Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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....
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