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
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
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
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...
Muriel A. Taylor
Jan 8, 2015
New Bedford – Muriel A. Taylor, age 74 of New Bedford, passed away, unexpectedly, on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at her home. Born in Acushnet, she was the daughter of Ann (Bock) and Irwin Franklin Taylor and worked as the Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Lukes Hospital for many years until her retirement. Muriel was a gifted singer, doing...
Elsie Desmarais
Jan 8, 2015
Providence, RI – Elsie Desmarais, age 80 of Cranston, RI, formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at The Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Maria (Cordeiro) and Joseph Correiro and worked as the Office Manager at The Kennedy Donovan Center. Her family includes her 3 children: Melanie...
Zelia Maria Rodrigues
Jan 5, 2015
New Bedford – Zelia Maria Rodrigues, age 73 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of Jose Rodrigues and the daughter of Carlota (Martins) and Antonio Theodoro. Mrs. Rodrigues was born in St. Michael, Azores and, after coming to this country, worked as a seamtress in the local...
Gloriana Rego
Jan 4, 2015
New Bedford – Gloriana Rego, age 84 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of 60 years to Jacintho Rego and the daughter of the late Maria (Oliveira) and Antonio Vieira DeMelo. Mrs. Rego was born in Ribiera Grande, St. Michael, Azores. She moved to this country...
Juan Garcia Gonzalez
Jan 4, 2015
New Bedford – Juan Garcia Gonzalez, age 72, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at his home of New Bedford. He was the husband of Edith Santiago and the son Margarita and Tomas Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez was born in Puerto Rico and, after moving to this area, worked as a Fisherman. He is survived by his children: Tomas...
Lucy M. Rapoza
Jan 3, 2015
Fairhaven –Our Beloved Mother, Lucy M. Rapoza (Sarmento-Perry, Baptiste) age 91, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Our Lady’s Haven. She was the widow of Manuel V. Baptiste and the daughter of Mary Francis and Frank Sarmento. Born in Fairhaven, she was a 1940 graduate of Fairhaven High School and worked as a cashier at Fernandes Supermarket until...
Antone L. Oliveira
Jan 3, 2015
New Bedford – Antone L. Oliveira, age 92 of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at The Oaks. He was the longtime companion of Joan H. Rebello and the son of Beatriz (Cabral) and Abel Oliveira. Mr. Oliveira was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as an Engineer at Cornell Dubilier until his retirement. Tec...
Gloria O. Souza
Jan 2, 2015
New Bedford – Gloria O. Souza, age 76 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at her home. She was the widow of Joseph Souza and the daughter of Elvina (Larveraira) and Anthony Caron. Mrs. Souza was born in New Bedford, was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Caterer at Charlie’s Catering....
Dina Medeiros
Jan 1, 2015
New Bedford – Dina Medeiros, age 85 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of John L. Medeiros and the daughter of Maria (Trindade) and Joao Furtado Tiburcio. She was born in Ribeira Quente, St. Michael, Azores, moved to this country in 1961 and worked as a Laundry...
Gerald Ambrose
Dec 30, 2014
New Bedford – Gerald Ambrose II, age 46, died, unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. He was the son of the late Sandra (Perry) Ambrose-Isabelle and the late Gerald Ambrose. He was born in New Bedford and was a lifelong resident of this area. Gerald was a Commercial Fisherman for 23 years currently aboard the Vila Nova DeCorvo I....
John F. Jesse
Dec 30, 2014
Wareham – John F. Jesse, age 88 of Wareham, formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at The Tremont Rehabilitation + Skilled Care Center. He was the loving husband of Mary (Santos) Jesse and the son of Mary (Cabral) and John F. Jesus. Excluding his time in the military, Mr. Jesse was a lifelong resident...
Gabriel V. Cordeiro
Dec 28, 2014
New Bedford – Gabriel V. Cordeiro, age 88 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Adelina (Pacheco) Cordeiro and the son of the late Antonia (deViveiros) and Herculano Vieira Cordeiro. Mr. Cordeiro was born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, came to this country...
Jose M. Costa
Dec 28, 2014
Boston – Jose M. Costa, age 66 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Tufts Medical Center after a courageous battle with a very long illness surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Maria (Da Luz) Costa and the son of the Sara (Medeiros) and the late Jose D. Costa. Mr....
Benny Rowley
Dec 28, 2014
Providence – Benny R. Rowley, age 81 of Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday December 28, 2014 at the Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island. He was the widower of Mary S. (De Eppolito) Rowley and the son of Bertha (Hill) and Albert Rowley. Benny was born in Topeka, Kansas and, after moving to this area, worked as a...
Basilio C. Melo
Dec 26, 2014
Dartmouth – Basilio C. Melo, age 81 of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Dilia (Almeida) Melo and the son of Izaura (Cabral) and Jose de Melo Afonso. Mr. Melo was born in Salga, St. Michael, Azores, came to this country in 1961...
Helen Banks
Dec 25, 2014
Helen (Cabeca) Banks, age 78, died in her home December 25, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on March 30, 1936 and was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. She worked as a switchboard operator at St. Luke’s Hospital for over 50 years. Helen was all about family and was devoted to her children. She...
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