George R. Costa
Oct 13, 2013
New Bedford – George R. Costa, of Fairhaven, son of the late Manuel and Mabel (Mello) Costa, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. George was born in New Bedford and educated in the New Bedford school system. For many years, he raised his family in Dartmouth. He was formerly employed at Chamberlain Manufacturing...
Abel Manuel Vieira
Oct 11, 2013
New Bedford - Abel Manuel Vieira, age 82, died on Friday, October 11, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Vieira was the husband of Benvinda (Lopes Silva) Vieira. Abel was born in Cape Verde Islands, a son of the late Gertrude (Dias) and Joaquim Manuel Vieira. His family includes his son, Manuel Vieira of Dartmouth, daughter, Emilia...
Rosemary Gonsalves
Oct 10, 2013
New Bedford - Rosemary Gonsalves, age 65, died on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Gonsalves was born in Acushnet, MA, a daughter of the late Emily (Ramos) Pina and August Pina. Her family includes her son, Corey Pina and his fiancée Nicole Smith, son, Tobey Gonsalves, daughter, Nikia Gonsalves and her fiancée Michael...
Manuel A. Dafonte
Oct 10, 2013
New Bedford- Manuel A. daFonte, age 53, died on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Manuel was born in Pico, Açores, a son of the late Jorgina (Abreu) and the late Guilherme daFonte. He worked as a packer at Cameo Curtains. His surviving family includes his 5 sisters: Margarida Sequeira of Dartmouth, Norberta Evangelho,...
Maria M. Pacheco
Oct 9, 2013
Maria M. Pacheco, age 66, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel A. Pacheco who passed away on July 29, 2013. Mrs. Pacheco was born in Faial, Açores, Portugal, a daughter of Francisca Pinheiro (DeAndrade) and Jose Silveira DaRosa. She, and her husband, came to this country...
Edmund Rogers
Sep 30, 2013
Dartmouth - Edmund Rogers, age 89, died on Monday, September 30, 2013 at Emeritus Senior Living in Dartmouth. He was the beloved husband of the late Mabel (Pacheco) Rogers. Edmund was born in Fairhaven, a son of the late Maria (Costa) and the late Manuel Rogers. Prior to his retirement he worked as a superintendent for an estate management...
Antero Rita Couto
Sep 29, 2013
New Bedford- Antero Rita Couto, age 56, died on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at home in New Bedford. He was the beloved husband of Zenaida Maria Couto. Antero was born in Ribeira Quente, São Miguel, Açores, a son of the late Herminia daCosta (Rita) and the late Francisco Linhares doCouto. Antero worked as a machine operator at Schaefer Marine....
Regina Dalomba
Sep 23, 2013
Regina DaLomba, formerly of New Bedford, age 95, passed away on Monday September 23, 2013 at Eastpointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Chelsea following a period of declining health. She was the beloved widow of Augosto Da Lomba. She was born in Brava, Cape Verde, a daughter of Eugenia (Silva) and Henrique Garcia. She moved to this area...
Antonio Sousa
Sep 22, 2013
New Bedford- Antonio Sousa, age 88, died on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Theresa (Amaral) Sousa. Antonio was born in Salga, São Miguel, Açores, a son of the late Alexandrinha (Simas) and Manuel Bernado Sousa. After leaving Salga, Antonio moved to Canada for a short time before settling...
Alda Darosa
Sep 19, 2013
New Bedford – Alda DaRosa, age 84, passed away on Thursday September 19, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Antonio DaRosa of New Bedford. Alda was born in Fall River, the daughter of Maria (dosSantos) and Jose Mendonca. Mrs. DaRosa’s funeral will be Monday, September 23rd at Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. in...
Suzanne M. Sorel
Sep 19, 2013
New Bedford - Suzanne M. Sorel, aged 75 years, passed away on Thursday September 19, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. She was the loving wife of the late Bud Sorel. She was born in Pawtucket, RI but spent most of her life in this area where she worked at as a Telephone Operator....
Beverly Ann Pinard
Sep 14, 2013
New Bedford – Beverly Ann Pinard, age 69, passed away on Saturday September 14, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Bill Pinard. Beverly was born in Boston, the daughter of the late Lilian Fischer and Percaville Fischer. She was a homemaker and a loving mother to her children....
Albertina C. Oliveira
Sep 8, 2013
Dartmouth – Albertina C. Oliveira, age 70, passed away on Sunday September 8, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of João Oliveira for 48 years. Albertina was born in Murtosa, Portugal, the daughter of Maria Da Ascencão (de Pinho) and Alfredo Campos. She will be remembered as a...
Deborah Dias
Sep 7, 2013
New Bedford – Deborah Dias, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at her home. She was born in New Bedford, the daughter of Natalie (Sylvia) Cunha and the late Allen St. Clair and the step-daughter of Richard Cunha Sr. Deborah lived in this area as well as in the Cape Cod area all her life....
Joao M. Cabecinha
Aug 29, 2013
New Bedford- Joao M. Cabecinha, age 85, died on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Maria Rosa (Telheiro) Cabecinha. Joao was born in Santa Cruz,São Miguel, Açores a son of Diamantina (Moniz) and Luis Medeiros Cabecinha. He, along with his family, moved to this country...
Emilia Silva
Aug 23, 2013
New Bedford- Emilia Silva, age 101, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Pacheco daSilva. Emilia was born in Pico, Açores, Portugal a daughter of the late Maria Jose (Jesus) and the late Jose Silveira Avila. She moved to this country in 1970 and,...
Lawrence Gonsalves Sr.
Aug 22, 2013
Providence – Lawrence Gonsalves Sr., of New Bedford, age 74, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Philip Hulitar Center of Providence. He was the beloved husband of Lucille A. Gonsalves. Lawrence was born in New Bedford the son of the late Sylvia Taylor and the late Joseph Gonsalves Sr. Mr. Gonsalves was a life-long resident of this...
Jose Ayaso
Aug 19, 2013
New Bedford – Jose Ayaso, age 62, of Acushnet, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine (Bagielto) Ayaso of Acushnet. He was born in Castineiros, Spain a son of the late Flora (Vidal) and the late Andres Ayaso. He moved to this country in 1973 and, prior to...
Dorothy Mcgehee
Aug 19, 2013
New Bedford – Dorothy McGehee, age 81, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert McGehee. She was born in New Bedford the daughter of the late Emily (Santos) and the late Francisco Paim. Dorothy lived in this area all her life; she worked as...
Vitaline "Vi" R. Rezendes
Aug 18, 2013
Dartmouth – Vitaline “Vi” R. Rezendes, formerly of New Bedford, age 90, passed away on Sunday August 18, 2013 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth after a period of declining health. She was born in New Bedford, the daughter of Lydia (Perry) and Joseph Rezendes. Ms. Rezendes was a life-long resident of this area, attended Sacred Heart School and worked...