Carrie Ann Mello
Jan 19, 2023
Carrie Ann (Meunier) Mello, 52, of Wareham passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Born in Middleboro, she was raised in Rochester and graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School. She later received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix. Carrie had been employed by Trinity Solar for the past three years and was very excited to...
Jeannette T. Dubois
Jan 17, 2023
Jeannette T. (Dumont) Dubois, 94, of New Bedford died January 17, 2023 at Regal Care of Taunton. She was the widow of the late Raymond A. Tetreault. She then remarried and became the widow of the late Roderick Dubois. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Ernest and Germaine (Pelisier) Dumont, she lived in New Bedford her adult...
Laurie J. Duclos
Jan 15, 2023
Laurie J. Duclos departed unexpectedly in her home on January 15th, 2023, at age 71, surrounded by her art and beloved Christmas tree containing family pictures, holiday and birthday cards, ornaments and treasured mementos. She was a beautiful soul, mother, Nana, sister and artist. Born in Rhode Island, Laurie was a lifelong New Bedford resident. She was a successful...
Lacy J. Langevin
Jan 14, 2023
Lacy Jeanne Langevin, 39, of Acushnet passed away suddenly on Saturday January 14, 2023. Born in New Bedford, she lived in New Bedford and Acushnet for most of her life. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School and attended Bristol Community College. Lacy had a genuine passion for life and loved spending time with her family, especially...
Hope B. Finley
Jan 14, 2023
Hope B. (Farren) Finley, 95, of Mattapoisett died peacefully January 14, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Hope was born in New Bedford, daughter of the late James and Alice (Viera) Farren. After her father was seriously injured while working on a project in his home workshop, she and her sister Grace (Nisbet) had to quit school when...
Linea A. Mcquay
Jan 13, 2023
Linea A. (Carlson) McQuay, 61, of Dartmouth died January 13, 2023 at home with family surrounded by love. She was the proud wife of both the late Edward McQuay, to whom she was happily married 21 years and recent love, the late Ralph Peterson, Jr. Born in Providence, daughter of the late Barbara A. (Maxwell) Carlson and George R....
Debra A. Perch
Jan 12, 2023
Debra A. Perch, 68, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was the wife of Charles Perch. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Donald and Elsie (Cardoza) Hunt, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Debra enjoyed crossword puzzles, shopping, traveling, and Facetiming with her family. She was a dedicated...
Herman R. Bruce
Jan 11, 2023
Herman R. Bruce, 83, died peacefully in his Dartmouth home on Wednesday January 11, 2023, surrounded by family. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Mary A. (Griffiths) Bruce. Herman was a lifelong commercial fisherman, and owner of several boats, including the current fishing vessel Zibet. He is survived by his wife...
Capt. Edward E. Longo
Jan 11, 2023
Captain Edward "Eddie" Longo, 89, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday January 11, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born January 20, 1933 in Fairhaven, where he spent the majority of his childhood. Eddie lived a very fulfilled life where he dedicated his livelihood to the sea. At the young age of 17, he started...
Daniel Colby Rottler
Jan 8, 2023
Daniel Colby Rottler, 22 of Mattapoisett died January 8, 2023 unexpectedly from complications from the flu at Tobey Hospital. Born in Weymouth, son of James H. and Tanya L. (Demarais) Rottler, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett most of his life. He was a gentle giant who loved helping others and animals. Daniel enjoyed playing youth soccer and...
Bebe "Patty" Oliveira
Jan 5, 2023
Bebe "Patty" (Pina) Oliveira, 88, of New Bedford died peacefully January 5, 2023 at Sippican Healthcare Center. Born in New York, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Barboza) Pina, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. The family would like to thank Sippican Health Care and Southcoast VNA. Survivors include her granddaughter, Emily Neuberger of...
Joaquim P. "Jack” Oliveira
Jan 4, 2023
Joaquim P. "Jack" Oliveira, 91, of Fairhaven, died peacefully surrounded by his family on January 4, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Shirley M. (Senna) Oliveira and is survived by his companion of the past 19 years, Geralyn "Geri" Giusti of New Bedford. Born and...
Darlene A. Tavares
Jan 3, 2023
Darlene A. Tavares, 64, of Fall River died January 3, 2023 at home after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late William C. and Gloria (Botelho) Tavares, she lived in Fall River all of her life. She was formerly employed by Lightolier in Fall Fiver for over 25 years. Darlene enjoyed the company of her...
Hisako Chandanais
Jan 3, 2023
Hisako Chandanais, 72, of New Bedford died on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Michael Chandanais. Born in Okinawa, Japan, Hisako immigrated to the United States in 1976 where she settled in California until she met Michael and moved to Massachusetts in 1987. Hisako's...
Robert W. "T-Bone" Houtman
Jan 1, 2023
Robert W. "T Bone" Houtman passed away on Sunday New Year's Day January 1st, 2023. After a longtime illness he passed away in the comfort of his home with his wife Rosa M. Houtman of 27 years by his side. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Jane Houtman Borges, Brother to the late Warren...
Constance M. Andrade
Jan 1, 2023
Constance M. Andrade, 75, of New Bedford died January 1, 2023 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Edward B. Monteiro and Julia A. (Andrade) Cabral, she was raised in Fairhaven and lived in New Bedford most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her 4 sons, Paul...
Filomeno C. Pimentel
Jan 1, 2023
Filomeno C. Pimentel, 68, of Marlborough died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Marlborough Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Cathy (Gates) Pimentel. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, son of the late Maria (Costa) Rose, he lived in Acushnet and the Greater New Bedford area for most of his life. He was...
Nancy J. Fletcher
Dec 31, 2022
Nancy J. (Downing) Fletcher, 79, of Mattapoisett died Saturday, December 31, 2022 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, Nancy was the daughter of the late Harry and Ellen (Heuberger) Downing. She was a lifelong resident of Mattapoisett who attended Fairhaven High School and later graduated from UMass Amherst. Her...
George P. "Porgie" Randall
Dec 31, 2022
George Pierce "Porgie" Randall, 93, of Mattapoisett died December 31, 2022 at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joan N. (Lewis) Randall. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Jeremiah L. and Lillian I. (Ingalls) Randall, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Through the years, Porgie was employed as a farmer on the...
Eugene T. Mccoy, Jr.
Dec 30, 2022
Eugene T. McCoy, Jr., 70, of New Bedford died December 30, 2022 at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Eugene and Alice (Pittsley) McCoy, he lived in the Greater New Bedford area for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during both the Vietnam War and Gulf War Era, until...
