Obituaries

Aug 3, 2025

Julianne Lopes, age 84, of New Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 3, 2025, after being lovingly cared for by her daughter Angela and granddaughters for several years. She was born to the late Henry B. Tavares and Bertha P. Tavares. She was the oldest of five siblings, Barbara M. Sullivan, Marion, Jean E....

Aug 3, 2025

Timothy James Nelson, a proud son of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 3, 2025 at the age of 78.

Born and raised in New Bedford to the late Russell L. and Mary P. (Howrihan) Nelson, Tim's life was a testament to service, loyalty, and love for his community. After graduating from Bishop Stang High...

Aug 3, 2025

Francis J. Hart, 84, of Dartmouth passed away at home on Sunday August 3, 2025 after a long illness. He was the husband of Judith J. (Sylvia) Hart.

Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Thomas L. and Sarah L. (Phaneuf) Hart, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. He attended...

Aug 1, 2025

Thomas Sebastian Reynolds, 63, of Wareham, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late John "Jack" Reynolds, Jr., and Concetta "Connie" (Aiello) Reynolds, he was raised in Mattapoisett, lived in Cape Coral, FL for a few years before moving in with his daughter Meagan and her family for the...

Aug 1, 2025

Diane R. (Lemieux) Kinney, 68, of Mattapoisett passed away Friday August 1, 2025. She was the wife of Samuel W. Kinney, Jr.

Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Raymond A. Lemieux, Sr. and Claire (Fleurent) Lemieux, she lived in Marion and Mattapoisett for most of her life.

Diane was formerly employed as a...

Aug 1, 2025

Gennaro S. Pasquale, 84, of Chelsea, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Born in Boston, son of the late Francis and Carolina (Navaroli) Pasquale, he lived in Boston most of his life.

Gennaro was a Chemistry teacher in Billerica for over 30 years and was a favorite teacher of his students. He...

Jul 30, 2025

Linda A. (Collins) Mareiro, 60, of Acushnet died unexpectedly on July 30, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family.

Married to Mark A. Mareiro for 36 years and mother to Christopher and Nicole.

Born in Boston, daughter of George R. Collins of Fort Myers, FL and the late Patricia M. (Harris) Collins, she...

Jul 29, 2025

Lois E. (Bourdon) Alves, 74, of Mattapoisett died July 29, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Raymond L. and Alice T. (Bienacka) Bourdon, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life.

She was formerly employed as deli manager at Falmouth Stop & Shop for many years until her...

Jul 29, 2025

Jeanne Marie (Limacher) Paquin, 100, of New Bedford passed into the Lord's hands July 29, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital after a short illness.

She was the wife of the late Raymond W. Paquin and was a lifelong resident of New Bedford, and a parishioner at St Julie Billiart Parish in North Dartmouth.

Jeanne was...

Jul 27, 2025

Toni M. (MacDonald) Souliere, 64, of Fall River died July 27, 2025 at home after a long illness surrounded by her family.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Alberta N. (Michaud) Chumack and Norwood "Woody" MacDonald, she lived in New Bedford and Fall River.

Toni was a woman of many hobbies including quilting,...

Jul 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John A. Hopkins, age 96, on July 26, 2025. He was surrounded by his four loving children at his home in Rochester, MA.

John was born and raised in Westwood, MA. It was there he met Sally, his wife of 70 years. John and Sally were...

Jul 26, 2025

Kevin Dos Santos Lopes, 19, a loving son, a caring brother, and a loyal friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2025.

Kevin was born in Brava, Cape Verde, and later made his home in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Kevin was known for his calm presence, kind spirit and unwavering love.

Kevin was a recent High...

Jul 26, 2025

Thomas M. Bibeau, loving husband of Nancy DeCosta Bibeau of Marion passed away Saturday July 26, 2025 at home from a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.  He also leaves behind his fur babies, Lola and Luna.

He was the son of the late Robert W. and Joan F. (Laurendeau) Bibeau.  He was the brother of Robert E....

Jul 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jordan Anthony Hansen, age 25, who tragically lost his life in a motor vehicle accident on July 25, 2025.

Born in New Bedford, son of Timothy and Sarah (Hansen) Murray, he lived in Mattapoisett all his life.

Jordan graduated from Old Rochester Regional High...

Jul 25, 2025

Jorge Eduardo Andrade, 51, of New Bedford passed away Friday July 25, 2025.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Carlota Pereira Baptista and Elder "Dje Dje" Andrade, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.  He was a graduate of New Bedford High School where he was a member of the...

Jul 24, 2025

Caitlin Marie Mills, 40, of Hyannis passed away Thursday July 24, 2025 at Tufts Medical Center.

Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, the daughter of Jane Saunders-Mills and the late Dr. Steven G. Mills, she lived in New Bedford and Fall River for most of her life before moving to Cape Cod two years ago.  She was a...

Jul 24, 2025

Beverly A. (Boulier) Goulart of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of the late David E. Goulart.

Born in Quincy, MA, the daughter of the late Arthur and Bernice (Blaisdell) Boulier, Beverly was raised in Weymouth before moving to New Bedford where she...

Jul 23, 2025

Dorothy A. (Fournier) Arnold, 84, of New Bedford died Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Vantage of New Bedford after a period of declining health.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Arthur and Ann (Burns) Fournier, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

Dorothy attended New Bedford Vocational School.

She...

Jul 21, 2025

Milton E. "Babe" Bessette, 95, of New Bedford passed away Monday July 21, 2025 after a period of declining health.  He was the husband of Janice A. (Mitchell) Bessette.

Born in Fairhaven, he was the son of the late Emilien A. and Rose (Sylvia) Bessette.  He was a graduate of Fairhaven High School.

Babe was...

Jul 21, 2025

Patrick William Cooney December 8, 1991 - July 21, 2025

Patrick William Cooney passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. He was 33 years old.

Born on December 8, 1991, in Newton, MA, Patrick grew up in a close-knit community where his love for the outdoors and...