Obituaries

Eugenia A. "Jennie" (Jacintho) Pimentel

Eugenia A. "Jennie" (Jacintho) Pimentel

Jul 13, 2021

New Bedford - Eugenia A. “Jennie” (Jacintho) Pimentel, age 98, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joaquim “Jack” Pimentel. Jennie was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Joseph and Antonia Jacintho. She worked for many years in...

Carol Ann Foster

Carol Ann Foster

Jul 10, 2021

Boston – Carol Ann Foster, age 58, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Massachusetts General Hospital. Carol was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Jeannette (Landry) St. Amand and the late Marcel Jalbert. Carol had been a wonderful and loving caregiver to her family over the years and always put her family...

James  Butler

James Butler

Jul 10, 2021

James Butler age 75 passed on Saturday July 10th 2021. In his vast circle of friends he was known as "Jim" and lovingly Beanie to his family. Jim was the owner and editor of the New Bedford publication "The Weekly Compass" He carries with him many titles, author, award winning statesman and the title he treasured most Master bridge...

Patricia (Wojtkunski) Sharples

Patricia (Wojtkunski) Sharples

Jul 8, 2021

New Bedford – Patricia (Wojtkunski) , age 74, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Vibra Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Gary Sharples. Patricia was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Charles and Joanna (Kocur) Wojtkunski. She had been a teacher in the Catholic School System. Patricia is survived...

Maria Corte-Real

Maria Corte-Real

Jul 7, 2021

Cape Coral, Florida - Maria Margarida Corte-Real age 87, formerly of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully on July 7. She was the beloved wife of the late Joaquim P. Corte-Real and the daughter of the late Joao Joaquim DaSilva and Maria Garcia DaSilva. Born in Horta Faial, Portugal Maria emigrated with her family to New Bedford in 1960....

Sally (Lima) Reis

Sally (Lima) Reis

Jul 6, 2021

New Bedford – Sally (Lima) Reis, age 94, of Dartmouth, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Sacred Heart Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Reis. Sally was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Frank Lima and Mary (Mello) Lima. She had been a loving homemaker to her family. She loved doing...

Cynthia "Cindy" (Rapoza) Karl

Cynthia "Cindy" (Rapoza) Karl

Jul 5, 2021

Dartmouth – Cynthia (Rapoza) Karl, age 77, of Dartmouth, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at CareOne at New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward R. Karl Jr. “Cindy” was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Joseph S. Rapoza and Marion S. (Cunha) Rapoza. She had worked as an office manager for...

Maria A. (Almeida) Socorro

Maria A. (Almeida) Socorro

Jul 4, 2021

New Bedford – Maria A. Socorro, age 84, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late John M. Socorro. Maria was born in Horta, Faial, Azores to the late Joao Pacheco Almeida and Amelia Adelaide (Sousa) Almeida and moved to New Bedford in 1968, where she...

Maria  Amaro

Maria Amaro

Jun 27, 2021

Dartmouth – Maria L. Amaro, age 90, of Dartmouth passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Medeiros. Born in St. Michael, Azores she was the daughter of the late Manuel Amaro and Diamantina (Paulos) Amaro. Maria had worked as a stitcher for a local clothing...

Ramiro Jesus Lopes

Ramiro Jesus Lopes

Jun 27, 2021

Dartmouth – Ramiro Jesus Lopes, age 85, of Dartmouth passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mariana (Silva) Lopes, whom he had shared 59 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Vale Francas, Pero Moniz Cadaval, Portugal, he was the son of the late Carlos Lopes...

Eugenia (Tavares) Florio

Eugenia (Tavares) Florio

Jun 26, 2021

Fairhaven – Eugenia (Tavares) Florio, age 96, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Alden Court Nursing Care Home. She was the beloved wife of the late John Florio. Born in New Bedford, MA she was the daughter of the late Domingos Tavares and Eugenia (Lima) Tavares. Eugenia had been a graduate of New Bedford...

Stephanie M. Charpentier

Stephanie M. Charpentier

Jun 26, 2021

New Bedford – Stephanie M. Charpentier, age 39, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Born in New Bedford, MA she was the beloved daughter of Ramona Charpentier. Stephanie had worked for Lifestream as a Patient Care Assistant. Stephanie is survived by her mother, Ramona; 3 children, Mariah Charpentier, Ethan Nunez-Perez and Jayla Nunez-Perez; her fiancé,...

Violet A. Perry

Violet A. Perry

Jun 26, 2021

New Bedford – Violet A. Perry, age 100, of Dartmouth passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at The Oaks Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Robert Perry. Born in New Bedford, MA she was the daughter of the late Moise D. Prevost and Anita (Letourneau) Prevost. Violet had been a...

Milton Perez

Milton Perez

Jun 25, 2021

Pennsylvania – Milton Perez, age 67, passed away in Manheim, PA on June 25, 2021. He was born on February 17, 1954 in Manhattan, N.Y. Milton was the son of the late Antonia Sanchez and Luiz Mario Perez and step-father Gabriel Gonzalez. Milton is also survived by his siblings, Nelson Gonzalez, Evelyn Gonzalez Sanchez, Gabriel Gonzalez ,Yvette Gonzalez, Marilyn...

Daniel Morales Aponte

Daniel Morales Aponte

Jun 25, 2021

Brockton – Daniel Morales Aponte, age 70, of New Bedford passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Yolanda (Figueroa) Guerra. Born in Trujillo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Victor Morales and Georgina Aponte. Daniel’s funeral services will take place in Trujillo, Puerto Rico. Arrangements are placed in...

Charles Manuel Lopes

Charles Manuel Lopes

Jun 21, 2021

New Bedford - Charles M. Lopes, age 72, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at his home in New Bedford. He was the loving fiancé of Susan Geiderman and the son of the late Roseline Lopes and Charles S. Lopes. Born in Acushnet, Ma, he worked as a general roofing contractor in recent years until he no longer...

Maria Isabel Dasilveira

Maria Isabel Dasilveira

Jun 21, 2021

New Bedford – Maria Isabel DaSilveira, age 62, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 21, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Horta Faial, Azores, she was the beloved daughter of the late Francisco Duarte DaSilveira and Maria da Conceicao Amaral. Maria had been a part of the Better Community Living Program for 21 years. Maria...

Grace Ferreira

Grace Ferreira

Jun 21, 2021

New Bedford - Grace Ferreira, age 50, of New Bedford passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jose Ferreira and Maria Isabel (Costa) Ferreira. She had been a loving homemaker to her family and dogs. She is survived by...

Thomas  Perkins

Thomas Perkins

Jun 20, 2021

New Bedford – Thomas Perkins, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 3 days after his 80th birthday at New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. He was the beloved Husband of Lynda Perkins. Tom was born in Newport, Rhode Island and lived in the Westport area for Most of his life. He graduated from UMASS with a Masters in...

Antonio M. Pimentel

Antonio M. Pimentel

Jun 19, 2021

New Bedford – Antonio M. Pimentel, age 70, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria Fatima (Cabral) Pimentel. Born in Vila Franca, St. Michael, Azores, he was the beloved son of Ernest Pimentel and Encarnacao (Caboz) Pimentel. He had worked as...