Richard L. Bachstein
Sep 17, 2025
Richard Lamoine Bachstein, 85, passed away on Wednesday September 17, 2025 after a brief illness at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA. He was a long-time resident of Dartmouth, MA with his wife and high school sweetheart, the late Tamara (Dahlheimer) Bachstein. They were married for nearly 50 years and loved antiquing and each other's loving company.
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John Bellafatto
Sep 15, 2025
John Bellafatto, a proud Navy veteran and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, Massachusetts at the age of 89.
Born in Sea Cliff, New York, John was the son of John G. Bellafatto, who immigrated from Italy, and Gumersinda Guzman Y Lopez, born in Puerto Rico. He graduated...
John E. Silveira
Sep 15, 2025
John Enos Silveira, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully after a period of declining health at the age of 85 in Summerfield FL where he resided. He was the loving husband of Shirley Ann (Monteiro) Silveira. He was born and raised in the New Bedford, MA the son of the late Narcizo Enacio Silveira and Sarah...
Paul H. Reed
Sep 14, 2025
Paul H. Reed, 65, of Acushnet passed away suddenly on Sunday September 14, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.
Born in New Bedford, the son of Barbara L. (Neagus) Przystas and the late Theodore S. Przystas, he lived in Acushnet all of his life.
Paul was formerly employed by the New England Plastics Corporation.
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Alan D. Hughes
Sep 13, 2025
Alan Hughes, 81, of Dartmouth died September 13, 2025 at St. Anne's Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Cunha) Hughes, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late William and Sarah (Wareing) Hughes, he lived...
Dale S. Barrows
Sep 11, 2025
Dale S. Barrows, 67, of Rochester died September 11, 2025 peacefully at Tobey Hospital.
He was the husband of Marjorie L. (Wilborn) Barrows with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, son of Betty A. (Linhares) Barrows of Mattapoisett and the late Bradley L. Barrows, he was raised in Mattapoisett and...
Maria Dosreis Lopes
Sep 10, 2025
Maria DosReis Lopes, 98. of New Bedford passed away Wednesday September 10, 2025 at Sacred Heart Home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Joao Virgilio Lopes.
Born in Praia, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Joao Francisco DosReis and Joana Maria Gomes, she lived in Senegal before moving to New Bedford...
Robert J. Bettencourt
Sep 9, 2025
Robert Joseph Bettencourt, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud Vietnam veteran, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 9, 2025, at the age of 88 in his hometown of New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was born in March, 1937, to Joseph and Amelia Bettencourt.
Bob served honorably and retired from the United States Army. He deployed to Vietnam...
Peter John Franceschina
Sep 9, 2025
Peter Franceschina did not so much live by his own rules as relish breaking the rules of others.
His problem with authority was colossal. His appetite for mischief, insatiable. The qualities combined might easily have landed him in trouble had he not found a useful outlet for them -- as a journalist in Florida, where he became...
Winifred L. Sampson
Sep 9, 2025
NEW BEDFORD - Longtime New Bedford resident Winifred L. Sampson died Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. She was 96 years old.
Winifred was one of 6 children born to Edward Skinner Chace and Nellie Hughes. Her siblings, Eva, Thelma, David, Edward, and Richard, were an important part of her life, in person and then in stories fondly told...
Kevin W. Taylor
Sep 8, 2025
Kevin W. Taylor, 59, of Rochester, passed away after battling a long illness on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was the loving husband of Louise (Mattos) Taylor for 37 years.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Muriel Taylor, he lived in Rochester most of his life.
Kevin was a strong, dependable, and loving...
Gerry R. Rivet
Sep 6, 2025
Gerry R. Rivet, 64, of New Bedford died Saturday, September 6, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital due to complications from COVID-19, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Rita (Soares) Rivet, he lived in New Bedford and California for most of his life.
Gerry served...
Justin J. Cournoyer
Sep 6, 2025
Justin John Cournoyer, 26, of New Bedford passed away on September 6, 2025 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston after a brief illness.
He was born in New Bedford to Sheri Millette and Justin Cournoyer. He is survived by his sisters, Chrysten Mourao, Kellie Mourao, and Courtney Cournoyer; his grandparents who loved him dearly, Karen and John...
Pamela J. Dupont
Sep 4, 2025
Pamela J. (Grant) Dupont, 60, of New Bedford passed away Thursday September 4, 2025 at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond Dupont.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late George and Madeline (Oliveira) Grant, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life....
Manuel Joao Almeida Sousa
Sep 4, 2025
Manuel Joao Almeida Sousa, 54, of New Bedford, affectionally known as "Billois", passed away Thursday September 4, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Maria C. (Semedo) Sousa.
Born in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, the son of the late Joao Jose Sousa and Ludovina Almeida, he resided in New Bedford for the...
John P. Houlihan
Sep 3, 2025
John P. Houlihan, 84, of Dartmouth died September 3, 2025 peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Sandra "Sam" (Lawrence) Houlihan.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late William F. and Sarah (O'Reilly) Houlihan, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life.
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Stephen Gaspar
Sep 3, 2025
Stephen Gaspar, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, friend and coach, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the age of 74.
Born on November 10, 1950 in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late Abel and Agnes (Barboza) Gaspar. Steve dedicated his life to his family, his students, and the game he...
Richard J. Tobin
Aug 31, 2025
Richard J. Tobin of Marion, MA passed away on August 31, 2025, just two months shy of his 84th birthday.
Born on October 31, 1941, to Georgianna C. Lewis and John J. Tobin, and known to those close to him as Dick or Richie, Richard grew up in the Mary J. McCormick housing projects of South Boston...
Mary E. Kelleher
Aug 29, 2025
Mary E. (Clarke) Kelleher, 70, of Mattapoisett died Friday, August 29, 2025 at home after a period of declining health.
She was born and raised in New Bedford and graduated from Holy Name Grammar School and Holy Family High School. Mary graduated from Southeastern Massachusetts University (UMass Dartmouth) and received her Doctor of Laws degree from Boston...
Carol E. Jones
Aug 29, 2025
Carol E. Jones, 78, of New Bedford died Friday, August 29, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Jacques) Jones, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
She was formerly employed as a legal secretary for many years...
