Bernard G. "Bernie" Silva
Aug 21, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernard G. "Bernie" Silva, 89, of New Bedford on August 21, 2023 at his son's home in Florida surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Therese Y. (Alves) Silva, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the son of...
Sidney Rollins Overall, Iii
Aug 21, 2023
In Loving Memory of Sidney Rollins Overall III, January 10, 1949 - August 21, 2023 On August 21, 2023, we bid farewell to a man whose captivating stories, outgoing nature, remarkable generosity, loyalty, and deep family bonds enriched the lives of, and left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew him. Born on January 10, 1949,...
Jean Paul Tetreault
Aug 21, 2023
Jean Paul "J.P." Tetreault, 94, of Acushnet, formerly of New Bedford, passed away Monday August 21, 2023 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Therese Z. (Vanasse) Tetreault. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Edeas and Rose (Poirier) Tetreault, he lived in the New Bedford area all of his life....
Jason Homen
Aug 20, 2023
Jason Homen, 44, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Born in New Bedford, son of Debra Homen and the late William C. Greenwood, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Jason loved playing video games and collecting comic books. He was kind hearted and a good friend to many. Jason was an...
Maureen A. Mendonca
Aug 19, 2023
Maureen A. (Doyle) Mendonca, 61, of New Bedford, died Saturday August 19, 2023, after a brief illness. She was the wife of William E. Mendonca, and the daughter of Jeannette (Moquin) Doyle and the late Patrick Doyle. Maureen was a 1980 graduate of Bishop Stang High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in business from UMass Dartmouth. She was...
Manuel Joseph Arruda
Aug 19, 2023
Manuel Joseph Arruda, 46, of New Bedford died August 19, 2023 unexpectedly. Manny was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. Manny had a smile that could light up a room. He was the happiest when helping others. Manny was predeceased by his mother Patricia Arruda. He leaves behind many close family and friends who will miss him very much....
Ronald Dacosta
Aug 18, 2023
Ronald DaCosta, 86, of Dartmouth passed away Friday August 18, 2023 surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John and Elvira (Cacilhas) DaCosta, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. Ron was a graduate of Dartmouth High School, where he was a member of the football team....
Christopher J. Hendricks
Aug 15, 2023
Christopher J. Hendricks, 72, beloved father, brother, uncle, friend, and neighbor, passed away on August 15, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his family. Chris was born to Bill and Rita Hendricks on May 13, 1951 and grew up in New Bedford, MA with his sister, Jane. He lived in New Bedford his entire life. Chris was a graduate of Holy...
Heidi M. Andrews
Aug 12, 2023
Heidi M. (Mello) Andrews, 65, of Plymouth formerly of New Bedford died August 12, 2023 at home surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of George T. Andrews, Jr. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Lionel M. and Elvira P. (Pracana) Mello, she lived in New Bedford before moving...
Kenneth J. Vercammen
Aug 12, 2023
Kenneth J. VerCammen, 74, of New Bedford passed away Saturday August 12, 2023 after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Carol B. (Veer) VerCammen. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late John A. VerCammen and Lillian (Metivier) VerCammen, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Ken and his late wife owned...
Janet T. Risgin
Aug 11, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Janet Theresa (Burdette) Risgin. She passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the age of 76. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late John E. (Jack) Risgin. She was the loving daughter of the late Everette A. and Helen...
Tucker Zenski
Aug 10, 2023
Tucker Zenski (formerly Michael Osenkowski) 46 years old of Salem, MA died on August 10, 2023 in Seaside, Oregon. Tucker was born March 25, 1977 in Petersburg VA He was a graduate of Mount St. Charles Academy, class of 1995 and University of Massachusetts Boston. Tucker's quest for life began in the wild eyes of a boy named Mikey...
Therese R. Lavallee
Aug 9, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the death of Therese R. Lavallee. At the age of 92, Therese died peacefully on August 9, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona where she had resided for the past five years. She was married to the late Deacon Maurice Lavallee for 57 years. Their children included Donald Lavallee (Joyce); Diane...
Joseph D. Nooth
Aug 9, 2023
Joseph Dewey Nooth, 75, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday August 9, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the widower of Catherine Cooper Nooth. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Wendell Philip Nooth and Marianna (Drummond) Nooth, his daughter April Lee Nooth and his only sister Nancy Ann Nooth. He is survived...
Kendra A. Monteiro
Aug 8, 2023
Kendra A. (Harrison) Monteiro, 77, of New Bedford died August 8, 2023 at Carvalho Grove Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Arnaldo Monteiro. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Kenneth P. and Lorraine E. (Carmel) Harrison, she lived in Dartmouth and Mattapoisett before moving to New Bedford. She was formerly employed...
Robert J. Larsen
Aug 8, 2023
Robert J. "Bob" Larsen, 80, of Mattapoisett died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Carol (Sephton) Larsen. Born in Penn Yan, NY, son of the late James and Martha (Fullagar) Larsen, he lived in New York until joining the United States Army after college. He later lived in Maryland until moving to back...
Algie F. "Buddy" Wheatley, Jr.
Aug 8, 2023
Algie F. "Buddy" Wheatley, Jr., 58, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday August 8, 2023 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Andrea Rose-Wheatley. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Algie F. and Diana R. (Mendes) Wheatley, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a graduate of New Bedford High...
Donald Gomes
Aug 6, 2023
Donald Gomes, 83, of New Bedford passed away Sunday August 6, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Carol (Mendes) Gomes. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late August and Julia "Teca" (Monteiro) Gomes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a...
Margaret L. Soares
Aug 6, 2023
Margaret L. (Sylvia) Soares, 99, of Dartmouth passed away Sunday August 6, 2023 after living a well-lived life. She was the wife of the late Serafin Soares. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Theresa (Lyons) Sylvia, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life. Mrs. Soares was formerly employed as a cashier...
Michael Scott
Aug 4, 2023
Dr. R. Michael Scott, 82, passed away at his home in Mattapoisett, MA on August 4, 2023 with his beloved wife, Susan, at his side. Dr. Scott served for many years as Neurosurgeon-in-Chief at Boston Children's Hospital and as Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School. He carried out pioneering work on the neurosurgical treatment of stroke in children...
