Obituaries

Hilda M. Correia

Hilda M. Correia

Sep 2, 2023

On Saturday, September 2, 2023, our dear mother, Hilda M. Correia of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly. She was 86 years old. She was a wonderful mother who liked to have fun, spend time with friends and family and watch "country westerns". Our mother was always there for us when we needed her, no matter what. She liked to...

Janice M. Rose

Janice M. Rose

Sep 1, 2023

Janice M. Rose, 85, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of New Bedford, MA, died peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2023. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Casemir and Josephine (Rogers) Lomba, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Florida. Janice was the Daughter Ruler of the Elks IBPOE William H. Carney Lodge. She...

Anne Silva

Anne Silva

Aug 31, 2023

Anne (Fortes) Silva, 77, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was the wife of Joseph A. Silva. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joao and Florinda Fortes, she lived in Marion for 42 years before returning to New Bedford. Anne loved beating the casino and playing cards with her family. She...

William D. Johnston

William D. Johnston

Aug 31, 2023

William D. Johnston (Bill) of Marion, MA passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was the husband of Ellen M. (Collins) Johnston. Born in Boston, the son of Horace and Dorothea (Flynn) Johnston, Bill moved to Marion in 1965. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and friends,...

Justin M. Monteiro

Justin M. Monteiro

Aug 31, 2023

Justin M. Monteiro, 40, of New Bedford died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Born in New Bedford, Justin was a proud Carney kid and a 2001 graduate from New Bedford High School. He went on to study at Bridgewater State College and Bristol Community College. Being an avid sports fan led Justin to pursue his dream...

Scott D. Gauvin

Scott D. Gauvin

Aug 30, 2023

Scott D. Gauvin, 55, of Rochester passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 30th 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Janet M. (Plaud) Gauvin. Born in New Bedford, the son of Bernard and Nancy (Hawes) Gauvin, Scott grew up in Mattapoisett having graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School in 1986. Scott moved to Rochester in 1994,...

Gertraude Heineken

Gertraude Heineken

Aug 30, 2023

Gertraude Heineken (87) died in her home in Marion, Massachusetts, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with heart failure. She was an accomplished musician, potter, forest industry researcher, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Gertraude was born in Bremen, Germany, the youngest of four children. She earned her childhood nickname, Hexlein (Little Witch) when she was too...

Edward M. Lobo

Edward M. Lobo

Aug 29, 2023

Edward Martin Lobo, 80, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday August 29, 2023, surrounded by his wife Angel, his son Blake, and Blake's girlfriend Amber. Edward was born on January 8, 1943 in Acushnet and was raised in East Fairhaven. He was the third child of Joseph and Emma (Martin) Lobo. Ed was a...

Clinton G. Mosher

Clinton G. Mosher

Aug 28, 2023

Clinton G. Mosher, 93, of Dartmouth passed away Monday August 28, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband to Virginia (Rezendes) Mosher; they recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Born in New Bedford, the son of Oren E. and Elizabeth M. (Topholm) Mosher, he lived in Dartmouth all his life. Clint...

Alan R. Carrier

Alan R. Carrier

Aug 28, 2023

Alan R. Carrier, 74, of Dartmouth, passed peacefully on August 28, 2023. Alan leaves his sisters, Michelle Carrier Murphy and her husband Brian Murphy, Jeannine Johnson, Lynne Mastera and Annette Carrier; nieces Jessica Johnson and Rachel Johnson; nephews Larry J. Mastera, Daniel R. Mastera and Cullen Murphy; and great-nephew Liam Johnson. He was predeceased by his parents, Ramon and...

Stephanie Correia

Stephanie Correia

Aug 27, 2023

Stephanie "Estufania" (dos Santos) Correia, 92, of New Bedford died peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Walter H. Correia and the daughter of the late Francisco L. and Marie E. (Lacerda) dos Santos. Born in New Bedford, she was extremely active within the community and was...

Patricia Mae Camille

Patricia Mae Camille

Aug 27, 2023

Patricia Mae (Silva) Camille, of New Bedford, died Sunday, August 27, 2023 after a period of declining health. She spent her last days surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on March 28, 1943, in New Bedford, MA, to the late Manuel and Rose Silva. She graduated New Bedford High School in 1961. She was recognized by many...

Robert J. Southworth

Robert J. Southworth

Aug 26, 2023

Robert J. Southworth, 76, of New Bedford died Saturday, August 26, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Hubert J. and Agnes (Proctor) Southworth, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Southworth was formerly employed by the Department of Public Works for the City of New Bedford until his...

Rosemary K. Quinn

Rosemary K. Quinn

Aug 25, 2023

Rosemary K. Quinn, 91, of Dartmouth passed away August 25, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Barbara M. (Donaghy) Quinn and Thomas M. Quinn, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life. Rosemary was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in South Dartmouth. She graduated from Holy Family...

Elizabeth Croll Atkinson

Elizabeth Croll Atkinson

Aug 25, 2023

Elizabeth Croll Atkinson, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully early Friday, August 25, 2023 at the age of 93. Born in Sayre, PA, she was the youngest daughter of LaRue and Charlotte Croll of Waverly, NY. Mrs. Atkinson was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert, and her sister Roberta Paden. She is survived by her two children,...

Charlotte Williams

Charlotte Williams

Aug 24, 2023

Charlotte Williams, 87, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly August 24, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital of natural causes, peacefully surrounded by her family. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late John Barros Sr. and Alice (Soit) Barros. Charlotte was mother, grandmother, confidant to not only her family, but to neighbors and coworkers as well....

Jacqueline Blossom

Jacqueline Blossom

Aug 24, 2023

Jacqueline "Jackie" Blossom, 73, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2023 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones and beloved cats. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Charles Robert Blossom and Patricia (Robinson) Blossom, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. However, her favorite...

Joseph A. Souza

Joseph A. Souza

Aug 23, 2023

Joseph A. Souza, 89, of Acushnet died August 23, 2023 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Rebello) Souza. He was a retired mechanic and repair technician. Mr. Souza served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He enjoyed playing guitar with his friends. Survivors include his sister, Eileen...

Carlton E. Pina

Carlton E. Pina

Aug 23, 2023

Carlton E. Pina, 70, of Dartmouth died Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Jeanne (Monteiro) Pina. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Antone and Mary (Rose) Pina, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life until moving to Dartmouth. He was a...

Brian Walmsley

Brian Walmsley

Aug 21, 2023

Brian Walmsley, 82, of Dartmouth, MA passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2023, surrounded by his beloved wife Suzanne and his three girls, fondly known as "The Birds." Born December 11, 1940, in New Bedford, MA, the son of the late Albert and Gertrude (Thompson) Walmsley and brother of the late Mark Walmsley, Brian lived in Dartmouth...

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