Arthur B. Senna
Jul 2, 2021
Arthur B. Senna, 81, died on July 2nd, 2021, the husband of Claudette L. (Michaud) Senna for over 54 years. Born on September 12th, 1939, he was the son of the late Jose and Mary (Maranhao) Senna, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Arthur was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church, North Dartmouth, MA where...
Mary E. Thornton
Jul 1, 2021
Mary E. Thornton, 79, of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of New Bedford, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday July 1, 2021. She was the wife of the late Donald Correia. Born in Hyannis, the daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret (Earley) Thornton, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life, before...
Eleanor Borges
Jun 30, 2021
Eleanor (Gilbert) Borges was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on March 24, 1942. She was the youngest of 13 children born to the union of Maurice and Mary (Tavares) Gilbert. She lived in New Bedford the majority of her life. She entered Heaven's gates on June 30, 2021. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She...
Randall J. "Randy" Parker
Jun 27, 2021
Randall J. "Randy" Parker, 47, of New Bedford passed away suddenly at home on Sunday June 27, 2021. Born in New Bedford, the son of Pamela Parker Reardon and the late Randall E. Parker, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. Randy owned and operated his own landscaping business, working throughout the Southcoast area. An avid sports...
Eileen B. Sullivan
Jun 26, 2021
Eileen Bridget (Tomlinson) Sullivan, 72, of Springfield, MA, died June 26, 2021, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Joseph Sullivan, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the youngest child of John T. and Florence M. (Foy) Tomlinson, she lived her entire life in the state...
David L. Keighley
Jun 23, 2021
David L. Keighley of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 as a result of complications that developed following a double lung transplant in October 2019. Born in 1954 in New Bedford and raised on Spring Street in Fairhaven a short block away from St. Joseph Church and School, David...
Barry J. Connelly
Jun 19, 2021
Barry James Connelly passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021. Barry's love of life was reflected in his strong will to battle through many difficult illnesses over the past two years. He always tried to stay positive and frequently found humor in even the toughest of situations. He was a gifted story teller and loved recounting life's funnier moments....
Pamela J. Miller
Jun 18, 2021
Pamela Jean (Sullivan) Miller, 65, of Dartmouth, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, June 18th, 2021. She was the former wife of Greg Miller. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late George W. Sullivan and Mary (Antunes) Roza she was raised in Dartmouth before moving to Louisiana where she lived most of her life. She returned to Dartmouth...
Evangeline Lemos
Jun 17, 2021
Evangeline "Vangie" (Cabral) Lemos, 91, of New Bedford died June 17, 2021 at home after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Lemos. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Anselmo and Evangelina (Fonseca) Cabral, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She enjoyed attending seniors...
Cecile M. Aulisio
Jun 16, 2021
Cecile M. (Gendron) Aulisio, 103, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday June 16, 2021. She was the wife of the late David M. Aulisio. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Thomas and Eugenie (Emond) Gendron, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She is survived by her children, Thomas...
Manuel C. Mello, Jr.
Jun 16, 2021
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant Manuel C. Mello, Jr. died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 after 100 robust years of life. Manuel was the husband of the late Dorothy M. (Gracia) Mello with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Manuel C. Mello and Maria José Amaral Rocha Mello, Manuel lived...
Priscilla Gomes
Jun 15, 2021
Priscilla (Burgo) Gomes, 97, of Acushnet died Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at St. Anne's Hospital after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Marcelino R. "Charlie" Gomes. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Henrique and Mary (Lomba) Burgo, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She worked as a...
Arthur E. Travers
Jun 15, 2021
Arthur E. Travers, 95, of Dartmouth died June 15, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Millicent G. (Carreiro) Travers. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John B. and Elsie (St. Onge) Travers, he lived in Dartmouth all of his life. He was formerly employed by New England Telephone...
Merritt G. "Chuck" Laplante
Jun 15, 2021
Professor Merritt G. "Chuck" LaPlante, 89, of Dartmouth formerly of Mattapoisett died June 15, 2021 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Julia L. (Mello) LaPlante. Born in Worcester, son of the late Merritt B. and Louise (Morris) LaPlante, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life before moving to Dartmouth 3 years ago. He was formerly employed...
Patrick A. Mahon
Jun 12, 2021
Patrick A. Mahon of New Bedford died on Saturday June 12, 2021 at the age 86. He was the loving husband of Gaetane (Boulay) Mahon for 60 years. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Howard) Mahon. Patrick was retired from International Dryer as a shipper and receiver. He was active in...
Elizabeth Ann Lestage
Jun 12, 2021
Elizabeth Ann (Perry) Lestage, 82, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 12th, 2021, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Paul M. Lestage. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Anthony and Alyce (Fraga) Perry, she lived in New Bedford all of her life, and worked at St. Luke's...
Anthony M. Zane
Jun 11, 2021
Anthony Morris Zane died of Covid-19 pneumonia on June 11, 2021 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was born in Philadelphia on February 2, 1930, the only child of Gertrude Lippincott Borton and John Hamilton Zane. It was his good fortune to grow up in Chestnut Hill and to be educated at Chestnut Hill Academy, Middlesex School, the University of...
Jorge B. Dossantos
Jun 11, 2021
Jorge Bernardo DosSantos, 66, of New Bedford passed away at home on Friday June 11, 2021. He was the husband of the late Alda (Ferreira) DosSantos. Born in Belem, Brazil, the son of the late Manuel Miguel DosSantos and Odette (Cavalcante) DosSantos, he lived in New Bedford since 1981. Jorge was formerly employed as an X-ray technician at St....
Henry W. Rioux
Jun 11, 2021
Henry W. Rioux, 72, of Rochester, formerly of Fairhaven, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease. Born and raised in Fairhaven, he was the son of the late Richard J. and Lena (Braman) Rioux. Henry served his country in the U.S. Navy, patrolling the waters and inlets of Vietnam. He was...
Brian J. Partin
Jun 9, 2021
Brian Jim Partin, 56, of New Bedford passed away in the arms of the Lord on June 9, 2021 due to Covid related issues. He was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Shirley June (Dias) Partin and Ralph Partin. Brian was a fisherman for the most of his life. He loved the profession, his fishermen brothers...
