Sfc James F. Mcdonald
Jan 30, 2022
SFC JAMES F. MCDONALD It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of a wonderful man, James Francis McDonald. He passed on 30 January, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA due to complications from COVID-19. He was the son of James Bernard McDonald and Florence (O'Hara) McDonald, born on 29 March, 1946...
Frank "Kip" Ferreira, Jr.
Jan 30, 2022
Frank "Kip" Ferreira, Jr., 74, of New Bedford died Sunday, January 30, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born to the late Frank Ferreira, Sr. and Amelia "Che Che" Ferreira in Newport, RI on September 25, 1947. Frank graduated from Rogers High School in 1965 and shortly after joined the Army. He served in Vietnam until 1970 and...
Barbara Susan Murray
Jan 29, 2022
BARBARA SUSAN (GREENWOOD) MURRAY died on January 29, 2022, when her heart finally gave out after 91 years and 7 months of life. She was the only daughter of Charles Greenwood and Doris (Peroski) Greenwood, and the beloved wife of Paul V. Murray, whom she married in 1953 and who died in 2005, after 52 years of marriage. Barbara...
George Schoerner
Jan 28, 2022
George Schoerner, 94, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28th, 2022. He was the husband of Harriet L. (Baker) Schoerner. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he grew up in Maine before he met his wife and moved to New Bedford. George served in the Merchant Marines and U.S. Navy. He loved vacationing in Maine and fixing things. He...
Carol B. Vercammen
Jan 28, 2022
Carol Beatrice (Veer) VerCammen, 75, of New Bedford died suddenly at home on Friday January 28, 2022 in the arms of her loving husband. Carol is survived by her husband, Kenneth VerCammen, her two children, Colleen Chiron and her husband Jean-Pierre Chiron and Kenneth VerCammen, Jr., her two grandsons, Benjamin and Maxwell Chiron, her sister Kathleen Mendes, and many...
Joana Fourtado
Jan 28, 2022
Joana Fourtado, 90, of Dartmouth passed away Friday January 28, 2022. She was the wife of the late Manuel Do Rozario Delgado. Born in Dakar, Senegal, the daughter of the late Jean Fourtado and Angelina Cabral Garcia, she lived in Dakar for many years until moving to the Greater New Bedford area in 1985. She is survived by her...
Carol A. Carlsen
Jan 27, 2022
Carol Ann (Nelson) Carlsen, 83, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the home of her loving daughter and caregiver Tammy and her husband Steve. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late William and Mildred (McGough) Nelson, she was a graduate of the New Bedford school system and lived in New Bedford for...
Warren Gell Hathaway
Jan 27, 2022
Warren Gell Hathaway August 22, 1941-January 27, 2022 This is not an ordinary obituary, for Warren Gell Hathaway was not an ordinary man. He was a renowned sailor, a philosopher, a publisher and owner of the Hathaway Publishing group of suburban newspapers including the Somerset Spectator, the Middleboro Gazette, the Dartmouth Chronicle, and the Fairhaven Advocate. He had been...
Barbara A. Loranger
Jan 26, 2022
Barbara A. (Rutkowski) Loranger, 87, of Mattapoisett died peacefully Wednesday, January 26, 2022 after a brief illness surrounded by her loved ones. Beautiful Barbara was the wife of the late Ronald R. Loranger, with whom she shared nearly 64 years of devoted love and marriage. Born in Fairhaven, daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Wolan) Rutkowski, settled in...
Albert P. Ramos
Jan 25, 2022
Albert P. Ramos, 95, of Fairhaven died January 25, 2022 peacefully at Alden Court Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Teves) Ramos. Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late John P. and Frances A. (DeMelo) Ramos, he lived in Fairhaven since 1955. He was formerly employed by Morse Twist Drill for 25...
Virginia A. Baird
Jan 25, 2022
Virginia A. Baird, 95, of Acushnet passed away on January 25, 2022 after a brief period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Baird, her childhood sweetheart. Born in Acushnet the daughter of the late Richard T. Pearson, Jr. and Mary Alice (Waterhouse) Pearson she lived in Acushnet most of her life. She was...
John J. Makuch
Jan 24, 2022
John J. "Butch" Makuch, 78, of Mattapoisett died Monday, January 24, 2022 unexpectedly at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of Donnalee R. (Carreau) Makuch. Born in New Jersey, son of the late John and Helen (Kata) Makuch, he was raised in Rochester and lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life. Butch honorably served in the U.S. Marine...
Rosemary Benton
Jan 23, 2022
Rosemary (Pietrass) Benton, 77, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022. Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Michele and Diamantina (Costa) Pietrass. Rosemary loved bingo, gambling, and spending time with her children and grandchildren and close friends. She worked at China Lantern as a waitress for many years....
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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....
