Obituaries
Gail J. Silva
Nov 26, 2023
Gail J. (Oliveira) Silva, 64, of Somerset, died November 26, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Steven J. Silva. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Cabral) Oliveira, she lived in Somerset all of her life. Gail was formerly employed as an accountant for...
Keira Marie Gamboa
Nov 26, 2023
Keira Marie Gamboa, 48, of Pawtucket, RI passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2023. Born in New Bedford, daughter of Richard and Carmen (Woodard) Gamboa, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Keira had an amazing personality with a contagious spirit and was the most loyal friend. She loved to be photographed, dancing, being around family, and...
Polly-Ann Mort
Nov 23, 2023
Polly-Ann (Cotter) Mort, 89, died peacefully at the Mattapoisett home she loved on Thanksgiving morning. Polly-Ann was an amazing person whose love for her family and thoughtfulness towards others were central to her life. She loved having the family together. She hosted holiday dinners with a house full of people until she was 81 years old and notably, the...
Eliza Azevedo
Nov 22, 2023
Eliza "LaLa" (Pina) Azevedo, 98, of New Bedford died November 22, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John M. Azevedo. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, daughter of the late Luis Socorro DePina and Maria (Vales) DePina, she lived in New Bedford since 1954. She was formerly employed by Cornell Dubllier and...
Bruce Crompton
Nov 20, 2023
Bruce Crompton, 75, of Dartmouth passed away Monday November 20, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long battle with myelodysplastic syndrome. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Harold and Doris (Choquette) Crompton. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School, Class of 1967, and Bristol Community College, Class of 1970. He served...
Dolores M. Kessell
Nov 18, 2023
Dolores M. (Crespim) Kessell, 93, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday November 18, 2023 at Coleman House Senior Care Residence in Northborough surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Nelson W. Kessell. They shared 29 years of marriage before his passing in 2005. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the...
David M. O'Neill
Nov 17, 2023
David M. O'Neill, 81, of Dartmouth passed away Friday November 17, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the husband of Cathryn A. (Skeffington) O'Neill; they had been married for 56 years. Born in Taunton, the son of the late Harry T. and Veronica J. (McGrath) O'Neill, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. For over 50...
Guy Wayne Asker
Nov 17, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Guy Wayne Asker on November 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was determined to reach his 90th birthday, which he did! on July 18, 2023! Wayne was born in the Campello neighborhood of Brockton MA, and his journey through life was marked by accomplishments, integrity,...
Judge Baron H. Martin
Nov 16, 2023
The Honorable Baron H Martin 1926-2023 Judge Baron H Martin, loving husband, dedicated father and former Chief Justice of the 4th District Court in Wareham passed away peacefully on November 16 with his beloved wife Joan by his side. He was 97 years old. Born in Boston, son of the late Baron H. and Margaret Jones Elliot Martin, he...
Robert A. Mendes
Nov 14, 2023
Robert A. Mendes, 78, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Nantucket, the son of the late Antone and Alice (Nichols) Mendes, he lived in Nantucket and New Bedford for most of his life. He was a graduate of Nantucket High School. Robert honorably served in the...
Robert H. Gardner
Nov 13, 2023
Robert H. "Bob" Gardner, 89, of South Dartmouth passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born April 17, 1934 in Camden, Maine, the son of the late Henry A. and Mary (Winchenbach) Gardner. He leaves his wife of 66 years, Patricia (Harrop) Gardner; four children, Mimi Gardner, Jeff Gardner and his wife Barbara, Christine Stanton and her husband...
Mariette Y. Sylvia
Nov 12, 2023
Mariette Y. "Jerry" (Aube) Sylvia, 93, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully November 12, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Alton Sylvia (affectionately known as the "Breakfast King"). Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Aube and Blanche L. (Manny) Aube Ciacci and the step-daughter of...
Diane Eccleston
Nov 12, 2023
Diane (Chase) Eccleston, 68, of New Bedford passed away Sunday November 12, 2023 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Sgt. Franklin A. Eccleston, NBPD. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Vanadious "Van" (Carroll) Morse and Milton Lee Morse, Jr., she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Diane...
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...
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