Obituaries

Jul 21, 2025

Edward J. Sylvia, 84, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by the members of his family who loved him - Susan, his wife of 56 years, his caring daughter Marjorie Lee and loving grandson EJ, who gave their endless love and support during his courageous battle with cancer, along...

Jul 19, 2025

Debra Ann (Lavoie) Olden, 69, of New Bedford passed away Saturday July 19, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.

Debbie was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and wonderful person to be around.  She always loved good food and music she could dance to. She was always willing to give the shirt off her back if she had...

Jul 16, 2025

Ruth J. (Dvorak) Souza, 99, of Mattapoisett died July 16, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Winfield F. Jenney and Frank E. Souza.

Born in New Bedford on October 13, 1925, daughter of the late Rudolph and Olive M. (Pardee) Dvorak, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life....

Jul 16, 2025

Cameron Ryan Niemi, 23, of New Bedford, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Born and raised in New Bedford, Cameron is survived by his loving parents, Debra Niemi (Hester) and William Niemi; his sisters, Brittany (and husband Joseph) Nadeau (Hamer), Ember Niemi, Victoria Niemi, and Samantha Niemi; his brothers, William Niemi, and Keith Calareso; his...

Jul 13, 2025

Ruth A. "Bunny" (Pope) Conceicao, 78, of Acushnet passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Conceicao.

Born in Wareham, daughter of Dorothy R. (Rose) Pope and the late John E. Pope, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.

Ruth was deeply engrained in...

Jul 12, 2025

Karen Ann Taylor of Marion, MA, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 12 at Tobey Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Captain Michael Taylor of Marion, and her son, Jonathan "JT" Taylor of Washington, D.C.

Originally from New Britain, CT, Karen was an avid reader, collector of cookbooks, and a devoted crossword puzzle aficionado....

Jul 11, 2025

Heidi Lee (Medeiros) Correia, 54, of Mattapoisett passed from this world on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of William "Billy" Medeiros and Bonnie (Chace) Medeiros.

Heidi was a graduate of New Bedford High School and went on...

Jul 9, 2025

Thomas E. Hogan, 73, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday July 9, 2025 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Kathleen; two sons Timothy and his wife Rachel of Dartmouth, and Patrick and his partner Shelby of New Bedford; his siblings, Celeine M. Saraiva of New Bedford, Mary E. Hogan of Fairhaven,...

Jul 9, 2025

Frances B. (Presby) Swansey, 82, of Hyannis died July 9, 2025 unexpectedly at Cape Cod Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Frances J. (Boyle) Presby and raised by Joseph and Grace (Boyle) Mikina and Norris and Mary (Boyle) Walecka, she lived in New Bedford, Norwood and Hyannis.

She was formerly employed by...

Jul 8, 2025

Paul W. FERNALD, 84, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford on July 8th after a short illness surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Janice (Silva) Fernald. Mr. and Mrs. Fernald recently celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Paul was born on March 16, 1941 in Lynn, MA, and graduated from Lynn...

Jul 7, 2025

Joseph Aguiar, 65, of Dartmouth died Monday, July 7, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Adelaide (Rose) Aguiar, he was a lifelong resident of Dartmouth.

He was employed as a mechanic for many years.

Joseph enjoyed riding his...

Jul 6, 2025

Richard Dormitzer, 85, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Born in Arlington, MA, son of the late Herbert Spencer Dormitzer and Marguerite Dormitzer, he lived in Milford and Holliston most of his life before moving to Martha's Vineyard.

Richard was the owner of Free Wheeling Picture Framing in Edgartown. Prior...

Jul 6, 2025

Claire A. (Duval) Carter, 101, of Fairhaven died Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Alden Court after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Dr. Bernard F. Carter.

Born in Fairhaven, daughter of the late Arsene and Anna (Giasson) Duval, she lived in Fairhaven most of her life.

Claire was a...

Jul 6, 2025

Ralph Walston Eustis Jr., 92, passed into the hands of our Lord on July 6, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends. His long life's voyage has reached a peaceful harbor. He was born in Dalton, MA on January 2, 1933, the first of three children to the late Ralph W. Eustis and Margorie (King) Eustis. Ralph's upbringing in...

Jul 5, 2025

Marin Celia Stackpole, age 17, of Fairhaven, was taken from us far too soon on July 5th, 2025. She was the best of all of us. A caring, loving daughter, a devoted sister, and a fierce, supportive friend.

If you were in Marin's life, you could count yourself lucky that her smile lit up your world.

Jul 5, 2025

Aasiáh T. Pollard, 17, of New Bedford died July 5, 2025 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, son of Ashlee M. Pollard and Ashley "B.R." Cornier of New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.

Aasiáh enjoyed spending time with all his cousins and being spoiled by everyone. He...

Jul 4, 2025

It is with great sorrow that the family of Beverly (Singer) Zexter, announces her passing on July 4, 2025 at Vantage of  New Bedford (formerly known as New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home) at the age of 94. Born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Jack and Aida (Libman) Singer, she resided in New Bedford most of her life....

Jul 2, 2025

Ruth A. (Anderson) Rego, 82, of New Bedford passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 2, 2025 at Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford, MA.

She was the wife of the late Manuel Rego, Jr.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Carl R. and Alice E. (Blake) Anderson, she...

Jul 2, 2025

Carla P. Sherman, 62, of Alpharetta, GA formerly of Fairhaven died unexpectedly on July 2, 2025 at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, GA.

Born in New Bedford, MA, daughter of the late Gerald and Patricia A. (Gamble) Sherman, she was raised in Fairhaven, MA.

Carla moved to Alpharetta, GA in 1991 to pursue her career...

Jul 1, 2025

Robert R. Bourgeois, 91, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday July 1, 2025 at St Luke's Hospital in New Bedford.  He was the husband of Orize J. (Bourque) Bourgeois for 62 years.

Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Aurel Bourgeois and Yvette (Pellerin) Bourgeois, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.  Robert attended...