Amarito Debrito Fernandes
Aug 3, 2023
Amarito DeBrito Fernandes, 27, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Born in Praia, Cape Verde, son of Antonio Morreira Fernandes and Marisa Fernandes, he moved to New Bedford 7 years ago. Amarito enjoyed listening to music and playing soccer. He loved spending time with his family and going out to eat. He loved his parents....
Louis M. Azevedo
Aug 2, 2023
Louis M. Azevedo, 64, of New Bedford, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Karen Silva-Azevedo. Born in New Bedford, son of Eliza (Pina) Azevedo and the late John Azevedo, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Louis worked as a diesel mechanic for the City of New...
Patricia A. Lopes
Jul 31, 2023
Patricia A. Lopes, 62, of Rehoboth formerly of New Bedford died July 31, 2023 unexpectedly at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Frank and Evelyn P. (Dias) Lopes, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Rehoboth. She was a very caring person who enjoyed music, especially that of Michael Jackson, and...
Richard J. Lally, Jr.
Jul 30, 2023
Richard J. "Rick" Lally, Jr., 73, of Acushnet passed away Sunday July 30, 2023 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Nancy J. (Correia) Lally. Born in Dorchester, the son of the late Richard J. and Anna M. (Colfer) Lally, he lived in Acushnet for the past 50 years. Rick was formerly employed as a casting supervisor...
Louis J. Pereira
Jul 28, 2023
Louis J. Pereira, 91, of Enoree, SC, formerly of New Bedford, MA died on Friday, July 28, 2023. He was the husband of the late Ann Marie (Brum) Pereira. Born in Somerset, MA, son of the late Manuel and Leona (Hanley) Pereira, he lived in New Bedford most of his life before moving to South Carolina. Louis enjoyed fishing...
Irene A. Mello
Jul 26, 2023
Irene A. Mello slipped away suddenly from this life into God's hands on July 26, 2023, following cardiogenic shock, just nine days shy of her 95th birthday. She was predeceased by her parents Joaquim and Maria Alves; her eight siblings; and by her husband, Rebel Manuel Mello with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Hillsborough, New...
Scott P. Ashley
Jul 22, 2023
Scott Paradis Ashley, 68, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023 in the loving company of his wife and daughters. The youngest of four, Scott was born on December 31, 1954, and raised in East Freetown. Scott completed his BS in Biology from Murray State University where he also competed on the cross-country running team, and was...
Jennifer Ann Rusinoski
Jul 22, 2023
Jennifer Ann Rusinoski, lovingly known as Jen, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023, at the age of 66. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and joy that touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Born in Atlanta, GA, Jen was the daughter of the late Helen (Gifford) and Claude (Cal) Ladner,...
Laura M. Silva
Jul 19, 2023
Laura M. (Burgo) Silva, 87, of New Bedford died July 19, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Lawrence A. Silva. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Leopold and Rose J. (Rodrigues) Burgo, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was...
Elizabeth A. Barclay
Jul 19, 2023
Elizabeth A. "Betsy" (Callaghan) Barclay, 74, of Mattapoisett died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late David W. Barclay. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph and Sheila (McKoan) Callaghan, she was raised in New Bedford and lived in Fairhaven for many years before moving to...
Muriel E. Morse
Jul 17, 2023
Muriel E. Morse, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 17, 2023. Muriel was the daughter of the late Hormidas and Beatrice Giroux of New Bedford and the wife of the late Reverend Francis B. Morse, Jr., to whom she was married for over 60 years. Muriel dedicated her life to serving...
Nicholas E. Medeiros
Jul 16, 2023
Nicholas E. Medeiros, 34 of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 16, 2023. Nick was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but lived most of his life in New Bedford. He enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his dogs, Beau and Sully. Nick had a love for sports and played football and threw shot put and discus...
Margaret M. "Maggie" Crowe
Jul 15, 2023
Margaret M. "Maggie" (Coucci) Crowe, 88, of Mattapoisett died July 15, 2023 at Masconomet Healthcare Center, Topsfield, MA following a lengthy illness with her loving family at her side. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Crowe, Jr., mother of the late Kathy Crowe and sister of the late Paul Coucci. Born and raised in New Bedford,...
John "Jack" Watson Braitmayer
Jul 14, 2023
John ("Jack") Watson Braitmayer, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, July 14, 2023. Jack was born in Ridgewood, NJ to Otto E. Braitmayer and Marian Schoeffel Braitmayer on February 2, 1930 and grew up in Marion alongside his twin sister Anne. He was a graduate of Tabor Academy and Wesleyan University. He was...
Jane C. Racine
Jul 13, 2023
Jane C. (Pereira) Racine, 63, of Dartmouth passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Gerald R. Racine. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph J. Pereira, Jr. and Jacqueline C. (Cyr) Pereira, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life. Jane was a communicant of the former Our...
Adriano F. Mimoso
Jul 12, 2023
Adriano F. Mimoso, 80, of New Bedford died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maria J. Mimoso. Born in Linhares, Portugal, the son of the late Manuel and Alzira (Figuerido) Mimoso, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Adriano was formerly employed as...
Barbara R. Cook
Jul 11, 2023
Barbara R. (Jones) Cook, 82, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday July 11, 2023 at home after a battle with brain cancer. She was the wife of John M. Cook for 58 years before he passed in 2018. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Albert and Ruth (Gregory) Jones, she lived in Falmouth for 50 years...
Susan Gilbert Ford
Jul 10, 2023
Susan Gilbert Ford, 78 of Marion died peacefully on July 10, 2023, after a hard-fought battle against pancreatic cancer. She was the wife of Dr. Lincoln Edmond Ford who predeceased her in 2019. Susan was born in Cuthbert, Georgia on June 2, 1945, to Marjorie Warner Gilbert and James Frank Gilbert, Jr. Life was beautiful for a couple of...
Albina Gagliardi
Jul 10, 2023
Albina "Bina" (Tarini) Gagliardi, 97, of New Bedford passed away Monday, July 10, 2023. She was the wife of the late Joseph Gagliardi. Bina was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. She was the daughter of the late Serafino and Anna (Bracci) Tarini. Family was very important to Bina. She was proud of her Italian heritage, was an excellent...
William J. Hewitt
Jul 10, 2023
William J. Hewitt, 83, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully with his wife by his side on Monday, July 10, 2023. He was the husband of Sandra Svihovec-Hewitt. Born in Boston, son of the late Dr. Robert and Joan (Mabey) Hewitt, he lived in many places over his life due to his father's role as Head Psychiatrist for the Public Health...
