Anthony Silva
Feb 19, 2023
Anthony Silva, 82, of Dartmouth passed away suddenly on Sunday February 19, 2023. He was the husband of Edith L. (Mills) Silva. Born in St. Michael, Azores, the son of the late Manuel and Mary (Simas) Silva, he lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Dartmouth in 1998. Anthony was formerly employed as a police officer...
Claire M. Carvalho
Feb 19, 2023
Claire M. (Shannon) Carvalho, 83, of Mattapoisett passed away Sunday February 19, 2023, after a brief illness. She was the former wife of the late Raymond J. Carvalho. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the James and Mary (Souza) Shannon, she lived in Fall River and Tiverton before moving to Mattapoisett in 1968. Claire graduated from Durfee High...
Antonios A. Gounaris
Feb 19, 2023
Antonios Andreas Gounaris, 97, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of New Bedford passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was born on May 23, 1925, in Syneti-Andros, Greece to the late Andreas and Asimena (Coumarianos) Gounaris. Antonios served in the Greek Navy before traveling to the United States. He retired in 1984 from St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford....
Shirley J. Pacheco
Feb 18, 2023
Shirley J. (Santos) Pacheco, 73, of New Bedford died February 18, 2023 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family. Born and raised in East Freetown, daughter of the late Casimiro and Anna (Dandan) Santos, she lived in East Providence before returning to New Bedford. She was formerly employed by the Department of Human Services, Office of Child...
Emelia M. Soares
Feb 17, 2023
Emelia M. Soares, 71, of New Bedford died February 17, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late John P. and Mary R. (Xavier) Soares, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was formerly employed as a custodian at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational...
Lawrence G. Leger
Feb 17, 2023
Lawrence G. Leger, 86, of Rochester, died peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023. Born in New Bedford, son of the late J. Edgar and Louise (Landry) Leger, he lived in Rochester most of his life. Larry worked as a Pipefitter with Local 51 Plumbers and Pipefitters and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Allen R. Bernier
Feb 16, 2023
Allen R. Bernier, 82, of Rome, NY died February 16, 2023 peacefully surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Mary Alyce (Julian) Brinkman. Born in Fall River, son of the late Adelard and Alice Bernier, he lived in Fall River most of his life. Later in life he wintered in Vero Beach, FL and summered in Rome,...
Richard J. Moniz
Feb 16, 2023
Richard J. Moniz, 81, of Rochester died February 16, 2023 peacefully at home. He was the husband of Dr. Deborah A. Hartley, and the son of the late Francisco and Rosemary (Bento) Moniz. Richard was born and remained in New Bedford before moving to Rochester 35 years ago. He was formerly employed as a police officer with the New...
Harry "Fife" Gelmete
Feb 12, 2023
Harry "Fife" Gelmete, 83, of New Bedford, affectionately known as Grampy to most, passed away peacefully at home with his family on February 12, 2023. He was the loving husband of the late Marie A. (Spinner) Gelmete for 39 years. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Manuel Gelmete and Dominga (Britto) Pires, he lived in New Bedford...
Brian S. Dextradeur
Feb 11, 2023
Brian Stephen Dextradeur passed away peacefully on February 11, 2023. He was born on May 9, 1938, in New Bedford, MA, to Lewis and Ann Dextradeur. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother John Dextradeur. Brian is survived by his loving and devoted wife Alice Oberdorf, brother David Dextradeur, stepson Oliver Oberdorf, daughters...
Roland A. Violette
Feb 10, 2023
Roland A. Violette, 77, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 10, 2023. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Leon E. and Mary Rose (Angers) Violette, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Roland enjoyed photography, board games, riding his bike, and playing with his nieces and nephews. Roland completed a...
Jake J. Alves
Feb 9, 2023
Jake J. Alves, 26, of New Bedford died on February 9, 2023 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, son of Kyle J. and Shannon H. (Doherty) Alves, he lived in Somerset and New Bedford. He graduated from Somerset-Berkley High School and attended Bristol Community College. Jake was employed at ARL Healthcare in New Bedford. Sweet, thoughtful, and fun-loving,...
Joseph R. Tremblay
Feb 8, 2023
Joseph R. Tremblay, 78, of Fairhaven died February 8, 2023 at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy W. (Walega) Tremblay. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Romeo and Alice (Morin) Tremblay, he lived in New Bedford before moving to Fairhaven 25 years ago. He was the co-founder of Cape Cod Plastering Company, Harbor Drywall, Moby...
Leo A. Roderick
Feb 7, 2023
Leo A. Roderick, 91, of New Bedford died February 7, 2023 at Hathaway Manor. He was the husband of the late Ida M. (Watkins) Roderick. Born on Nantucket, son of the late Gordon and Anne (Silva) Roderick, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Leo was formerly employed as a merchant mariner with Standard Oil of New...
Carol E. Rocha
Feb 7, 2023
Carol E. (Bastarache) Rocha, 80, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday February 7, 2023, surrounded by her family, after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Leonard Rocha; they had been married for 46 years. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Albert and Yvonne (LeBlanc) Bastarache, she was raised in Acushnet...
Gilda C. Pietragalla
Feb 6, 2023
Gilda C. Pietragalla, 98, of Fairhaven died February 6, 2023 at Alden Court. She was the wife of the late Paul Downey. She is survived by her daughter Antoinette Monty and her husband Michael. Her Funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 14th at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett,...
Larry Souza
Feb 5, 2023
Lawrence "Larry" Souza, 75, of New Bedford, died peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was the husband of Susan (Smith) Souza. Born in Acushnet, son of the late John and Violet (Sylvia) Souza, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Larry enjoyed competing in his bowling league, shooting pool, playing cards, riding...
Patrick Michael Winsper
Feb 3, 2023
Patrick Michael Winsper, 40, of New Bedford passed away Friday February 3, 2023 at home unexpectedly in his sleep. Born in New Bedford, the son of Mary V. (Mikina) and Joseph A. Winsper, Jr., he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Patrick was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, Class of 2000,...
Roy D. Thimas
Feb 3, 2023
Roy D. Thimas, 73, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023. He was the former husband of the late Anne Francis (Costa) Thimas. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Domingo and Irena (Silvia) Thimas, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Roy was a member at local VFW's, and enjoyed listening...
Irene D. Lopes
Feb 1, 2023
Irene D. (Sarlo) Lopes, 99, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at Sippican Healthcare Center on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 just shy of her 100th birthday surrounded by her loving family. Irene lived most of her life in New Bedford where she and the late Mario Lopes raised five boys during their 60-year marriage. Irene is predeceased by her...
