Obituaries

Rogelia Simaj Morente

Rogelia Simaj Morente

Jun 4, 2023

Rogelia Simaj Morente, 36, of New Bedford died Sunday, June 4, 2023 unexpectedly at Boston Medical Center. She was the wife of Baldomero Lucas Garcia. Born in Acatenango, Chimaltenango, Guatemala, daughter of Juan Simaj and Lucia Morente, she immigrated to the United States in 2011. She was a member of Centro Cristiano Emanuel in New Bedford. Rogelia enjoyed taking...

Karen S. Towers

Karen S. Towers

Jun 3, 2023

Karen Susan (Audette) Towers, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023 after a life spent loving her family and friends in the New Bedford, MA, area. Karen was the only child of the late Margaret (Santos) Audette. She was the mother of Jennifer Towers and her husband, James Moore, of Spokane, WA, Matthew Towers and his wife,...

Barbara J. Phinney

Barbara J. Phinney

Jun 2, 2023

Barbara J. Phinney, 72, of New Bedford passed away Friday June 2, 2023. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Donald F. and Alice B. (Zychowicz) Phinney, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Barbara enjoyed cooking, listening to music, attending jewelry making classes, and going on field trips with her friends. She is...

Kimberly I. Meyer-Pelletier

Kimberly I. Meyer-Pelletier

Jun 2, 2023

Kimberly I. Meyer-Pelletier, 68 of Fairhaven, MA died peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Richard C. Pelletier for 39 years. Born in Hinesville, GA daughter of the late Arthur H. and Dorothy G. (Lavallee) Meyer, she grew up in a close-knit family in Wrentham, MA...

June R. Clancy

June R. Clancy

Jun 1, 2023

June Rose (Delaney) Clancy, 89, of Marion, MA, died unexpectedly at Tobey Hospital on June 1, 2023. Born in Brockton, MA, daughter of the late William and Rosanna Delaney, she graduated from Brockton public schools. She also earned a certificate in business and then married Gerald S. Clancy, Sr. They were married for 68 years before both died on...

Gerald S. Clancy, Sr.

Gerald S. Clancy, Sr.

Jun 1, 2023

Gerald S. Clancy, Sr., 90, of Marion, MA, died June 1, 2023 at home after a period of declining health. Born in Brockton, MA, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Anzakowski) Clancy, he graduated from Whitman-Hanson public schools and was an accomplished athlete playing varsity and American Legion baseball. Gerry was a longtime resident of East Bridgewater, MA....

Anna L. Michaud

Anna L. Michaud

May 29, 2023

Anna L. Michaud, 71, of New Bedford died peacefully on May 29, 2023. Born in Van Buren, ME, daughter of the late Albert and Anita (Beaupre) Michaud, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was formerly employed as a bus driver with SRTA and Reliable Bus for many years and in retirement she was a delivery...

Robert F. Demers

Robert F. Demers

May 27, 2023

Robert F. Demers, 84, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully May 27, 2023 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of the late Mary F. (Keeler) Demers. Born in Central Falls, RI, son of the late Albert and Germaine (Faubert) Demers, and brother of the late Albert Demers. Bob was raised in Needham before moving to...

Victor M. Acevedo

Victor M. Acevedo

May 27, 2023

Victor M. Acevedo, 60, of New Bedford passed away suddenly at home on Saturday May 27, 2023. Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Mariana Perez and Manuel Acevedo, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School and UMass Dartmouth. Victor was formerly employed...

Zelia M. Raposo

Zelia M. Raposo

May 27, 2023

Zelia M. Raposo, 79, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Edemundo and Maria (Botelho) Raposo, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life. Zelia enjoyed arts and crafts, socializing with her friends, going for walks, and spending time with her grandkids. Zelia worked as a...

Paul I. Levine

Paul I. Levine

May 26, 2023

Paul I. Levine, 89, of Mattapoisett died May 26, 2023 peacefully at Nemasket Healthcare Center. He was the husband of Catherine J. "Kay" (Cousey) Levine. Born in Fitchburg, MA. He was the son of the late Irving and Johanna (Kukkula) Levine, he was raised in Waterbury, CT before moving to Dorchester, then Needham, and finally his beloved Mattapoisett in...

Julie A. Ramos

Julie A. Ramos

May 25, 2023

Julie A. (Fortes) Ramos, 76, of Cranston, RI formerly of New Bedford died May 25, 2023 at her daughter's home. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Julio J. and Hilda (Gibau) Fortes, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed by Titleist for many years until her retirement. She later enjoyed...

Michael S. Palmieri

Michael S. Palmieri

May 23, 2023

Michael S. Palmieri, 73, of New Bedford, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was the husband of Linda (Piekielniak) Palmieri. Born in Key West, Florida, son of the late Victor and Hilda (Roderiques Da Sa) Palmieri, he grew up on numerous Naval Bases before settling in New Bedford. Mike loved music and entertaining others. He played in...

Jean Arsenault

Jean Arsenault

May 22, 2023

Jean (LaForest) Arsenault of New Bedford died peacefully on Monday May 22nd at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen Arsenault. Born in Plymouth, MA on November 25, 1946, daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Lafferty) LaForest, she was educated in New Bedford and a graduate of Holy Family High...

Todd K. Uzzell

Todd K. Uzzell

May 19, 2023

Todd K. Uzzell, 58, of New Bedford passed away at home on Friday, May 19, 2023. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Constance V. (Silvia) Uzzell. Todd battled an illness the last few years of his life, but remained very family oriented. He will be missed deeply by many. Survivors include his longtime wife...

David A. Rose, Sr.

David A. Rose, Sr.

May 19, 2023

David A. Rose, Sr., 52, of New Bedford died May 19, 2023 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Glyness G. (Lima) Rose, with whom he shared 28 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of David H. Rose of New Bedford and he was raised by his late grandmother, Dorothy "Dot" Rose. He...

Dennis J. Pimental

Dennis J. Pimental

May 18, 2023

Dennis J. Pimental, 69, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Manuel and Agnes (Richard) Pimental. Dennis was formerly employed as a supervisor and fabricator for Haskon Industries in Taunton for 39 years. He enjoyed carpentry and helping others. Survivors include his brother, Kenneth Pimental...

Patricia "Patti" Demeo

Patricia "Patti" Demeo

May 14, 2023

Patricia 'Patti' Demeo passed away unexpectedly on Mother's Day, May 14th of 2023. Patti was born in Brighton, MA on July 8, 1939 and was the eldest daughter of Doris (Siedlewicz) and Francis Gannon. She deeply cherished her family and friends and cultivated lifelong relationships, including the 'Jolly Girls', 'High Hubbers', and 'Buccaneers'. Patti had a passion for traveling...

Kevin D. Smith

Kevin D. Smith

May 13, 2023

Kevin D. Smith, 61, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born in New Bedford he was the son of the late Charles and Patricia (Beehan) Smith. Kevin worked as a mechanic and could fix any car at a fair price. He was a friendly and funny man who would go out of his way...

Kenneth W. Sienkiewicz

Kenneth W. Sienkiewicz

May 13, 2023

Kenneth W. Sienkiewicz, 79, of Mattapoisett died May 13, 2023 at home. He was the husband of the late Deborah A. (Nash) Sienkiewicz. Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Stanley Sienkiewicz and Doris I. (Moreau) Allen, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. He was formerly employed with New England Telephone for over 35...

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