Obituaries

Dennis G. Brown

Dennis G. Brown

Apr 7, 2023

Dennis G. Brown, 50, of Acushnet passed away Friday April 7, 2023 after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of Mary Jane (Deree) Brown and the late Dennis Brown, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life before moving to Acushnet. Dennis was formerly employed as a painter for Berube Painting Company. He was...

Timothy Lloyd Clark

Timothy Lloyd Clark

Apr 7, 2023

Timothy Lloyd Clark, 44, passed suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital on April 7th, 2023. Born in Dallas, Texas, husband of Amy Ross Clark and son of Daniel Lloyd Clark and Deborah Carr Clark, he lived in Rochester, MA, at Eastover Farm. Tim will always be remembered as a smart, athletic, funny and handsome father, husband, son, brother, and great...

Barbara H. Henriques

Barbara H. Henriques

Apr 7, 2023

Barbara H. (Nichols) Henriques, 91, of New Bedford died April 7, 2023 at Alden Court. She was the wife of the late Albert E. Henriques, and the mother of the late Cynthia Mae Henriques. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Alton W.T. and Euphemia (MacDonald) Nichols. Barbara was a lifelong resident of New Bedford....

Estelle "Stella" Pires

Estelle "Stella" Pires

Apr 5, 2023

Estelle "Stella" (Tavares) Pires, 83, of New Bedford died April 5, 2023 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Lanny R. "Sugar" Pires. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Raymond Lomba and Eugenia (Tavares) Baptista, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Stella enjoyed cooking for...

Alexandra Danielle Landry

Alexandra Danielle Landry

Apr 5, 2023

With great sorrow, the Scothorn and Landry families announce the passing of their beloved Alex. Alexandra Danielle Landry, 29, died unexpectedly on April 05, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Alex was born and raised in Lake Charles, LA, and was a graduate of Westlake High School and McNeese State University, where she earned her Bachelor...

Louis A. Arvanites

Louis A. Arvanites

Apr 5, 2023

Louis A. Arvanites, 88, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday April 5, 2023 after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Jeannette G. (Bernard) Arvanites. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Anthony and Patricia (Soumpasis) Arvanites, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a member of St. George Greek...

Constance L. Levasseur

Constance L. Levasseur

Apr 4, 2023

Constance L. (Marcelino) Levasseur, 88, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday April 4, 2023, at home surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Robert L. "Bob" Levasseur who also passed away during Easter week of 1973. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late George and Constance (Silva) Marcelino, she...

Edward G. Cebula

Edward G. Cebula

Apr 3, 2023

Edward G. Cebula, 77, of Taunton passed away Monday April 3, 2023 at Morton Hospital. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Henry and Grace (Dias) Cebula. Ed was a kind and thoughtful soul and will be missed and remembered by the many lives he touched over the years. He was a quiet soul who...

Adrien W. & Blanche L. Coderre

Adrien W. & Blanche L. Coderre

Apr 3, 2023

Adrien and Blanche (DuBois) Coderre's love story was evident as they peacefully parted, surrounded by family, within six days of each other. Always side by side, in life and death. Born in New Bedford, Adrien was the son of the late Elzear and Ida (Dextraze) Coderre, and he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was formerly...

Pearl D. Pires

Pearl D. Pires

Mar 29, 2023

Pearl D. Pires, 67, of New Bedford died March 29, 2023 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Dominga (Britto) Pires, Domingo Monteiro and Louis Pires, she lived in New Bedford most of her life and lived 2 wonderful years in California. She was formerly employed at Universal Hat and Cap and...

Noelia Quiñones Ramos

Noelia Quiñones Ramos

Mar 29, 2023

Noelia Quiñones Ramos, 98, of New Bedford died March 29, 2023 peacefully at Leominister Hospital surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Moca, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Celestino and Felicita (Vega) Ramos Quiñones, she lived in New York before moving to New Bedford. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. Survivors include her...

Marilyn K. Lee

Marilyn K. Lee

Mar 28, 2023

Marilyn Kinney Lee, age 88, of Mattapoisett, passed away Tuesday March 28, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of 52 years of the late Daniel C. Lee, Jr., and the daughter of the late Police Chief Alden S. and Mrs. Doris L. (Perreault) Kinney. Born in New Bedford on June 4, 1934,...

Jane M. Brightman

Jane M. Brightman

Mar 28, 2023

Jane M. Brightman, 82, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday March 28, 2023 after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Lester T. and Stasia M. (Pykosz) Brightman, she was raised in Westport and lived in New Bedford for many years. She was a graduate of Westport High School. She received her Bachelor's degree...

Edward G. Mello, Jr.

Edward G. Mello, Jr.

Mar 27, 2023

It is with great sorrow that the family of Edward G. Mello Jr. announce his passing on Monday March 27,2023. Ed lived his last three years at The Cottages of Dartmouth assisted living. He was the widowed husband of Mary Lillian (Shea) Mello with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, he was the son...

Roger Lemenager

Roger Lemenager

Mar 27, 2023

Roger Lemenager, 87, of Madbury, New Hampshire and originally from New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 11, 1935, in New Bedford to Alfreda (Renaud) Lemenager and Edgar Lemenager, Roger graduated from Assumption College in 1957 and received his master's degree in education and French from Bridgewater State...

Robert H. Antil

Robert H. Antil

Mar 27, 2023

Robert H. Antil, 89, of New Bedford died peacefully Monday, March 27, 2023 at home surrounded by his family and friends after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Eileen M. (Prescott) Antil. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Claire (LeBlond) Antil, he lived in New Bedford for all of...

Carol A. Munroe

Carol A. Munroe

Mar 27, 2023

Carol A. (Dubois) Munroe, 80, of Albany, NH, formerly of East Freetown, died Monday, March 27, 2023 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Munroe. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Alphonse and Anna (Duff) Dubois, she grew up in New Bedford and lived in East Freetown for more than 25...

Howard C. Tinkham

Howard C. Tinkham

Mar 23, 2023

Howard C. Tinkham, age 100, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Born in New Bedford on November 20, 1922, the son of the late Earl H. and Minnie D. (Gamans) Tinkham, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life. The Tinkham history runs deep in the area and Howard could trace his Mattapoisett roots to the...

Scott M. Sylvia

Scott M. Sylvia

Mar 23, 2023

Scott M. Sylvia, 57, of New Bedford died Thursday, March 23, 2023 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Richard and Barbara (McAskill) Sylvia, he was raised in Acushnet before later moving to New Bedford. He was a graduate of Fairhaven High School. Scott was formerly employed as a commercial fisherman for many years. He...

Jeffrey M. Sylvia

Jeffrey M. Sylvia

Mar 22, 2023

Jeffrey M. Sylvia, 63, of New Bedford died March 22, 2023 peacefully at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home. He was the husband of Donna L. (Oliveira) Sylvia, with whom he shared 39 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Marilyn (Martin) Sylvia and Lionel Sylvia, Sr., he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He...

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