Obituaries

Feb 21, 2013

NEW BEDFORD – Jose Correia Domingos, aged 97 years, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 21st at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Salga, São Miguel, Açores, Portugal, son of Maria Helena (Pereira) and Francisco Correia Domingos. Jose was the husband of the late Maria (Melo) Domingos. He resided in New Bedford since 1950 and was a parishioner of...

Feb 20, 2013

Dartmouth- Patricia A. Gata, age 57 passed away Wednesday February 20th at her home in Dartmouth after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Jose Gata of Dartmouth. Patricia was the proud mother of Jeremy Gata husband of Lori of New Bedford, Jason Gata of New Bedford and John Medeiros husband of Betty of Fall...

Feb 18, 2013

Boston – Antonio DeFrias, of New Bedford, age 68 years, died February 18th at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He was the loving father of Rosemary DeFrias and Lori Ann DeFrias both of Westport, and Commander Antonio DeFrias of the United States Navy of Virginia Beach, Va. He is also survived by his grandson Patrick Hawes DeFrias, his 2 sisters...

Feb 18, 2013

Antonio J. "Tony" Gravato, age 47 years, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 18th at his home in New Bedford. He was the loving son of Estrela (Pimentel) of Figueira da Foz, Portugal and the late Jose Gravato. He is survived by his brother Luciano Gravato and Pedro Gravato, both of Figueira da Foz; his daughter Celina Houtman of Dartmouth...

Feb 18, 2013

New Bedford – Martin P. Cairns Jr., age 77 years, died Monday, February 18th at St. Luke’s Hospital. He is survived by his brother Robert J. Cairns of New Bedford; his sister Barbara Cassidy, wife of Steven, from Cape Coral, Florida; his niece Maureen Aguiar Missey and 3 nephews: Christopher Cassidy, Michael Cassidy and Steven Cassidy. Martin was born...

Feb 17, 2013

NEW BEDFORD – Juan Amparo Morales, aged 73 years, died Sunday, February 17th at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. He was the loving father of John and Emely Morales, both of Lawrence, Ma. He is also survived by his siblings: Julia Morales, Heena Morales, Leonarda Morales, Elena Morales, Junior Rivera and Cheo Morales; as well as 6 grandchildren. Juan...

Feb 16, 2013

Lynne B. Vancour, of New Bedford, age 50 years, died Saturday, February 16th at Beth Israel/Deaconess Hospital. She was the loving mother of 3 children: Daniel DePina, Geena Llinas and Gabriel Llinas, Jr., all of New Bedford. She is also survived by one grandson, Mason Llinas, her boyfriend Gabriel Llinas of New Bedford; 3 siblings: Bruce Vancour, Jr., Michael...

Feb 14, 2013

New Bedford – Balbina G. Rosa age 84, passed away on Thursday, February 14th at the Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford. Balbina was the beloved wife of the late Jose Rosa. She was the loving mother of Fatima Rosario of New Bedford and Maria Ventura of Dartmouth. Mrs. Rosa is also survived by her grandchildren; Norbert Rosa, Sandy...

Feb 13, 2013

Dartmouth – Assunta “Susie” Seneca-Jones, age 88, died Wednesday, February 13th with her loving daughter by her side at their home in Dartmouth. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Jones of Dartmouth, her sister Mena Yarnold and her brother Tony Seneca both of Portland, Maine; numerous nieces and nephews as well as her poodle, Gypsy. She was predeceased...

Feb 11, 2013

Canada – Antonio Caetano Martins, age 91, passed away on Monday, February 11th at Mississauga Hospital in Ontario, Canada. Mr. Martins was the beloved widower of Eduarda (Melo). He is survived by his daughter, Connie Martins, wife of John, of Mississauga, Ontario Canada; 2 grandsons, Jordan and Justin Martins; a great-grandson, Nathan Martins; his brother Joao Martins of Canada...

Feb 10, 2013

New Bedford – Evangelina Andrade age 93, passed away on Sunday, February 10th at Hathaway Manor in New Bedford. Evangelina was the loving mother of Fernando Paiva of Ontario, Mario Paiva of New Bedford, Maria Fatima Isidorio of New Bedford and Lourdes Almeida of New Bedford. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Mrs. Andrade...

Feb 10, 2013

NEW BEDFORD – Lydia Sylvia, 83, died Sunday, February 10th at Sacred Heart Home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Joseph G. Sylvia Sr. of New Bedford. Mrs. Sylvia is survived by 4 children: Joseph G. Sylvia Jr., husband of Christine, of New Bedford; Ronald Sylvia of North Smithfield, RI; David Sylvia, husband...

Feb 5, 2013

Elsie R. (Vieira) Mogayzel, 86, of North Dartmouth, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on February 5, 2013 after a period of declining health, she was surrounded by family. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Antone and Ermenia (Ventura) Vieira. Elsie grew up in New Bedford and resided in Dartmouth for the last 55...

Feb 5, 2013

Feb 4, 2013

New Bedford – James “Jim” Tavares age 59, passed away on Monday, February 4th at Royal Taber Street Nursing & Rehab Center in New Bedford. Jim is survived by his longtime companion Debra Lunquest of New Bedford, their son Jamie Lunquest of New Bedford, his sister Isabel Rezendes wife of Paul of New Bedford, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and...

Feb 2, 2013

New Bedford – James P. Sylvia, Jr., age 89 years, passed away on Saturday, February 2nd at Southeastern Massachusetts Health & Rehab Center. James is survived by 2 children: Janice Miller of East Freetown and Barry J. Sylvia of Florida. He is predeceased by his siblings: George Sylvia, A.P. Sylvia and Shirley Perry. He was the loving grandfather to...

Jan 31, 2013

Dartmouth—Margarida L. (Macedo) daSilveira passed away on Thursday January 31, at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Herculano daSilveira. Margarida was born in Horta, Faial Azores, the daughter of the late Rosa (Silva) and Antonio Macedo. She is survived by her children; Antonio Silveira and Guida Rocha both of...

Jan 31, 2013

Dartmouth – Barbara Straus age 58 years, passed away on Thursday, January 31st at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the loving mother of two children: Dennis Petrie and his girlfriend Delilah Edmunds of Dartmouth; and Hillary Straus of Florida. Barbara was born in New Bedford, daughter of Mildred (Noyer) and Harold Frank Baylies. She has lived in this...

Jan 29, 2013

Jan 28, 2013

New Bedford--- Evelyn (Ramos) Pereira, 84 of Dartmouth died Monday, January 28, 2013 at St. Luke’s hospital. She was the widow of Francisco A. Pereira Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Mary (Ferreira) and Joseph Silva Ramos, she resided in the area all her life. She was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Parish, Dartmouth....