Herman R. Bruce
Jan 11, 2023
Herman R. Bruce, 83, died peacefully in his Dartmouth home on Wednesday January 11, 2023, surrounded by family. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Mary A. (Griffiths) Bruce. Herman was a lifelong commercial fisherman, and owner of several boats, including the current fishing vessel Zibet. He is survived by his wife...
Capt. Edward E. Longo
Jan 11, 2023
Captain Edward "Eddie" Longo, 89, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday January 11, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born January 20, 1933 in Fairhaven, where he spent the majority of his childhood. Eddie lived a very fulfilled life where he dedicated his livelihood to the sea. At the young age of 17, he started...
Daniel Colby Rottler
Jan 8, 2023
Daniel Colby Rottler, 22 of Mattapoisett died January 8, 2023 unexpectedly from complications from the flu at Tobey Hospital. Born in Weymouth, son of James H. and Tanya L. (Demarais) Rottler, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett most of his life. He was a gentle giant who loved helping others and animals. Daniel enjoyed playing youth soccer and...
Bebe "Patty" Oliveira
Jan 5, 2023
Bebe "Patty" (Pina) Oliveira, 88, of New Bedford died peacefully January 5, 2023 at Sippican Healthcare Center. Born in New York, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Barboza) Pina, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. The family would like to thank Sippican Health Care and Southcoast VNA. Survivors include her granddaughter, Emily Neuberger of...
Joaquim P. "Jack” Oliveira
Jan 4, 2023
Joaquim P. "Jack" Oliveira, 91, of Fairhaven, died peacefully surrounded by his family on January 4, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Shirley M. (Senna) Oliveira and is survived by his companion of the past 19 years, Geralyn "Geri" Giusti of New Bedford. Born and...
Darlene A. Tavares
Jan 3, 2023
Darlene A. Tavares, 64, of Fall River died January 3, 2023 at home after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late William C. and Gloria (Botelho) Tavares, she lived in Fall River all of her life. She was formerly employed by Lightolier in Fall Fiver for over 25 years. Darlene enjoyed the company of her...
Hisako Chandanais
Jan 3, 2023
Hisako Chandanais, 72, of New Bedford died on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Michael Chandanais. Born in Okinawa, Japan, Hisako immigrated to the United States in 1976 where she settled in California until she met Michael and moved to Massachusetts in 1987. Hisako's...
Robert W. "T-Bone" Houtman
Jan 1, 2023
Robert W. "T Bone" Houtman passed away on Sunday New Year's Day January 1st, 2023. After a longtime illness he passed away in the comfort of his home with his wife Rosa M. Houtman of 27 years by his side. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Jane Houtman Borges, Brother to the late Warren...
Constance M. Andrade
Jan 1, 2023
Constance M. Andrade, 75, of New Bedford died January 1, 2023 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Edward B. Monteiro and Julia A. (Andrade) Cabral, she was raised in Fairhaven and lived in New Bedford most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her 4 sons, Paul...
Filomeno C. Pimentel
Jan 1, 2023
Filomeno C. Pimentel, 68, of Marlborough died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Marlborough Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Cathy (Gates) Pimentel. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, son of the late Maria (Costa) Rose, he lived in Acushnet and the Greater New Bedford area for most of his life. He was...
Nancy J. Fletcher
Dec 31, 2022
Nancy J. (Downing) Fletcher, 79, of Mattapoisett died Saturday, December 31, 2022 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, Nancy was the daughter of the late Harry and Ellen (Heuberger) Downing. She was a lifelong resident of Mattapoisett who attended Fairhaven High School and later graduated from UMass Amherst. Her...
George P. "Porgie" Randall
Dec 31, 2022
George Pierce "Porgie" Randall, 93, of Mattapoisett died December 31, 2022 at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joan N. (Lewis) Randall. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Jeremiah L. and Lillian I. (Ingalls) Randall, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Through the years, Porgie was employed as a farmer on the...
Eugene T. Mccoy, Jr.
Dec 30, 2022
Eugene T. McCoy, Jr., 70, of New Bedford died December 30, 2022 at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Eugene and Alice (Pittsley) McCoy, he lived in the Greater New Bedford area for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during both the Vietnam War and Gulf War Era, until...
Allen R. Snurkowski
Dec 29, 2022
Allen R. Snurkowski, 57, of New Bedford died December 29, 2022 after a long courageous battle with AML Leukemia. He was the husband of Debra A. (Coleman) Snurkowski. Born and raised in Norwich, CT, son of Richard P. Snurkowski and the late Janice M. (LaFlesh) Snurkowski, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was employed as...
Marie Watts
Dec 28, 2022
Marie Watts, age 76, of Mattapoisett Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 28, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Marie was a lifelong educator, spending twenty-five years in the Dartmouth School System and later in life, educating young adults in Pittsburgh for the American Cancer Society. She is survived by her lifelong love and husband of 55 years,...
Paul J. Doucette
Dec 28, 2022
Paul John Doucette, 73, of Fairhaven, passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2022, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer. Born in New Bedford, Paul grew up in East Fairhaven and graduated from Fairhaven High School and Southeastern Massachusetts University (now UMass Dartmouth) with a Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology. He married Sandra, his...
Gerald A. Freeman
Dec 28, 2022
Gerald A. Freeman, 89, of Fairhaven passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Our Lady's Haven Skilled Nursing Facility after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Bedford on March 7, 1933, he was the son of the late Herman and Anna (Costa) Freeman. Gerald was a graduate of New Bedford High School, and Boston Swain School...
John J. Manning, Jr.
Dec 27, 2022
John James "Butch" Manning, Jr., 81, of New Bedford, passed away after a period of declining health on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was the husband of the late and dearly beloved Donna M. (Altman) Manning. Born February 9, 1941 in his childhood home in New Bedford. He was the son of the late John J. and Marion M....
Thomas F. Mcfadden, Jr.
Dec 27, 2022
Thomas F. "Tom" McFadden, Jr., 84, of New Bedford, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, following a long illness. He was the husband of Janice (Carlisle) McFadden. A native and longtime resident of New Bedford, he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Josephine (Ulewicz) McFadden. Tom enlisted...
Edmond A. Berard
Dec 27, 2022
Edmond A. Berard, 80, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was the husband of Patricia (Molloy) Berard. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Ernest and Evelyn (Erno) Berard, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Edmond graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School and enrolled in the U.S. Marine...
