Obituaries

Jose "Joe" Oliveira

Jose "Joe" Oliveira

Jun 22, 2024

Dartmouth – Jose "Joe" Oliveira, age 70, of Dartmouth, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sharon A. (Simpkin) Oliveira, with whom he just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May.

Joe was born in St. Michael, Azores, and was the son of the late Ernesto and Dolores Oliveira. He had been the...

Maria A. Leroy

Maria A. Leroy

Jun 14, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Maria A. (Maucabelo) Leroy, age 66, of New Bedford, MA passed away before her time from a few long-term conditions at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side on Friday, June 14, 2024. Although her passing has been devastating to her family, they know she is now at peace in a better place...

Annette Audrey Amaral Mullin

Annette Audrey Amaral Mullin

Jun 14, 2024

New Bedford – Annette Audrey Amaral Mullin, age 63, died peacefully at home surrounded by family after battling a long illness. Annette was the loving and devoted wife of William Walter Mullin and the daughter of Ernest Charles Amaral and Maria Odete (Soares) Amaral.

Annette was a lifelong resident of New Bedford and a graduate of Bristol Community College. She was...

Michelle Marie Medeiros

Michelle Marie Medeiros

Jun 12, 2024

New Bedford – Michelle Marie Medeiros, age 57, of New Bedford passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of James Bean.

 Michelle was born in Taunton, MA and was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Medeiros. 

 Michelle is survived by her husband, James Bean; her children, James Bean, Dylan...

Tobias Joseph Cabral

Tobias Joseph Cabral

Jun 9, 2024

Dartmouth, MA – Tobias Joseph Cabral, age 93, of New Bedford, MA passed away at Autumn Glen of Dartmouth on Sunday, June 9, 2024.  

He was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of the late Tobias M. Cabral and Mary (Costa) Cabral. He had been a veteran of the United States Army and later went on...

Paul Albert Moniz

Paul Albert Moniz

Jun 9, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Paul Albert Moniz, age 77, of Dartmouth, MA passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side on Sunday, June 9, 2024.  

 

Paul was born in Acushnet, MA and was the beloved son of the late Albert Moniz and Otillia “Tillie” (Paulino) Moniz.

 

He is survived by his 3 brothers, Alan Moniz of...

Rosa Adorno-Ortiz Ramos

Rosa Adorno-Ortiz Ramos

Jun 8, 2024

New Bedford - Rosa Adorno – Ortiz, age 53, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday June 8, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Saturnina Ortiz and the late Virgilio Adorno. 

Rosa moved to the United States in the 2000's where she then began working in numerous factories. Rosa was a very...

Paul S. Duarte

Paul S. Duarte

Jun 8, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Paul S. Duarte, age 54, of New Bedford, MA passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  

Paul was born in Sao Miguel, Azores and was the beloved son of the late Humberto Duarte and Mariana (Carvalho) Duarte. He had worked as a carpenter for DDC Construction...

Robert M. Lima

Robert M. Lima

Jun 8, 2024

New Bedford- Robert M. Lima, Age 91 passed away peacefully June 8, 2024. He was the loving husband of Edith A. Lima for 67 years until her passing in 2022.

Bob worked at the Maritime Terminal until his retirement 25 years ago. Bob was a loving, caring, and generous man who will be greatly missed by his family whose life’s he...

Nancy Gonzalez

Nancy Gonzalez

Jun 7, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Nancy Gonzalez, age 57, of New Bedford, MA passed away at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth with her loving family by her side on Friday, June 7, 2024.  

 

Nancy was born in Brooklyn, New York and was the beloved daughter Gabriel Gonzalez and Antonia Sanchez.

 

She is survived by her brothers, Nelson Gonzalez, Gabriel Gonzalez, Rolando Gonzalez, Danny...

Michael Wayne Fawcett

Michael Wayne Fawcett

Jun 4, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Michael Wayne Fawcett, age 64, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. 

Michael was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of the late Donald Betrand Fawcett and Rolande Rose (Cormier) Fawcett. He worked as a mechanic.

He was the brother of the late Kevin D. Fawcett

Funeral arrangements are private and...

Patricia A. Costa

Patricia A. Costa

Jun 2, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Patricia A. (Medeiros) Costa, age 74, of New Bedford, MA passed away atHathaway Manor in New Bedford on Sunday June 2, 2024. 

She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of the late Joseph Medeiros and Elda Theresa (Nichols) Medeiros..

Private arrangements were entrusted to Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford.

Eileen Peters

Eileen Peters

Jun 2, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Eileen P. (Lagoa) Peters, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 71 years young. Despite her brave fight against leukemia, she ultimately lost her battle, but her spirit lives on.    

She was the loving wife of Roderick L. Peters and...

Maria C. Amaral

Maria C. Amaral

Jun 2, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Maria Cordeiro Amaral, age 82, of Dartmouth, MA passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Serafim R. Amaral. 

Maria was born in St. Michael, Azores and was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel Cordeiro and Maria N....

David M. Richard

David M. Richard

Jun 1, 2024

New Bedford, MA – David M. Richard, age 45, of New Bedford, MA passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side on Saturday, June 1, 2024.  

David was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of Helen (Furtado) Richard and Paul E. Richard. He was an avid sports fan, and his favorite...

Domingos Guerreiro Martins Ferro

Domingos Guerreiro Martins Ferro

May 30, 2024

Dartmouth, MA – Domingos Guerreiro Martins Ferro, age 91, of Dartmouth, MA passed away at home with his loving family by his side on May 30, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Maria Leonilde Assis (Guerreiro) Ferro. 

Domingos was born in Olhão, Algarve, Portugal and was the beloved son of the late Manuel Joaquim Martins Ferro and Gertrudes Guerreiro. He...

Silvina E. De Frias

Silvina E. De Frias

May 28, 2024

Dartmouth – Silvina E. (Correia) De Frias, age 89, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio De Frias.

Born in Agua de Alto, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joao Luis Correia...

Fernanda Sousa Silva

Fernanda Sousa Silva

May 27, 2024

New Bedford – Fernanda Sousa Silva, age 95, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. 

Born in Horta, Faial, Azores, she was the beloved daughter of the late Maria Isabel Sousa. She immigrated to this country 57 years and had since been a resident of New...

Angelina Arruda

Angelina Arruda

May 24, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Angelina “Angie” (Mendes) Arruda passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on May 24, 2024, at the age of 97. 

Angie was born on September 28, 1926, in Dartmouth, MA, to the late Jose Mendes and Jesuina (Ferreira) Mendes. She was loved dearly by her sons, Stephen Arruda of Oceanside, CA, and David...

Hilda Almeida

Hilda Almeida

May 21, 2024

Middleborough – Hilda (Garcia) Almeida, age 89, of Berkley, MA passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2024 at the Hannah B.G. Shaw Home for the Aged with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Almeida.

Born in Santa Cruz, Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores she was the beloved daughter of the late Francisco...