Obituaries

Daniel Colby Rottler

Daniel Colby Rottler

Jan 8, 2023

Daniel Colby Rottler, 22 of Mattapoisett died January 8, 2023 unexpectedly from complications from the flu at Tobey Hospital. Born in Weymouth, son of James H. and Tanya L. (Demarais) Rottler, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett most of his life. He was a gentle giant who loved helping others and animals. Daniel enjoyed playing youth soccer and...

Bebe "Patty" Oliveira

Bebe "Patty" Oliveira

Jan 5, 2023

Bebe "Patty" (Pina) Oliveira, 88, of New Bedford died peacefully January 5, 2023 at Sippican Healthcare Center. Born in New York, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Barboza) Pina, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. The family would like to thank Sippican Health Care and Southcoast VNA. Survivors include her granddaughter, Emily Neuberger of...

Joaquim P. "Jack” Oliveira

Joaquim P. "Jack” Oliveira

Jan 4, 2023

Joaquim P. "Jack" Oliveira, 91, of Fairhaven, died peacefully surrounded by his family on January 4, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Shirley M. (Senna) Oliveira and is survived by his companion of the past 19 years, Geralyn "Geri" Giusti of New Bedford. Born and...

Darlene A. Tavares

Darlene A. Tavares

Jan 3, 2023

Darlene A. Tavares, 64, of Fall River died January 3, 2023 at home after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late William C. and Gloria (Botelho) Tavares, she lived in Fall River all of her life. She was formerly employed by Lightolier in Fall Fiver for over 25 years. Darlene enjoyed the company of her...

Hisako Chandanais

Hisako Chandanais

Jan 3, 2023

Hisako Chandanais, 72, of New Bedford died on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Michael Chandanais. Born in Okinawa, Japan, Hisako immigrated to the United States in 1976 where she settled in California until she met Michael and moved to Massachusetts in 1987. Hisako's...

Robert W. "T-Bone" Houtman

Robert W. "T-Bone" Houtman

Jan 1, 2023

Robert W. "T Bone" Houtman passed away on Sunday New Year's Day January 1st, 2023. After a longtime illness he passed away in the comfort of his home with his wife Rosa M. Houtman of 27 years by his side. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Jane Houtman Borges, Brother to the late Warren...

Constance M. Andrade

Constance M. Andrade

Jan 1, 2023

Constance M. Andrade, 75, of New Bedford died January 1, 2023 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Edward B. Monteiro and Julia A. (Andrade) Cabral, she was raised in Fairhaven and lived in New Bedford most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her 4 sons, Paul...

Filomeno C. Pimentel

Filomeno C. Pimentel

Jan 1, 2023

Filomeno C. Pimentel, 68, of Marlborough died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Marlborough Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Cathy (Gates) Pimentel. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, son of the late Maria (Costa) Rose, he lived in Acushnet and the Greater New Bedford area for most of his life. He was...

Nancy J. Fletcher

Nancy J. Fletcher

Dec 31, 2022

Nancy J. (Downing) Fletcher, 79, of Mattapoisett died Saturday, December 31, 2022 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, Nancy was the daughter of the late Harry and Ellen (Heuberger) Downing. She was a lifelong resident of Mattapoisett who attended Fairhaven High School and later graduated from UMass Amherst. Her...

George P. "Porgie" Randall

George P. "Porgie" Randall

Dec 31, 2022

George Pierce "Porgie" Randall, 93, of Mattapoisett died December 31, 2022 at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joan N. (Lewis) Randall. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Jeremiah L. and Lillian I. (Ingalls) Randall, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Through the years, Porgie was employed as a farmer on the...

Eugene T. Mccoy, Jr.

Eugene T. Mccoy, Jr.

Dec 30, 2022

Eugene T. McCoy, Jr., 70, of New Bedford died December 30, 2022 at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Eugene and Alice (Pittsley) McCoy, he lived in the Greater New Bedford area for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during both the Vietnam War and Gulf War Era, until...

Allen R. Snurkowski

Allen R. Snurkowski

Dec 29, 2022

Allen R. Snurkowski, 57, of New Bedford died December 29, 2022 after a long courageous battle with AML Leukemia. He was the husband of Debra A. (Coleman) Snurkowski. Born and raised in Norwich, CT, son of Richard P. Snurkowski and the late Janice M. (LaFlesh) Snurkowski, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was employed as...

Marie Watts

Marie Watts

Dec 28, 2022

Marie Watts, age 76, of Mattapoisett Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 28, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Marie was a lifelong educator, spending twenty-five years in the Dartmouth School System and later in life, educating young adults in Pittsburgh for the American Cancer Society. She is survived by her lifelong love and husband of 55 years,...

Paul J. Doucette

Paul J. Doucette

Dec 28, 2022

Paul John Doucette, 73, of Fairhaven, passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2022, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer. Born in New Bedford, Paul grew up in East Fairhaven and graduated from Fairhaven High School and Southeastern Massachusetts University (now UMass Dartmouth) with a Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology. He married Sandra, his...

Gerald A. Freeman

Gerald A. Freeman

Dec 28, 2022

Gerald A. Freeman, 89, of Fairhaven passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Our Lady's Haven Skilled Nursing Facility after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Bedford on March 7, 1933, he was the son of the late Herman and Anna (Costa) Freeman. Gerald was a graduate of New Bedford High School, and Boston Swain School...

John J. Manning, Jr.

John J. Manning, Jr.

Dec 27, 2022

John James "Butch" Manning, Jr., 81, of New Bedford, passed away after a period of declining health on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was the husband of the late and dearly beloved Donna M. (Altman) Manning. Born February 9, 1941 in his childhood home in New Bedford. He was the son of the late John J. and Marion M....

Thomas F. Mcfadden, Jr.

Thomas F. Mcfadden, Jr.

Dec 27, 2022

Thomas F. "Tom" McFadden, Jr., 84, of New Bedford, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, following a long illness. He was the husband of Janice (Carlisle) McFadden. A native and longtime resident of New Bedford, he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Josephine (Ulewicz) McFadden. Tom enlisted...

Edmond A. Berard

Edmond A. Berard

Dec 27, 2022

Edmond A. Berard, 80, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was the husband of Patricia (Molloy) Berard. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Ernest and Evelyn (Erno) Berard, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Edmond graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School and enrolled in the U.S. Marine...

Linda E. Wynn

Linda E. Wynn

Dec 26, 2022

Linda E. (Pariseau) Wynn, 79, of Mattapoisett and Stuart, FL passed on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of Paul F. Wynn. Born in Salem, MA, daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (Harvey) Pariseau, she lived in Raynham for most of her life. Linda was a graduate of...

Catherine J. West

Catherine J. West

Dec 26, 2022

Catherine J. (Heuberger) West, 78, of Mattapoisett died Monday, December 26, 2022 at home surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Charles N. West, Jr. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Milton and Bernice (Knight) Heuberger, she lived in Mattapoisett all of her life. Cathy was a graduate of...

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