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John "Butch" G. Reed

John "Butch" G. Reed

Mar 16, 2024

New Bedford – John G. “Butch” Reed, age 76, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center. 

 

John was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Leonard Foss Reed and Ruth Elizabeth (Lackie) Reed. He had been a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War and later went on to work...

Michelle R. Miguel

Michelle R. Miguel

Mar 10, 2024

New Bedford – Michelle R. Miguel, age 51, of New Bedford, Massachusetts. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Carlos Soares.

Michelle was born on February 24, 1973 in Santa Clara, California to Maria Alvarina Miguel and the late Antero Miguel. She moved to New Bedford at the age of...

Ronald Gobeil

Ronald Gobeil

Mar 4, 2024

Ronald Gobeil, age 74, of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. 

 

He was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Normand Gobeil and Barbara (Mello) Gobeil. He was a retired oiler/operating engineer for DW White Construction with 50 years Local No.4 of the International Union...

Rosemary L. Alves

Rosemary L. Alves

Mar 3, 2024

 

Fall River – Rosemary L. (Carlisle) Alves, age 76, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Robert W. Alves.

 

Rosemary was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Gilbert Dean Carlisle and Elsie Elizabeth (Gonsalves) Carlisle. She had been a...

Maria F. Rodrigues

Maria F. Rodrigues

Mar 1, 2024

New Bedford – Maria F. (Maia) Rodrigues, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born in Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Mariano Maia and the late Margarida (daLuz) Maia. She was also the wife of the late Roque Rodrigues. 

 

She had worked as a stitcher for many years until her...

Maria do Rosário de Medeiros

Maria do Rosário de Medeiros

Mar 1, 2024

New Bedford – Maria do Rosário Pavao de Medeiros, age 83, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth after a period of declining health, with her loving family by her side. She was the loving wife of Manuel de Medeiros. 



Maria was born in Pilar da Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late...

Alice Cardoza

Alice Cardoza

Feb 29, 2024

New Bedford – Alice Cardoza, age 87, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was born in New Bedford, MA to the late John Cardoza and Emelia (Pragana) Cardoza. 

 

Alice attended Framingham State University where she received her Master’s Degree in Education. She went on to become a teacher and later...

Thomas (Tom) H. Perry

Thomas (Tom) H. Perry

Feb 29, 2024



New Bedford – Thomas H. (Tom) Perry, age 83, of Dartmouth, MA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at St Luke's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Jane Perry.

 

He was born in Acushnet, MA to the late Thomas H. Perry and Wanda (Bergquist) Perry. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School and the...

Stephen E. Davis

Stephen E. Davis

Feb 27, 2024

Stephen Edward Davis passed away peacefully February 27th, 2024, at the age of 98. He was a resident of Tiverton, Rhode Island for more than 30 years. Born Philadelphia PA, he was the son of the late Edward Davis and Josephine (Blitzstein) Davis. 

 

Stephen attended Overbrook High School in Philadelphia and was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania...

Gilberto R. Buxo

Gilberto R. Buxo

Feb 24, 2024

New Bedford – Gilberto R. Buxo, age 78, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. 

 

Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the beloved son of the late Francisco Buxo and Maria T. (Macedo) Buxo. He had worked for Sunbeam Bakery for many years.

 

Gilberto is survived...

Michael P. Rego

Michael P. Rego

Feb 22, 2024

Michael P. Rego, age 46, of Dartmouth, MA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 22, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Alissa A. (Messier) Rego.

 

Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the beloved son of Horacio Rego and Maria Isabel (Costa) Rego. He had been a fisherman for the Ocean Prawless Fishing Industry. Michael loved to fish and especially...

Manuel Sousa

Manuel Sousa

Feb 20, 2024

 

New Bedford – Manuel Sousa, age 49, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the beloved son of Maria (De Melo) Sousa and the late Manuel F. Sousa. 

 

Manuel was loved and adored by his family. He had always been a very strong person, a trait for which he was...

Irondina Ferreira

Irondina Ferreira

Feb 19, 2024

New Bedford – Irondina Ferreira, age 92, of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Fernandes.

 

Irondina was born in Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Sofia (de Jesus) and Domingos Ferreira. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount...

Joseph C. Cabral

Joseph C. Cabral

Feb 16, 2024

Acushnet – Joseph C. Cabral, age 79, of Acushnet, MA passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 after a brief illness. 

 

Joseph was born in Lagoa, Azores, Portugal to the late Jose deMedeiros Cabral and Maria Isabel (Silva) Cabral. He came to the United States in 1954 and had been a longtime resident of Acushnet. 

 

Joe had been a beloved son, brother...

Joseph Torres

Joseph Torres

Feb 13, 2024

New Bedford – Joseph Torres, age 58, of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his home after a brief illness, with his loving family by his side.

 

Joseph was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Maria Laura (Do Rego) Torres and Jose Torres.  Joseph had a free spirit and loving heart and he...

Nancy A. Bilodeau

Nancy A. Bilodeau

Feb 12, 2024

New Bedford –  Nancy (Annunziata) Bilodeau (Caffarelli) age 88, of New Bedford, MA passed away surrounded by love, peacefully, on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care. 

Nancy was born in Milford, MA to the late Giuseppe and Maria Caffarelli who migrated here from Italy. Nancy was the youngest of 12 children and the last one to pass on. 

Nancy...

Rebecca Ann Souza

Rebecca Ann Souza

Feb 11, 2024

New Bedford – Rebecca Ann Souza, age 64, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at St Lukes Hospital. 

 

Rebecca was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Evelyn (Elenterio) and Raymond Daniel Souza.

 She is survived by her sister, Rachel Souza. She was the mother of the late Megan Souza

 

Funeral Arrangements are Private.

 

Funeral arrangements were...

Edmond Motta

Edmond Motta

Feb 11, 2024

New Bedford – Edmond Motta, age 91, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Care One of New Bedford with his loving family by his side.

 

Edmond was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Lucille (Lameira) and Luciano R. Motta. He had worked as a delivery driver for Balher Manufacturer. He loved photography, especially...

Joseph P. Moses

Joseph P. Moses

Feb 10, 2024

Joseph “Enzo” Paul Moses peacefully passed away in the early morning of February 10, 2024 with his beloved wife April by his side.  Joey was an amazing son, husband, older brother, father, uncle, nephew, cuz, car enthusiast, “pow” rider, mountain biker, foosball champion, Celts fan, wisecrack artist, hang-out king, friend, do-anything-for-anybody kind of guy.

If you knew Joe, you could...

Tina Lee Terrell

Tina Lee Terrell

Feb 8, 2024

New Bedford – Tina Lee Terrell, age 55, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 8, 2024. She was born in Boston, MA to Johnnie Bowie and Zona (Terrell) Johnson. 

 

Private funeral arrangements were entrusted to Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford MA.

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