Sylvia C. Slattery
Jan 20, 2021
Sylvia Carlos Slattery, 87, died peacefully and knowing she was well loved on January 20, 2021 in Simsbury, CT. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Alberta (Figueiredo) Carlos. She grew up in Mattapoisett, MA, which became a special place for her and her family. Mattapoisett means "place of rest", and it...
William Albert "Bill" Sobieraj
Jan 19, 2021
Cherished husband and loving father, grandfather & great-grandfather William Albert Sobieraj (Bill), 80, of Marion, MA quietly returned to his creator on January 19, 2021. Born in Buffalo, NY on April 6, 1940, son of the late Jacob M. and Frances (Konior) Sobieraj, he was raised in Utica, NY graduating from St Francis De Sales High School, spent one...
Kimberly F. Valles
Jan 19, 2021
Kimberly Faith (Howland) Valles, 58, of Mattapoisett passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday January 19, 2021. She was the wife of Ricardo Valles. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late George T. Howland and Mary Jane (Coleman) Dompierre, she lived in Fairhaven for most of her life before moving to Mattapoisett 18 years ago. She was...
Lora A. Sharpe
Jan 18, 2021
Lora A. Sharpe, 69, of Marion died January 18, 2021 at home after a grueling yet graceful battle with cancer. She was the wife of James H. Fogarty, to whom she was happily married for nearly 41 years. Born in Kew Gardens, Queens, NY, daughter of the late Gerard C. and Nancy L. (Fountain) Sharpe, she lived in Marion...
Manuel O. Reyes
Jan 17, 2021
Manuel O. Reyes, 33, of Boston died unexpectedly January 17, 2021 at home. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, son of Yvelisse Munoz of New Bedford and Manuel Reyes of Bronx, NY, he was raised in New Bedford before moving to Boston. He was a very smart young man and liked to fill his free time with lots of reading...
Theodore Mach, Jr.
Jan 17, 2021
Theodore Mach, Jr., 88, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was the husband of Lola G. (Semiao) Mach with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Theodore and Millie (Parker) Mach, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Mr. Mach was formerly employed by the New...
Carol A. Rego
Jan 17, 2021
Carol A. Rego, 80, of Mattapoisett died January 17, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manuel and Angelina (Tavares) Rego, she was raised in Fairhaven and lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. She was employed as office manager at St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett. Carol enjoyed her two cats Luvee and...
Clarence L. Bryant
Jan 16, 2021
Clarence L. Bryant, 94, affectionately known to family and friends as "Sammy" passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on January 16, 2021 after a long battle with multiple strokes and dementia. He was born in White Oak, NC to Fodie Irene (Melvin) and John Albert Bryant. He settled in New Bedford with his beloved wife of 64 years Niela...
Robert R. Dion
Jan 16, 2021
Robert R. Dion, age 87, died on Saturday January 16, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Scarborough, Maine. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Drolet) Dion. Mr. Dion was born in Worcester, MA. He graduated from St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, MA, and he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from...
Richard H. Brown, Sr.
Jan 15, 2021
Richard H. "Dick" Brown, Sr., 86, of Dartmouth passed away Friday January 15, 2021 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Elaine M. (Ferreira) Brown; they had been married for 65 years. Born in Wellsville, NY, the son of the late Albert L. Brown and Joetta (Hoover) Hulse, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life....
Gregory W. Sanders
Jan 13, 2021
Gregory W. Sanders, 69, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday January 13, 2021 after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late William and Alice J. (Lima) Sanders, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Greg was formerly employed at Chamberlain Manufacturing and the Acushnet Company. He was a member of the Bisca...
Marion Depina
Jan 13, 2021
Marion DePina, 63, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2021. She was the former wife of Sebastian Lobo. Born in Marion, MA daughter of the late Anthony John DePina and Louise C. (Silva) Oliveira, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Marion was a strong Christian who attended His Love Reaching Church regularly. She...
Franklin A. "Bronc" Caswell, Jr.
Jan 12, 2021
Franklin A. "Bronc" Caswell, Jr., 92, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was the husband of the late Loretta M. (Uppstrom) Caswell. Born in Mattapoisett on Mahoney's Lane, son of the late Franklin and Gertrude (Bradley) Caswell he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life. Franklin served proudly in...
Bruce A. Rose
Jan 12, 2021
Bruce A. Rose, 67, of Boston passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was the victim of a home invasion on Christmas Eve and succumbed to his injuries. He was born and raised in New Bedford and after high school he relocated to Boston for college. Bruce loved the city so much that he remained there and made...
Jessica Lynn Hicks
Jan 12, 2021
Jessica Lynn Hicks, 31, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Sheri-Ann Bryant and Stephen Hicks, Jr. Jessica was last employed with Robertson's Autobody in Wareham, MA as an Administrative Assistant. Jessica enjoyed spending time with family and friends. As a young girl she loved roller...
Captain Douglas M. Swain
Jan 12, 2021
Captain Douglas M. Swain, 78, of New Bedford died January 12, 2021 peacefully at home. He was the husband of Claudette E. (Verville) Swain. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Robert J. and Helen F. (Goss) Swain, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was formerly employed as a fisherman for many years retiring...
Clifford A. Bodge
Jan 11, 2021
Clifford A. Bodge, 85, of Mattapoisett died January 11, 2021 at home after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Ann H. (Brady) Bodge and the late Barbara J. (Brady) Bodge. Born in Quincy, MA he was the son of the late John A. and Mildred E. (Lovejoy) Bodge, living in...
Devorah M. "Debbie" Arruda
Jan 11, 2021
Devorah M. "Debbie" Arruda, 66, of New Bedford passed away peacefully Monday January 11, 2021. Born in Acushnet, MA, daughter of the late Margaret (Arruda) Hurley, she lived in the south end of New Bedford most of her life. Debbie (Nana) will be deeply missed by her friends, family and all who knew her. Survivors include her children, Dagny...
James M. Sylvia
Jan 10, 2021
James M. Sylvia, 92, of New Bedford passed away Sunday January 10, 2021. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Moniz) Sylvia, he lived in New Bedford and Acushnet for most of his life. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church. Mr. Sylvia began his long career in retail as a buyer at...
Eileen Guilbeault
Jan 10, 2021
Eileen Guilbeault, 69, of New Bedford passed away Sunday January 10, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Leo J. and Isabel (Pavao) Guilbeault, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was educated in New Bedford Public Schools. Eileen was formerly employed by Purity Laundry Company until her retirement....
