Obituaries

Marian H. Treichler

Marian H. Treichler

Jul 2, 2026

Marian Hazel Treichler of Marion passed away on Thursday July 2, 2026 at the age of 96. She was the daughter of the late Hazel (Berry) Raymond and "Jack" Alphonse Raymond of Rochester.

She was born and raised in Fairhaven before moving to Rochester. Upon graduating high school she attended Columbia University in New York where she earned a degree in...

Elaine R. Hebert

Elaine R. Hebert

Jul 5, 2026

Elaine R. Hebert, 88, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Atria Fairhaven after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Edmund R. Hebert to whom she was married for 51 years and widow of the late Manuel "Meno" S. Pacheco, Jr.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Doris (Pratt) Morgan, she lived in Fairhaven for...

Donald J. Gregory

Donald J. Gregory

Jun 28, 2026

Donald J. Gregory, 94, of Mattapoisett passed away Sunday June 28, 2026 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Beatrice M. (Antoune) Gregory; they had been married for 67 years.

Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Manuel J. and Mary H. (Morgado) Gregory, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life.

Donald was...

Carl A. Correia

Carl A. Correia

Jun 24, 2026

Carl A. Correia, 70, of Marion, died Wednesday June 24, 2026 at Boston Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Karen J. Correia for 48 years.

Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the son of the late Rosalie Ouellette and Arnold Correia, he lived in the greater New Bedford area until moving to Marion in...

Ann Marie Ladetto

Ann Marie Ladetto

Jun 23, 2026

Ann Marie (Murphy) Ladetto, 91, of South Dartmouth died June 23, 2026 after a brief illness at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA. She was the wife of the late Victor J. Ladetto.

Born in Lynn, MA, she was the daughter of the late Frank L. and the late Margaret M. (Walsh) Murphy. She grew up in New Bedford, MA...

Rene R. Lopez

Rene R. Lopez

Jul 3, 2026

Rene R. Lopez, 93, of New Bedford died July 3, 2026 at Hathaway Manor surrounded by his family.He was the husband of Eufemia (Pumarejo) Ramos.Born and raised in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, son of the late Damian and Olegaria (Lopez) Ramos, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.He was formerly employed by Swam Finishing in Swansea for 25 years...

Doris Jean Heron

Doris Jean Heron

Jul 1, 2026

Doris Jean (England) Heron, 88, of New Bedford died Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at home after a brief illness. She was the wife of Robert S. Heron, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.

Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Doris (Alexander) England and the late James G. England, who was killed in the line...

James R. Bramwell

James R. Bramwell

Jun 28, 2026

James R. Bramwell, 83, of New Bedford died June 28, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his family.Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Benjamin J. and Helen (Fal) Bramwell, he lived in Fairhaven and New Bedford.He was formerly employed as grocery manager at Almacs and Trucchi's Supermarket for over 30 years until his retirement.Mr. Bramwell...

Gail A. Bates-Toohey

Gail A. Bates-Toohey

Jun 27, 2026

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a strong and devoted mother, Gail A. (Hitt) Bates-Toohey whose life was defined by unwavering dedication, quiet courage, and a heart that never stopped giving. She was wife of the late Dr. E. Clifford Bates, whom she lost as a young mother, and the late James...

Richard M. Garcia

Richard M. Garcia

Jun 25, 2026

Richard M. Garcia, 83, of New Bedford passed away Thursday June 25, 2026 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Beverly A. (Martin) Garcia.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John and Irene (Souza) Garcia, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.

Richard was formerly employed by J&J Security and later by Frionor and American...

LaVerne F. Wallace

LaVerne F. Wallace

Jun 24, 2026

LaVerne "Vern" Frederick Wallace, age 89, died at home on June 24, 2026 after a month at Tobey Hospital following a stroke.

Vern was raised in central New York State and graduated from Weedsport Central School in 1954, where he was the class president and voted "Most Likely to Succeed." The son of a tenant farmer and the youngest of seven,...

Sandra Mulroy

Sandra Mulroy

Jun 24, 2026

Sandra (Midttun) Mulroy, 64, of Wrentham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Harald and Joyce (Land) Midttun, she lived on the Southcoast most of her life.Sandy enjoyed golfing, socializing with her friends, traveling and kayaking. She was an avid sports fan. Sandy was always upbeat and will...

Jack London Aiman

Jack London Aiman

Jun 24, 2026

Jack London Aiman, 85, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. He was the husband of Elsie (Marcondes) Aiman.Born in Irwin Township, PA, son of the late William and Nellie (Campbell) Aiman, he was raised in Grove City, PA and lived in New Bedford most of his life.He enjoyed hunting, cooking, and camping. Jack was a...

Michael J. Ouellette

Michael J. Ouellette

Jun 22, 2026

Michael J. Ouellette, 86, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026.Born in Norwood, MA son of the late John and Bessie (Russell) Ouellette, he lived in West Bridgewater most of his life.Michael enjoyed fishing, cooking and playing Keno. He served proudly in the U.S. Army.Survivors include his son, Curtis M. Ouellette and his girlfriend Cheryl Sears of...

Adam S. Roderick

Adam S. Roderick

Jun 17, 2026

Adam S. Roderick, 40, of Wareham passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2026 at Boston Medical Center.

Born in Boston, he was raised in Bridgewater and Wareham. He was employed as a carpenter.

Adam enjoyed fishing and working on automobiles, he also loved to draw. He was a loving person who would do anything for anyone. Adam was a dreamer and always...

David Pires

David Pires

Jun 16, 2026

David Pires, 83, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Born and raised in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Jose L. and Justa G. (Fernandes) Pires, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life before moving to Dartmouth several years ago.

David was formerly employed as a merchant seaman...

Everett Timothy Lobo

Everett Timothy Lobo

Jun 15, 2026

Everett Timothy “Tim” Lobo, 81, of New Bedford passed away at St. Luke's hospital, Monday June 15, 2026 after a long and gallant fight against cancer.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Laurencio and Dominga (Neves) Lobo, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Dolores, Jack, Carol, Charles, Peter and Mary.

He is currently survived by his...

Gilbert Costa

Gilbert Costa

Jun 13, 2026

Gilbert Costa, 89, of Dartmouth passed away at home on Saturday June 13, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Lillian I. (L’Heureux) Costa; they had been married for 66 years.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Albert and Sarah (Costa) DeCosta, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life.

Gil was the former owner...

Alfred F. Alves

Alfred F. Alves

Jun 10, 2026

Alfred F. Alves, 87, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 10, 2026. He was the husband of Fernanda (Garcia Sousa) Alves. 

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joao F. and Adelaide (Silva) Alves, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. 

He was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. 

Alfred...

Theresa E. Lawless

Theresa E. Lawless

Jun 10, 2026

Theresa E. (Hart) Lawless, 75, of New Bedford passed away at home on Wednesday June 10, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Stephen T. Lawless.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Paul T. and Bernice M. (Fagan) Hart, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a graduate of...

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