Obituaries

Jul 3, 2024

Jul 1, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Eugenio Cabral, age 53, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. 

Eugenio was born in New Bedford, MA and was the son of Lia (Pavao) Cabral and the late Renato Cabral. He had worked in the transport department for St. Luke’s Hospital.

He...

Jun 30, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Jose L. Pavao, age 74, of New Bedford, know to his many friends as J.P. passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Sharon Anne (Roy) Rivet.

Jose was born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal and was the son of Alfonso...

Jun 27, 2024

Fall River, MA – Alice (Nunes) Candido, age 81, of New Bedford, MA passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side on Thursday, June 27, 2024. 

Alice was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved daughter of the late Seraphim Nunes and Alice (Grew) Nunes.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Marie Adams and her husband Larry...

Jun 25, 2024

Amesbury, MA – Ambrosio C. Amaral passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024 from a terminal illness.

Born on 6/1/1978 in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of Maria Fatima (Correia) Amaral and the late Ambrosio M. Amaral. He is predeceased by his father and his beloved dog, Skitz.

He is survived by his mother, Maria Fatima Amaral of New Bedford;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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....

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...