Angelo P. Rosa
Jul 19, 2014
Boston – Angelo P. Rosa, age 75 of New Bedford, passed away, peacefully, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital on July 19, 2014. He was the loving husband of 50 years to Maria A. (Silva) Rosa and the son of Maria da Luz (daRosa) and Pedro Silveira daRosa. He was born in Faial, Azores, moved to this area in 1968...
Deane Ashley Freitas
Jul 17, 2014
Dartmouth – Deane Ashley Freitas, age 68 of Dartmouth, died, on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital with his family at his side. He was the best friend and loving husband of Judith (Emery) Freitas of Dartmouth. Mr. Freitas was born July 9, 1946 in New Bedford, Ma., living most of his life in Dartmouth, working for...
Arthur V. Bettencourt
Jul 15, 2014
South Dartmouth – Arthur V Bettencourt of South Dartmouth died Tuesday July 15, 2014 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. Born in Dartmouth, he was the son of the late Annie (Mello) and Joseph V. Bettencourt Sr. He was formerly employed as a painter with the IUPAT DC 35 painters union and served as a paratrooper for the U.S. Army...
Laura Ann Vieira
Jul 13, 2014
Taunton – Laura Ann Vieira ., age 53 of Taunton, died on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Morton Hospital. Ms Vieira was born in New Bedford the daughter of the late Mary Alice (Frias) and John Bento Vieira. She is survived by her brother: Albert William Vieira of New Bedford, a sister: Carol Vieira of New Bedford, a stepbrother:...
Maria C. Linhares
Jul 12, 2014
New Bedford – Maria C. Linhares, age 79 of New Bedford, died at St. Luke’s Hospital on July 12, 2014. She was the loving wife of Jose G. Linhares and the daughter of Maria (Dos Anjos) and Antonio B. Couto. Mrs. Linhares was born in Ribeira Quente, Sao Miguel, Açores, moved to this country in 1976 and worked as...
Maria Deus Desousa
Jul 9, 2014
Maria Deus DeSousa, age 75 of New Bedford, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on July 9, 2014. She was the loving widow of Gualter Sousa and the daughter of Maria da Gloria (Barbosa) and Jose Simao. She was born in Sao Miguel, Açores, moved to this country in 1984 and was a dedicated mother to her loving family....
Angelina Trindade Couto
Jul 8, 2014
New Bedford – Angelina Trindade Couto, age 82 of New Bedford, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. She was the loving wife of Gilberto P. Couto and the daughter of Maria Do Rozario (Sousa) and Jose Pacheco Trindade. Mrs. Couto was born in Ribeira Cha, Sao Miguel, Açores, moved to this country in 1968...
Jeannette Robak
Jul 5, 2014
Jeannette Robak, age 90 of Dartmouth, passed away, peacefully, at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth on July 5, 2014. She was the loving wife of the late Edward F. Robak. Mrs. Robak was born in New Bedford, the daughter of Anne Marie (Belanger) and Edward Cote and moved to Dartmouth in 1952 where she lived the rest of her life....
Thomas William Defranco, Sr.
Jul 3, 2014
New Bedford – Thomas William DeFranco, Sr., age 58 of New Bedford, died, unexpectedly, at his home on Thursday, July 3, 2014. Mr. DeFranco was born in Rochester, NY, the son of the late Claire (Voscelle) and the late Joseph DeFranco and was employed as a Welder at Norlantic Deisel Company. He is survived by 4 children: Danielle Letendre...
George M. Demello
Jun 30, 2014
Dartmouth – George M. DeMello, age 33 of Dartmouth, died, unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 30, 2014. He was the son of the late Doreen Silva and the late George DeMello. Mr. DeMello was employed by K.B. Surfaces in Rhode Island. He cherished the time he was able to spend with his children. He is survived by...
Theophile "Zookie" Viera Jr.
Jun 29, 2014
New Bedford – Theophile Viera Jr, age 67 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at home with his family at his side. He was the loving Companion of Catherine M. Gibbons and the son of the late Mary (Santos) and Theophile Viera, he was born in New Bedford where he lived all his life. Mr....
Wayne C. Ferreira
Jun 29, 2014
Burlington, Ma – Wayne C. Ferreira, age 63 of Burlington, Ma formerly of New Bedford, passed away on June 29, 2014 at his home in Burlington. He was the loving fiancée of Isabel Oliveira, the father of Jennifer Hiller and the son of Clarice (Machado) and the late Antone "Roxy" Ferreira. Mr. Ferreira was born in New Bedford but...
Shirley E. (Vaughn) Thompson Norton
Jun 27, 2014
Mesa, Az – Shirley E. (Vaughn) Thompson Norton, aged 88, joined our lord, on June 27, 2014. Daughter of the late Fred Vaughn and Myrtle (Dunn) Vaughn Patstone. Eldest of 16 children. Married to the late Drescott Thompson and Oscar Norton, previously lived in Rochester, Ma.. Mother of Drescott Thompson Jr., Beverly DeGrazia, Joan Maciel, Carol and husband Gabe...
Manuel Cabral
Jun 27, 2014
New Bedford – Manuel Cabral, age 89 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at home with his family at his side. He was the husband of the late Maria Jose Cabral and son of the late Evangelina (Sousa) and Jose Cabral Saraiva. Mr. Cabral was born in St. Michael, Azores and moved to the New...
John George, Sr.
Jun 27, 2014
New Bedford – John George, Sr., age 92 of Dartmouth, passed away, peacefully, on Friday, June 27 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Beatrice (Gananca) George and the son of Patronilla (Santos) and Antone George. John was born in New Bedford but was a lifelong resident of Dartmouth. Mr. George was well known...
Aniceto A. Cabral
Jun 26, 2014
New Bedford – Aniceto A. Cabral, age 70 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of the late Maria (Alves) and Luis Cabral. Mr. Cabral was born in Mosterios, St. Michael, Azores and immigrated to this country. He worked as a Machine Operator at...
Raymond S. Arruda
Jun 26, 2014
Raymond Sebastian Arruda, 73, of New Bedford, MA and formerly of St. Augustine Florida where he spent many years working as a painter, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep in the morning hours of June 26th 2014. “Ray” as he was called by most was preceded in death by his wife of more than 30 years, Judith Gail Arruda,...
Maria Dasilva
Jun 26, 2014
New Bedford – Maria DaSilva, age 73 of New Bedford, passed away, peacefully, on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at her home. She was the longtime companion of Rogerio Borges and the daughter of Beatriz (Cabral) and Antonio deSousa Calisto. She was born in Sao Miguel, Açores and, after moving to this country, devoted herself to the upbringing of her...
Ana C. Felix-Ilarraza
Jun 25, 2014
Fall River – Ana C. Felix-Ilarraza, age 59 of New Bedford, died, unexpectedly, on Thursday, June 25, 2014 at St. Anne’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of Jose L. Santiago Vega and the daughter of the late Rosalia (Ilarraza) and Dario Felix Pizarro. She was born in Puerto Rico and after coming to this area was dedicated to...
William R. Housewright
Jun 25, 2014
New Bedford – William R. Housewright, age 69 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital following a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Debra A. (Boyer) Housewright and the son of the late Hazel (Crossman) and the late William F. Housewright. He and Debra spent 19 years together with the...
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