Mildred Silvester
Feb 5, 2014
New Bedford – Mildred Silvester, age 93 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2014 at Kindred Nursing & Rehab Center-Hallmark after an extended illness. She was the loving widow of Domingos Silvester and the daughter of Maggie (Grace) and Peter Rego. She was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Domestic Cleaner for...
Ernest Souza
Feb 5, 2014
Souza, Ernest (Ernie), 73, of Hawthorne, formerly of Waldwick passed away on February 5, 2014 while visiting his family in Atlanta. Ernie was born on July 18, 1940 and grew up in New Bedford, MA. He is survived by his wife Wanda; his children John Paul Souza, Calvin Youngblood and Celeste Yoshida his granddaughter Olivia Souza and brothers Arthur...
Gabriel Dias
Feb 3, 2014
New Bedford – Gabriel Dias, age 74 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday February 3, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in the Azores, the son of Lorinda (Andrews) and Silvino Barcelos and, after moving to this country, worked as an X-Ray Technician at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Gabriel enjoyed watching...
Leonard P. Sylvia
Feb 3, 2014
New Bedford – Leonard P. Sylvia, age 94 of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Monday February 3, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Mary (Viger) Sylvia whom he cared for through illness until her passing. He was born in New Bedford and was formerly employed...
Tony Saltao
Feb 1, 2014
New Bedford – Tony Saltao, age 58 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday February 1, 2014 at New Bedford Health Care Center after a strong battle with a long illness. He was born in Angola, Africa, the son of Maria Manuela (Simões) and the late Antonio Saltão. Tony moved to this country 54 years ago and worked as...
Mary Misiolek
Feb 1, 2014
New Bedford – Mary Misiolek, age 95 formerly of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday February 1, 2014 at Hathaway Manor Extended Living after a wonderful life. She was the widow of Frank J. Misiolek and the daughter Felisbina (Furtado) and Joseph Pacheco. She was born in Stonington, Ct, spent most of her life in this area and worked as...
Antonio Cabral
Jan 26, 2014
New Bedford- Antonio Cabral, died at the age of 85 at St. Lukes Hospital on Sunday January 26th after a brief illness. Born in Faial da Terra, Sao Miguel, son of the late David S. Cabral and Maria Rosa (Santos), he lived in New Bedford for 39 years along with his late wife Julieta Cabral, 3 daughters: Ilda Carreiro...
Louis J. Christy
Jan 25, 2014
New Bedford – Louis J. Christy, age 76, died unexpectedly on Saturday January 25, 2014 at St Lukes Hospital. He was the husband of Maria (Gomes) Christy of Dartmouth. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, son of the late Frances J. (Mcarry) and Francis Joseph Christy. His family includes his 4 sons: John, Keith, Gary, and Troy; 11...
Ronald P. Surprenant
Jan 21, 2014
New Bedford – Ronald P. Surprenant, age 73 of New Bedford, died unexpectedly on January 21, 2014 at his home. He was the husband of Shirley Fonseca, the longtime companion of Catherine St. George and the son of Valida (Deneault) and Elzear Surprenant. He was born in Southbridge, Ma and, after moving to this area, he worked as a...
Flisbella "Bella" Ferreira
Jan 18, 2014
Marion - Flisbella “Bella” Ferreira, age 93 years formerly of New Bedford, died Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Ferreira. She was born in New Bedford where she spent all of her life. She is survived by her son, Ronald J. Ferreira of New Bedford. Bella’s arrangements are...
Shirley Ann Johnson
Jan 18, 2014
Fall River – Shirley Ann Johnson, age 55 of New Bedford, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital on January 18, 2014 after a long illness. She was the loving companion of David Skinner Sr. and the daughter of Rhunetta (Evans) and the late David Edward Johnson. She was born in Sumter, S.C., moved here about 20 years ago and...
Paul Azevedo
Jan 17, 2014
New Bedford – Paul Azevedo, age 70 of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2014 after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of 49 years to Nancy (Medeiros) Azevedo and the son of Emily (Almeida) and Arthur “Peachy” Azevedo. Paul was born in Dartmouth and was a lifelong resident of this area. He worked as...
Luis Rolon
Jan 17, 2014
New Bedford – Luis Rolon, age 92 years of New Bedford, died peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Angelina (Rosado) Rolon and the son of Marcela (Davila) and Saturino Rolon. He was born in Puerto Rico and after immigrating to this country worked as a Carpenter until...
George "Smiley" Costa
Jan 17, 2014
Taunton – George “Smiley” Costa, age 86 formerly of South Dartmouth, died peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Longmeadow of Taunton. He was the husband of the late Irene (Rapoza) Costa and the son of Mary Isabel (Ponte) and Manuel Costa. He was born in Dartmouth, where he spent most of his life, excluding his time in the...
Joao Furtado
Jan 17, 2014
Dartmouth – Joao Furtado, age 52 of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 17, 2014 after a courageously fought battle with cancer. He was born in Ribeira Quente, São Miguel, Açores, the son of the late Liduina Peixoto-Balaia and the late Jose Carvalho Furtado. He moved to this country when he...
Manuel Hilario
Jan 16, 2014
Dartmouth – Manuel Hilario, age 87 years, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the loving husband of the late Isabel (Rosario) Hilario. Manuel was born in Algarve, Portugal and moved to this area in 1967. He was the son of the late Guilhermina (Luis) and Manuel Hilario. Mr. Hilario was a well-known Fado...
Nancy Medeiros - Hallett
Jan 16, 2014
New Bedford – Nancy Medeiros-Hallett, age 69 of New Bedford, died peacefully on Thursday January 16, 2014 at Kindred Nursing & Rehab Center - Hallmark. She was born in New Bedford, the daughter of Alice (Simmons) and Frank Medeiros, lived all of her life in this area and worked as Secretary at Morse Cutting Tools for many years. In...
Patrick Alves
Jan 16, 2014
New Bedford – Patrick Alves, age 23 years of New Bedford, died unexpectedly on January 16, 2014. He was the loved son of Angela (Correia) and Jose Semedo. Patrick was a lifelong resident of this area. His surviving family includes his mother and father, Angela and Jose; 2 brothers: Adilson Alves of Manville R.I and Elso Correia of New...
Encarnacao Borges
Jan 15, 2014
New Bedford – Encarnacao Borges, age 91 years, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at The Oaks. She was the loving wife of Antonio Borges of New Bedford. Encarnacao was born in Cova, Figueira da Foz, Portugal and lived in this area for over thirty years. She was the daughter of the late Emilia Conceicao (Bessada) and Luis Cordeiro ....
Emily V. Azevedo
Jan 12, 2014
Emily V. Azevedo, age 98, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2014 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Arthur Azevedo. Born in Dartmouth, she was a life-long resident of this area and worked as a Winder at Cornell Dubilier until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and listening...