Obituaries

Fernandina  Geral

Fernandina Geral

Oct 12, 2015

New Bedford – Fernandina Geral, age 99, passed away peacefully, on Monday October 12, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of Jose C. Geral. Born St. Michael, Azores, Fernandina came to this country with her husband in 1967 and worked as a Seamstress until her retirement. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret D’Alfonso and her...

Delvina Freitas

Delvina Freitas

Oct 12, 2015

Marion – Delvina Freitas, age 94 formerly of New Bedford, passed away, peacefully, on Monday October 12, 2015 at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the widow of Charles Freitas and the daughter of the late Deolinda (Cabral) and Manuel Rocha. Born in New Bedford, Mrs. Freitas spent all of her life in this area and worked at St. Luke’s...

Manuel Carlos Couto

Manuel Carlos Couto

Oct 8, 2015

South Dartmouth – Manuel Carlos Couto, age 70, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the St Lukes Hospital , surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Maria F. (Alexandre) Couto of South Dartmouth and the son of the late Maria Lariana (Vieira) and Julio Bento. He was born in Ribeira Quente, St Michael, Azores...

Marie Silva

Marie Silva

Oct 3, 2015

Fall River – Marie Silva, age 84, passed away of a sudden illness on Saturday October 3, 2015 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the loving wife of Armando Silva and the loving daughter of the late Armando Hilario and the late Mary (Silva) Hilario. Born in New Bedford, Mrs. Silva was a lifelong resident of this area. Marie...

Kyle Todd Aldrich

Kyle Todd Aldrich

Oct 2, 2015

Boston – Kyle Todd Aldrich, age 22, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2015 at Tufts Medical Center. He was the loving son of Stacey (Fountaine) and Robert Todd Aldrich of New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, Kyle was a lifelong resident of this area.. He worked at Case Snow Removal. Kyle is survived by his parents Stacey and...

Arlindo J. "Eddie" Dasilva

Arlindo J. "Eddie" Dasilva

Sep 29, 2015

New Bedford – Arlindo (AKA Eddie) J. DaSilva, age 42, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the Brighams and Womens Hospital in Boston, surrounded by family after battling courageously with A.M.L. He was the loving husband of Michelle (Mota) DaSilva of New Bedford and the son of Maria Terezinha (Jorge) and Arlindo C. DaSilva. He was born...

Elizabeth A. (Grant) Isabelle

Elizabeth A. (Grant) Isabelle

Sep 29, 2015

New Bedford – Elizabeth A. (Grant) Isabelle, age 77, passed away on Tuesday September 29, 2015 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility after a long illness. She was the wife of 57 years to Joseph P. Isabelle. Mrs. Isabelle was survived by her husband, Joseph, and her 5 children: George J. Isabelle, Sr. and his wife, Cheryl, of New...

Joyce M. Depina

Joyce M. Depina

Sep 24, 2015

New Bedford– Joyce M. DePina "Bunny", age 61, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving daughter of Barbara (DePina) Fermino and the late Joseph DePina. A lifelong resident of this area, Joyce earned an Associate’s Degree from Bristol Community College. She is survived by 3 children: Glenn DePina, Jessica DePina Bronson...

Porfidia Vasquez Beaucage

Porfidia Vasquez Beaucage

Sep 23, 2015

New Bedford – Porfidia Vasquez Beaucage, age 40, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving daughter of Emily (Jorge) Vasquez and the late Clario Vasquez. A lifelong resident of this area, Porfidia worked as a Nurse’s Aide at St. Luke’s Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Emily (Jorge) Vasquez, of...

Silvino De Amaral

Silvino De Amaral

Sep 23, 2015

New Bedford– Silvino de Amaral, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Maria (Vieira) Amaral and the son of the late Maria (Conceicao) and Jose Augusto Amaral. Born in Povocao, St. Michael, Azores, Silvino moved to this country in 1970 and worked as a...

Jose O. Fernandes

Jose O. Fernandes

Sep 21, 2015

New Bedford – Jose O. Fernandes, age 64, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015 at his home in Dartmouth with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Gilda (Cordeiro) Fernandes and the son of the late Elvira (Orico) and Marcelo Rocha. He was born in Terceria, Azores and moved to this country 40 years...

Maria Branquinho

Maria Branquinho

Sep 17, 2015

New Bedford – Maria Branquinho, age 84, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Prim Branquinho and the daughter of the late Maria Isabel (Sousa) and Bento Craveiro Leste. Mrs. Branquinho was born in St. Michael, Azores and came to this country in...

Brian Bachand

Brian Bachand

Sep 15, 2015

Boston - Brian Bachand, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Tufts Medical Center. He was the loving son of Robert and Frances (Mendonca) Bachand. Brian is also survived by his brother Kenneth Bachand of New Bedford, his brother Bruce Bachand of Utah, his sister Shelly Bachand of Acushnet and two nieces and two nephews. Relatives...

Maria  Leite

Maria Leite

Sep 11, 2015

New Bedford– Maria Leite, age 82, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved widow of Antonio Leite and the daughter of the late Maria (Xavier) and Francisco Pacheco. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Mrs. Leite came to this country in 1977 and worked as a Stitcher at Cliftex Co. for many...

Joaquim Azinheira

Joaquim Azinheira

Sep 11, 2015

Portugal – Joaquim Azinheira, age 85, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 in Casal de Além, Santarém, Portugal. He was the loving husband of the late Diamantina (Louro) and the son of the late Maria (Loura) and Jeronimo Azinheira. Mr. Azinheira was born in Casal de Além, Santarém, Portugal. While living in this country, Joaquim worked at Chamberlain...

Manuel Macedo

Manuel Macedo

Sep 4, 2015

New Bedford – Manuel Macedo, age 85, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. He was the loving husband of Leonora (Souza) Macedo and the son of the late Urania (Ferreira) and Julio Macedo. He was born in New Bedford and spent most of his life in this area. Manuel worked for...

John T. Sylvia

John T. Sylvia

Sep 1, 2015

Dartmouth – John T. Sylvia, age 91, passed away on Tuesday September 1, 2015 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the loving husband to Edna M. (Santos) Sylvia and the son of the late Maria (Torres) and John Silva. He was born in New Bedford, spent most of his life in this area...

John C. Dacunha

John C. Dacunha

Aug 28, 2015

New Bedford – John C. DaCunha, age 46, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving companion of Sue–Ann Brasells and the son of Maria (Craveiro) DaCunha and the late Gil DaCunha. John was born in St. Michael, Acores and lived in this area most of his life. He was recently employed...

Sandra May Bell

Sandra May Bell

Aug 25, 2015

New Bedford – Sandra May (Affleck) Bell, age 63, passed away on Tuesday August 25, 2015 at Tobey Hopsital. She was the wife of George Brown and the daughter of the late Frances (Peterson) and Walter Affleck. Sandra was born in New Bedford, she worked as a Nurses Aide for Capeway Nursing Home as well as Mapleridge Nursing Home....

Diana Maria Sylvia

Diana Maria Sylvia

Aug 21, 2015

New Bedford – Diana Maria Sylvia, age 49, passed away on Friday August 21, 2015 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the the daughter of the late Linda (Reed) and Francisco da Silva. Born in New Bedford Diana resided in Fairhaven and she worked as a Special Needs Teacher at The...