Edward A. Gonet, Jr.
Nov 11, 2021
Edward A. Gonet, Jr., 71, of Fairhaven died November 11, 2021 at home. He was a loving single father who raised three children and had nine grandchildren. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Edward A. and Lucy P. (Mosakowski) Gonet, he lived in Fairhaven most of his life. He was formerly employed as a relay engineer at...
Doris A. Onofrey
Nov 8, 2021
Doris A. (Dube) Onofrey, 87, of New Bedford passed away on Monday November 8, 2021 after a long illness at St Luke's Hospital. She is survived by her children, Dennis Onofrey, Kevin Onofrey, Vanessa Nobles and husband Daryl, Douglas Onofrey and his wife Lisa, and Gordon Onofrey her daughters-in-law, Carol Onofrey and Sharon Onofrey, her brother George Dube of...
Francine "Smiling Wind" Hicks
Nov 8, 2021
Francine "Smiling Wind" Hicks, 79, of New Bedford passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. She was born on June 4, 1942 in Mashpee, Massachusetts to Jennie Mae (Hicks) Wright and Joseph Peters. Francine was the eldest of 4 children. She graduated from New Bedford High School. She went to school to become a barbette and worked in the...
Augustino "Gus" Freitas
Nov 8, 2021
Augustino "Gus" Freitas, 88, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Elison Senior Living of Pinecrest in Largo, Florida after spending his last days surrounded by his family. He was the beloved son of the late Antonio and Virginia (Fernandes) Freitas. He was the husband of the late Mary (Costa) Freitas and father to David Freitas and his...
Elise H. Coyne
Nov 7, 2021
Elise H. (Holm) Coyne, 90, of Rochester passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Autumn Glen in Dartmouth, where she spent the last 14 months of her life. She was the wife of the late Howard F. Coyne. She was also predeceased by her first husband, Allen Cameron, and although he passed in 1966 she still thought of him...
Barbara Pierce
Nov 7, 2021
Barbara (Breakell) Pierce, 75, of New Bedford, died after a lengthy illness on Sunday, November 7th, 2021. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late George B. Breakell, Jr., and Corine E. (Milam) Brantley. Barbara loved crocheting, spending time with her family, and baking cookies especially around the holidays. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan,...
David S. Tavares
Nov 7, 2021
David S. Tavares, 47, of New Bedford died Sunday, November 7, 2021 unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in New Bedford, son of Judith A. Tavares and the late Steven Tavares, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was formerly employed as a painter for Martins Painting for many years. David enjoyed camping and fishing and...
Robert A. Andrade, Sr.
Nov 6, 2021
Robert A. Andrade, Sr., 85, of Fairhaven, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on October 2, 1936, he was the son of the late Hilda (Offley) Williams and Antone Andrade. He was predeceased by his wife Gunda (Schornhauser) Andrade and his son Richard W. Andrade, Sr. Robert is survived...
Clare M. Hartford
Nov 6, 2021
Clare Marie (Murphy) Hartford, of Mattapoisett, formerly Randolph, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2021, at the age of 59. Born in Boston, Clare grew up in Randolph, MA. She was a strong, vivacious, gorgeous woman who would give the world to help the ones she loved. She was insanely articulate, witty, and held many joys of life close...
Glenn A. Baptista
Nov 5, 2021
Glenn A. Baptista, 60, of Dartmouth went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2021. He was the husband of Donna E. (Kinder) Baptista. Born and raised in New Bedford, son of Elsie L. (Gomes) Baptista of New Bedford and the late Manuel Baptista, he moved to Dartmouth in 2002. He was employed by Debross Oil for...
Edna M. Harrison
Nov 5, 2021
Edna M. (Meehan) Harrison, 96, of Mattapoisett, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, at The Cottages at Dartmouth Village. She was the wife of the late Joseph Harrison. Joe and Edna were inseparable for more than 55 years. Mrs. Harrison worked in retail for many years, many of them at the former Star Store in New Bedford, MA. She...
Albert "Stooch" Silva, Jr.
Nov 4, 2021
Albert "Stooch" Silva, Jr., 63, of New Bedford passed away suddenly on Thursday November 4, 2021. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Albert "Smokey" and Dorothy (Rose) Silva, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School ('76) and UMass Dartmouth (aka SMU, '81). Stooch was employed...
Thomas V. Machado
Nov 4, 2021
Thomas V. Machado, 71, of New Bedford passed away Thursday November 4, 2021 from complications of Covid-19. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Urbano G. and Alice (Sheehan) Machado, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Tom was formerly employed as a corrections officer at MCI Bridgewater until his retirement. During the Vietnam...
Joanne J. Duchesneau
Nov 3, 2021
Joanne J. Duchesneau, 88, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday November 3, 2021 at Sacred Heart Home. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alice (Atwood) Duchesneau and Wilfred Duchesneau, she lived in Fairhaven and New Bedford for most of her life. Joanne was formerly employed as a sales clerk at Woolworth's in New Bedford and Dartmouth...
Ronald V. Gobeille
Nov 3, 2021
Ronald V. Gobeille, 78, of New Bedford died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 after a long illness. Born in Acushnet, son of the late Michel and Mary (Mareiro) Gobeille, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Ronald honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was formerly employed by J.C. Rhodes Company for many...
Beth-Anne Bousquet
Nov 1, 2021
Beth-Anne (Hoard) Bousquet, 40, of New Bedford went to Heaven on November 1, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Justin Bousquet. Born in Taunton, daughter of Ellen Hoard and the late David Tremblay, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was employed as a TSA officer at Logan...
June M. Pina
Nov 1, 2021
June Marie Pina, 71, of New Bedford passed away Monday November 1, 2021 after a short illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Belfred E. and Georgina (Oliver) Pina, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School and UMass Dartmouth. For many years, June was an...
Tillie Faye Soares
Oct 29, 2021
Tillie Faye Soares, 90, of New Bedford passed away Friday October 29, 2021 peacefully at home. She was the wife of the late Frank P. "Russo" Soares. Born in Comfort, Texas, the daughter of the late Walter and Nellie (Washington) Stokes, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Tillie loved dancing and playing cards, and enjoyed...
James “Jet” Smith, Jr.
Oct 29, 2021
James "Jet" Smith, Jr. passed away peacefully on October 29, 2021 after a long illness. A New Bedford resident for over 50 years, Jet is survived by his wife, Jean Groebe Smith; children Imani (Gwen) Ali, of Tustin, CA; New Bedford City Councilor, Scott Lima, and Philip Lima of Roxbury, MA; his two grandchildren, Necolia Simmons and Aaron Lima;...
William J. Giordano
Oct 26, 2021
William J. Giordano, 80, of Mattapoisett died October 26, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Marsha G. (Hussey) Giordano. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, son of the late Costanzo and Johanna S. (Konow) Giordano, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. He and his wife were the proprietors of...
