Jack London Aiman
Jun 24, 2026
Jack London Aiman, 85, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. He was the husband of Elsie (Marcondes) Aiman.Born in Irwin Township, PA, son of the late William and Nellie (Campbell) Aiman, he was raised in Grove City, PA and lived in New Bedford most of his life.He enjoyed hunting, cooking, and camping. Jack was a...
Ann Marie Ladetto
Jun 23, 2026
Ann Marie (Murphy) Ladetto, 91, of South Dartmouth died June 23, 2026 after a brief illness at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA. She was the wife of the late Victor J. Ladetto.
Born in Lynn, MA, she was the daughter of the late Frank L. and the late Margaret M. (Walsh) Murphy. She grew up in New Bedford, MA...
Michael J. Ouellette
Jun 22, 2026
Michael J. Ouellette, 86, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026.Born in Norwood, MA son of the late John and Bessie (Russell) Ouellette, he lived in West Bridgewater most of his life.Michael enjoyed fishing, cooking and playing Keno. He served proudly in the U.S. Army.Survivors include his son, Curtis M. Ouellette and his girlfriend Cheryl Sears of...
Adam S. Roderick
Jun 17, 2026
Adam S. Roderick, 40, of Wareham passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2026 at Boston Medical Center.
Born in Boston, he was raised in Bridgewater and Wareham. He was employed as a carpenter.
Adam enjoyed fishing and working on automobiles, he also loved to draw. He was a loving person who would do anything for anyone. Adam was a dreamer and always...
David Pires
Jun 16, 2026
David Pires, 83, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Born and raised in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Jose L. and Justa G. (Fernandes) Pires, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life before moving to Dartmouth several years ago.
David was formerly employed as a merchant seaman...
Everett Timothy Lobo
Jun 15, 2026
Everett Timothy “Tim” Lobo, 81, of New Bedford passed away at St. Luke's hospital, Monday June 15, 2026 after a long and gallant fight against cancer.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Laurencio and Dominga (Neves) Lobo, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Dolores, Jack, Carol, Charles, Peter and Mary.
He is currently survived by his...
Gilbert Costa
Jun 13, 2026
Gilbert Costa, 89, of Dartmouth passed away at home on Saturday June 13, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Lillian I. (L’Heureux) Costa; they had been married for 66 years.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Albert and Sarah (Costa) DeCosta, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life.
Gil was the former owner...
Alfred F. Alves
Jun 10, 2026
Alfred F. Alves, 87, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 10, 2026. He was the husband of Fernanda (Garcia Sousa) Alves.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joao F. and Adelaide (Silva) Alves, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
He was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.
Alfred...
Theresa E. Lawless
Jun 10, 2026
Theresa E. (Hart) Lawless, 75, of New Bedford passed away at home on Wednesday June 10, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Stephen T. Lawless.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Paul T. and Bernice M. (Fagan) Hart, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a graduate of...
David K. Meeker
Jun 9, 2026
David K. Meeker, 58, of Mattapoisett passed away suddenly while on a business trip in New York City. He was the husband of Phuong "Dani" Tran, and father of Sarah Meeker.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Jordan and Mary (McCarthy) Meeker, he was raised in Franklin, and resided in Mattapoisett for the past seven years. He was...
Helen A. Aubut
Jun 9, 2026
Helen A. (Racine) Aubut, 99, of New Bedford died peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.She was the wife of the late Wilfred J. Aubut.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late J. Arthur and Irene (Desorcy) Racine, she lived in New Bedford all of her life while wintering in North Fort Myers, Florida.
She was formerly employed at Goodyear Tire Company for...
Anne V. "Susie" Garvey
Jun 8, 2026
Anne V. Garvey, 89, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026.Born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Leo and Evelyn (Morin) Garvey, she lived in Woburn and Winchester most of her life.Anne enjoyed art, golfing, socializing with her friends and traveling. She was a teacher in Woburn Public Schools for many years.Survivors include her siblings, Mary McLaughlin...
Tamires "Tami" Regina Ribeiro
Jun 8, 2026
Tamires "Tami" Regina Ribeiro, 35, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 8, 2026.Born in Lavras, Brazil, daughter of Circinio "Junior" Melo Ribeiro and Glecia (Simões Medeiros) Medeiros Ribeiro, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.Tamires loved going to the beach, walking in parks and looking at Orchid flowers and Cherry Blossoms. She enjoyed traveling, singing...
Helena A. Dias
Jun 8, 2026
Helena A. "Dada" (Alves) Dias, 83, of New Bedford passed away Monday June 8, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Julio Dias.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Fidelio and Caroline (Tavares) Alves, she lived in New Bedford since 1971.
Dada was a dedicated parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish....
Dolores M. O'Malley
Jun 7, 2026
Dolores M. (Vargas) O'Malley, 91, of South Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the widow of the late James P. O'Malley, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford to Clarence and Edna (Mellor) Vargas, Dolores was raised in South Dartmouth.
Dolores was a communicant of St. Mary's...
Gwenda M. Wilson
Jun 5, 2026
Gwenda M. (Horne) Wilson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and community volunteer, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Friday June 5, 2026.
Born in Blackpool, England, Gwenda was the cherished daughter of the late Harry Horne and Annie (Edwards) Horne. In 1970, she and her husband immigrated to Acushnet, Massachusetts, bringing with them their three children...
Nancy A. Prefontaine
Jun 3, 2026
Nancy Ann (Victorino) Prefontaine, age 73, of Mattapoisett died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Nancy was born in New Bedford and grew up in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of the late Jack Victorino and Lucille (Bouley) Victorino.
Nancy lived in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, in the home she shared with her beloved late husband, Charlie Prefontaine. Together they enjoyed a long...
Milford F. "Butch" James, Jr.
Jun 3, 2026
Milford "Butch" Francis James, Jr., 69, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Born on November 11, 1956, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Milford "Jimmy" Francis James, Sr. and Barbara Mae (Turner) James, and was baptized in the Baptist faith. He loved his...
Robert Paul Keith
Jun 3, 2026
Robert Paul Keith, 82, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026 after a brave fight with end stage kidney disease. He was the loving husband of Marilynn (Cosman) Keith.Born in Lawrence, son of the late John and Rita (Muise) Keith, he lived in Andover, MA and Kingston, NH most of his life before retiring to Marion, MA.Bob will be...
Alexander Jordan Eastman Gomes
Jun 1, 2026
Alexander J. Eastman Gomes, 35, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2026.Born in Harvey, IL, son of Gregory Eastman and Rosa Gomes, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He also lived in Celebration, FL, Siesta Key, FL, and Davidson, NC.Alex was an avid fan of all things sports and fitness. He enjoyed creating...
