Shirley A. L'Italien
Nov 30, 2021
Shirley A. L'Italien, 86, passed away peacefully in her home before sunrise on Tuesday,November 30, 2021. Shirley was born on August 4, 1935 in New Bedford, MA to the late Mary Alice and Teodore Przymierski. She attended public schools and left New Bedford Vocational School as a sophomore to help care for her year-old niece, Lorrie Leite, who was...
Aurora A. Rollins
Nov 30, 2021
Aurora A. "Ora" (DeMello) Rollins, 100, of Dartmouth passed away Tuesday November 30, 2021 of Covid induced pneumonia. She was the wife of the late Ernest A. Gelinas and Albert Rollins. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late John and Agatha (Maciel) DeMello. Ora worked in retail sales at Lloyd's, the California Shop, and Barclay...
Constance Ellen Hoksch
Nov 29, 2021
Constance Ellen Hoksch (Kohout), died November 29, 2021 of peritoneal cancer. Born in Malone, NY and raised in Fort Covington, NY, she graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone, where she played clarinet and saxophone. Connie graduated from Norwich University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degrees, then served...
Suzanne E. Mcdonald
Nov 28, 2021
Suzanne E. McDonald, 62, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was the daughter of Jacquelyn E. McDonald and the late James McDonald and granddaughter of Drs. John T. and Evelyn E. Barrows. Born in New Bedford and graduated from Dartmouth High School in 1977 after which, earned a BS from University of Massachusetts at...
Alan Jay Nissen
Nov 27, 2021
Alan Jay Nissen, 50, of Acushnet, died peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Born in New Bedford, son of Gloria (Rogers) Lanouette and stepson of Robert Lanouette, he lived in New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Acushnet. Alan enjoyed playing pool, watching movies, and bowling. Survivors include his mother; his step-father; his siblings, Kevin Lanouette and Melody dos Anjos and their...
Roger Masson, Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Nov 27, 2021
Roger Masson, Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.), 92, of Acushnet, died Saturday, November 27th, 2021, peacefully at home after a period of declining health. He was the loving partner of Linda Guilbeault. Son of the late Alfonse and Bertha (Damm) Masson, he lived in Acushnet most of his life. Roger cared deeply for his country, community, and family. He proudly...
Antonio D. Dacosta
Nov 25, 2021
Antonio D. DaCosta, 79, of New Bedford died November 25, 2021 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eugenia J. (Pires) DaCosta. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, son of the late Jose L. and Palmira D. (Duarte) DaCosta, he moved to New Bedford in 1966. He was formerly employed by Cornell-Dublier and Alden Court...
Paul Brown
Nov 24, 2021
On Sunday November 24, 2021 Paul Brown died peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford Massachusetts following a short illness. Paul is survived by his daughter, Kathy Eklund (Brown), who lives in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and his son, Jim Brown, who lives in Lynnwood, Washington. Paul has four grandchildren: Kelby Brown, Midori Brown, Laura Eklund, and Lars Ashe Eklund....
Elaine V. Kyriakakis
Nov 24, 2021
Elaine V. (Keneklis) Kyriakakis, 84, of Tiverton, RI passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on November 24, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Manuel Kyriakakis, Chief Justice, MA Housing Court Dept. (retired), with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Brockton, MA, Elaine was the daughter of the late Peter and Erikety (Righellis) Keneklis. She...
Manuel L. Burgo
Nov 24, 2021
Manuel L. Burgo, 77, of Hanson, died Wednesday, November 24th, 2021. He was the husband of the late Helena M. (Santos) Burgo. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, Manny immigrated to New Bedford at a young age. He was a hard worker who owned and operated Manny Burgo Painting. Manny's wake will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from...
Lawrence C. "Larry" Vera
Nov 23, 2021
Lawrence C. "Larry" Vera, 88, of Fort Myers, Florida and formerly of Fairhaven and Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, passed away Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on April 23, 1933, he was the son of Charles and Mary (Lawrence) Vera. He was predeceased by his wife...
Paul F. Cardoza
Nov 23, 2021
Paul F. Cardoza, 81, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday November 23, 2021. He was the husband of the late Kathleen A. (Sankey) Cardoza. Born in Bourne, the son of the late Manuel and Antonia (Monteiro) Cardoza, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Paul was formerly employed as a laboratory technician at Tobey Hospital until...
Roland R. Dupere
Nov 22, 2021
Roland R. Dupere, 81, of Dartmouth passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at Hathaway Manor after a brief period of declining health. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Mendonca) Dupere. Born in Fall River, son of the late Albert and Lauretta (Autote) Dupere, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. Roland was a graduate of Roger...
Charles A. Tavares, D.D.S
Nov 22, 2021
Charles A. Tavares, D.D.S, 87, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 22, 2021. He was the husband of the late Sally Tavares. Born in New Bedford, son of the late James M. and Bridget (Misiolek) Tavares, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Charles served in both the U.S. Army and the U.S....
Marie C. Zator
Nov 21, 2021
Marie C. Zator, devoted mother to five children, loving grandmother to six grandchildren, and proud great grandmother of six young children under five-years-old slipped peacefully from our embrace on Sunday November 21, 2021. Her entire extended family recognizes the blessing we have had with her as our guide, greatest advocate, and friend. Mom lived for nearly a century with...
Jeannette M. Souza
Nov 21, 2021
Jeannette M. (Tetreault) Souza, 97, of New Bedford died Sunday, November 21, 2021 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Albert Souza. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Wilfred and Olive (Arsenault) Tetreault, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Souza; two sons,...
Rita T. Andrews
Nov 20, 2021
Rita T. (Frenette) Andrews, 93, of New Bedford passed away Saturday November 20, 2021 at Sacred Heart Home after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Edwin L. Andrews, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Emile E. and Noemi (Vaillancourt) Frenette, she lived in New Bedford all of her life....
Virginia Bruna Savino
Nov 20, 2021
Virginia Bruna (Tagliolato) Savino, 86, of New Bedford passed away Saturday November 20, 2021 at Our Lady's Haven. She was the wife of the late Donald Savino. Born in Vicenza, Italy, the daughter of the late Carlo and Elena (Porzionato) Tagliolato, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Bruna was a loving grandmother who enjoyed watching...
Theodore "Teddy" Sakas
Nov 19, 2021
Theodore "Teddy" Sakas, 88, of New Bedford passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late James and Panoula (Spheris) Sakas. He attended the Project Independence Day Program. Teddy was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He is survived by his friends and caregivers, Helen Fonteneau and Roberta Goyette, as well...
Leo H. Paradis, Jr.
Nov 16, 2021
Leo H. Paradis, Jr., 78, of Freetown passed away on Tuesday November 16, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on October 14, 1943 in New Bedford, to the late Leo and Alice (Drisdell) Paradis of New Bedford. He lived in Freetown for most of his life. Leo...
