Obituaries

Sandra L. Flood

Sandra L. Flood

Jun 17, 2022

Sandra L. (Ferreira) Flood, 74, of New Bedford died peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022. She worked as a cashier at Joe's Gas in Middleborough for many years. Sandra was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in New Bedford. Sandra is survived by her daughters, Lisa Hebert, and Paula Lee Bragga; a step-daughter, Tina Duarte; a sister,...

Maria "Patricia" Torres Moreno

Maria "Patricia" Torres Moreno

Jun 16, 2022

Maria "Patricia" Torres Moreno, 55, of New Bedford died June 16, 2022 at Brigham & Women's Hospital. Born in Tado, Choco, Columbia, daughter of the late Jael P. Torres Murillo and Maria L. Moreno Rayo, she lived in New Bedford. She was employed as a manager at The Original Bob's Discount in New Bedford She was a beautiful person...

Antero Simas Correia E Silva

Antero Simas Correia E Silva

Jun 16, 2022

ANTERO EUCLIDES SIMAS CORREIA E SILVA, born in Praia on November 7, 1952, a Cape Verdean composer and musical performer, and Fighter for the Freedom of his Motherland, died on June 16, 2022 at 69, in New Bedford, United States of America, a victim of a prolonged ilness. ANTERO SIMAS, public name, son of Edite Simas and Anastácio Filinto...

Matthew George Tavares

Matthew George Tavares

Jun 16, 2022

Matthew George Tavares, 27, of Dartmouth passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2022. Born in Fall River, he lived in Dartmouth all of his life. He was educated in the Dartmouth public schools and played horns in the band. He was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School. He was employed as a truck driver,...

Mary Jane Walsh

Mary Jane Walsh

Jun 13, 2022

Mary Jane (Cashman) Walsh, 83, of New Bedford, Massachusetts died Monday June 13, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born September 5, 1938 in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John F. and Irene F. Cashman. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur. Mary Jane graduated from Holy Family High School in 1956, and received a Bachelor's...

Donna M. Gaylor

Donna M. Gaylor

Jun 13, 2022

Donna M. (Monteiro) Gaylor, 74, of New Bedford passed away Monday June 13, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Willard R. and Mary A. (Lopes) Monteiro, she lived in North Carolina before returning to New Bedford 35 years ago. Donna was a...

Juliana Silva

Juliana Silva

Jun 13, 2022

Juliana (Allemao) Silva, 98, of Acushnet passed away Monday June 13, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Manuel Silva. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel A. Allemao and Zulmira (Duarte) Lopes, she lived in Acushnet for most of her life. Juliana was formerly employed as a...

William Anthony Gonzales

William Anthony Gonzales

Jun 12, 2022

William Anthony Gonzales, 56, of Acushnet passed away suddenly at home on Sunday June 12, 2022. Born in Boston, the son of Joanne Marie (Goguen) Gonzales and Roque William "Billy" Monteiro, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Bill was employed as a personal care attendant for Beacon Healthcare and had previously worked as an electrician...

Elaine M. Kelleher Jardin

Elaine M. Kelleher Jardin

Jun 11, 2022

Elaine M. Kelleher Jardin, 54, left this world peacefully at her home in New Bedford with her husband by her side on June 11, 2022. Her positive outlook and strong faith carried her through her courageous battle with lung cancer. Elaine was born on November 27, 1967 in Malden, MA to Edward and Myra Kelleher. She graduated from South...

Nancy A. Barton

Nancy A. Barton

Jun 11, 2022

Nancy Ann (McLaughlin) Barton, 86, of Dartmouth passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Hathaway Manor. She was the wife of the late Russell Barton. She was born in Attleboro in 1936, daughter of the late Francis and Alyce (West) McLaughlin, and grew up in New Bedford. Nancy attended Sacred Heart Academy and New Bedford High School, graduating early...

Mary A. Fortes

Mary A. Fortes

Jun 11, 2022

Mary A. Fortes, 63, of New Bedford died Saturday, June 11, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long courageous battle. Born in Boston, daughter of Mae (Barboza) Fortes and the late Alvarino Fortes, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a graduate of Fairhaven High School. Mary loved the simple things in life...

Samuel A. Gonzalez Arroyo

Samuel A. Gonzalez Arroyo

Jun 8, 2022

Samuel A. Gonzalez III, 29, of New Bedford passed away on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022. Samuel was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Samuel Gonzalez II and Maria Arroyo. Although he lived most of his life in New Bedford, Samuel was very proud of his cultural origins. Samuel was a loving, caring, and fun person to be with...

Herbert Ray Waters Iii

Herbert Ray Waters Iii

Jun 5, 2022

Herbert Ray Waters III, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, June 5 at the age of 64. He was the son of the late Herbert R. Waters Jr. and the late Mary C. (Daluz) Waters , and brother of the late Michael C Waters. Ray was a graduate of Dartmouth High School, where he excelled in academics and lettered in Cross...

Richard F. Young

Richard F. Young

Jun 5, 2022

Richard F. "Rich" Young passed away peacefully on Sunday, the fifth of June, with his family by his side. He was born November 11, 1939, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, to Sarah "Edna" Grisham Young and John Candler "JC" Young. He loved growing up in Mountain Grove with his younger brother, Lee Candler Young, and his late sister, Janet Young...

Sandra H. Mcilmail

Sandra H. Mcilmail

Jun 1, 2022

Sandra H. (Henshaw) McIlmail, 82 of Mattapoisett passed away on Wednesday June 1, 2022. She was the wife of the late William J. McIlmail, Jr., to whom she was married for 59 years. Born and raised in Mattapoisett, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Gladys M. (Pratt) Henshaw and sister of the late George H....

Jack F. Bravo

Jack F. Bravo

May 30, 2022

Jack F. Bravo, 60, of Holden, MA died May 30, 2022 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester after a brief illness. Born in Worcester, son of the late Gloria (Willis) Bravo and the late Joaquim F. Bravo, Jr., he was raised in Leicester and lived in Holden many years. He was employed as a software engineer at TestVonics, Inc.,...

Keri Jon Gonsalves

Keri Jon Gonsalves

May 27, 2022

Keri Jon Gonsalves, 38, of Gambrills, Maryland passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland on Friday, May 27, 2022. After graduating from Largo High School in Largo, Maryland, Keri attended West Nottingham Academy in Colora, Maryland where he played on the Men's Basketball Team. He earned his Bachelor of Arts...

Malvin Kvilhaug

Malvin Kvilhaug

May 26, 2022

Malvin Kvilhaug, 83, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully on May 26, 2022 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was at home surrounded by his family. Malvin was the loving husband of Berit A. (Mjolhus) Kvilhaug and together they celebrated 60 years of marriage last year. Malvin was born in Aakrehamn, Karmoy, Norway, and was the son of...

Irene N. Reis

Irene N. Reis

May 26, 2022

Irene N. (Centeio) Reis, 83, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Thursday May 26 2022 after a brief illness with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of David D. Reis. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Paul F. and Dorothy M. (Monteiro) Centeio, she lived in New Bedford all of her...

Rita Lahaye

Rita Lahaye

May 25, 2022

Rita (Almeida) LaHaye, 97, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday May 25, 2022. She was the wife of the late Robert LaHaye. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John and Joaquina (Soares) Almeida, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. LaHaye was formerly employed by the Massachusetts Division of Employment Security for 28...

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