Obituaries

Virginia M. Bento

Virginia M. Bento

Jan 23, 2022

Virginia M. (Rose) Bento, 61, of New Bedford passed away Sunday January 23, 2022. She was the wife of Durval M. Bento. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Aldora (Correia) Rose, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Virginia was formerly employed as director of the Center for Health and Human Services...

Elaine G. Magoon

Elaine G. Magoon

Jan 22, 2022

Elaine G. (Hall) Magoon, 96, of New Bedford died January 22, 2022 peacefully at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Rev. W. Earl Magoon. Born in Maine, daughter of the late Alonzo W. and Grace (Newcomb) Hall, she lived in Tyngsboro, MA most of her life. She was a devoted mother. Mrs. Magoon...

Constance Panagakos

Constance Panagakos

Jan 22, 2022

Constance (Yotides) Panagakos, 91, died January 22, 2022 peacefully at home. She was the wife of the late Louis M. Panagakos, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John S. and Eugenia (Tselios) Yotides, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Dartmouh. She was a member of St....

Arlene A. Rogers

Arlene A. Rogers

Jan 22, 2022

Arlene A. (Moniz) Rogers, 85, of New Bedford died January 22, 2022 unexpectedly at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late William Rogers, Jr. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Arthur and Lillian (John) Chaffin, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Arlene was formerly employed as a licensed hairdresser and general...

Barbara Costa

Barbara Costa

Jan 21, 2022

Barbara Costa, 72, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long illness on Friday, January 21, 2022. Born in Plymouth and raised in Carver, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary (Barros) Costa. She lived in New Bedford most of her life. Barbara loved to travel, shop on QVC, and spend time...

Thomas E. "T.J." Mcafee, Jr.

Thomas E. "T.J." Mcafee, Jr.

Jan 20, 2022

Thomas E. "T.J." McAfee, Jr., 40, of East Freetown died unexpectedly January 20, 2022. He was the husband of Lauren E. Moreau and the father of Iris McAfee. Born in New Bedford, son of Thomas E. and Carol L. (Jupin) McAfee, he lived in New Bedford before moving to East Freetown 2 years ago. He was employed as a...

Phyllis Robert

Phyllis Robert

Jan 19, 2022

Phyllis (Hardman) Robert, 93, of Dartmouth died January 19, 2022 at home. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late James F. and Mary (Goodwin) Hardman, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Dartmouth over 30 years years ago. She was formerly employed by Star Store, Olympia Super Market, The Outlet Store and Vanity Fair until her retirement....

Steven R. Bennett

Steven R. Bennett

Jan 18, 2022

Steven R. Bennett, 50, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday January 18, 2022 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital after he fought a courageous battle against Covid-19. Born in Odessa, Texas, he was the son of Ray Bennett and the late Barbara (Grant) Bennett, brother of Karyn Bennett and Jeff Bennett, and father of Billie Bennett. Steven was a dedicated...

Barry Julius Lima, Sr.

Barry Julius Lima, Sr.

Jan 18, 2022

***POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER, THE SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 5TH*** Barry Julius Lima, Sr., "Big Barry" 67, of New Bedford passed away January 18, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Kathleen L. (Farney) Lima. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Antone J. and Rose (Teixeira) Lima, he lived in New Bedford...

Wayne R. Vandal

Wayne R. Vandal

Jan 18, 2022

Wayne R. Vandal, 73, of North Dartmouth, MA passed into eternal rest on January 18, 2022. Wayne was born on November 25, 1948 in New Bedford, MA. He was the son of the late Herve William "Bill" and Gladys Vandal (Allison) Wayne was a lifelong resident of Southeastern, Massachusetts and a graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical...

Homer I. Sawyer

Homer I. Sawyer

Jan 17, 2022

Homer I. Sawyer, 94, passed peacefully at home in Lakeville, MA, on January 17, 2022. He was the husband of the late Shirley M. (Steward) Sawyer. He was preceded in death by his sister Marion and his brothers, Raymond Sawyer and Carl Sawyer. Born and raised in Newport, ME, the son of the late William L. Sawyer and Myrtle...

Elderic H. Barry

Elderic H. Barry

Jan 16, 2022

Elderic H. Barry passed away peacefully at his Marion home on January 16, 2022, one week prior to his 93rd birthday. Dick enjoyed golfing with his buddies at Reservation Golf Course, quahogging with his dogs and gathering with family for meals and watching sports. But on sunny, summer days, Dick loved nothing more than relaxing at the beach, reading...

Janice L. Smith

Janice L. Smith

Jan 16, 2022

Janice L. (Marotte) Smith, 81, of Fairhaven passed away Sunday January 16, 2022 at Hope Hospice in Providence, RI. She was the wife of the late Michael P. Smith. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Aurelle and Ethel (Smith) Marotte, she lived in Fairhaven for most of her life. Mrs. Smith was formerly employed as a...

Dorothy G. Sears

Dorothy G. Sears

Jan 16, 2022

Dorothy G. (Kennedy) Sears, 94, of New Bedford passed away Sunday January 16, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Joseph H. Sears. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Francis and Catherine (Sullivan ) Kennedy, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a communicant of Holy...

Antonio Casimiro

Antonio Casimiro

Jan 16, 2022

Antonio Casimiro passed away peacefully with his daughter Joanne by his side in his forever home near Fort Rodman, New Bedford for which he loved so much, on January 16, 2022, three weeks before his 84th birthday. A humble renaissance man and genius would be an appropriate description. Tony was incredibly intelligent and a scholar of many topics. Certainly,...

Randy L. Correia

Randy L. Correia

Jan 15, 2022

Randy L. Correia, 53, of New Bedford passed away Saturday January 15, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Lynn A. Lamontagne-Correia. Born in New Bedford the son of Stephanie (DosSantos) Correia and the late Walter Correia, he was raised in Fairhaven and lived in New...

Richard M. Perry

Richard M. Perry

Jan 15, 2022

Richard M. Perry, 57, of Acushnet passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and two children after he fought a courageous battle against Covid-19, despite being vaccinated. He was the husband of Suzanne T. (Arsenault) Perry, they had shared 31 years of marriage. Born and raised in New Bedford, he was...

Lisa A. Robidoux

Lisa A. Robidoux

Jan 14, 2022

Lisa A. Robidoux, 43, died Friday, January 14, 2022 unexpectedly at home. Born in Taunton, daughter of Susan (MacNeil) Greene and the late Stephen Robidoux, she lived in Rochester and worked as a medical clerk at Plymouth ENT. Lisa above all loved spending time with her sons, family and friends. She had a funny sense of humor and made...

Bouldin G. "Bo" Burbank, Jr.

Bouldin G. "Bo" Burbank, Jr.

Jan 14, 2022

Bouldin G. "Bo" Burbank Jr. peacefully passed away at the age of 88 on January 14, 2022 in his sleep while listening to jazz music on a full stomach of oatmeal. Bo was the youngest of two children born on October 27, 1933. He was the son of the late Bouldin and Janet (Goddard) Burbank of Winchester, MA. Bo...

Gale M. Constant

Gale M. Constant

Jan 14, 2022

On Friday, January 14, 2022 Gale M. Constant, age 76 of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully after a period of declining health. She was the loving wife of 47 years to the late Bradford H. Constant. Gale spent her life doing what she loved, being the best wife, mother and grandmother. Gale is survived by her children: Keith...

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