Maria L. Roman
Oct 16, 2021
Our beautiful mother, sister, aunt, friend and mentor, Maria L. Roman, passed away on Saturday October 16th, 2021. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Luis Roman and Gabriela Roman. Maria leaves behind her sister Nereida Roman and husband Enrique Rosario, her partner Lydia Morales and three beloved sons, Luis Cortes, Javier Cortes and...
Mary A. Baldo
Oct 15, 2021
Mary A. (Kuffrey) Baldo, 94, of New Bedford passed away Friday October 15, 2021. She was the wife of the late Julio C. Baldo; they had been married for 56 years. Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Latif and Regina (Mousally) Kuffrey, she lived in New Bedford for the past 60 years. Mrs. Baldo...
Michael D. Jennings
Oct 15, 2021
Michael D. Jennings, 78, of Mattapoisett, passed away Friday, October 15th, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Elaine (Sylvia) Jennings with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Edward H. and Pauline "Rita" (Charette) Jennings, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Michael was a kind,...
Herbert H. Rowe
Oct 15, 2021
Herbert Herman Rowe of New Bedford MA, died peacefully at home on Friday October 15, 2021 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife, Michelle (Zussy) Rowe, his two sons, Dr. David Rowe of Pepper Pike, OH and Daniel Rowe of Berlin, MA, his stepchildren, Roland Normand, Kelly Carvalho, and Bridget Wang, his brother, Gordon T....
Taite A. Fonteneau
Oct 14, 2021
Taite Ashley Fonteneau, 29, of Fairhaven passed away Thursday October 14, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, the daughter of Roger E. and Lorri A. (Sala) Fonteneau, she lived in Fairhaven for most of her life. Taite was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and was currently attending Bristol Community College. She enjoyed writing stories and...
Ronald A. Stapleton
Oct 13, 2021
Ronald A. Stapleton passed away on October 13, 2021 at the age of 65. He was the loving husband of Sandra (Shurtleff) Stapleton, his high school sweetheart and soulmate. Ronald is also survived by his beloved mother, Rosa "Nana" (Costa) Stapleton; his three children, Sara Teves and her husband Jonathan, Jonathan Stapleton and his wife Heidi, and Mark Stapleton...
Rita M. Briden
Oct 12, 2021
Rita M. (Negus) Briden, 99, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday October 12, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Arnold R. Briden. Born in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Thomas and Isabelle (Slocum) Negus, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Mrs. Briden was a communicant of Holy...
Leonard E. Mellberg
Oct 10, 2021
Leonard Evert Mellberg, research physicist, of South Dartmouth, MA, died peacefully on October 10, 2021, at the age of 85, after a long inspirational life that changed the fabric of our lives worldwide, our safety, especially the oceans, ocean life and the environment. He is survived by his wife, Pamela N. Mellberg, two daughters, Rev. Dr. Lesly Mellberg and...
Suellen Aiken
Oct 10, 2021
Suellen Aiken, 72, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home on Sunday October 10, 2021 with her beloved life partner Richard W. Walker by her side. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy M. (Fell) Aiken and Warren V. Aiken, and the sister of the late Robert W. Aiken. Suellen graduated from Fairhaven High School and Westfield State...
Stanley C. Ociesa
Oct 10, 2021
Stanley C. Ociesa, 69, of New Bedford died October 10, 2021 peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Stanley cared for his parents as they got older and his sister Gina and her husband Barry were very happy to take care of Stanley as his health declined. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Stanley R....
Albert G. Souza
Oct 10, 2021
Albert G. Souza, 90, of Dartmouth died Sunday, October 10th, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born and raised in New Bedford he was the son of the late Frederico B. and Maria (Costa) Souza. Albert was a loving caretaker to his parents and sister. He was a kind and sweet person with a great sense of humor. Albert enjoyed...
Linda J. Meredith
Oct 8, 2021
Linda J. (Fisher) Meredith, 72, of Fairhaven died Friday, October 8, 2021 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Terrence P. Meredith with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Milton Owen Fisher and Doris (Hinkley) Fisher, she lived in Fairhaven for most of her life. Mrs. Meredith...
Dr. Antonio Fernandes, Jr.
Oct 7, 2021
Dr. Antonio "Tony" Fernandes, Jr. of Dartmouth, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 7th, 2021. Born and raised in New Bedford he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria Fernandes. Tony graduated from New Bedford High School in 1953 where he was a standout football star, attended Springfield College for undergraduate and...
Laura Mary Gragg
Oct 7, 2021
Laura Mary (Haskell) Gragg, 87, of Acushnet died Thursday, October 7, 2021 after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Robert Gragg. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Elmer and Laura (Babineau) Haskell, she lived in the Fairhaven and New Bedford area for all of her life with the exception of 13 years spent...
Anne Braitmayer Webb
Oct 6, 2021
Anne Braitmayer Webb, of Marion, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021. Born in New York City to Otto E. Braitmayer and Marian Schoeffel Braitmayer on February 2nd, 1930, Anne was raised in Marion, MA. She graduated from Vassar College in 1952, and then went to work for the W. D. Busch Company in NYC,...
Manuel A. Brito, Jr.
Oct 4, 2021
Manuel A. Brito, Jr., 33, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 4th, 2021. Born in New Bedford, son of Angelique A. (Kouta) Fernandes and the late Manuel Brito, he lived in California to pursue his music career before returning to New Bedford. Manny was a good soul who would always take care of others. He could handle...
Yolanda "Mary" Balestracci
Oct 4, 2021
Yolanda "Mary" (Orabona) Balestracci, 94, of New Bedford passed away Monday October 4, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Davis Balestracci. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Antonia (Sbrocchi) Orabona, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. Mrs. Balestracci was formerly employed as a service representative...
Deborah F. Bowers
Oct 4, 2021
Our beautiful sister, aunt, friend, and warrior, Deborah F. Bowers, passed away peacefully on Monday October 4, 2021 after a fourteen-year journey with Multiple Myeloma. Born in Acushnet, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Arnold W. "Woody" and Evelyn (Vasconcelles) Bowers. Debbie was a 1970 graduate of Dartmouth High School. She was a member of many clubs,...
Dolores Gendron
Oct 3, 2021
Dolores (Jardin) Gendron, 90, of Fairhaven, formerly of New Bedford, died Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Alden Court after a period of declining health. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manuel and Ermelinda (Neves) Jardin, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. The best years of her working life were the 20 years she...
Gilberto Moniz Machado
Oct 3, 2021
Gilberto Moniz Machado, 87, of New Bedford passed away Sunday October 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. He was the husband of the late Maria Natalia (Correia) Machado. Born in Sao Miguel, Açores, the son of the late Manuel Moniz Machado and Maria Conceicao Moniz Machado, he resided in New Bedford since...
