Maria Lopes Antunes
Jul 25, 2022
Maria "Ye Ye" Lopes Antunes, 91, of New Bedford died July 25, 2022 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Domingos Lobo DePina. Born in Fogo, Cape Verde, she lived there many years before coming to New Bedford in 2009. She enjoyed hosting family events, cooking, dancing and sharing with others. Survivors include her...
Shawn J. Macfarland
Jul 23, 2022
Shawn J. MacFarland, 59, of New Bedford died July 23, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, son of John C. Arruda of Las Vegas and the late Beverly (MacFarland) Lucas, he lived in Fairhaven, Fall River and New Bedford. He was formerly employed by Marc's Auto Service in Wareham and as a special police officer at...
Mark H. Verdejo
Jul 21, 2022
Mark Henry "Miz" Verdejo, 46, of New Bedford passed away suddenly on Thursday July 21, 2022 while visiting family in Puerto Rico. He was the husband of Naomi (Cardona) Verdejo. Born in the Bronx, New York, the son of the late Henry Verdejo Marrero and Altagracia Caban, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was...
Noella I. Dias
Jul 20, 2022
Noella I. (Savaria) Dias, 99, of Palm Bay, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 20, 2022. She was the wife of the late John A. Dias, Sr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Giroux) Savaria, she lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Florida in 1978. For the past...
Milton H. Silva
Jul 19, 2022
Milton Harold Silva, 80, of New Bedford passed on Tuesday July 19, 2022 surrounded by his family and friends. He was the loving husband of Helen Almeida Silva. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Francisco and Rose (Costa) Silva. Milton was employed as a flooring installer for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing...
Rose Lomba
Jul 17, 2022
Rose Lomba, 98, passed away Sunday July 17, 2022. She was born to John and Mary Miranda in New Bedford Mass. She is survived by her daughters Rosemary, Alycia and Donna and seven grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family. She was much loved and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held at the Saunders Dwyer Home...
Dr. George S. Bebis
Jul 17, 2022
It is with tremendous sadness, but with hope in the resurrection, that the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the falling asleep of Dr. George S. Bebis, a world-renowned Professor of Patristic Theology and Professor Emeritus of Patristics at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts. George Bebis was born on the island of Crete in...
Robert L. Beaulieu
Jul 16, 2022
Robert L. Beaulieu, 84, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on Saturday, July 16, 2022. He was the loving husband of Therese (Cardoza) Beaulieu for 55 years. Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Amedee Beaulieu and Delima (Richard) Sabourin. Robert was a devout Catholic and member...
Patricia A. “Pat” (Mansour) Moran
Jul 13, 2022
Patricia A. "Pat" (Mansour) Moran, 78, of East Providence, RI left us peacefully on July 13, 2022 at Evergreen Home Health Care Center. She was the loving, dedicated wife of the late Terrance M. Moran of Providence, RI. Born and raised in East Providence, Pat was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Rose J. (George) Mansour. She...
Sheila Ann Niksa
Jul 12, 2022
Sheila Ann Niksa 1943-2022 An Irish Goodbye finally reunites the Logue sisters and their parents of Whiskey Point in Brookline, Massachusetts. Sheila Ann (Logue) Niksa, 79, born on January 2, 1943 was born and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts and died peacefully in her sleep on July 12, 2022. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Stanley Niksa...
Isabelle Staley
Jul 9, 2022
Isabelle "Nana" (Grant) Staley, 80, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home on Saturday July 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Derrel J. Staley. Born in Savannah, Georgia, the daughter of the late Willie and Fannie (Strickland) Grant, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Nana loved...
Robert L. Johnson
Jul 9, 2022
Robert Louis "Bobby" Johnson, 76, of New Bedford passed peacefully July 9, 2022 at home. Born in Newport, RI, son of the late Clifford and Virginia (Weston) Johnson, he was raised in Newport and attended Roger High School. He lived for a short time in Norfolk, VA where he developed his own independent business in home repairs. Growing up...
Thomas M. Hayes
Jul 8, 2022
Thomas M. Hayes, 69, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 8, 2022. Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Daniel F. and Christine M. (Constant) Hayes. Tom was a quiet and private person and would never hesitate to help those he loved. He was happiest when socializing with his friends, having...
David Gomes, Jr.
Jul 8, 2022
David Gomes, Jr., 62, of New Bedford passed away at home on Friday July 8, 2022. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late David Gomes and Lorraine M. (Monteiro) Gomes, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. David was formerly employed as a senior telecommunications analyst at UMass Dartmouth for over 20 years. He...
Alice Dossett
Jul 8, 2022
Alice (Pryor) Dossett, 97, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022. Every December, Alice Dossett would recruit her younger brother Richard Pryor to be her driver on a little road trip. First, Alice would load presents into Richard's car. Then they'd spend the days until Christmas driving to Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and all over New...
Philip R. Sullivan
Jul 7, 2022
Philip R. Sullivan, 66, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday July 7, 2022 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Jack and Doris Sullivan of New Bedford, and a 1973 graduate of Holy Family High School. For many years, Phil was employed in off-shore energy rig maintenance and as a diver, and a merchant...
Connie Sansoucy
Jul 7, 2022
Connie Sansoucy, 72, of Fairhaven returned to God on Thursday July 7, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Arthur, two brothers, Jim and Paul, along with four sisters, Mary, Monica, Cindy, and Liz as well as tons of nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Hormidas "Hank" and Rita (Zygiel) Marcotte, and her...
Michelle M. Templeton
Jul 6, 2022
Michelle M. Templeton, 57, of Lakeville died July 6, 2022 peacefully at home. Born in Boston, daughter of Albert J. Templeton and his wife Roberta Blume of Mansfield and the late Margaret M. (Donovan) Templeton, she lived at Paul A. Dever School for many years before moving to Lakeville. Michelle attended Brockton Area Multi Service, Inc. in Lakeville. She...
Dr. John J. Fletcher
Jul 6, 2022
Dr. John Joseph Fletcher, the beloved husband for 58 years of Mary Beth Fletcher, passed away on July 6, 2022 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home after a period of declining health. Honored educator, esteemed public official, loving husband, and everyone's friend, John lived a life full of good fun and good works. A gentleman through and through,...
Peter J. Muise
Jul 6, 2022
Peter Joseph Muise, of Marion, formerly of Hanson, passed away on July 6th, 2022, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after a courageous 19 year battle with cancers and post-transplant complications. He was born in Milton in 1955, son of the late Daniel Muise and Winifred (Caristi) Hayes, and spent his early life in Quincy, Braintree and Weymouth....
