William Jones
Jul 13, 2023
William “Bill” Marshall Jones, a long-time resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on June 13th with his loved ones by his side. He was born in 1949, to Thomas and Geneva Jones in Cadiz, Kentucky. On a hill near his home at 16, he decided farming was not for him and enlisted in the United States Navy...
Sheryl Ann (Demello) Defreitas
Jul 9, 2023
New Bedford - Sheryl Ann DeFreitas, age 58, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in New Bedford, MA to Toby (Sylvia) DeMello and the late Richard DeMello. She had worked as a Fish Cutter in the Fishing Industry. She had a love for her family as well...
John P. Aylward
Jul 9, 2023
New Bedford - John P. Aylward, age 75, of Dartmouth, MA passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Geraldine I. (Ponte) Aylward, who passed away last year on May 23, 2022. He was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Agatha Evelyn (McKenna) and James Joseph Aylward....
Debbie Lowther
Jul 8, 2023
Debbie Ann Lowther of East Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 8, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Debbie was born in 1957 in New Bedford, MA, to the late William Henry, Jr. and Joan Carol (Plante) Lowther. Debbie grew up in New Bedford, resided in Orlando, FL and North Conway, NH, and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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