Obituaries

Pamela J. Miller

Pamela J. Miller

Jun 18, 2021

Pamela Jean (Sullivan) Miller, 65, of Dartmouth, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, June 18th, 2021. She was the former wife of Greg Miller. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late George W. Sullivan and Mary (Antunes) Roza she was raised in Dartmouth before moving to Louisiana where she lived most of her life. She returned to Dartmouth...

Evangeline Lemos

Evangeline Lemos

Jun 17, 2021

Evangeline "Vangie" (Cabral) Lemos, 91, of New Bedford died June 17, 2021 at home after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Lemos. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Anselmo and Evangelina (Fonseca) Cabral, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She enjoyed attending seniors...

Cecile M. Aulisio

Cecile M. Aulisio

Jun 16, 2021

Cecile M. (Gendron) Aulisio, 103, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday June 16, 2021. She was the wife of the late David M. Aulisio. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Thomas and Eugenie (Emond) Gendron, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She is survived by her children, Thomas...

Manuel C. Mello, Jr.

Manuel C. Mello, Jr.

Jun 16, 2021

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant Manuel C. Mello, Jr. died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 after 100 robust years of life. Manuel was the husband of the late Dorothy M. (Gracia) Mello with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Manuel C. Mello and Maria José Amaral Rocha Mello, Manuel lived...

Priscilla Gomes

Priscilla Gomes

Jun 15, 2021

Priscilla (Burgo) Gomes, 97, of Acushnet died Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at St. Anne's Hospital after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Marcelino R. "Charlie" Gomes. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Henrique and Mary (Lomba) Burgo, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She worked as a...

Arthur E. Travers

Arthur E. Travers

Jun 15, 2021

Arthur E. Travers, 95, of Dartmouth died June 15, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Millicent G. (Carreiro) Travers. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John B. and Elsie (St. Onge) Travers, he lived in Dartmouth all of his life. He was formerly employed by New England Telephone...

Merritt G. "Chuck" Laplante

Merritt G. "Chuck" Laplante

Jun 15, 2021

Professor Merritt G. "Chuck" LaPlante, 89, of Dartmouth formerly of Mattapoisett died June 15, 2021 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Julia L. (Mello) LaPlante. Born in Worcester, son of the late Merritt B. and Louise (Morris) LaPlante, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life before moving to Dartmouth 3 years ago. He was formerly employed...

Patrick A. Mahon

Patrick A. Mahon

Jun 12, 2021

Patrick A. Mahon of New Bedford died on Saturday June 12, 2021 at the age 86. He was the loving husband of Gaetane (Boulay) Mahon for 60 years. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Howard) Mahon. Patrick was retired from International Dryer as a shipper and receiver. He was active in...

Elizabeth Ann Lestage

Elizabeth Ann Lestage

Jun 12, 2021

Elizabeth Ann (Perry) Lestage, 82, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 12th, 2021, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Paul M. Lestage. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Anthony and Alyce (Fraga) Perry, she lived in New Bedford all of her life, and worked at St. Luke's...

Anthony M. Zane

Anthony M. Zane

Jun 11, 2021

Anthony Morris Zane died of Covid-19 pneumonia on June 11, 2021 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was born in Philadelphia on February 2, 1930, the only child of Gertrude Lippincott Borton and John Hamilton Zane. It was his good fortune to grow up in Chestnut Hill and to be educated at Chestnut Hill Academy, Middlesex School, the University of...

Jorge B. Dossantos

Jorge B. Dossantos

Jun 11, 2021

Jorge Bernardo DosSantos, 66, of New Bedford passed away at home on Friday June 11, 2021. He was the husband of the late Alda (Ferreira) DosSantos. Born in Belem, Brazil, the son of the late Manuel Miguel DosSantos and Odette (Cavalcante) DosSantos, he lived in New Bedford since 1981. Jorge was formerly employed as an X-ray technician at St....

Henry W. Rioux

Henry W. Rioux

Jun 11, 2021

Henry W. Rioux, 72, of Rochester, formerly of Fairhaven, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease. Born and raised in Fairhaven, he was the son of the late Richard J. and Lena (Braman) Rioux. Henry served his country in the U.S. Navy, patrolling the waters and inlets of Vietnam. He was...

Brian J. Partin

Brian J. Partin

Jun 9, 2021

Brian Jim Partin, 56, of New Bedford passed away in the arms of the Lord on June 9, 2021 due to Covid related issues. He was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Shirley June (Dias) Partin and Ralph Partin. Brian was a fisherman for the most of his life. He loved the profession, his fishermen brothers...

Margaret E. Sylvia

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...

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