8, 2023. Jane loved her three children, Erin, Alicia, and David, family, and friends dearly. She was deeply loved by so many – leaving an indelible mark on those who knew her. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, on February 8, 1955, she was the oldest daughter of...
Maria Fonseca Tavares
Sep 8, 2023
Our loving, sweet mom, Maria Ribeiro Fonseca Tavares "Mangan", passed on at Mass General Hospital on September 8, 2023 surrounded by family. She was born on May 26,1934 in Cape Verde on the Island of Brava to the late Antonio "Nenezinho" Victor Fonseca and Isaura "Zai" Ribeiro Fonseca. She grew up in Brava and migrated to the United States...
Teresa Dall
Sep 4, 2023
TERESA DALL Teresa Rose Nunes Pawelczyk Dall, of Mattapoisett, passed away on September 4, 2023, at age 77. She is survived by her husband Mark; her children Andrew, Amy, and Peter; her step-children Christine and Kennet; her brother Charles; and her grandchild, step-grandchildren, and great-grandchild. As a teacher at Old Rochester Regional High School for over 25 years, Teresa...
Andre P. Leroux
Sep 3, 2023
Andre P. LeRoux, 83, of New Bedford, died peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was the husband of Cynthia P. (Polchlopek) LeRoux. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Jean-Maurice and Cecile (Rouillier) LeRoux, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy on the USS Saratoga. Andre worked for...
Richard E. Lucas
Sep 3, 2023
On September 3, 2023, Richard E. Lucas passed away peacefully at home, joining family, friends, and Jimmy Buffet on "the other side." Born to James Walter Lucas and Mary O'Brien Lucas at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA on August 30, 1928, Dick (aka Dickie-Da) was raised in Wellesley, MA with siblings James, Mary (Carens) and Joan (Shepherd), all of...
Sheila F. Dlouhy
Sep 3, 2023
Sheila Foster Dlouhy, 90, of South Dartmouth, passed away after a brief illness Sunday, September 3, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of her beloved Jerry (Gerald) Dlouhy, who predeceased her, and was the daughter of the late Mabel Duggan Foster and James Foster. She was born in New Bedford, and lived in South Dartmouth for...
Joyce F. Grace
Sep 2, 2023
Joyce F. Grace, 81, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Grace. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Abel and Mary (Silveria) Rapoza, she was raised in New Bedford before moving to Mattapoisett. Joyce loved birdwatching, seeing lighthouses, solving puzzles, and going to the Christmas...
Hilda M. Correia
Sep 2, 2023
On Saturday, September 2, 2023, our dear mother, Hilda M. Correia of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly. She was 86 years old. She was a wonderful mother who liked to have fun, spend time with friends and family and watch "country westerns". Our mother was always there for us when we needed her, no matter what. She liked to...
Janice M. Rose
Sep 1, 2023
Janice M. Rose, 85, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of New Bedford, MA, died peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2023. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Casemir and Josephine (Rogers) Lomba, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Florida. Janice was the Daughter Ruler of the Elks IBPOE William H. Carney Lodge. She...
Anne Silva
Aug 31, 2023
Anne (Fortes) Silva, 77, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was the wife of Joseph A. Silva. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joao and Florinda Fortes, she lived in Marion for 42 years before returning to New Bedford. Anne loved beating the casino and playing cards with her family. She...
William D. Johnston
Aug 31, 2023
William D. Johnston (Bill) of Marion, MA passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was the husband of Ellen M. (Collins) Johnston. Born in Boston, the son of Horace and Dorothea (Flynn) Johnston, Bill moved to Marion in 1965. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and friends,...
Justin M. Monteiro
Aug 31, 2023
Justin M. Monteiro, 40, of New Bedford died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Born in New Bedford, Justin was a proud Carney kid and a 2001 graduate from New Bedford High School. He went on to study at Bridgewater State College and Bristol Community College. Being an avid sports fan led Justin to pursue his dream...
Scott D. Gauvin
Aug 30, 2023
Scott D. Gauvin, 55, of Rochester passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 30th 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Janet M. (Plaud) Gauvin. Born in New Bedford, the son of Bernard and Nancy (Hawes) Gauvin, Scott grew up in Mattapoisett having graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School in 1986. Scott moved to Rochester in 1994,...
Gertraude Heineken
Aug 30, 2023
Gertraude Heineken (87) died in her home in Marion, Massachusetts, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with heart failure. She was an accomplished musician, potter, forest industry researcher, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Gertraude was born in Bremen, Germany, the youngest of four children. She earned her childhood nickname, Hexlein (Little Witch) when she was too...
Edward M. Lobo
Aug 29, 2023
Edward Martin Lobo, 80, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday August 29, 2023, surrounded by his wife Angel, his son Blake, and Blake's girlfriend Amber. Edward was born on January 8, 1943 in Acushnet and was raised in East Fairhaven. He was the third child of Joseph and Emma (Martin) Lobo. Ed was a...
Clinton G. Mosher
Aug 28, 2023
Clinton G. Mosher, 93, of Dartmouth passed away Monday August 28, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband to Virginia (Rezendes) Mosher; they recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Born in New Bedford, the son of Oren E. and Elizabeth M. (Topholm) Mosher, he lived in Dartmouth all his life. Clint...
Alan R. Carrier
Aug 28, 2023
Alan R. Carrier, 74, of Dartmouth, passed peacefully on August 28, 2023. Alan leaves his sisters, Michelle Carrier Murphy and her husband Brian Murphy, Jeannine Johnson, Lynne Mastera and Annette Carrier; nieces Jessica Johnson and Rachel Johnson; nephews Larry J. Mastera, Daniel R. Mastera and Cullen Murphy; and great-nephew Liam Johnson. He was predeceased by his parents, Ramon and...
Stephanie Correia
Aug 27, 2023
Stephanie "Estufania" (dos Santos) Correia, 92, of New Bedford died peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Walter H. Correia and the daughter of the late Francisco L. and Marie E. (Lacerda) dos Santos. Born in New Bedford, she was extremely active within the community and was...
Patricia Mae Camille
Aug 27, 2023
Patricia Mae (Silva) Camille, of New Bedford, died Sunday, August 27, 2023 after a period of declining health. She spent her last days surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on March 28, 1943, in New Bedford, MA, to the late Manuel and Rose Silva. She graduated New Bedford High School in 1961. She was recognized by many...
Robert J. Southworth
Aug 26, 2023
Robert J. Southworth, 76, of New Bedford died Saturday, August 26, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Hubert J. and Agnes (Proctor) Southworth, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Southworth was formerly employed by the Department of Public Works for the City of New Bedford until his...
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