Beatrice Escalante
Nov 14, 2022
Beatrice Anna Marie (Zinselmeier) Escalante, 75, of New Bedford died Monday, November 14, 2022 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of the late Albert and Beatrice (Kayser) Zinselmeier, she lived in Mattapoisett and New Bedford for most of her life. Beatrice was a graduate of Mount Saint Scholastica...
Russell J. Andrews
Nov 12, 2022
Russell J. Andrews, 77, of Acushnet died November 12, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital after a courageous battle. Born in Acushnet, son of the late John and Beatrice (Vieira) Andrews, he lived in New Bedford and Florida most of his life before moving to Acushnet. He was loved by all. Survivors include his 5 children, Robert Andrews of Attleboro,...
Phyllis M. Eklund
Nov 12, 2022
Phyllis Marie Lawson was born 92 years ago in Brockton, Mass., and grew up in Campello, the Swedish neighborhood. Her earliest memories were of her father's funeral home on Sheppard Street, where for a few years she lived with her parents, John and Signe (Birath) Lawson, and her older brother, John Quentin Lawson. Phyllis carried the values of patience,...
Arthur C. Burton, Jr.
Nov 10, 2022
Arthur C. Burton, Jr., 67, of New Bedford, died Thursday, November 10, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Arthur C. Burton, Sr., and Florine "Tarts" (Correia) Burton. Arthur was a graduate of New Bedford High school and UMass Dartmouth. He was a member of the...
Edmund F. Arruda, Sr.
Nov 9, 2022
Edmund F. Arruda, Sr., 96, passed away November 9, 2022 at Sippican Healthcare Center. He lived most of his life in Rochester and was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church. He was predeceased by his wife, Madeline Daly Arruda; his parents Octavio and Emily; a brother, Alvaro and a sister, Palmeda Daggett. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra...
Pantaleone W. “Leo” Grande
Nov 8, 2022
Pantaleone "Leo" W. Grande of New Bedford died peacefully on Tuesday, November 8th at the remarkable age of 93. Born September 7th, 1929 in Montauro, Calabria, Italy, he immigrated to the United States in 1930 with his father, Pantaleone Grande, his mother Caterina (née Ranieri) and his late older brothers Antonio and Rocco, settling in Boston's North End. On...
Libaina M. "Libby" Miller
Nov 8, 2022
Libaina M. (Oliveira) Miller, 70, of East Freetown passed away at home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pilar DaBretanha São Miguel Acores, she is the daughter of the late Jorge D'Oliveira. She is survived by her husband, Stephen DeCoffe; her mother Ilda Oliveira Benevides; her three children, Laurie Raphael and her husband...
Christopher C. Kelly
Nov 6, 2022
Christopher C. Kelly, 63, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly doing what he loved being outside in nature on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was a devoted husband to his wife Michelle (Mentzer) Kelly. Best Dad to his beloved daughter Lauren, his "million dollars". Born in New Bedford, son of the late MacNeil and Barbara (Bussey) Kelly, he lived in...
Jermaine Lee Garner
Nov 5, 2022
Jermaine Lee Garner, 38, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the son of Chyna Melody (Lewis) Disola and Henry Gonsalves. Jermaine was a caring father who loved spending time with his children. He enjoyed playing PS5 and watching anime. Survivors include his parents; his children, Kadiasha...
Elie El Irani
Nov 4, 2022
Elie El Irani, 54 years old, of Taunton, left us unexpectedly on November 4, 2022 due to natural causes. Elie was born on December 12, 1967 to the late Naim El Irani and the late Waddad Howayek in Aamchit, Lebanon, youngest of the family. Elie traveled through Europe during his young adulthood to pursue his studies. He found his...
Claire Ann "Cookie" Audette
Nov 4, 2022
Claire Ann "Cookie" Audette, 76, of Fairhaven died November 4, 2022 at home after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Ulric O. Audette and Doris (Lelievre) Medeiros, she lived in Fairhaven all of her life. She was formerly employed as a cashier at Shaw's Supermarket in Fairhaven for...
Roger P. Levesque
Nov 4, 2022
Roger P. Levesque, 83, of New Bedford passed away Friday November 4, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Maurice and Germaine (Destremps) Levesque, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School and Bentley College of Accounting and Finance. Roger began...
Cecil M. Lopes, Sr.
Nov 3, 2022
Cecil M. "Bussy" Lopes, Sr., 84, of New Bedford passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022. He was the husband of Regina "Reggie" (Gomes) Lopes. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Avis Almy (Williams) Lopes, Cecil was a 1956 graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School, where he was an outstanding and talented football and basketball...
Josephine "Joan" Anderson
Oct 30, 2022
Josephine S. "Joan" Anderson, 100, of Rochester died peaceably on October 30, 2022. She was born in Lowell, daughter of the late Stanislaw and Antonina (Radziwilowicz) Pomarnacki. Joan's life was shaped by multiple challenges- growing up during the depression, coming of age during World War II, and soon thereafter, becoming a single mother raising two small children. Soon after...
Rachael D. Saint
Oct 29, 2022
Rachael D. (King) Saint, 90, of Dartmouth passed away at home on Saturday October 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Rachael is survived by her husband of 70 years, Victor Saint; her three daughters, Karen Grossman, Sandra Moriarty, and Rachael-Ann Kubiski, all of Dartmouth; four grandsons, Michael J. McCarthy of Swampscott, Ryan McCarthy of New York City, Dr....
Hurshel H. Hickerson
Oct 26, 2022
Hurshel H. Hickerson, 58, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday October 26, 2022. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Hillard H. and Anna (Gonsalves) Hickerson, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School. Hurshel enjoyed listening to music, especially Pink Floyd and Van Halen, and collecting...
Robert S. Clark
Oct 25, 2022
Robert S. Clark, 83, of New Bedford, MA died October 25, 2022, at home surrounded by his wife and sons after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Betty Jane I. (Martin) Clark, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, MA, son of the late James W. and Catherine F. (McHugh)...
M. Alice Lapointe
Oct 25, 2022
M. Alice (Surette) Lapointe, 97, of Mattapoisett died peacefully October 25, 2022 at Sippican Health Care Center surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late H. Raymond Lapointe. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Marcel and Marie Catherine (Bernier) Surette, she lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Mattapoisett in...
Wendy Swensen
Oct 25, 2022
Today we say goodbye to our mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend, Wendy Swensen. She left us peacefully on October 25, 2022. She was a unique woman, and touched so many lives. She was generous, loving, caring, and loved to have fun. Her passions included art, cooking, and gardening, and she definitely was a creative, which she passed on to...
Victor J. Brier
Oct 25, 2022
Victor J. Brier, 73, of Marion died October 25, 2022 peacefully at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of Victoria B. (Murphy) Brier. Born in Carver, son of the late Louis J. and Olive Mae (Purington) Brier, he lived in Marion most of his life. Victor was a General Contractor for many years. He enjoyed helping others and took...
