Noreen D. Lyonnais
Nov 12, 2025
Noreen D. (Andersen) Lyonnais of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday November 12, 2025.
Born on September 9, 1938, she was raised in Fairhaven, the daughter of Martin Sorvik Andersen and Agnes Nellie (Hansen) Andersen. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman J. Lyonnais. They were married for 64 years....
Tiffany Noel Rego Walters
Nov 11, 2025
With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Tiffany Noel Rego Walters of New Bedford, Massachusetts, who left this world on November 11, 2025. Tiffany was a beautiful, kind-hearted woman whose generosity was felt by everyone lucky enough to know her. She always looked for ways to help others, offering comfort, support, or a moment of...
Marie S. Andrade
Nov 10, 2025
Marie S. (Duke) Andrade, 105, of Dartmouth died November 10, 2025 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was the wife of the late Frank "Whaler" Andrade.
Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manuel F. and Mary Stella (Moniz) Duke, she lived in Dartmouth since 1960.
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John E. Clark
Nov 10, 2025
John E. Clark, 80, of Mattapoisett died November 10, 2025 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital.
He was the husband of Shirley A. (Liberty) Clark, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.
Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Louis H. and Wladislawa (Mulawka) Clark, he lived in Mattapoisett since 1969.
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Laurence White Jaquith
Nov 9, 2025
Laurence White Jaquith was born in Cambridge, MA, on December 26, 1944. He passed away in New Bedford, MA, on November 8, 2025, after a brief illness. Larry grew up in Lexington, MA. He attended Lawrence Academy, Hanover College, Brandeis University, and Harvard University, earning degrees in English literature and theatre arts.
From a young age, Larry...
Paul M. Andrews
Nov 7, 2025
Paul M. Andrews, 64, of Clearwater Beach, Florida, passed away on November 7, 2025.
Born on June 20, 1961, in Wareham, Massachusetts, Paul was the beloved son of the late Evelyn and William Andrews.
He is survived by his twin brother, Steve Andrews, siblings, Angelina Thompson and William Andrews Jr., and many loving nieces, nephews,...
Roxanne L. Fletcher
Nov 6, 2025
Roxanne L. Fletcher, 64, of New Bedford died Thursday, November 6, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of Norman D. Fletcher and Madonna (Adriano) Santiago, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.
Roxanne was formerly employed at the Brockton VA Hospital for many years until her retirement....
George W. Wells
Nov 6, 2025
George W. Wells, 73, of New Bedford passed away Thursday November 6, 2025 after a long illness. Â He was the husband of Bette A. (DeCosta) Mendonca Wells.
Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, the son of the late Christine (Davis) Wells and George E. Briddle, he moved to Massachusetts in 1991 and settled in New Bedford in 2004....
Jose M. Vieira
Nov 6, 2025
Jose M. Vieira, 82, of Acushnet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was the loving husband of Maria de Deus (Pine) Vieira.
Born in Ribeira Quente, São Miguel, son of the late Antonio Vieira and Melania Miguel, he lived in São Miguel until 1985 when he moved to New Bedford.
"Baeita" was...
David P. Stephens
Nov 6, 2025
David P. Stephens, 61, of New Bedford died November 6, 2025 peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Nakia L. (Brooks) Stephens.
Born in Natick, MA, son of the late David and Mary (Berry) Stephens, he was raised on Cape Cod and lived in...
Walter L. Reid, Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
Walter L. Reid Jr., 85, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025 at WestView on Main in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, alongside the shimmering waters of Buzzards Bay.
Amid his lifelong focus on empirically grounded truth rather than convention, he did not bother to attend his graduation ceremonies at Manasquan High School in New Jersey or Lehigh...
Robert Luiz
Nov 3, 2025
Robert "Bob" Luiz, 76, of Fairhaven passed away on November 3, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a nearly year-long battle with cancer. A long-time resident of Fairhaven, he was the beloved husband of Kathleen L. (Park) Luiz for over 48 years.
Born and raised in Acushnet, Bob graduated from New Bedford...
Jules Robert Ryckebusch
Nov 2, 2025
Jules Robert Ryckebusch, age 85, peacefully passed on a bright, Sunday morning on November 2, 2025, at the home of his beloved partner Barbara Acksen in Fairhaven Massachusetts. Born in Boston on February 12, 1940, Jules lived life to the fullest. He was an academic who loved Rock & Roll and dancing. He was a scholar, a poet, an...
The Honorable Raymond P. Veary, Jr.
Nov 1, 2025
The Honorable Raymond P. Veary, Jr. passed away on Saturday November 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer with his devoted wife and loved ones by his side.
Born on August 6, 1947, he was the son of the late Raymond P. Veary, Sr. and Sophie J. (Brcziska) Veary.
Ray was raised in Acushnet,...
Gabriel N. Darosa
Oct 30, 2025
Gabriel N. "Gabe" DaRosa, 79, of Dartmouth, passed away October 30, 2025 at home with his loving wife by his side. He journeyed from his Earthly home, guided by the angels, to his forever home in Heaven.
Gabe is survived by his wife of 60 years, Candida (Santos) DaRosa and his devoted sons, Victor DaRosa (wife, Kelly)...
Westin Gregory Ducharme
Oct 30, 2025
Westin Gregory Ducharme was stillborn on October 30, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.
He was the beloved son of Faith M. Tripp and Kalib C. Ducharme of Acushnet.
He is survived by his parents, Faith and Kalib; his grandparents, Nicole Lague of Acushnet, Scott Tripp of Fairhaven, Kaitlyn (Markey) Cope and her husband Dave of...
Wesley Ellsworth Lake, Jr.
Oct 30, 2025
Wesley Ellsworth Lake, Jr., 97, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday October 30th, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, with loving family by his side.
Born on January 2nd, 1928, Wesley Lake made New Bedford his lifelong home. Â He graduated from New Bedford Vocational School as an architectural draftsman in 1944. Â He started designing loom parts...
Kathleen Jean "Kate" Costa
Oct 29, 2025
Kathleen Jean "Kate" (McGrath) Costa, 56, of New Bedford, passed away after a short illness on October 29, 2025.
She was the beloved wife of John T. Costa for 32 years.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Daniel J. and Jean M. (Hill) McGrath, Kate remained a proud lifelong resident of her...
Elias Jose Ramos
Oct 29, 2025
Elias Jose Ramos, 87, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was the husband of Mandina "Molly" ( Pires) Ramos for over 50 years.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Jose Elias Ramos and Maria Paiva, he was raised in New Bedford before living in...
Trisha M. Taber
Oct 28, 2025
Trisha M. Taber, 55, formerly of New Bedford died October 28, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Sandra (Giammalvo) Taber of St. Augustine, FL and the late Dana Taber. She was a devoted mother to Lindsay Taber of Middleburgh, Florida; Alyssa Allen of Douglasville, Georgia; and Daynalynn Taber of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Trisha was also the...
