Obituaries
Marilyn G. Kelley
Apr 8, 2023
Marilyn G. Kelley, 88, of Naples, FL and Rochester, MA, died suddenly on Easter Eve, April 8th. She was the loving wife of the late John Dillon "Jack" Kelley, her Horace Greeley High School sweetheart, where she was the Student Class Secretary, Cheerleader, and Homecoming Queen. She was a devoted caregiver to John who predeceased her in 2019. They...
Dorothy F. Lowney
Apr 8, 2023
Dorothy F. (Forand) Lowney, 90, of New Bedford died April 8, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital following a sudden illness. She was the wife of the late Edward J. "Tubba" Lowney. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Louis P. and Mary (Smith) Forand, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a graduate of...
Justin P. Doberck
Apr 7, 2023
Justin P. Doberck, 41, of Mattapoisett, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 7, 2023. Those who knew Justin were amazed watching him move through this life, and feel blessed to have been in it at the same time. He was beautiful and one of the most interesting people anyone could know. He was loved fiercely by his family who...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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