Elizabeth A. Bright
Jun 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, the family of Elizabeth Agnes Bright announces her passing on June 30, 2025, at the age of 65.
Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, to John Bright and Jane McDonald, Elizabeth later made her home in New Bedford, MA.
A Veteran of the U.S. Army, Elizabeth proudly served while stationed in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Following...
Sarah Chase Hopkins
Jun 30, 2025
Sarah Chase Hopkins, 85, passed away on June 30, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Hopkins, who passed away in 2024, and the devoted mother of two children.
Sarah had a lifelong love of music and art. She sang in church choirs and...
Beverly A. May
Jun 29, 2025
Beverly A. (Arruda) May, 89, died June 29, 2025 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late John J. May, Jr. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Antone V. and Lena S. (Sylvester) Arruda, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life before returning to New Bedford. She...
Charles J. Mckenna, Iii
Jun 29, 2025
Charles J. McKenna, III, 65, of Germantown, MD, formerly of Dartmouth, MA, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was a graduate of Dartmouth High School, Class of 1977, and later received an Associate's Degree from Bristol Community College.
Known as Chuck to his friends and loved ones, he...
Richard J. Shea
Jun 29, 2025
Richard J. Shea, 68, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday June 29, 2025.
Born to the late Robert and Constance (Jason) Shea, Rick dedicated his life to service, courage, and community. For 39 years, he served with honor and dedication in the New Bedford Fire Department, rising through the ranks to become Captain....
Edward "Ted" F. Kurtz, Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
Edward "Ted" F. Kurtz, Jr., 96 of Dartmouth died June 28, 2025.
Born in Schenectady, NY, Ted Kurtz was the son of Edward F. and Marion E. Kurtz. He grew up in Attleboro, MA, and later lived in Concord and Northampton, MA, as well as Kingston, Ontario. He and his wife Nancy shared 59 years of marriage....
Carol A. Mcgill
Jun 27, 2025
Carol Ann (LaVigne) McGill, 94, of Dartmouth passed away Friday June 27, 2025 at Vantage of New Bedford. She was the wife of Thomas H. McGill.
Born in Worcester, Carol was a graduate of Emmanuel College, where her received her Bachelor of Arts degree, and Boston College, where she received her Master of Arts degree. She taught...
Suzanne Mccarter Tifft
Jun 24, 2025
Suzanne McCarter Tifft, known to family and friends as Sue or "Nanny," died peacefully at home in Marion, Massachusetts, on June 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving sons and daughter-in-law. She was 93.
Born in New York City on January 18, 1932, Sue was the daughter of Thomas Nesbitt McCarter Jr. and Suzanne Pierson McCarter. She spent...
Zayra Melina Perez Lopez
Jun 22, 2025
Zayra Melina Perez Lopez, 40, of New Bedford died June 22, 2025 at home surrounded by her family and church family at Iglesia Palabra Miel.
She was the wife of Jose M. Lopez Santiago.
Born in Rabinal, Baja Verapaz, Guatamala, daughter of Arturo G. Reyes Vielman and Maria L. (Lopez Chen) Reyes of New Bedford,...
Joseph Duprey
Jun 21, 2025
Joseph Duprey, 89, of Acushnet, formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday June 21, 2025, at Saint Luke's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Gaudette) Duprey; they had been married for 62 years.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Joseph "Slip" Duprey and Marion (Foley) Duprey. He attended Holy...
Donald Piva, Jr
Jun 21, 2025
Donald Piva, Jr passed away in his home on June 21, 2025. He was 63.
DJ was born on November 25, 1961 to the late Donald and Barbara (Roy) Piva, and resided in Dartmouth for most of his life. He graduated from Bristol Agricultural High School where he pursued his knack for raising livestock and played '70s...
Rita C. Mulroy
Jun 20, 2025
Rita C. (Leboeuf) Mulroy, age 100, of New Bedford passed away at Hope Health Hospice Center on June 20, 2025.
She was the wife of the late Anthony G. Mulroy.
Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Eugenie (Alexandre) Leboeuf, and sister of the late Pauline Constant....
Audrey L. Almond
Jun 19, 2025
Audrey L. (Babineau) Almond, 60, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025 after a long illness.
Born in New Bedford to the late Albert and Irene (Johnson) Babineau, she was a lifelong New Bedford resident. She worked with dedication as a secretary at J.M. of New Bedford for forty-one years.
Audrey...
Andrew J. Revell
Jun 19, 2025
Andrew J. Revell, 51, of Rochester, Massachusetts passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Susan M. (Brenneke) Hunter Revell.
Born in Independence, Missouri, to Roger and Kathy Revell, Andrew spent his early years in Missouri and Texas. His academic journey later took him across the country, culminating in a...
Albert M. Lima
Jun 18, 2025
Albert M. Lima, 89 of Fairhaven died Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Alda M. (Botelho) Lima.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Mary (Correia) Lima, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.
He was a communicant of Holy...
Owen Ronald Costa
Jun 16, 2025
Owen Ronald Costa, 20, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, June 16, 2025 after a life long battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Born in Fall River, son of Kevin Costa and Jaunna (Reedy) Fresina, he lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven all of his life.
Owen was an avid gamer and...
Herman C. Couto
Jun 15, 2025
Herman C. Couto, 86, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Herman was born to Jose and Maria Couto on December 29, 1938, in São Miguel, Azores. He emigrated to the United States at the age of 7 and was a U.S. citizen by birth...
Margaret Olney
Jun 15, 2025
After a long life of service to her community, church and family, Margaret (Peg) Olney of Mattapoisett passed away on June 15, 2025, following a brief cancer-related illness. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday. For 57 years, Peg was the beloved spouse of David Olney, who died in 2015.
Born in Bridgeport, CT, Peg was the oldest...
Leslye Ribeiro
Jun 15, 2025
Leslye (Shurtleff) Ribeiro passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 56 years, Carl Ribeiro, along with their son Mark, his wife Catherine, and her loving and much-adored grandchildren, Crosby and Graham. Leslye was predeceased by her parents, Edward B. Shurtleff and Elinor (Terzian) Weaver, and...
Rita B. Greene
Jun 13, 2025
Rita B. Greene May 5, 1924 - June 13, 2025
Rita B. Greene, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at the age of 101 at CareOne at New Bedford.
Born on May 5, 1924, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Russell Berry...
