Anne M. Sparrow
Jun 11, 2023
Anne Mary (Horgan) Sparrow passed away peacefully in Newburyport, MA on June 11, 2023. Anne was born in Providence, RI. on December 20, 1925, the daughter of the late Annie Lena (Fallon) Horgan and Jeremiah D. Horgan. She graduated from Classical High School in Providence and the Cadet Nursing Corps at St. Elizabeth's Hospital School of Nursing in Washington,...
David J. Wilhelmsen
Jun 9, 2023
David J. Wilhelmsen, 66, of Mattapoisett died peacefully June 9, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital after having courageously fought a lengthy illness. Born in New Bedford, son of Doris A. (Veek) Wilhelmsen of Mattapoisett and the late Alf H. Wilhelmsen, he was raised in Dartmouth and lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. He was the owner and captain...
Peter Costa
Jun 9, 2023
Peter Costa, (known as "Jughead" by close friends), 64, a life-long resident of New Bedford, passed away on June 9, 2023 peacefully at UMass Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Angelo and Janice H. (Arruda) Costa. He was formerly employed as a cook at St. Luke's Hospital for 35 years until his...
Cheryl Marie Tucker
Jun 9, 2023
Cheryl Marie (Sanford) Tucker passed away Friday June 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 27, 1958, in Boston Massachusetts, she was the third child and only girl born to the late William Sanford and the late Maggie L. Sanford. Cheryl grew up in the Boston area where she attended Jeremiah E. Burke High School. During...
Charles "C.J." Barros
Jun 7, 2023
Charles Raymond "C.J." Barros, 33, of Acushnet died June 7, 2023 at home after a long illness surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Jaime (Denning) Barros. Born in New Bedford, son of Debra (Silva) Pacheco and Charles Raymond Parry, and Christopher John Barros, he lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth most of life. He was employed...
Andrien L. Abelha
Jun 6, 2023
Andrien L. Abelha, 51, of New Bedford died unexpectedly on June 6, 2023. He was the youngest of eight children of the late Albert and Delores (Costa) Abelha. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Deirdre Yapchanyk. Andrien, nicknamed "Hippy," was gifted with an incredible intellect. He was a great conversationalist. He was one of those people who knew so...
Francis J. Cox
Jun 5, 2023
Francis J. Cox, 86, of Fairhaven died Monday, June 5, 2023 at home after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Geraldine A. (McGrath) Cox. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Regan) Cox, he lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven for most of his life and was a graduate of Fairhaven...
Rogelia Simaj Morente
Jun 4, 2023
Rogelia Simaj Morente, 36, of New Bedford died Sunday, June 4, 2023 unexpectedly at Boston Medical Center. She was the wife of Baldomero Lucas Garcia. Born in Acatenango, Chimaltenango, Guatemala, daughter of Juan Simaj and Lucia Morente, she immigrated to the United States in 2011. She was a member of Centro Cristiano Emanuel in New Bedford. Rogelia enjoyed taking...
Karen S. Towers
Jun 3, 2023
Karen Susan (Audette) Towers, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023 after a life spent loving her family and friends in the New Bedford, MA, area. Karen was the only child of the late Margaret (Santos) Audette. She was the mother of Jennifer Towers and her husband, James Moore, of Spokane, WA, Matthew Towers and his wife,...
Barbara J. Phinney
Jun 2, 2023
Barbara J. Phinney, 72, of New Bedford passed away Friday June 2, 2023. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Donald F. and Alice B. (Zychowicz) Phinney, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Barbara enjoyed cooking, listening to music, attending jewelry making classes, and going on field trips with her friends. She is...
Kimberly I. Meyer-Pelletier
Jun 2, 2023
Kimberly I. Meyer-Pelletier, 68 of Fairhaven, MA died peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Richard C. Pelletier for 39 years. Born in Hinesville, GA daughter of the late Arthur H. and Dorothy G. (Lavallee) Meyer, she grew up in a close-knit family in Wrentham, MA...
June R. Clancy
Jun 1, 2023
June Rose (Delaney) Clancy, 89, of Marion, MA, died unexpectedly at Tobey Hospital on June 1, 2023. Born in Brockton, MA, daughter of the late William and Rosanna Delaney, she graduated from Brockton public schools. She also earned a certificate in business and then married Gerald S. Clancy, Sr. They were married for 68 years before both died on...
Gerald S. Clancy, Sr.
Jun 1, 2023
Gerald S. Clancy, Sr., 90, of Marion, MA, died June 1, 2023 at home after a period of declining health. Born in Brockton, MA, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Anzakowski) Clancy, he graduated from Whitman-Hanson public schools and was an accomplished athlete playing varsity and American Legion baseball. Gerry was a longtime resident of East Bridgewater, MA....
Anna L. Michaud
May 29, 2023
Anna L. Michaud, 71, of New Bedford died peacefully on May 29, 2023. Born in Van Buren, ME, daughter of the late Albert and Anita (Beaupre) Michaud, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was formerly employed as a bus driver with SRTA and Reliable Bus for many years and in retirement she was a delivery...
Robert F. Demers
May 27, 2023
Robert F. Demers, 84, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully May 27, 2023 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of the late Mary F. (Keeler) Demers. Born in Central Falls, RI, son of the late Albert and Germaine (Faubert) Demers, and brother of the late Albert Demers. Bob was raised in Needham before moving to...
Victor M. Acevedo
May 27, 2023
Victor M. Acevedo, 60, of New Bedford passed away suddenly at home on Saturday May 27, 2023. Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Mariana Perez and Manuel Acevedo, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School and UMass Dartmouth. Victor was formerly employed...
Zelia M. Raposo
May 27, 2023
Zelia M. Raposo, 79, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Edemundo and Maria (Botelho) Raposo, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life. Zelia enjoyed arts and crafts, socializing with her friends, going for walks, and spending time with her grandkids. Zelia worked as a...
Paul I. Levine
May 26, 2023
Paul I. Levine, 89, of Mattapoisett died May 26, 2023 peacefully at Nemasket Healthcare Center. He was the husband of Catherine J. "Kay" (Cousey) Levine. Born in Fitchburg, MA. He was the son of the late Irving and Johanna (Kukkula) Levine, he was raised in Waterbury, CT before moving to Dorchester, then Needham, and finally his beloved Mattapoisett in...
Julie A. Ramos
May 25, 2023
Julie A. (Fortes) Ramos, 76, of Cranston, RI formerly of New Bedford died May 25, 2023 at her daughter's home. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Julio J. and Hilda (Gibau) Fortes, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed by Titleist for many years until her retirement. She later enjoyed...
Michael S. Palmieri
May 23, 2023
Michael S. Palmieri, 73, of New Bedford, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was the husband of Linda (Piekielniak) Palmieri. Born in Key West, Florida, son of the late Victor and Hilda (Roderiques Da Sa) Palmieri, he grew up on numerous Naval Bases before settling in New Bedford. Mike loved music and entertaining others. He played in...
