Stephen P. Fortes
Sep 29, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Paul Fortes, a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend at the age of 69. After his battle with cancer, Stephen is now at peace and reunited with those he loved who went before him.
A lifelong resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts, Stephen was the beloved son of...
John M. Clements, III
Oct 3, 2026
John M. Clements, III, 64, of New Bedford, Massachusetts passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 peacefully at his home following a brief illness.
Born in New Bedford, he was the beloved son of the late John "Jack" and Carole (Roderick) Clements. John is survived by his four siblings: Christopher Clements and his companion Jennifer Camire of Dartmouth; Andrew Clements and his...
John Mark Hartley
Sep 28, 2026
John Mark Hartley, 64, of Rochester, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2026, while at work in Brookfield, Massachusetts. His passing leaves a profound void in the lives of all who knew and loved him.
Born May 21, 1962, Mark was the oldest of four children born to Meryden Kirby and John “Jack” Harold Hartley. A lifelong resident of Rochester,...
Richard K. Fabio
Oct 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Richard Karoll FabioRichard Karoll Fabio, 84 years old, died on October 2, 2026, in New Bedford, Massachusetts.Richard was born on Christmas morning - December 25, 1941. He was the son of the late Aurilla M. Fabio and James R. Fabio, and the brother of the late James W. Fabio.He is survived by his sister, Sharon J....
Deborah L. Haskell
Sep 27, 2026
Deborah Louise Haskell, of Dunnellon Florida, passed away peacefully on September 27th, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by family after a long illness.
Debby was born on August 31, 1951, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to Edward Haskell and Shirley Hager. She was the younger sister of Robert A. Haskell and a proud graduate of the New Bedford High School...
Georgette Caron
Sep 28, 2026
Georgette (Lapointe) Caron, 89, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 28, 2026. She was the wife of the late John J. Caron for 48 years.Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Emory and Ludivine (Letourneau) Lapointe, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.Georgette enjoyed sewing, gardening, and word search puzzles. She loved...
Howard Higginbotham Stevenson
Sep 27, 2026
Howard H. Stevenson, the Sarofim-Rock Professor of Business, Emeritus, at the Harvard Business School passed away on September 27, 2026 at the age of 85, surrounded by family at his Nonquitt, Massachusetts home.
Raised in Holladay Utah, Howard's ambitions first led him to math studies at Stanford University. Then on to Harvard Business School for his MBA and PhD degrees and...
Roy W. Wingate, III
Sep 26, 2026
Roy Wilson Wingate III, known as Will, passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 101. A World War II veteran, husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, he lived a life encompassing wartime service, world travel, a long career in construction, and 72 years of marriage to his beloved wife, Ann. Wilson was born in 1925 to R. Wilson...
Boneta Laureen Garrison
Sep 25, 2026
Boneta L. (Mello) Garrison, 74, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026.Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Florence (Almeida) and Egidio Mello, Jr., she lived in New Bedford all of her life.Boneta "Sister" enjoyed playing uno cards, completing word searches and having desserts. She was known for her smile, kind and loving personality, and...
Jose Brian Soares
Sep 24, 2026
J. Brian Soares, 65, of New Bedford died September 24, 2026 at home after a long illness.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Jose M. and Maria M. (Mitte) Soares, he lived in new Bedford all of his life.
Brian was formerly employed by Goodyear and later worked in construction and at the local fish houses.
He enjoyed music and was...
Manuel A. Dias, Jr.
Sep 23, 2026
Manuel A. Dias, Jr., 82, of Weymouth, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Born in Freetown, MA, on December 12, 1943, he was the son of the late Manuel and Mary (Silva) Dias and the youngest of eight children. Manny was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He was the brother of the late Joseph Dias, Alfred Dias, Anthony...
Mario Diniz Junior
Sep 21, 2026
Mario Diniz Junior, 67, of New Bedford, died Monday, September 21, 2026, at home after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Celsa (DePina) Diniz.
Born in Nossa Senhora da Conceicao, Fogo, Cape Verde, he was the son of the late Mario Diniz and Joaquina Souto Amado. He lived in Cape Verde for most of his life before...
Thomas S. Laughlin
Sep 19, 2026
Thomas S. “Bud” Laughlin, 61, of Acushnet passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 19, 2026.
The youngest of eight children, Tom was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Joe Laughlin, formerly of Lady Lake, Florida, as well as his sister, Joan, and her husband, Carl Andrade.
Tom is survived by his wife, Kim; his daughters, Morgan and Madison; and his siblings, Mark...
Sherry L. Macedo
Sep 19, 2026
Sherry Lee (Fortes) Macedo, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday September 19, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on April 21, 1964, Sherry was born and raised in New Bedford, a community that remained an important part of her life. She was the daughter of the late Julio Fortes and Hilda (Gibau) Fortes.
Sherry was a hardworking and...
Christopher D. Pereira
Sep 18, 2026
Christopher D. Pereira, 50, of Holden, Massachusetts, died tragically on September 18, 2026, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Chris was obeying all traffic laws when the accident occurred.
Chris was, above all else, a dad. His children, Evan and Cora, were at the center of his life, and being their father was the role he treasured most. "Good with...
Janice C. Campos
Sep 18, 2026
Janice C. (Geggatt) Campos, 87, of Rochester died September 18, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.She was the wife of the late Manuel F. Campos, Jr.Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Roy M. and Dorothy L. (Laycock) Geggatt, she was raised in Marion and New Bedford and lived in Rochester most of her life.She was formerly employed as a medical...
Carol L. Andrade
Sep 18, 2026
Carol Louise (Dias) Andrade, 86, of New Bedford passed away peacefully in her home on Friday September 18, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Frances (Soares) Estrella and Henry A. Dias.
Carol was a dedicated housekeeper for over 20 years at Bedford Village Nursing Home and the New...
Richmond T. Selley
Sep 18, 2026
Richmond T. "Dick" Selley, 104, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Born in New Bedford on December 21, 1921, he was the son of the late George and Helen (Bowen) Selley and the beloved husband of the late Mary (Carney) Selley, with whom he raised four children.
Dick proudly served in the United States Marine...
John Martin, Jr.
Sep 17, 2026
John Martin, Jr., 66, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late John and Alice (Medeiros) Martin. He was raised in Fairhaven and lived in Fairhaven, Dartmouth, and New Bedford for most of his life.
John was a talented carpenter and entrepreneur who owned and operated his own business...
Robert L. Violette
Sep 17, 2026
Robert L. Violette, 93, of New Bedford died September 17, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital.He was the husband of the late Lucille A. (Fortin) Violette.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Leon E. and Mary Rose (Angers) Violette, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. Violette served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following...
