Obituaries

Ricardo J. Azevedo

Ricardo J. Azevedo

Jul 2, 2023

New Bedford – Ricardo J. Azevedo, age 52, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Marlboro, MA to Weber Azevedo and Melania (Pacheco) Azevedo. Ricardo is survived by his loving parents, Weber and Melania Azevedo; his sister, Laudalina Azevedo and...

Jose Da Silva Le

Jose Da Silva Le

Jun 30, 2023

 

Jose Da Silva Le, 88, of New Bedford, MA, died peacefully after a short battle with cancer on June 30th, 2023. Jose was surrounded by his loving family in weeks preceding his passing. 

Jose was born in Lavos Figueira-da-Foz, Portugal to Jose Felix Le Novo and Albertina Da Silva. He enjoyed life close to the sea, ultimately becoming a...

Dominga  Ramos

Dominga Ramos

Jun 29, 2023

New Bedford – Dominga (Barros) Ramos, age 102, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home with her loving family at her side. She was the beloved wife of the late John S. Ramos. Dominga was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Antonio Barros and Benvinda (Pires)...

Joseph  Valles

Joseph Valles

Jun 28, 2023

New Bedford – Joseph L. Valles, age 101, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 at New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home with his loving family by his side and was the loving husband of the late Edith (Teixeira) Valles. Joseph was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Julius Valles and Julia (Lomba) Valles. He served proudly...

Kathy A. Mello

Kathy A. Mello

Jun 28, 2023

Acushnet- Kathy Ann Mello, age 63, passed away on the 28th of June surrounded by her loving family after fighting a long, courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born in New Bedford, MA, daughter of Elizabeth Mello of Acushnet and the late Bruce Mello. Kathy was employed at Shaws Supermarket and eventually worked in the New Bedford School System...

Manuel Martins

Manuel Martins

Jun 27, 2023

New Bedford – Manuel Martins, age 84, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital with his loving family by his side. he was the beloved husband of Mary D. (Porto) Martins. Manuel was born in Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Maria Dos Anjos (Craveiro) Martins and Virginio C....

John  Couto

John Couto

Jun 21, 2023

John Couto, age 79 of Dartmouth, MA passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023 at the Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center after a long illness. He was born in Sao Miguel, Portugal to the late Jose and Maria Couto. He owned and operated Couto Landscaping for over 40 years up until his retirement. John is survived by his wife...

Armanda  Conceicao Goulart Pereira Paiva

Armanda Conceicao Goulart Pereira Paiva

Jun 21, 2023

New Bedford – Armanda Conceicao Goulart Pereira Paiva passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on June 21, 2023. She was born in the town of Angra do Heroismo, Terceira, Azores, Portugal. Armanda was the devoted wife of the late Albert Paiva, loving daughter of Armando Pereira and Maria Goulart Pereira, and the loyal sister to the late...

Anthony 'Tony' H. Amaral Jr.

Anthony 'Tony' H. Amaral Jr.

Jun 12, 2023

New Bedford – Anthony “Tony” Amaral Jr. passed away on June 12, 2023, after a brief illness. He was employed by the Town of Dartmouth before retiring in 2001. Mr. Amaral lived a fulfilling life as the loving husband of his wife of 41 years, Patricia “Lacombe” Amaral. He was the son of the late Anthony H. Amaral and...

Nuno Costa

Nuno Costa

Jun 12, 2023

New Bedford – Nuno A. Costa, age 47 of New Bedford, MA passed away on June 12, 2023. He was born in Chaves, Portugal to the late Henrique A. Costa and Maria A. (Guedes) Costa. Nuno had been a truck driver for Schneider National over the years. He is survived by his siblings and close friends. His funeral arrangements...

Patricia A. (Belyea) Prestopino

Patricia A. (Belyea) Prestopino

Jun 10, 2023

New Bedford – Patricia A. (Belyea) Prestopino, age 83, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Prestopino. Patricia was born in Boston, MA to the late Everett Belyea and Eleanor (Bean) Belyea. She had been...

Joaquim Dacruz

Joaquim Dacruz

Jun 10, 2023

Fairhaven - Joaquim Neto DaCruz, or Quim Correia by those who knew him well, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was born in Buarcos, Figueira da Foz, Portugal, where he married Maria Alice (Gravato) DaCruz and had their daughter, Julia Maria, immigrated to the United States in 1968, and moved to...

Eleanor Lavault Gaudette

Eleanor Lavault Gaudette

Jun 5, 2023

Fall River – Eleanor S. LaVault Gaudette, age 92, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at St. Anne’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Andre R. Gaudette. Eleanor was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Albino S. Afonso and Cecilia (Moniz) Afonso....

Laurinda Pavao (Farias) Rodrigues

Laurinda Pavao (Farias) Rodrigues

Jun 4, 2023

New Bedford – Laurinda Pavao (Farias) Rodrigues, age 94, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late Ildeberto C. Rodrigues. Laurinda was born in Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Portugal to the late Francisco Pavao Farias and Angelina (Pimental) Farias. She...

Edna P. Sylvia

Edna P. Sylvia

Jun 1, 2023

New Bedford – Edna P. Sylvia, age 91, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Fernanda (Brandao) and Antone P. Sylvia. She had graduated from New Bedford High School in 1949. Where she was very active in scheduling...

Cecilia  Gorman

Cecilia Gorman

May 28, 2023

New Bedford – Cecilia (Santos) Gorman, age 91, Passed away on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at Hathaway Manor in New Bedford with her loving family by her side, she was the loving wife of the late Philip M. Gorman. She was born in Fall River to the late Manuel Santos and Ernestina Sousa, and worked for many years as...

Karen A. (Demello) Sylvia

Karen A. (Demello) Sylvia

May 26, 2023

New Bedford – Karen A. (DeMello) Sylvia, age 74, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Daniel DeMello and Vivian (Davignon) DeMello. She had worked in her early years as a waitress for the Ground...

Cheryl Buckley

Cheryl Buckley

May 23, 2023

Boston – Cheryl Ann Buckley, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Beth Israel Hospital after a long fight with an illness. She was the Beloved wife of Ronald Buckley. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Alex Ocenas and and Anna (Moniz) Ocenas. She lived in Raynham, MA for...

Lawrence Silva

Lawrence Silva

May 23, 2023

Norwell – Lawrence B. Silva, age 76, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Royal of Norwell nursing home, and was the beloved husband of the late Cecilia (Powell) Silva. He was born in New Bedford to the late Lawrence Silva and Eugenia (Lomba) Silva, and worked for many years as a supervisor at...

Kevin  Wasilowski

Kevin Wasilowski

May 23, 2023

Taunton – Kevin Marcus Wasilowski, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at Morton Hospital in Taunton, Massachusetts. Kevin was born in New Bedford Massachusetts and was the son of Penny (Nichols) Wasilowski. He Lived in new Bedford for all of his life and worked as a fishing vessel mechanic in the area, and was known...