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Edmond Motta

Edmond Motta

Feb 11, 2024

New Bedford – Edmond Motta, age 91, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Care One of New Bedford with his loving family by his side.

 

Edmond was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Lucille (Lameira) and Luciano R. Motta. He had worked as a delivery driver for Balher Manufacturer. He loved photography, especially...

Joseph P. Moses

Joseph P. Moses

Feb 10, 2024

Joseph “Enzo” Paul Moses peacefully passed away in the early morning of February 10, 2024 with his beloved wife April by his side.  Joey was an amazing son, husband, older brother, father, uncle, nephew, cuz, car enthusiast, “pow” rider, mountain biker, foosball champion, Celts fan, wisecrack artist, hang-out king, friend, do-anything-for-anybody kind of guy.

If you knew Joe, you could...

Tina Lee Terrell

Tina Lee Terrell

Feb 8, 2024

New Bedford – Tina Lee Terrell, age 55, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 8, 2024. She was born in Boston, MA to Johnnie Bowie and Zona (Terrell) Johnson. 

 

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

Maria do Carmo Lopes

Maria do Carmo Lopes

Feb 7, 2024

Fall River – Maria do Carmo Lopes, age 81, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. 

 

Maria was born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal to the late Antonio Lopes Correia and Maria (Cabral de Medeiros) Lopes Correia. She had worked as a sewing machine operator for...

Lorraine Dandrea

Lorraine Dandrea

Feb 7, 2024

New Bedford – Lorraine (Perzentz) Dandrea, age 92, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care. 

 

Lorraine was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Francis Perzentz and Rose (DeCosta) Perzentz. She had been a representative for American Greeting Cards.

 She is survived by her children, Susan Judge, Michael Dandrea and Lynn Davis;...

Walter M. Almeida

Walter M. Almeida

Feb 1, 2024

New Bedford – Walter M. Almeida, age 77, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was the long-time companion of Dorothy Esteireiro.

 

Walter was born in St. Michael, Azores to the late Joao Almeida and Hilda (Arruda) Almeida. He had been a bus driver for SRTA Bus Company for many years. He loved to eat fish and...

Mark P. doRego

Mark P. doRego

Jan 30, 2024

New Bedford – Mark P. doRego, age 53, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. 

 

Mark was born in New Bedford, MA to Agostinho doRego and Maria M. (Mercedes) doRego. He had been a truck driver for various construction companies over the years. In his free time, he enjoyed skiing and fishing.

 He is survived by...

Leonora Lawson

Leonora Lawson

Jan 28, 2024

Middleboro - Leonora J. Lawson, age 91, formerly of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Hannah B. Shaw Home in Middleboro with her family by her side.  She was the beloved wife of the late Cletus O. Lawson with whom she shared 67 years.

Nora as she was known to all her friends and family was...

Maria Samagaio

Maria Samagaio

Jan 25, 2024

New Bedford – Maria D. (Borges) Samagaio, age 78, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care. She was the beloved wife of the late Augusto P. Samagaio.

 

Maria was born in Terceira, Portugal to the late Sebastiao Borges and Ilda Rocha. She had worked for Harvey Industries as a framer for many years....

Tina "Maria Sizaltina" DeFreitas

Tina "Maria Sizaltina" DeFreitas

Jan 24, 2024

Maria “Sizaltina” DeFreitas, 80 years old, passed away on Wednesday, January 24th from a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, Diabetes and ultimately pneumonia. She was surrounded by her loving, devoted family during her final moments where she passed peacefully at the local hospital. 

What mattered most to Maria, also known as “Tina”, was having her family all together. Originating from Flores, Azores, Portugal,...

Gary D. Cambra

Gary D. Cambra

Jan 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unfortunate and unexpected passing of Gary D. Cambra, age 61, of New Bedford, MA on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.Gary was born in New Bedford, MA to Joan B. (Travers) Cambra and the late Manuel Cambra. He loved and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He was known for his...

Connie Brum

Connie Brum

Jan 22, 2024

New Bedford – Connie (Braga) Brum, age 71, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late Joao Manuel Brum.

 

Connie was born in Nordeste, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Armenia de Medeiros (Xavier) Braga and Manuel de Medeiros Braga...

Rodolfo Almeida

Rodolfo Almeida

Jan 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of Rodolfo Almeida

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rodolfo Almeida, a beloved family man, community member, and a true patriot. Rodolfo was born in 1929 in São Miguel Azores, where he devoted his life to touching the lives of those around him and leaving an incredible mark on the world.

He was the...

Maria D. Almeida

Maria D. Almeida

Jan 22, 2024

New Bedford – Maria D. (Correia) Almeida, age 72, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the beloved wife of Carlos Almeida.

 

Maria was born in Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Jose Correia and Ana (Costa) Correia. She had worked as a stitcher at various local clothing manufacturers.

 Maria...

Robert P. Soares

Robert P. Soares

Jan 21, 2024

New Bedford – Robert P. Soares, age 67, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 21, 2024. 



Robert was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Antonio Pacheco Soares and Rita Lillian (Fernandez) Soares. He had worked as a roofer for many years up until his retirement. 



He loved his family and the time they spent together. He...

Lydia Jacintho

Lydia Jacintho

Jan 18, 2024



Lydia Jacintho passed peacefully from this life onto the next on January 18, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Fernandes.  She was a graduate of New Bedford High School as well as the Kinyon-Campbell Business School.  She managed the accounts for the family business Perfection Brands prior to fulfilling a lifelong career helping people find...

Irene Freitas

Irene Freitas

Jan 18, 2024

New Bedford – Irene (Santos) Freitas, age 90, of Acushnet, MA passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.

 

Irene was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Gloria (Brum) and Mariano Santos. She worked as a manager at Night and Look Campground. She loved her puzzles and crosswords, and...

Arlene M. George

Arlene M. George

Jan 17, 2024

Dartmouth – Arlene M. (Medeiros) George, age 88, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph George.



Arlene was born in New Bedford, MA to the late George Medeiros and Maria G.P. (Cordeira) Medeiros. She had worked as a manager in the...

Flordan Benson Bazile

Flordan Benson Bazile

Jan 16, 2024

New Bedford – Flordan Benson Bazile, age 21, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Born in Orlando, Florida he was the beloved son of Marie Flaude Bazile Colin.

 

Flo was a student and a member of the track team at UMass Dartmouth. He had also been a member of the Haitian American Students Association, a member...

William Faria

William Faria

Jan 13, 2024

 

In Loving Memory of William Faria

New Bedford – William Faria, age 97, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024, surrounded by his adoring family in the comfort of his home. He leaves behind a legacy of love and resilience that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing him.

William, born...

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