Obituaries

Gregory M. Froh

Gregory M. Froh

May 24, 2026

Gregory Michael Froh passed away at home on May 24, 2026 peacefully after a long struggle with drug addiction. He was 41 yrs. old. He was the son of Kimberly (White) Froh and the late Harlyn D. "Butch" Froh. He was predeceased by his brother, Jeremiah "Jay" Froh. 

He is survived by his mother, Kim; his sister, Melissa "Missy" Douglas and...

Maria J. Ramos

Maria J. Ramos

May 24, 2026

Maria J. (Goncalves) Ramos, 91, of New Bedford passed away Sunday May 24, 2026 after a long illness.

Born and raised in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Carminda Fontes and Jose S. Goncalves, she lived in New Bedford for the past 55 years.

Maria was a dedicated member of the International Church of the Nazarene for many years. She...

Joseph S. Finnerty

Joseph S. Finnerty

May 22, 2026

Joseph S. Finnerty, beloved husband of Catharine (Bohan) Finnerty died Friday, May 22, 2026 surrounded by the comforting love of his wife and children. Born in New Bedford to the late Hugh and Edna (Markey) Finnerty, he was a proud, life-long resident of the City and parishioner of Holy Name Church.

Joe attended New Bedford public schools, earned his Bachelor’s degree...

Arleather V. Wilson

Arleather V. Wilson

May 21, 2026

Arleather Virginia (Downs) Wilson, 82, of Dartmouth, MA died May 21, 2026 at the home of her niece Johanna Ramos-Smoot and family.She was the wife of the late Paul Wilson, with whom she shared 25 years of marriage.Mrs. Wilson was born in New Bern, NC, daughter of the late Charlie and Arletha (Johnson) Down, she lived in New York most...

Diane Lee Dube

Diane Lee Dube

May 19, 2026

Diane Lee Dube, 78, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Born on April 11, 1948, to Ernest and Dolores Dexter, Diane was raised in New Bedford alongside her ten siblings, with whom she shared a lifetime of memories, laughter, and love.

Throughout her life, Diane was an entrepreneur whose greatest passion was caring for others. She...

Dolores L. Spencer

Dolores L. Spencer

May 19, 2026

Dolores "Lolly" Louise (Carmo) Spencer, 95, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 19, 2026, after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of Edward B. Spencer for 58 years until his passing in 2009.

Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Dolores was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Lopes) Carmo. She lived in...

Preston Archibald Carrington

Preston Archibald Carrington

May 17, 2026

Preston "Tony" Archibald Carrington, 66, of New Bedford and Mattapoisett, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Patricia (Moniz) Carrington for 44 years.

Born in Trinidad and raised in Florida, Tony lived in New Bedford for many years before recently moving to Mattapoisett.

Tony was a veteran of the United...

Stephen W. Marshalek

Stephen W. Marshalek

May 17, 2026

Stephen Wayne "Steve" Marshalek, age 64, of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away after a courageous battle with ALS on May 17, 2026. Steve was a lifelong resident of Dartmouth, where he was raised and built a life rooted in family, service, and community.

He was the beloved son of the late Rosamond (Sweet) Marshalek and Stephen Marshalek.

Steve was a proud graduate...

Joanne Mary Gonzales

Joanne Mary Gonzales

May 16, 2026

Joanne Mary (Goguen) Gonzales, 83, of New Bedford died May 16, 2026 at Vantage of New Bedford after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family.Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Gerard and Lillian (Galant) Goguen, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.She enjoyed Bingo, sewing, Carrie Underwood, Minions, collecting figurines and animals.Survivors include her 3...

Bruce E. Sarmento

Bruce E. Sarmento

May 14, 2026

Bruce E. Sarmento, 54, of Fairhaven passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at home surrounded by his family after a year long battle with cancer.

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of Eugene and Mary (Sylvia) Sarmento, and attended New Bedford High School.

He was employed by Plumb House as a siding foreman for nearly 22 years, where he was...

Timothy Coleman

Timothy Coleman

May 13, 2026

Timothy Coleman, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away suddenly on May 13, 2026, at the age of 48. He leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unforgettable memories.

Born on August 2, 1977, Timothy lived his life with a generous spirit and a genuine heart. A great cook with a true passion for...

Thomas F. Healy, IV

Thomas F. Healy, IV

May 13, 2026

Thomas Francis Healy IV, of Wareham, formerly of Kingston, MA, beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished grandfather known lovingly as "Bumpa," passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 13, 2026.

Tom was a man whose greatest joy came from the people he loved. As a husband, he was a steady source of strength, kindness, and unwavering support. As a...

Susan Finnerty

Susan Finnerty

May 11, 2026

Susan (Roswell) Finnerty, 69, of New Bedford died May 11, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.She was the wife of the late Paul M. Finnerty.Born and raised in Boston, daughter of the late Bernard A. and Dorothy (Conway) Roswell, she lived in New Bedford since 1991.She was formerly employed as a CNA at Mediplex Rehabilitation Hospital for...

Thomas H. McGill

Thomas H. McGill

May 10, 2026

Thomas H. McGill, 89, of Dartmouth died Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Vantage Health and Rehab of New Bedford. He was the husband of the late Carol A. (LaVigne) McGill.

A Los Angeles native, Tom was a graduate of Loyola University, now Loyola Marymount. He also received Masters Degrees from Gonzaga University, Boston College, and the University of Iowa.

Tom taught English...

Raymond C. Harris, Jr.

Raymond C. Harris, Jr.

May 8, 2026

Raymond C. Harris, Jr. died peacefully on May 8, 2026 at the age of 71 with his loving wife by his side. He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great uncle, and cousin.

He is survived by his wife, Amy Huff-Harris; two daughters, Raechelle Sloan (David) and Desiree Harris; seven grandchildren, Deven and Brayden Sloan, Mashaud, Elias, Zion, Ezras, and...

James R. Tavares

James R. Tavares

May 7, 2026

James R. Tavares, 83, of Acushnet died May 7, 2026 at Care One of New Bedford.Born in New Bedford, son of the late James P. Tavares and Maire (Paulino) Eanes, he lived in Acushnet most of his life.He was formerly employed as a surveyor for 38 years with Tibbetts Engineering until his retirement.He is survived by his aunt, Rose Santos...

David T. Rocha

David T. Rocha

May 7, 2026

David T. Rocha, 86, of Mattapoisett died Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Tobey Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Elvita (Baptista) Rocha, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Maria (Taft) Rocha, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett for most of his life.

He honorably served...

Christine Mae Costa

Christine Mae Costa

May 6, 2026

Christine Mae Costa, 76, of Dartmouth died Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at home after a brief illness.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John A. Costa and the late Eulalia "Lillian" (Tavares) Costa, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life.

She was formerly employed at various jobs through LifeStream, Inc.

Christine loved watching the Boston Red Sox and listening...

Helen Rogers

Helen Rogers

May 5, 2026

Helen (Seferiadis) Rogers, 85, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 after a rapid decline in health. She was born on April 6, 1941 in Acushnet, Massachusetts to Christo and Anna (Cozan) Seferiadis.

Helen graduated from New Bedford High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Bridgewater State University and a master's...

Thomas J. Galligan

Thomas J. Galligan

May 5, 2026

Thomas J. Galligan, 77, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, in Princeton, New Jersey. Born on January 11, 1949, Tom spent his final years in New Jersey, but Massachusetts was always his true home - the place that shaped his character, his faith, and his lifelong passions.

Raised in North Dartmouth, MA, Tom graduated from Bishop Stang High School and earned...

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