Obituaries

Robert W. Kearney

Robert W. Kearney

Jul 14, 2026

Robert W. Kearney, 46, of Dartmouth passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.Born in New Bedford, son of Christopher Kearney and Marjorie (Buckles) Ursini, he grew up in New Bedford and moved to Tiverton, RI when he married. He recently moved to South Dartmouth.Rob was a devoted father to his children and was loved by his...

Robert J. Sylvia, Sr.

Robert J. Sylvia, Sr.

Jul 14, 2026

Robert J. Sylvia, Sr., 92, of Fairhaven passed away on Tuesday July 14, 2026 at Alden Court Rehabilitation Center. 

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Walter and Leonora (Vieira) Sylvia. He lived and worked in New Bedford for most of his life.

During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Belle Grove,...

Rose Correia

Rose Correia

Jul 14, 2026

Rose (Oliveira) Correia, 100, of Dartmouth died peacefully at home on July 14, 2026 surrounded by her family.She was the wife of the late Wilburn Correia.Born and raised in Westport, daughter of the late Manuel and Marianna (Amorin) Oliveira, she lived in Dartmouth since 1959.Rosie was formerly employed as a seam stress and she was the ticket lady at the...

Nancy A. Perry

Nancy A. Perry

Jul 13, 2026

Nancy A. (Moore) Perry, 83, of Fairhaven passed away Monday July 13, 2026. She was the wife of the late William W. Perry.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ralph and Miriam (Spagnoli) Moore, she grew up in Mattapoisett and moved to Fairhaven in the 1970s, where she made her home for the rest of her life

Nancy attended...

Elmer "Moe" Williams

Elmer "Moe" Williams

Jul 11, 2026

Elmer Davis "Moe" Williams, Jr., our beloved Dad, Papa, Uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at the age of 78, surrounded by his loving family at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Elmer Davis Williams, Sr. and Dorothy M. (Silva) Williams.

Moe was the source of strength,...

Gertrude M. McCormack

Gertrude M. McCormack

Jul 6, 2026

Gertrude Crowley McCormack, 81 of Mattapoisett MA, known to all who loved her as Trudy, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2026.Trudy was born in Bristol, CT to Edmund S. Crowley and Gertude M. Crowley on October 2,1944. She married Thomas P. McCormack MD on July 1, 1967 and enjoyed 57 years of marriage until his passing in...

Elaine R. Hebert

Elaine R. Hebert

Jul 5, 2026

Elaine R. Hebert, 88, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Atria Fairhaven after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Edmund R. Hebert to whom she was married for 51 years and widow of the late Manuel "Meno" S. Pacheco, Jr.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Doris (Pratt) Morgan, she lived in Fairhaven for...

Clarence J. Toth

Clarence J. Toth

Jul 4, 2026

Clarence J. Toth, 91, of Somerset passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026.He was the husband of Lynne C. (Alberski) Toth.Born and raised in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph G. and Ethel G. (Reed) Toth.He was employed by Park Healthcare Services until his retirement in 2000.Mr. Toth graduated from Johnstown High School in 1954. He...

Precilia Crisostomo

Precilia Crisostomo

Jul 3, 2026

Precilia (DeBarros) Crisostomo, 101, of Peabody passed away at home on Friday July 3, 2026.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Henrique and Martiniana (DaRosa) DeBarros, she came to the United States in 1958, living in New Bedford before moving to Taunton and Lynn and later to Peabody.

Precilia was formerly employed as a packer at Rennie's Curtain...

Rene R. Lopez

Rene R. Lopez

Jul 3, 2026

Rene R. Lopez, 93, of New Bedford died July 3, 2026 at Hathaway Manor surrounded by his family.He was the husband of Eufemia (Pumarejo) Ramos.Born and raised in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, son of the late Damian and Olegaria (Lopez) Ramos, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.He was formerly employed by Swam Finishing in Swansea for 25 years...

Marian H. Treichler

Marian H. Treichler

Jul 2, 2026

Marian Hazel Treichler of Marion passed away on Thursday July 2, 2026 at the age of 96. She was the daughter of the late Hazel (Berry) Raymond and "Jack" Alphonse Raymond of Rochester.

She was born and raised in Fairhaven before moving to Rochester. Upon graduating high school she attended Columbia University in New York where she earned a degree in...

Doris Jean Heron

Doris Jean Heron

Jul 1, 2026

Doris Jean (England) Heron, 88, of New Bedford died Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at home after a brief illness. She was the wife of Robert S. Heron, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.

Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Doris (Alexander) England and the late James G. England, who was killed in the line...

Benjamin D. Cabral

Benjamin D. Cabral

Jun 28, 2026

Benjamin David Cabral, 51, of Fairhaven, MA passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. His battle with cancer ended at home peacefully surrounded by his wife, children, and mother.

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of Cheryl A. (Grimes) Cabral and the late David Cabral.

Ben grew up in Dartmouth, MA, known to many as Benny. Growing up in Meadowood...

Donald J. Gregory

Donald J. Gregory

Jun 28, 2026

Donald J. Gregory, 94, of Mattapoisett passed away Sunday June 28, 2026 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Beatrice M. (Antoune) Gregory; they had been married for 67 years.

Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Manuel J. and Mary H. (Morgado) Gregory, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life.

Donald was...

James R. Bramwell

James R. Bramwell

Jun 28, 2026

James R. Bramwell, 83, of New Bedford died June 28, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his family.Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Benjamin J. and Helen (Fal) Bramwell, he lived in Fairhaven and New Bedford.He was formerly employed as grocery manager at Almacs and Trucchi's Supermarket for over 30 years until his retirement.Mr. Bramwell...

Gail A. Bates-Toohey

Gail A. Bates-Toohey

Jun 27, 2026

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a strong and devoted mother, Gail A. (Hitt) Bates-Toohey whose life was defined by unwavering dedication, quiet courage, and a heart that never stopped giving. She was wife of the late Dr. E. Clifford Bates, whom she lost as a young mother, and the late James...

Richard M. Garcia

Richard M. Garcia

Jun 25, 2026

Richard M. Garcia, 83, of New Bedford passed away Thursday June 25, 2026 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Beverly A. (Martin) Garcia.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John and Irene (Souza) Garcia, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.

Richard was formerly employed by J&J Security and later by Frionor and American...

Carl A. Correia

Carl A. Correia

Jun 24, 2026

Carl A. Correia, 70, of Marion, died Wednesday June 24, 2026 at Boston Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Karen J. Correia for 48 years.

Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the son of the late Rosalie Ouellette and Arnold Correia, he lived in the greater New Bedford area until moving to Marion in...

LaVerne F. Wallace

LaVerne F. Wallace

Jun 24, 2026

LaVerne "Vern" Frederick Wallace, age 89, died at home on June 24, 2026 after a month at Tobey Hospital following a stroke.

Vern was raised in central New York State and graduated from Weedsport Central School in 1954, where he was the class president and voted "Most Likely to Succeed." The son of a tenant farmer and the youngest of seven,...

Sandra Mulroy

Sandra Mulroy

Jun 24, 2026

Sandra (Midttun) Mulroy, 64, of Wrentham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Harald and Joyce (Land) Midttun, she lived on the Southcoast most of her life.Sandy enjoyed golfing, socializing with her friends, traveling and kayaking. She was an avid sports fan. Sandy was always upbeat and will...

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