Obituaries

Almorinda (Camara) Silva

Almorinda (Camara) Silva

Apr 16, 2025

Almorinda ( Camara ) Silva 94 of South Dartmouth passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Manual and Maria Camara of Sao Miguel, Portugal (Azores.) She was previously married to the late Edmund D. Tweedy Jr., and subsequently married to and predeceased by the late James C. Silva.

Almorinda was...

Jeremias M. Desousa

Jeremias M. Desousa

Apr 15, 2025

Bridgewater – Jeremias M. Desousa, age 63, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at the Sachem Center for Health & Rehabilitation.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores he was the son of Angelo DeSousa Leite and Jorgina (Moniz) Verissimo. He had been a landscaper for many years.

Jeremias is survived by his sisters, Maria Francisca Amaral and her...

Elisa Maria Pereira

Elisa Maria Pereira

Apr 15, 2025

New Bedford – Elisa Maria (Luis) Pereira, age 84, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Antonio S. Pereira, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and together with her husband she created a...

William M. Perry, Jr.

William M. Perry, Jr.

Apr 14, 2025

New Bedford - William M. Perry, Jr., age 82, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Patricia A. (Baptista) Perry, sharing a bond that reflected love, support, and companionship throughout their years together.

Born on July 10, 1942, in Providence, R.I., William...

Dolores A. Duarte

Dolores A. Duarte

Apr 14, 2025

Dolores Duarte passed away peacefully on April 14th 2025, at the age of 86, at her home in Acushnet Massachusetts. Born on January 18th 1939 in New Bedford Massachusetts to the late Francisco and Irene (Raphael) Pavao.She is also predeceased by her stepfather Manuel Perreira. She lived a full life filled with love and laughter.

Dolores was a devoted wife to...

Zahkuan Bailey Sweeting

Zahkuan Bailey Sweeting

Apr 10, 2025

New Bedford – Zahkuan Bailey-Sweeting, age 25, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Born and raised in New Bedford, Ma , he was the beloved son of Shyann Bailey and Yoland Thomas Sweeting.

Zahkuan enjoyed being around his family and friends creating memories. He also had a passion for music as well as rapping and dancing....

Charles Rogers

Charles Rogers

Apr 9, 2025

Fall River – Charles Rogers, age 89, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Natalie (Sylvia) Rogers.

Charles was born in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of the late Manuel J. Amaral and Estelle (Cambra) Amaral. He had proudly served...

Dorothy Camire

Dorothy Camire

Apr 8, 2025

New Bedford – Dorothy (Medeiros) Camire, age 88, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved daughter of the late Joao Medeiros and Laurinha Laura (de Silva) Medeiros. She had worked as a cook for the Dartmouth Public...

Robert W. Rebello

Robert W. Rebello

Apr 7, 2025

Fall River – Robert Rebello, age 75, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, April 07, 2025 peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Robert was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of the late William Rebello and Alice Rebello (Mello). Robert remained dedicated to honoring the memory of his beloved wife, Bernadette Anne Rebello, who predeceased him...

Elizabeth Rose Boulay "Liz"

Elizabeth Rose Boulay "Liz"

Apr 6, 2025

New Bedford – Elizabeth Rose Boulay “Liz”, age 68, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the cherished wife of the late Raymond Boulay.

Elizabeth was a New Bedford High school graduate. She was in the graduating class of 1975. After high school she graduated business...

Jaime Santos

Jaime Santos

Apr 4, 2025

New Bedford - Jaime Santos, age 67, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 24, 1957, in Zebral, Montalegre, Portugal, to Alfredo Dos Santos and the late Angelina (Araujo) Dos Santos.

Jaime was the cherished husband of Maria J. (Cabral) Santos, and together...

Scott A. Ponte

Scott A. Ponte

Apr 3, 2025

New Bedford - Scott A. Ponte “Spunky”,56, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on April 3rd at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was a beloved husband to Robyn Marshall Ponte and a devoted father to his sons, Garrett Marshall Ponte of Providence, RI, Cameron Ponte of New Bedford, and Devin Ponte of New Bedford and his fiancé, Jennifer Benevides, as well...

Herminia Justo Gomes

Herminia Justo Gomes

Apr 3, 2025

Herminia Justo Gomes, 84, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 3, 2025. She was the wife of the late Albino S. Gomes and the daughter of the late Anibal Justo and Ana Vaz Teixeira.

Herminia was born in Montalegre, Portugal, and spent many years living in Valdegas before immigrating to the United States with her husband...

Rose M. (Moniz) Botelho

Rose M. (Moniz) Botelho

Mar 28, 2025

Rose M. (Moniz) Botelho, born in Dartmouth, MA, passed away at the age of 92 on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel Moniz and Mary (Medeiros) Moniz. She was the beloved wife of the late William Botelho.

Rose had a zest for life and was known for her kind heart and warm spirit. She...

Donna Raposo (Rumney)

Donna Raposo (Rumney)

Mar 27, 2025

New Bedford – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Raposo (Rumney), 76, of New Bedford, Ma, whom passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 peacefully at home with her beloved daughters by her side.

Born in New Bedford, MA she was the beloved daughter of Donald Rumney and Christine Bontell.

Donna was a beloved mother, grandmother...

Connie Goulart

Connie Goulart

Mar 27, 2025

New Bedford, MA – It is with both sadness and peace in our hearts, that on the morning of March 27, 2025, Connie Goulart age 79, of New Bedford, MA passed away at Sacred Heart Nursing Home.

Connie was born in Pico, Azores before emigrating to the United States. She was the beloved daughter of the late Jose and Mariana (Costa)...

Robert Alan Pereira

Robert Alan Pereira

Mar 22, 2025

New Bedford - Robert Alan Pereira, age 64 of Dartmouth, MA passed away on March 22, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in New Bedford, he was the beloved son of the late Francisco A. Pereira Jr., and Evelyn (Ramos) Pereira. He was a 1980 Dartmouth High School Graduate and resided in the...

Xianming Wu

Xianming Wu

Mar 21, 2025

New Bedford – Sadly, at 2:18 am on March 21, 2025, Dad (Xianming Wu) left us forever at the age of 76. He was the beloved husband of Qiongfang Yu.

Dad was cautious and prudent in his life, and hardworking and frugal. He was kind-hearted, had a harmonious family, and poured endless love on his children, uniting everyone in the group...

Stephen Escobar

Stephen Escobar

Mar 19, 2025

Milford – Stephen Escobar, age 55, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Milford Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Celina Dearruda.

He was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of Angelina (DaSilva) Escobar and the late Eduardo Escobar. He had worked at...

Gail Deborah Farland

Gail Deborah Farland

Mar 17, 2025

Brockton – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gail Deborah Farland, age 61, on Monday, March 17, 2025. Gail was born in Boston, MA and was the beloved daughter of the late Helen M. (Manning) Dowd of Quincy.

Gail had been married to Thomas Farland and together they had six children. She leaves behind her daughters,...