Judith A. Leonard
Nov 28, 2022
After a long battle with cancer, Judith A. (Lincoln) Leonard, 75, of Fairhaven died at home surrounded by love on Monday, November 28, 2022. Born in Brockton, the daughter of the late John and Patricia (Williams) Lincoln and beloved wife of the late Luke Leonard, Jr. She lived in Brockton for most of her life before moving to Lakeville...
John A. Coelho
Nov 28, 2022
John A. Coelho, 63, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 28, 2022. Born in Terceira, Portugal, John was raised in California and lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was the son of Arquelaide (Ferriera) Coelho and the late Joao da Silva Coelho. John liked playing basketball, fishing, and watching the 49ers. He was...
Jeanne E. Cook
Nov 27, 2022
Jeanne E. (Braley) Cook, 96, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was the wife of the late Bernard P. Cook. Born and raised in Fairhaven, she was the daughter of the late Brad and Bertha (Russell) Braley, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Jeanne loved playing tennis, golfing, going out...
Joseph Souza
Nov 26, 2022
Joseph Souza, 95, of Mattapoisett died Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth after a brief illness. He was the husband of Hermina (Canastra) Souza, with whom he shared 74 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Fannie Souza, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life. Joseph was self-employed as the...
Robert J. Willett
Nov 25, 2022
Robert J. Willett, 82, of Dartmouth died Friday, November 25, 2022 peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Lillian (Mills) Willett, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Somerville, son of the late Albert and Jeannette (Gallant) Willett, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. Bob was...
Rosalina C. Desousa
Nov 25, 2022
Rosalina C. (Costa) deSousa, 94, of New Bedford passed away Friday November 25, 2022 after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Jaime Cardoso deSousa; they had been married for 70 years. Born in Nabais, Portugal, the daughter of the late Deolinda deJesus and Ernesto daCosta, she resided in New Bedford since 1967. She was a...
Hilda H. Margeson
Nov 24, 2022
Hilda H. "Sherry" (Morris) Margeson, 93, of Dartmouth passed away Thursday November 24, 2022 at Our Lady's Haven after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Rose) Morris, she resided in New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Dartmouth. Hilda was formerly employed as a bookkeeper at Bank of Boston until her retirement. A...
John G. Kurgan
Nov 21, 2022
John G. Kurgan, 81, of Mattapoisett passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 suddenly at his home. He was the son of the late Tadeusz and Jennie Kurgan of New Bedford. John is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Fran; his son, Matthew and his wife Carol; his daughter, Kristina and her husband John; his sister, Gail McKenna...
William Henry Baker, Jr.
Nov 20, 2022
William (Will) Henry Baker, Jr., 71, of New Bedford, and Nonquitt, MA, passed away peacefully, after a battle with cancer, on Sunday, November 20, 2022. He was the loving husband of Deborah von Kelsch Baker for nearly 42 years. Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Dr. William Henry Baker, and Helen Underwood Baker. Will...
Dolores Fonseca
Nov 19, 2022
Dolores (DeBarros) Fonseca, 82, of New Bedford died November 19, 2022 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Fonseca. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Raymond and Matilda DeBarros, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed as a home health aide...
Pauline S. Ramos
Nov 19, 2022
Pauline S. (Centeio) Ramos, 89, of New Bedford passed away Saturday November 19, 2022 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Antone Ramos, Jr. Born in Nantucket, the daughter of the late Paul F. and Dorothy M. (Monteiro) Centeio, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Pauline...
Janice P. "Poochie" Harris
Nov 19, 2022
Janice P. "Poochie" (Pina) Harris, 74, of New Bedford died November 19, 2022 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Mary "Senora" Pina and Wilber James, raised in New York City by her late grandmother, Belmira (Pina) Baptista and her late husband Antero and by her late aunt Bea Baptista, before moving to New...
Juliette A. "Judy" Berthiaume
Nov 19, 2022
Juliette A. "Judy" (Poyant) Berthiaume, 80, of New Bedford died November 19, 2022 surrounded by her family. She passed after a long courageous battle with corticobasal degeneration, a rare brain disease. She was the wife of the late Emilien "Pete" Berthiaume. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Maurice and Irene (Gaudette) Poyant, she lived in New Bedford...
Thomas P. Pina, Jr.
Nov 18, 2022
Thomas P. Pina, Jr., 61, of New Bedford passed away Friday November 18, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Thomas P. and Patricia (Barros) Pina, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. After graduation from New Bedford High School, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four...
Carl M. Lamoureux
Nov 18, 2022
Former Marion Police Officer Carl Michael Lamoureux of Mattapoisett, MA passed away on November 18, 2022. He was born December 1, 1950 to Alfred and Marie (Roy) Lamoureux in Providence, Rhode Island. He leaves behind his children, Bethany Lynn and Sean Michael; his former wife Maureen Lamoureux; long time partner Leslie Geil and her children Colin and Erik Geil;...
Doris P. Polycarpo
Nov 18, 2022
Doris P. (Ponte) Polycarpo, 96, of Dartmouth died November 18, 2022 peacefully after several years of battling heart disease. She rests in peace and love with God. Doris was the wife of the late Lionel Polycarpo. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John P. and Beatrice (Tetreault) Ponte, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life. Formerly...
Dinis L. Cidade
Nov 18, 2022
Dinis L. Cidade, 86, of New Bedford died peacefully November 18, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Maria J. (Xavier) Cidade. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, son of the late Francisco F. and Gabriela (Linhares) Cidade, he lived in New Bedford for the last 49 years. He was formerly employed by Frionor Fish...
Majella Adrian Smith
Nov 16, 2022
Majella Adrian Smith, 90, of New Bedford died peacefully November 16, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 63 years to Sylvia A. (Cassidy) Smith. Born in Argentia, Newfoundland, son of the late Anthony J. and Johannah M. (Doody) Smith, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Smith was...
Angelica Rose
Nov 16, 2022
Angelica DaLomba (Neves) Rose was born on April 4, 1923 in Brava, Cape Verde Islands to Regina DePina DaLomba Neves Valles and Domingo DaLomba Neves. Angelica's health began to decline shortly after celebrating her 99th birthday with family and friends. On November 16, 2022, her heart gave way and she transitioned surrounded by her children and family. Angelica was...
Alice E. "Betty" Potter
Nov 14, 2022
Alice E. "Betty" (Lawton) Potter, 86, of New Bedford died Novemner 14, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Daniel C. Potter. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Ernest and Lydia (Nye) Lawton, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed by Beneficial Finance...
