Florence E. Turner
Jul 9, 2023
Florence E. (Reed) Turner, 94, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully at home on Sunday July 9, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John E. Turner. Born in Exeter, NH, the daughter of the late Tom and Elsie (Burgess) Reed, she lived in Dartmouth since 1947. Many years ago, Florence had been active as...
Samuel R. Murphy
Jul 8, 2023
Samuel R. "Sam" Murphy, 72, of New Bedford died Saturday, July 8, 2023 peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Leona V. Medeiros-Murphy. Born in New Bedford, son of the late David and Ellen (Rosebottom) Murphy, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was formerly employed as a custodian at Holy...
Phyllis M. Dupont
Jul 6, 2023
Phyllis M. (Bryant) DuPont, 92, of Mattapoisett died Thursday, July 6, 2023 peacefully at home. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. "Jerry" DuPont. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Alfred and Rose (Ventor) Bryant, she lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven before moving to Mattapoisett. Phyllis was a graduate of Fairhaven High School, Class...
Richard W. Ruffley
Jul 5, 2023
Richard W. Ruffley, 80, of East Freetown, MA, passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was the husband of Joyce A. Ruffley. Richard was born April 13, 1943 and raised in North Dartmouth, MA, one of three children to Gladys (Petty) and Kenneth Ruffley. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Lorenzo Fonseca Gomes
Jul 3, 2023
Lorenzo Fonseca Gomes, 20, of New Bedford died Monday, July 3, 2023 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, son of Marie and Joseph Gomes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School, Class of 2021, and was looking forward to attending UMass Dartmouth this coming year...
Dorothy E. Rubbicco
Jul 3, 2023
Dorothy E. (Parsons) Rubbicco passed gracefully at home on Monday July 3, 2023. Surrounded by her daughters, Dot left this world to join her late husband, Peter A. Rubbicco, her parents, Frank and Mary Parsons, and her cherished daughter and granddaughter, Jeanne Robinson and Terri Luanna da Silva. Born in her beloved Provincetown, MA, Dot was the heartbeat of...
Captain Kevin J. Mcneil
Jul 3, 2023
Captain Kevin J. McNeil, 67, of Fairhaven passed peacefully with his family by his side on July 3, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Kathryn (Zielinski) McNeil, his daughter Courtney Bille and her husband Andrew, his son Collin McNeil, and his beautiful granddaughter Madelyn Shea Bille. Born in Weymouth and raised in Cohasset, he was...
Elizabeth Delbridge Dubiel
Jul 3, 2023
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Elizabeth Delbridge Dubiel. She peacefully departed this world on July 3, 2023 at the age of 83 after a courageous battle with cancer. "Betsy," daughter of the late Charles and Celeste Delbridge, was born on January 12, 1940, in Kirkwood, MO. Her zest for life, witty humor, and unconditional love for...
Wilmot Hastings
Jul 3, 2023
Wilmot Hastings, born May 29, 1935, has left an indelible imprint on his family and friends, and on the fields of law and land conservation. Born and raised in Swampscott, Massachusetts, Wilmot's illustrious career was rooted in a deep love for knowledge, self-awareness, his relentless pursuit of justice, equality, and the protection of the land. Known as "Bill" as...
Rachel F. Bretton
Jul 3, 2023
Rachel F. (Vieira) Bretton, 49, of New Bedford passed away Monday July 3, 2023 after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Walter and Patricia (Embleton) Vieira, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Rachel was formerly employed as a certified nursing assistant at various nursing homes and assisted living facilities in...
Demetra Yotides
Jul 3, 2023
Demetra (Chagaruly) Yotides, 96, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 3, 2023 in her home in Dartmouth, MA. Born in New Bedford on November 11, 1926, she was the last surviving child of George K. and Catherine (Fountas) Chagaruly, Greek immigrants from Sellasia and Serveika Greece respectively. She was married to her husband Thomas Yotides on...
Ruth Hiller Knowles Nicolaci
Jul 2, 2023
With a life well lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Ruth Nicolaci on July 2, 2023, at her home with her family present. Born in Highland Park, NJ and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Alice (Hauske) Hiller, and the widow of John F. Nicolaci. She was educated at the Berkeley...
Gerald P. Lewis
Jul 1, 2023
Gerald Parker Lewis of New Bedford died peacefully on Saturday July 1, 2023 at the age of 92. A devoted family man, he was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Born on July 19, 1930 in New Bedford, Gerald was the son of the late Norman F. and Lillian (Parker) Lewis. He attended New Bedford public schools, including New...
Caroline Silveira
Jun 30, 2023
Caroline (Dias) Silveira, 57, of New Bedford passed away suddenly on Friday June 30, 2023. She was the wife of David B. Silveira. Born in Dakar, Senegal, the daughter of Julio and Helena (Tavares) Dias, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School and Bristol Community College. During...
Gina Depina-Pires
Jun 30, 2023
Gina DePina-Pires, 34, passed away suddenly on Friday June 30, 2023. A woman of many traits, Gina will be fondly remembered for her contagious smile. She became skilled with hair at a young age and after her graduation from New Bedford High School she continued her passion as a hairstylist. She was well-known for producing the best hairstyles. Though...
David Tavares
Jun 29, 2023
David Tavares, 62, of Assonet, MA, died Thursday, June 29, 2023 after a brief illness. David was the proud and loving son of the late Jeannette Tavares, of New Bedford, MA. He is survived by his daughter, Mayleen Tavares of New Bedford, MA; his grandchildren, Aliana Liz Tavares and Amir Salih Tavares of New Bedford, MA; his father, Jack...
Carol A. Verrochi
Jun 29, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Carol A. (Bancroft) Verrochi announces her passing on June 28, 2023, at home, eight months after she was diagnosed with Glioblastoma. Carol, age 70, resided in Berkley, MA, and West Dover, VT. She is survived by her husband of forty-nine years, William H. Verrochi, and their three daughters, Maureen (Verrochi)...
Tony J. Gamage
Jun 26, 2023
Tony J. Gamage, 44, of Fall River died Monday, June 26, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, son of Kathleen (Bradley) Gamage and the late Eric S. Gamage, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was formerly employed as a warehouse worker at Reebok and Sid Wainer &...
Susan Flynn Paladino
Jun 25, 2023
Susan Flynn Paladino passed away peacefully at her home in Mattapoisett on Sunday June 25, 2023. The daughter of Dorothy Thomas Flynn and George Thomas Flynn, Susan grew up in New Rochelle, NY. She was a graduate of Trinity (College) University in Washington, DC and held Masters degrees from The Johns Hopkins University and Simmons University. Following a career...
Edward H. Barros
Jun 24, 2023
Edward H. "Eddie" Barros, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was the husband of Alice (Baptista) Barros with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Covada, Brava, Cape Verde, "Tui" was the son of the late Henrique DeBarros and the...
