Viola M. Riggins
Jul 20, 2021
Viola M. Riggins, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 20, 2021. Viola was a loving mother of two beautiful girls. She proudly achieved her associates degree in accounting where she used her love of numbers to her highest advantage. Amongst her career, Viola took an interest in interior design & loved the art of...
Michael P. Gonsalves
Jul 20, 2021
Michael P. Gonsalves, 52, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021 from complications of Covid-19. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Judith (Sylvia) Grajales, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was well known as "Big Mike" throughout the community. He is survived by five children, Jaileigh Chumack, Shaniah Chumack, Ciara...
David J. Randall
Jul 19, 2021
David John Randall, 62, of New Bedford, formerly of Brockton and Mattapoisett, died Monday, July 19, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born June 7, 1959 in Crestview, Florida to Elizabeth (Taylor) Randall and John Wadsworth Randall, who was stationed at Eglin AFB. From there the family was assigned to the U.S. Embasy in Asunción, Paraguay, South America....
Donald Baker
Jul 19, 2021
Donald Baker, 88, of New Bedford died Monday, July 19, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Eulalie "Lee" "Lolly" (Costa) Baker. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Robert and Helen (Baker) Halstead, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Donald was a...
Peter F. Coville
Jul 19, 2021
Peter F. Coville, 83, of Mattapoisett died July 19, 2021 at Milford Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Nancy D. (Dunham) Coville, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Wareham, Peter was the son of the late Lawrence and Stella (Ryder) Coville. He lived in Wareham before moving to Mattapoisett in 1972. Peter...
Henry Vazquez Morales
Jul 17, 2021
Henry Vazquez Morales, 62, of New Bedford died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at home after a brief illness. Born in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, son of the late Alfredo Vazquez and Aida Morales, he lived in Puerto Rico for most of his life before moving to New Bedford. Henry enjoyed working on cars, fishing and drawing. He is survived...
George B. Lavoie
Jul 16, 2021
George B. Lavoie, 95, of New Bedford passed away Friday July 16, 2021 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Jeannette M. (Blais) Lavoie. Born in Pawtucket, RI, the son of the late George A. and Leona (Guilbeault) Lavoie, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. George was formerly employed...
Kathleen Ann Baumgartner
Jul 12, 2021
Kathleen Ann (Costa) Baumgartner, 78, of Fairhaven, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family on Monday, July 12th, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Louis D. and Mary (Pauline) Costa. Born and raised in Fairhaven, she lived there all of her life. She worked as a nurses aide, and loved caring for the sick and elderly. She enjoyed...
Russell W. Berryman
Jul 12, 2021
Russell W. Berryman, 51, of New Bedford died Monday, July 12, 2021 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Penny A. (Diefenbach) Berryman. Born in Fall River, son of the late Russell and Muriel (Tighe) Berryman, he lived in Fall River and New Bedford for most of his life. He was the proprietor of RW Berryman...
Roland R. Menard
Jul 12, 2021
Roland R. Menard, 61, of Mattapoisett died July 12, 2021 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, son of Roland and Janet (Major) Menard, he was raised in Fairhaven, traveled around the country when young, but lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. He was a self-employed carpenter for many years. A hard worker, who loved to daydream. Mr....
Bertha S. Perrault
Jul 10, 2021
Bertha S. (Miethe) Perrault, 102, of Mattapoisett died peacefully in her home on July 10, 2021, where she was under the care of her loving daughters. She was the wife of the late Edward A. Perrault and daughter of the late Bernard and Bertha (Ochs) Miethe. Bertha was a city girl, born and raised in Boston. She travelled the...
John A. Marinelli
Jul 10, 2021
John A. Marinelli, 96, of New Bedford died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at home peacefully in his sleep. He was the husband of the late Lucille B. (Frigault) Marinelli. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Carmine and Grace (Donato) Marinelli, he was a lifelong resident of the South End of New Bedford. He was a graduate...
Florence L. Bates
Jul 10, 2021
Florence L. (Dubois) Bates, 96, completed her life's journey on July 10, 2021 at Sippican Healthcare Center. Loving mother to Richard Bates of Mattapoisett, Eric Bates and his wife Maureen of Vallejo, CA; grandmother to Rachel Bates and partner Dylan of Seekonk, MA; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her siblings,...
Randall R. Silva
Jul 8, 2021
Randall R. Silva, 60, of New Bedford passed away on Thursday, July 8th, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Bernadette M. (Soares) Silva. A life long resident of New Bedford, Randall was the son of the late Norma Lemberg. He was previously employed by Construction Source Management as a Supervisor. Randall is survived by his...
Gary J. Winterson
Jul 7, 2021
Gary J. Winterson, 61, of New Bedford passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Gary was the son of Paul K. and Anne "Pat" (Cadigan) Winterson of New Bedford. After graduating from New Bedford High School, Gary served in the United States Air Force from 1979 to 1983. Shortly after his service, Gary...
James Paul Carlisle
Jul 5, 2021
James Paul Carlisle, 70, of New Bedford passed away suddenly on Monday July 5, 2021. He was the husband of Cathy A. (Swaye) Carlisle; they had been married for 19 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Lloyd F. Carlisle and Rose A. (Duarte) Carlisle, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. In...
Joyce M. Morris
Jul 5, 2021
Joyce Marie (Cruz) Morris, 86, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Monday July 5 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Manuel S. Morris. Born in New Bedford on March 7, 1935 to the late Nicholas and Julia (Oliveira) Cruz, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Joyce graduated...
William E. Sherman
Jul 4, 2021
William E. Sherman, 88, of Mattapoisett died July 4, 2021 at home. He was the husband of the late Dorothy C. (Gonsalves) Sherman. Born in Mattapoisett, son of the late Charles and Mary (Costa) Sherman, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life. He was a proud and kind man who served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps...
Mildred L. Breault
Jul 3, 2021
Mildred L. Breault, 89, of New Bedford died July 3, 2021 at Alden Court Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late George E. Breault. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Julia (Cambra) Medeiros. Mildred will be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed decorating her home, going...
Dr. Cynthia G. Kruger
Jul 2, 2021
Dr. Cynthia Gertrude Kruger, Professor Emerita of Education, University of Massachusetts passed away peacefully on July 2, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital at the age of 79. Born and raised in New Bedford, Dr. Kruger was the daughter of the late Ernest P. and Gertrude (St. Jacques) Kruger, and is survived by her son Timothy Kruger and his wife...
