Obituaries
Jean Arsenault
May 22, 2023
Jean (LaForest) Arsenault of New Bedford died peacefully on Monday May 22nd at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen Arsenault. Born in Plymouth, MA on November 25, 1946, daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Lafferty) LaForest, she was educated in New Bedford and a graduate of Holy Family High...
Todd K. Uzzell
May 19, 2023
Todd K. Uzzell, 58, of New Bedford passed away at home on Friday, May 19, 2023. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Constance V. (Silvia) Uzzell. Todd battled an illness the last few years of his life, but remained very family oriented. He will be missed deeply by many. Survivors include his longtime wife...
David A. Rose, Sr.
May 19, 2023
David A. Rose, Sr., 52, of New Bedford died May 19, 2023 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Glyness G. (Lima) Rose, with whom he shared 28 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of David H. Rose of New Bedford and he was raised by his late grandmother, Dorothy "Dot" Rose. He...
Dennis J. Pimental
May 18, 2023
Dennis J. Pimental, 69, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Manuel and Agnes (Richard) Pimental. Dennis was formerly employed as a supervisor and fabricator for Haskon Industries in Taunton for 39 years. He enjoyed carpentry and helping others. Survivors include his brother, Kenneth Pimental...
Patricia "Patti" Demeo
May 14, 2023
Patricia 'Patti' Demeo passed away unexpectedly on Mother's Day, May 14th of 2023. Patti was born in Brighton, MA on July 8, 1939 and was the eldest daughter of Doris (Siedlewicz) and Francis Gannon. She deeply cherished her family and friends and cultivated lifelong relationships, including the 'Jolly Girls', 'High Hubbers', and 'Buccaneers'. Patti had a passion for traveling...
Kevin D. Smith
May 13, 2023
Kevin D. Smith, 61, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born in New Bedford he was the son of the late Charles and Patricia (Beehan) Smith. Kevin worked as a mechanic and could fix any car at a fair price. He was a friendly and funny man who would go out of his way...
Kenneth W. Sienkiewicz
May 13, 2023
Kenneth W. Sienkiewicz, 79, of Mattapoisett died May 13, 2023 at home. He was the husband of the late Deborah A. (Nash) Sienkiewicz. Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Stanley Sienkiewicz and Doris I. (Moreau) Allen, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. He was formerly employed with New England Telephone for over 35...
Joseph R. Arsenault
May 12, 2023
Joseph R. Arsenault, 91, of Fairhaven died May 12, 2023 at Alden Court. He was the husband of the late Natalie (Sylvester) Arsenault. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late André and Leonié (Gaudette) Arsenault, he lived in New Bedford most of his life with the last several in Fairhaven under the loving care of the Atria...
Cidalia Raposo
May 9, 2023
Cidalia Raposo, 80, of Middleboro died Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Morton Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Edemundo and Maria (Botelho) Raposo, she lived in Middleboro for many years. Cidalia was a kind hearted soul who brought love and laughter to the lives of all who knew her. She spent...
Cynthia Donovan
May 9, 2023
Cynthia (Ramos) Donovan, 73, of Fairhaven died May 9, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Andrew Donovan, Jr. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Albert P. and Dorothy (Teves) Ramos, she lived in Fairhaven most of her life. She was formerly employed as a licensed practical nurse at Alden Court for 26 years...
Kiriakos "Mike" Stergiotis
May 8, 2023
Kiriakos "Mike" Stergiotis, 68, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 8, 2023. He was the loving husband of Filomena M. (Cunha) Stergiotis. They recently celebrated 36 years of marriage. Born in Galaxidi, Greece, he was the son of the late Mixalis and Panagioula (Pataka) Stergiotis. Mike was a generous man who lived...
Nativa M. Hoyle
May 8, 2023
Nativa M. (Duarte) Hoyle, 80, of New Bedford died May 8, 2023 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth surrounded by her family. She was the wife of John E. Hoyle, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Taunton, daughter of the late Manuel and Estelle (Rego) Duarte, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She...
Alice Pamplona
May 6, 2023
Alice (Pereira) Pamplona, 97, of New Bedford passed away Saturday May 6, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Alfred Pamplona. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Gouveia) Pereira, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Alice was a communicant of Holy Name...
Peter P.J. Oleson, Jr.
May 4, 2023
Peter "P.J." Oleson Jr., 35, of Mattapoisett, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born in Boston, son of Peter and Beth (Dunn) Oleson, he was raised in Sudbury and lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Growing up in Sudbury is where P.J.'s love of fishing and hockey began. He moved the summer before his freshman year to...
Anne E. Abraham
May 4, 2023
Anne E. Abraham, 68, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Eberianos J. and Judith A. (Moses) Abraham, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Anne enjoyed photography and going to the beach. She worked at CVS and liked meeting new people every day. Survivors...
Edwin W. Kocur
May 4, 2023
Edwin W. Kocur, 92, of Dartmouth died May 4, 2023 at Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was best known to friends and family as "Koke" or "Jaju" and was the devoted husband of the late Eileen (Barter) Kocur. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Walter and Sophie (Rozycki) Kocur, he raised his family...
Debra L. Vaughan
May 4, 2023
Debra L. Vaughan, 70, of New Bedford died Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Tufts Medical Center. She was born in New Bedford and lived in New Bedford, Wareham, and Cape Cod during her life. Debra was a loving person and spent her life caring for others, both at work with Alzheimer's patients and at home as a second mother...
James Cundiff, Iii
May 3, 2023
James Cundiff, III, 23, of New Bedford was taken too soon on May 3, 2023. Born in New Bedford, son of Paula (Cook) Cundiff and James Cundiff, Jr., he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was employed as a property manager. James was a loving son, grandson, fiance, brother, uncle and protector. He enjoyed cars, fast...
Robert William Crapo
May 3, 2023
Robert William Crapo, 94, of Dartmouth passed away on May , 2023. He was the husband of the late Emilia Crapo. Bob, as he was affectionately known, was born on November 27, 1928. He was employed by Hathaway Machinery for many years and retired from C E Beckmann Co. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling,...
Joaquina "Jackie" Gomes
May 1, 2023
Joaquina R. "Jackie" Gomes, daughter of Mary Mattos, passed away at the age of 95 after a brief illness on May 1st, 2023 at 1:43pm. Jackie was a lifelong resident of the New Bedford area who was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Jackie was known for her stunning white hair and generous heart. She was a strong-willed, wise...
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