Obituaries

Maria Luisa Chipelo

Maria Luisa Chipelo

Feb 5, 2015

Fairhaven – Maria Luisa Chipelo, age 84, passed away on February 5, 2015 at Our Lady’s Haven in Fairhaven. She was the loving wife of Manuel A. Chipelo and the daughter of the late Rosa (de SA) and Antonio Chipelo. Born in Murtosa, Portugal, Mrs. Chipelo moved to this country in 1974 and worked as a Stitcher for many...

Etelvina Viveiros

Etelvina Viveiros

Feb 4, 2015

New Bedford – Etelvina Viveiros, age 94, passed away on February 4, 2015 at her home in New Bedford. She was the widow of Louis Viveiros and the daughter of Apolina (Silva) and Luis Nunes Morgardo. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Mrs. Viveiros moved to this country 68 years ago and worked as a Stitcher for many years until her...

Manuel Morris, Jr.

Manuel Morris, Jr.

Feb 3, 2015

New Bedford – Manuel Morris, Jr., age 76, passed away on February 3, 2015 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of M.C. Antoinette (Marcotte) and Manuel Morris, Sr. Manuel worked in production at John I. Paulding for many years until his retirement. His family includes his 3 children: Suzanne Fernandes of...

Maria Izaura Pacheco

Maria Izaura Pacheco

Feb 3, 2015

Maria Izaura Pacheco, aged 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 3rd, 2015 at the Royal Taber Nursing Facility. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Pacheco. Maria was born in Saint Miguel, Azores. Maria was the daughter of the late Maria Do Christo and Manuel Cunha. Maria lived in New Bedford...

Gertrude E. Leboeuf

Gertrude E. Leboeuf

Feb 2, 2015

New Bedford - Gertrude E. LeBoeuf, 93, of New Bedford, MA entered into eternal rest on February 2, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Gertrude was the wife of the late Francis E. LeBoeuf and daughter of the late Arthur and Lucy (McDermott) Cormier. Born in New Bedford, she graduated from Holy Family High School and Kinyon Campbell Business School....

Robert P. Aguiar

Robert P. Aguiar

Jan 30, 2015

Robert P. Aguiar, age 74, of Fairhaven, MA, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Frank and Mary Aguiar of New Bedford, MA. A lifelong resident of the area, Bob served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era and was a New Bedford police officer until his...

Andrew G. Brown

Andrew G. Brown

Jan 28, 2015

Dartmouth – Andrew G. Brown, age 94 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday January 28, 2015 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the widower of Mary (Cidade) Brown and the son of Eva (Perry) and Andrew G. Brown. Mr. Brown was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Laborer at Atlas Tack until his...

Artur F. Dobem

Artur F. Dobem

Jan 27, 2015

New Bedford – Artur F. DoBem, age 80 of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of 41 years to Deolinda (Da Costa) DoBem and the son of Francisca (Silveira) and Jaime F. DoBem. Mr. DoBem was born in St. George, Azores, moved to this country in 1968...

Maria A. Silva

Maria A. Silva

Jan 26, 2015

Providence, RI – Maria A. Silva, age 82 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Francisco Silva and the daughter of the late Conceicao J. (Pereira) and Antonio P. Goncalves. Mrs. Silva was born in Terceira, Azores and moved to this country 36 years...

Priscilla Elaine  Viveiros

Priscilla Elaine Viveiros

Jan 24, 2015

New Bedford – Priscilla Elaine Viveiros, age 83 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at New Bedford Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late John viveiros and the daughter of the late Agnes (Cardoza) and Joseph Soares. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Viveiros worked as a packer for Universal Hats...

Priscilla Elaine Viveiros

Priscilla Elaine Viveiros

Jan 24, 2015

New Bedford – Priscilla Elaine Viveiros, age 83 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at New Bedford Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late John Viveiros and the daughter of the late Agnes (Cardoza) and Joseph Soares. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Viveiros worked as a packer for Universal Hats...

Dorothy Furtado

Dorothy Furtado

Jan 22, 2015

New Bedford – Dorothy Furtado, age 94 of Dartmouth, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the daughter of Mary and Manuel Vieira. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Furtado devoted her life to the upbringing of her family. Her family includes her 2 children: Robert Furtado and his wife, Lia, of...

Jeanne N. Rogers

Jeanne N. Rogers

Jan 21, 2015

New Bedford – Jeanne N. Rogers, age 82 of New Bedford, formerly of Dartmouth passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Bedford Village Nursing Home. She was the widow of Frederick J. Rogers and the daughter of Maria (Verissimo) and Manuel Barboza. She was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for...

Manuel G. Costa

Manuel G. Costa

Jan 21, 2015

New Bedford – Manuel G. Costa, age 87 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Alice (Sylvia) Costa and the son of Elvira and Gilberto Costa. Manuel was a lifelong resident of this area and was self-employed as a Home Builder until his retirement. He is...

Raymond Perry

Raymond Perry

Jan 19, 2015

Raymond Perry, age 85, passed away unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital on Monday, January 19, 2015. Raymond was the beloved husband of the late Lillian Perry. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Lucy and Victor Perry, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Raymond was the loving father of Deborah Morris and her late...

Joan M. Rodericks

Joan M. Rodericks

Jan 18, 2015

New Bedford – Joan M. Rodericks, age 53 of New Bedford, passed away, on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Brockton, she was the wife of Louie Rodericks and the daughter of the late Virginia (Leonard) and John Anzivino and lived in this area for most of her life. Joan was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Maria Fatima Ferreira

Maria Fatima Ferreira

Jan 17, 2015

Fall River – Maria Fatima Ferreira, age 58 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of Isabel (Costa) and Jose Ferreira. Maria moved to this country 43 years ago and worked at Carol Cable and, later, at Quaker Fabrics. Many described Maria as...

Mary  P. Sylvia

Mary P. Sylvia

Jan 13, 2015

New Bedford – Mary P. Sylvia, age 96 of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Hathaway Manor. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Sylvia and the daughter of the late Grace (Mendez) and Antone Luiz. Mrs. Sylvia was born in New Bedford and lived in this area all her life. She worked...

Raymond Charles Paiva

Raymond Charles Paiva

Jan 12, 2015

Fall River – Raymond Charles Paiva, age 88 of New Bedford formerly of Dartmouth, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River. In accordance with his wishes he will be cremated. Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. in New Bedford, Ma.

Carlos A. Sousa Botelho

Carlos A. Sousa Botelho

Jan 9, 2015

New Bedford – Carlos A. Sousa Botelho, age 55 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Teresa (Ferreira) Botelho and the son of Maria Armanda (Sousa) and Dorvalino Botelho. His family includes his children: Marco Paulo Sousa and Luis Sousa as well as several other children...