Deborah Sylvia
May 1, 2023
Deborah Sylvia, 66, of New Bedford, died peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023. Born in Waterbury, CT, step-daughter of James Youngblood and daughter of the late Richard Sylvia and Elizabeth Youngblood, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Deborah worked at 3rd District Court as a probation officer for many years. She loved helping others and started...
John Bermingham
Apr 30, 2023
John Bermingham, 88, of Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday April 30, 2023. John was born in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1934, to Alice (O'Leary) and John Bermingham. He lived in New Bedford until the family moved to Dartmouth during his grade school years. He attended the Gidley School, and had fond memories of the teachers and friends he made there....
Mary Rose Mullen
Apr 29, 2023
Mary Rose Mullen, 97, of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, died on Saturday, April 29, 2023, surrounded in the love and comfort of her family. The daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine Mitchell, she was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on July 26, 1925. Mary Rose was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy in 1942, the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps, connected to...
Thomas Ferro
Apr 28, 2023
Thomas Ferro, 78, of Acushnet passed away Friday April 28, 2023 after a long illness. He was the husband of Ellen (Carreira) Ferro; they had been married for 58 years. Tom was born in Acushnet and graduated from New Bedford High School and earned an Associate degree from Newbury College. He was also a graduate of the Rhode Island...
Derek S. Nalle
Apr 28, 2023
Derek S. Nalle, 55, of New Bedford died Friday April 28, 2023 unexpectedly at St Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of Linda A. (Rocha) Nalle of Portsmouth, RI and Reginald J. Nalle of Middletown, RI. He was the former partner of the late Paula (Taber) Craige and is survived by his children, Marissa Dawn...
Christopher L. Jones
Apr 28, 2023
Christopher Lee Jones, 58, of New Bedford passed away Friday April 28, 2023 after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School. Christopher was formerly employed as a parts manager for Joe's Auto Mall. An avid sports enthusiast,...
Richard D. Silva
Apr 28, 2023
Richard D. Silva, 60, of Acushnet died April 28, 2023 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Juliana (Allemao) Silva and Manuel Silva, he lived in Acushnet most of his life. Survivors include his 2 brothers, Barry Allemao and his wife Nancy of New Bedford and Daniel Silva and his wife Pat of Raynham; and...
Robert R. Comtois
Apr 27, 2023
Robert R. Comtois, 81, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on April 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, including his wife Muriel of 62 years. Born in Danielson, CT, he was the son of the late Joseph Roland Comtois and Marie (Chabot) Comtois. Robert resided in Westport for most of his life...
Arlene R. Sullivan
Apr 25, 2023
Arlene R. (Govoni) Sullivan, 91, of Mattapoisett passed away Tuesday April 25, 2023. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Sullivan. Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late Carl J. and Rose E. (McDermott) Govoni, she lived in Fairhaven for most of her life before moving to Mattapoisett upon her marriage in 1990. She was a...
Lucille T. Dussault
Apr 23, 2023
Lucille T. (Boutin) Dussault, 97, of New Bedford died April 23, 2023 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late Norman L. Dussault. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Armand J. and Lillian S. (Deneault) Boutin, she was raised in Dartmouth and lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was a communicant...
Betty J. Correia
Apr 21, 2023
Betty J. Correia, 52, of New Bedford died Friday, April 21, 2023 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Theresa (Gonsalves) Correia, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Betty loved her family and her grandchildren were her world. She also loved watching the Patriots, listening to Shaggy, and joking...
Daniel C. Briggs
Apr 18, 2023
Daniel C. Briggs, 69, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023. Married 41 years, he was the loving husband of Lori (Mansfield) Briggs. They were a special couple, inseparable, sharing their passions for the ocean, traveling, cooking, gardening, their home and their cats. In his younger years, Daniel started out working as a boat builder. He went...
Jeremiah R. Johansen-Silva
Apr 17, 2023
Jeremiah R. Johansen-Silva, 45, of Mattapoisett died October 29, 2022 while on vacation in the Philippines. Born in New Bedford on May 6, 1977, son of the late Susan Alice Johansen-Silva and Brian Parker Silva, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Jeremiah's mother passed away in a car accident in 1983 and Jeremiah's grandmother Eleanor raised Jeremiah...
Amanda L. Amaral
Apr 15, 2023
Amanda L. Amaral, 34, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Judith L. (Segnitz) and David Amaral, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Amanda loved music, and driving to the beaches on Sconticut Neck road. She loved dogs and cats. Survivors include her grandfather,...
Mary J. Witkowicz
Apr 13, 2023
Mary J. (Maura) Witkowicz, 69, of Westport, Massachusetts, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Born in New Bedford, on May 31, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Mario and Deloures Maura. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Michael Witkowicz, who passed away in 2005. They were married for 31 years...
Jasper W. Parnell
Apr 13, 2023
Jasper W. Parnell, 83, of Dartmouth, MA passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Florence, South Carolina and raised in Red Springs, North Carolina, Jasper "Jack", the son of Elbert and Maude (Dorman) Parnell, learned how to take care of his family at an early age, and he took that responsibility seriously. As he...
Maryalice Arnett "Mimi" Wood
Apr 13, 2023
MaryAlice Arnett "Mimi" Wood, 79, of Dartmouth died April 13, 2023 at Alden Court. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Dorothy M. (Haskell) Wood and Richard Wood, Jr., she lived in Dartmouth all of her life. She was formerly employed by New England Telephone for many years retiring from Verizon. She leaves behind her best friend, Lucille Allain...
Evelyn G. Gomes
Apr 12, 2023
Evelyn G. (Britto) Gomes, 94, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday April 12, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Pedro M. and Gertrude (Almeida) Britto, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Evelyn was formerly employed as a stitcher at Dartmouth Clothing. She later worked...
Tennelle Pina
Apr 12, 2023
Tennelle Pina, 46, of Worcester, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at home. She leaves four children, Alan Gomes, Kiari Somaono, Jon-nea Connor, and Janiya De Burgo; two grandchildren, Kali and Cruz; and three siblings, Syreeta Pina, Deutra Gamboa-Haith, and Maggie Skoryna; her grandmother Eileen L. Pina of New Bedford, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins....
Patrick W. Farland
Apr 12, 2023
Patrick W. Farland, 56, of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was the partner of Brenda Farland for 28 years. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Roland G. and Irene C. (Phaneuf) Farland, he lived in New Bedford and Brockton most of his life before moving to Dartmouth. Patrick loved listening to music,...
