Linette Michaud
Mar 11, 2026
Linette M. (Chevalier) Michaud, 66, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 11, 2026. She was the loving wife of Joseph Allan Michaud for 44 years.Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Gerald and Blanche (Lavoie) Chevalier, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.
Linette was a proud wife of a military service man, embraced the...
Ramon L. Santiago
Mar 10, 2026
Ramon L. "Raymond" Santiago, 53, of New Bedford died March 10, 2026 unexpectedly at Rhode Island.Born in Chicago, IL, son of Rosa (Arguinzoni) Saldana of New Bedford and the late Genaro Saldana Santiago, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.Raymond was employed by Trandwinds Cleaning Service company inc for 40+ years.He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing...
Leona C. Mansfield
Mar 9, 2026
Leona C. (Allen) Mansfield, 94, of Mattapoisett, passed away on March 9, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Mansfield, married for 46 years. They were a special couple, inseparable, sharing their passions for gardening, traveling, cooking, their home and especially their family.Born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Leo and Josephine...
Carole Ann Lawrence
Mar 9, 2026
Carole Ann (Zalenski) Lawrence passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 9, 2026-her 84th birthday. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on March 9, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Flora (Trigueiro) Zalenski and Frank S. Zalenski.
Carole retired from the New Bedford Public School System in 2002, where she worked as a paraprofessional and served as...
Maria F. Depina
Mar 8, 2026
Maria F. Depina, 62, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2026.Born in Dakar, Senegal, daughter of the late Hildho Tavares and Eugenia (Depina) Soares, she resided in New Bedford the majority of her life.Maria was an artist and enjoyed working as a seamstress and being creative. She loved to cook, listen to music, dance and enjoyed being with...
Eric "Rick" Edwards
Mar 8, 2026
Eric A. "Rick" Edwards, 81, of New Bedford passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Robin (Petrin) Edwards, with whom he shared 28 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Lester and Elizabeth (Feeley) Edwards, he was raised in Fairhaven and graduated from Fairhaven...
Maria S. Barros
Mar 8, 2026
Maria S. (Soares) Barros, 90, of New Bedford died Sunday, March 8, 2026 at home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Antonio Barros.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, daughter of the late Bartholomeu and Francisca Soares, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
Maria was a devout Christian who loved Jesus, spreading the Word...
Juan M. Bretal
Mar 7, 2026
Juan M. Bretal, 75, of New Bedford passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness, with his nieces Cristina and Taylee by his side.
Born in Oleta, San Sebastian, Guipuzkoa, Spain, the son of the late Gerardo and Ramona Marino Bretal, he had lived in New Bedford since immigrating to the United States in 1979.
He...
John M. Clements
Mar 7, 2026
John M. "Jack" Clements, 89, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was the husband of the late Carole D. (Roderick) Clements, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford on July 14, 1936, he was the only son of the late John and Florence (Hackett) Clements. Both of his parents...
Steven M. Gordon
Mar 6, 2026
Steven M. Gordon, age 73, of Acushnet, passed away quietly on March 6, 2026 after a courageous battle with a long-term illness. Born in New Bedford, on June 16, 1952, Steve graduated from Fairhaven High School, then later served in the US Coast Guard and eventually settled in Acushnet where he raised his family.
Steve was a jack of all trades...
Elvira A. Correia
Mar 6, 2026
Elvira A. (Moniz) Correia, 96, of Dartmouth died peacefully March 6, 2026 at Catholic Memorial Home surrounded by her family.She was the wife of the late Alfred Correia.Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Rufino and Maria N. (Neto) Moniz, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life.She was formerly employed at Acushnet Company for 24 years until her retirement.Vera was...
Vickie A. Carr
Mar 6, 2026
In loving memory of Vickie Carr, whose life was a testament to the power of words, compassion, and unwavering love, we announce her peaceful passing at home in Mattapoisett on March 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with a long illness. Born on July 7, 1956, in Quantico, Virginia, Vickie's journey was one marked by remarkable achievements and profound connections.
Vickie's...
Margaret Bancroft
Mar 6, 2026
Margaret M. (Walsh) Bancroft, 86, formerly of Mattapoisett died peacefully March 6, 2026 at Sacred Heart Home after a period of declining health.
Born September 9, 1939 in New Bedford, the daughter of James J. and Agnes (McGrath) Walsh, she married David A. Bancroft, her high school sweetheart. They started their married life near Buttonwood Park in New Bedford's West End....
Maryann E. DeMello
Mar 4, 2026
Maryann E. DeMello, 59, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Norbert DeMello and his wife Cheryl DeMello of Mattapoisett and the late Madeline E. (Perreira) DeMello. Maryann raised her family in Marion before returning...
Jeanne Bancroft
Mar 4, 2026
Jeanne (Sadeck) Bancroft, 92, of New Bedford, MA died peacefully at home on March 4, 2026, surrounded by her family after a period of declining health.She was the wife of the late William Bancroft, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.Born on February 2, 1934 in New Bedford, daughter of the late Marshall C. and Eva A. (Chicoine) Sadeck,...
Dorothy R. Andrade
Mar 2, 2026
Dorothy R. (Duarte) Andrade, 92, of New Bedford passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Francisco J. Andrade.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Roberto and Guilhermina (Rozario) Duarte, she lived in New Bedford for all of her life.
Dot was employed as a social worker...
Kurt M. Dosenberg
Mar 2, 2026
Kurt M. Dosenberg, 49, of Cotuit died March 2, 2026 unexpectedly at Cape Cod Hospital.
Born in Quincy, son of Mary L. (McDonald) Dosenberg of New Bedford and the late Carl M. Dosenberg, he was raised in Whitman and Weymouth before moving to South Yarmouth and then to Cotuit.
He enjoyed music and singing, and was known for his extensive collection of...
Joan F. Bobrowiecki
Mar 1, 2026
Joan Frances (Mendes) Bobrowiecki died peacefully on the evening of March 1, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was 90 years old.
Joan was born in New Bedford, MA to Fernando C. Mendes Jr. and Frances (Rebello) Mendes. She met the man who would later become her husband, Mike Bobrowiecki, at the Lincoln Park Ballroom. They were married...
Denise Ann Dennis
Mar 1, 2026
Denise Ann Dennis, 72, of Dartmouth, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, March 1, 2026.Born in Stuttgart, Germany, daughter of the late Charles and Ida Mae (DeGrasse) Dennis, she lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett most of her life.Denise enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, word searches, reading and in her younger years rollerblading. She liked visiting Ned's Point and spending...
Raymond Bence Jr.
Feb 28, 2026
Raymond Bence, Jr., 73, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was the husband of Brenda M. (Rodriques) Bence for 50 years.Born in New Bedford, son of the late Raymond Bence and Evelyn (Harrison) Gries, he was raised in New Bedford before living most of his life in Dartmouth.Ray enjoyed playing pool,...
