Margaret E. Sylvia
Jun 9, 2021
Margaret Ellen (Birtwistle) Sylvia, 95, of New Bedford, died Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Sylvia. Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Larvek) Birtwistle. Margaret loved crossword puzzles and mystery novels. She was a communicant of St. Mary's...
Richard H. Bennett
Jun 8, 2021
Richard H. Bennett, 77, of New Bedford passed away at home in his sleep on Tuesday June 8, 2021. He was the husband of the late Doreen M. (Pacheco) Bennett. Born in Fairhaven, he lived in Mattapoisett and Fairhaven before moving to New Bedford. Richard formerly worked in retail, having been employed at Jack and Harry's, Western Auto, and...
Jason A. Pacheco
Jun 7, 2021
Jason Anthony Pacheco, 30, of New Bedford, passed away after a long illness on Monday, June 7th, 2021. Born in New Bedford, son of Manuel F. Pacheco, Sr., and Senobia Faria, he was raised in New Bedford, and attended high school and college in Pennsylvania before returning to New Bedford. Jason loved working on cars, traveling, listening to music,...
Robert E. Pires, Jr.
Jun 7, 2021
Robert E. "June-bug" Pires Jr., age 70, of Tulsa, Oklahoma transitioned home peacefully on Monday June 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years and soulmate of 47 years Lauriann (Silva) Pires. Born in Middleboro, MA, the son of the late Robert E. Pires, Sr. and Olivia "Lucy" (Fontes) Pires...
Conrad T. Thibeault
Jun 3, 2021
Conrad T. Thibeault, a lifelong New Bedford resident, died suddenly and peacefully at home on Thursday June 3, 2021 at the age of 84. He was a loving husband to Helen (Cummings) Thibeault for 50 years until her passing, and the son of the late Lucille (Hebert) Thibeault and the late Leo J. Thibeault. Conrad served in the U.S....
Dane F. Barros, Jr.
Jun 2, 2021
Dane F. Barros, Jr., 4 months and 4 days old, of New Bedford, passed away on June 2nd, 2021 unexpectedly at home. He was the son of Dane F. Barros, Sr. and Heather Ferreira of New Bedford. Survivors include his parents; four siblings, Cameron, Ariana, Jae'ana, and Janiyah; his grandparents, Ronnette Barros, Jerry Davis, Thomas Hamlin, Paula Bento, Jose...
Maria Gonzalez
Jun 1, 2021
Maria Gonzalez, 60, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at home. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Pedro Gonzalez and Vita Roman Gonzalez, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Maria was a certified nurse's aide and worked at various nursing homes within Greater New Bedford area. Maria...
Olavo P. Ramos
May 30, 2021
Olavo P. Ramos, 94, of New Bedford died May 30, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Iracema P. (Pires) Ramos. Mr. Ramos was formerly employed by Tichon Seafood for several years. He was the patriarch of the Ramos family. Mr. Ramos enjoyed farming, playing the harmonica, dancing and his tobacco....
Lawrence A. Harney, Jr.
May 30, 2021
Lawrence A. Harney, Jr., 91, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 30, 2021. He was the husband of the late Mary Paula (Glennon) Harney. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Lawrence A. and Margaret E. (Doucette) Harney, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Larry was a truck driver for Milhench and...
Beatrice M. Gregory
May 29, 2021
Beatrice M. (Antoune) Gregory, 92, of Mattapoisett died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Our Lady's Haven after a long, courageous battle with scoliosis and other health problems. She was the wife of Donald J. Gregory, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late George and Bessie...
Ricardo Viana
May 25, 2021
Ricardo "Rico" Viana, 45, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. Born in New Bedford, the son of Maria (Fernandes) Viana and Manuel Viana, he lived in New Bedford his entire life. Despite being a die-hard Cowboys fan, Rico was a solid guy who was loved and...
Stephen J. Rogers
May 25, 2021
Stephen Joseph Rogers, 88, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 16, 1932 in New Bedford to Joseph Rogers and Mary (Oliveira) Rogers. Steve was a U. S. Army Korean War Veteran and served in the Occupational Forces in Germany. Steve graduated from Dartmouth High School and...
Kenneth G. Howes
May 24, 2021
Kenneth G. Howes, 84, of Acushnet died May 24, 2021 at Tremont Nursing Home. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Kenneth I. and Florence M. (Nunes) Howes, he lived in Quincy most of his life before moving to Westport and then to Acushnet. He was formerly employed by Burke Distribution for many years until his retirement. Mr....
Kathryn S. Lamontagne
May 23, 2021
Kathryn S. (Neary) LaMontagne, 89, of Mattapoisett, MA and Marco Island, FL, formerly of Wellesley and Natick, MA died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Sacred Heart Home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Leo J. LaMontagne to whom Kate was married for 65 years. Kate leaves son Gavin LaMontagne of Onset, MA and Marco Island,...
Laurie A. Ryan
May 22, 2021
Laurie Ann Ryan, 54, of Dartmouth, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was surrounded by the love and presence of her family. Laurie was the eldest daughter of the late Denis and Frances (Kogut) Ryan. She graduated from Dartmouth High School and earned a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth. Laurie was a...
David F. Lopes
May 22, 2021
David F. Lopes, 70, of Mattapoisett, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Francis P. and Hilda (Motta) Lopes, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was the husband of Maria Lopes. David worked as a cook at Lakeville Hospital and MCI Plymouth for many years....
Mary A. Robillard
May 21, 2021
Mary A. (Riley) Robillard, 96, of New Bedford died May 21, 2021 at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Louis A. Robillard, with whom she shared 41 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late William E. and Mary G. (Metthe) Riley, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She...
George F. Liarikos, Iii
May 20, 2021
George F. Liarikos, III, 66, of Fall River died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. Born in New Bedford, the son of Joan (Saunders) Liarikos and the late George F. Liarikos, Jr., he lived in the New Bedford area for most of his life. George was formerly employed as a commercial...
Alice M. Pfeninger
May 19, 2021
Alice M. (Massingham) Pfeninger, 87, of Dartmouth, passed away on Wednesday May 19, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Douglas M. Pfeninger; they had been married for 58 years. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Harold and Olive (Vera) Massingham, she lived in Dartmouth...
Attorney David E. Fox
May 17, 2021
Attorney David E. Fox, 80, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts died on May 17, 2021 at his home in Mattapoisett after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Barbara (White) Fox, his daughter, Deborah (Fox) Medici; sons, David B. Fox and his wife Janice of West Bridgewater; Todd Hutchinson of Titusville, FL; and a brother, John Fox of...
