Obituaries

Felix P. Hodziewich

Felix P. Hodziewich

Sep 30, 2022

Felix P. Hodziewich, 94, of New Bedford passed away peacefully September 30, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Olga (Baveas) Hodziewich. Born in Fairhaven, son of the late Felix P. and Etheline (St. Onge) Hodziewich, he lived in new Bedford all of his life. He was formerly employed...

Ernest A. Deneault

Ernest A. Deneault

Sep 30, 2022

Ernest A. Deneault, 80, of Ft. Lauderdale died September 30, 2022 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. He was the life partner of Robert M. Klein of Ft. Lauderdale. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Ernest H. and Beatrice (Frechette) Deneault, he lived in Mattapoisett, Duxbury and South Yarmouth before moving tp Ft. Lauderdale. He was formerly...

The Honorable Ronald D. Harper

The Honorable Ronald D. Harper

Sep 29, 2022

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, Ronald D. Harper peacefully passed away at his home and was finally reunited with his beloved wife of 55 years, Marial, who passed in 2016. His daughter Aurienne Dembitzki, her husband Robert, his son Treg Monty, and his wife Nina were at his bedside. Ronald was ninety-three. Ron served in the Army Counter Intelligence...

Faith A. Flores

Faith A. Flores

Sep 26, 2022

Faith Ashley (Turgeon) Flores, 32, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Monday September 26, 2022 surrounded by family. Faith now rests in peace with her Saviour, The Lord Jesus Christ. She was predeceased by her older brother Randall Scott Turgeon. She is survived by her four beautiful daughters, Summer Lynn, Mya Faith, Lilly Ann and Alanna Lee; her...

Richard J. Medicke

Richard J. Medicke

Sep 26, 2022

Richard J. Medicke, 61, of New Bedford, born February 13, 1961, died unexpectedly at home on September 26, 2022. He was born in Boston, son of the late Richard H. and Gertrude E. (Gessner) Medicke. He was raised in Boston and Quincy before moving to New Bedford some 35 years ago. Richard worked for 43+ years with Verizon. He...

Joseph A. Kobak, Jr.

Joseph A. Kobak, Jr.

Sep 26, 2022

Joseph A. Kobak, Jr., 91, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Horne) Kobak. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Freitas) Kobak, he lived in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett all of his life. Joseph was an avid golfer and member at Reservation Golf Club. He enjoyed...

Andrew R. Greene

Andrew R. Greene

Sep 25, 2022

Andrew R. Greene, 67, of Fairhaven passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Sherman) Greene, with whom he recently celebrated 40 years of marriage. Born and mostly raised in New Bedford, Andrew was the third son of the late Arthur Jr. and Bernice (Fuller) Greene. He was educated in...

Robert A. Watkins, Jr.

Robert A. Watkins, Jr.

Sep 25, 2022

Robert A. Watkins, Jr., 90, of Dartmouth died September 25, 2022 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. He was the husband of Rillis M. (Johnson) Watkins and father of Robbie D. Watkins. He was born in New Bedford, son of the late Robert A. and Mary A. (Daher) Watkins. Over the years he lived in Chicago IL, Teaneck...

Edward R. Girard

Edward R. Girard

Sep 25, 2022

Edward R. Girard, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was 81 years old. Born in 1941 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Ed was the son of the late Edouard and Irene (Hamel) Girard. He was predeceased by his oldest daughter, Suzanne Irene Girard. He is survived by his wife, Geni Ferro; daughter...

Maureen Savard

Maureen Savard

Sep 25, 2022

Maureen (O'Malley) Savard, 76, of Onset passed away on September 25, 2022 after an extended fight with a complicated illness. Born on November 22, 1945 in New Bedford, Maureen was a member of the second graduating class of Bishop Stang High School where she was a proud member of the field hockey and cheerleading teams. Maureen attended Cape Cod...

Eugene C. Pinto

Eugene C. Pinto

Sep 25, 2022

Eugene C. Pinto, 77, of New Bedford, died Sunday, September 25, 2022 after a long illness. He was the former husband of Lynne (Rocha) Rucker. Born in Nantucket, son of the late Eugene and Gertrude (Lopes) Pinto, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Eugene loved basketball, fishing, and camping. He was a member of the Cape...

Lisa Marie Durden

Lisa Marie Durden

Sep 22, 2022

Lisa Marie Durden, 54, of New Bedford passed away Thursday September 22, 2022 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Wareham, the daughter of Dona M. (DePina) Wilson and Richard E. Durden, Jr., she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Lisa was very athletic and loved all sports. She also loved to sing. In addition to...

Colby Rose Dowling

Colby Rose Dowling

Sep 21, 2022

Colby Rose Dowling, 26, passed away on September 21, 2022, in Taunton, MA. Colby was born on June 15, 1996 in New London, CT, to Dennis Dowling and Wendy Dowling. Colby graduated from Old Colony High School in 2014 where she completed her Cosmetology degree. She went on to earn an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from the New...

Thomas N. Tilden

Thomas N. Tilden

Sep 20, 2022

After almost 10 years, Thomas N. Tilden peacefully joined his beloved wife Linda on September 20, 2022. Their love story was one for the ages, with a love that was everlasting through everything that came their way. Although their love sparked on a double date where Linda ditched her date for Tom's wisecracks and easy smile, their love grew...

Joseph Sardinha

Joseph Sardinha

Sep 20, 2022

Joseph DeMedeiros Sardinha, 94, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday September 20, 2022. He was the husband of Madalena (Sousa) Sardinha. Born in Agua Torta, St. Michael, Azores, the son of the late Manuel and Elvira (Medeiros) Sardinha, he lived in New Bedford for many years. Mr. Sardinha was formerly employed by the New Bedford School Department until his...

Mikele Yvette Rebeiro Haynes

Mikele Yvette Rebeiro Haynes

Sep 19, 2022

Mikele Yvette Rebeiro Haynes, 51 of Providence, Rhode Island passed away suddenly, Monday, September 19, 2022. The beloved daughter of Patricia Haynes and Albert Rebeiro, Mikele was born on August 12, 1971 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mikele's dedication to and love of her family is unparalleled. She is the proud, adoring and devoted mother of Juston Dason Williams, of...

Gloria T. Berube

Gloria T. Berube

Sep 19, 2022

Gloria T. (Guyon) Berube, 93, of Plymouth died Monday, September 19, 2022 at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Ernest A. Berube. Born in Highlands, New Jersey, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Pangborn) Guyon, she lived in New Bedford and Plymouth for most of her...

Steven J. Wright, Jr.

Steven J. Wright, Jr.

Sep 18, 2022

Steven Joseph Wright, Jr., 35, of Torrington, CT passed away Sunday September 18, 2022 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Born in New Bedford, the son of Steven J. and Cathy M. (DuCharme) Wright, he lived in Wareham for most of his life before moving to Connecticut four years ago. Steven was employed as an inventory control...

Brian R. Swire

Brian R. Swire

Sep 18, 2022

Brian R. Swire, 70, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital on September 18, 2022 with his loving wife and daughter by his side. Brian was born in Fairhaven, son of the late Alvin and Alice Swire, and had lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven all of his life. He was formerly employed by Tichon Seafood until...

Theresa S. Leary

Theresa S. Leary

Sep 16, 2022

Theresa S. (Ottavianelli) Leary, 87, of Fairhaven died Friday, September 16, 2022 at St. Anne's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Edward F. Leary, Jr. for nearly 67 years. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Sabina (Cesolini) Ottavianelli. Theresa lived in Dartmouth for 35 years and in Fairhaven...

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