Obituaries

Justin J. Cournoyer

Justin J. Cournoyer

Sep 6, 2025

Justin John Cournoyer, 26, of New Bedford passed away on September 6, 2025 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston after a brief illness.

He was born in New Bedford to Sheri Millette and Justin Cournoyer. He is survived by his sisters, Chrysten Mourao, Kellie Mourao, and Courtney Cournoyer; his grandparents who loved him dearly, Karen and John...

Pamela J. Dupont

Pamela J. Dupont

Sep 4, 2025

Pamela J. (Grant) Dupont, 60, of New Bedford passed away Thursday September 4, 2025 at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond Dupont.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late George and Madeline (Oliveira) Grant, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life....

Manuel Joao Almeida Sousa

Manuel Joao Almeida Sousa

Sep 4, 2025

Manuel Joao Almeida Sousa, 54, of New Bedford, affectionally known as "Billois", passed away Thursday September 4, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Maria C. (Semedo) Sousa.

Born in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, the son of the late Joao Jose Sousa and Ludovina Almeida, he resided in New Bedford for the...

John P. Houlihan

John P. Houlihan

Sep 3, 2025

John P. Houlihan, 84, of Dartmouth died September 3, 2025 peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Sandra "Sam" (Lawrence) Houlihan.

Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late William F. and Sarah (O'Reilly) Houlihan, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life.

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Stephen Gaspar

Stephen Gaspar

Sep 3, 2025

Stephen Gaspar, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, friend and coach, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the age of 74.

Born on November 10, 1950 in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late Abel and Agnes (Barboza) Gaspar. Steve dedicated his life to his family, his students, and the game he...

Richard J. Tobin

Richard J. Tobin

Aug 31, 2025

Richard J. Tobin of Marion, MA passed away on August 31, 2025, just two months shy of his 84th birthday.

Born on October 31, 1941, to Georgianna C. Lewis and John J. Tobin, and known to those close to him as Dick or Richie, Richard grew up in the Mary J. McCormick housing projects of South Boston...

Mary E. Kelleher

Mary E. Kelleher

Aug 29, 2025

Mary E. (Clarke) Kelleher, 70, of Mattapoisett died Friday, August 29, 2025 at home after a period of declining health.

She was born and raised in New Bedford and graduated from Holy Name Grammar School and Holy Family High School. Mary graduated from Southeastern Massachusetts University (UMass Dartmouth) and received her Doctor of Laws degree from Boston...

Carol E. Jones

Carol E. Jones

Aug 29, 2025

Carol E. Jones, 78, of New Bedford died Friday, August 29, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Jacques) Jones, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

She was formerly employed as a legal secretary for many years...

Cindy M. Santos

Cindy M. Santos

Aug 29, 2025

Cindy M. Santos, 68, of New Bedford passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Born in Bourne, daughter of the late Domingo Manuel Santos and the late Candida (Grace) Santos, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.

Cindy was a graduate of New Bedford High School, Class of...

Debra J. Binning

Debra J. Binning

Aug 27, 2025

Debra J. (Santos) Binning, 72, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Boston Medical Center after a brief illness. She was the wife of William T. Binning, Jr.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Edward "Red" Santos and the late Eileen (Boyle) Santos, she lived in New Bedford all of her life....

Alfred Arthur Rousseau

Alfred Arthur Rousseau

Aug 25, 2025

Alfred Arthur Rousseau, 87, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Alfred Norman Rousseau and Florence (Caya) Stevens, and he lived in the New Bedford area for most of his life.

Known to many as Arthur, he...

Dora Kate Doubrava

Dora Kate Doubrava

Aug 25, 2025

Dora Kate (Vollgraff) Doubrava, 96 of Mattapoisett, MA, died peacefully at her home on August 25, 2025. Dora Kate was born in then-rural Lake Grove, New York. Depending on whether she or her twin brother was telling the story, she was the fourth or fifth of the six Vollgraff children. She grew up in the house adjacent to her...

Clementina Gomes

Clementina Gomes

Aug 24, 2025

Clementina (Garcia) Gomes, 98, of New Bedford passed away Sunday August 24, 2025 after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Francisco Gomes.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Henrique and Eugenia (Silva) Garcia, she lived in New Bedford for the past 50 years.

Clementina was formerly employed...

Vivian Dalee Jones

Vivian Dalee Jones

Aug 22, 2025

Our hearts are broken as we share the passing of our beloved Vivian Dalee Jones on Friday, August 22, 2025, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Vivian's time with us was far too short but she filled our lives with joy, laughter, love and a little sass every single day.

Anyone that met Vivian knew that animals...

William Barry Hughes

William Barry Hughes

Aug 20, 2025

On August 20, 2025, William "Barry" Hughes peacefully passed away after a long illness. He was born on July 10, 1937, in New Bedford, MA, to Richard T. and Agnes (Craven) Hughes.

Barry was a proud member of the New Bedford High School Class of 1956, where he was voted "Most Fun to Be With"-a distinction that...

Jerome C. Hardy

Jerome C. Hardy

Aug 19, 2025

Jerome C. Hardy, 65, of Fairhaven, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Susan (Pina) Hardy, with whom he shared many cherished years.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Katherine Cox and Jessie Hardy, Jerome made New Bedford, MA his home...

Michael "Tunes" Antunes

Michael "Tunes" Antunes

Aug 19, 2025

Obituary for Michael "Tunes" Antunes

Sunrise: August 10, 1940 - Sunset: August 19, 2025

Michael "Tunes" Antunes , beloved musician, actor, star of stage and screen, and proud Dartmouth/New Bedford native, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, just nine days after celebrating his 85th...

Olga R. Williams

Olga R. Williams

Aug 17, 2025

Olga Williams, a lifelong New Bedford resident whose tireless dedication to her family and community left an indelible mark on countless lives, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in Wareham on March 23, 1932, Olga's journey was defined by a spirit of service, an unwavering resilience, and a love that was felt...

Robert H. Turner

Robert H. Turner

Aug 13, 2025

Robert H. Turner, 68, of Plymouth died August 13, 2025 unexpectedly at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth.

He was the husband of Theresa C. (Brace) Turner and the late Michelle M. (Spinola) Turner.

Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Herbert and Julia Mae (Gibau) Turner, he lived in Plymouth most...

Anne E. Sylvia

Anne E. Sylvia

Aug 12, 2025

Anne E. (Bowen) Sylvia, 86, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday August 12, 2025 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late Donald Sylvia.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Timothy F. and Mary E. (Dowd) Bowen, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a graduate of...

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