Obituaries

Jose Amaral

Jose Amaral

May 6, 2021

New Bedford – Jose Amaral, age 77, of Fairhaven, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in St. Michael, Azores, to the late Jose and Irene Amaral. Jose had worked as a landscaper for Sylvan Nursery and had also worked at Freitas Package Store. He enjoyed working on his land, gardening and...

Janice Santos

Janice Santos

May 4, 2021

New Bedford – Janice Santos, age 74, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved companion of William A. Viveiros for 50 years, who was with her until the end. Janice was born in Acushnet, MA to the late James Santos and Stephanie (Golas) Santos. She had worked as...

Aldina (Da Costa)  De Melo

Aldina (Da Costa) De Melo

May 2, 2021

New Bedford – Aldina (Da Costa) de Melo, age 93, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Silvestre de Melo. Aldina was born in Salga, St. Michael, Azores, to the late Abel Da Costa and Maria Jacintha (Mourena) Da Costa....

Brandon G. Correia

Brandon G. Correia

May 2, 2021

New Bedford – Brandon G. Correia, age 32, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital after battling liver disease. Born in New Bedford, MA he was the beloved son of Mario G. Correia and Zelia (Vieira) Vertentes. He had received his Associate’s Degree and later went on to work for Epoch Sleep...

Alda M. (Cabral) Medeiros

Alda M. (Cabral) Medeiros

May 2, 2021

Dartmouth – Alda M. (Cabral) Medeiros, age 90, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Brandon Woods Dartmouth. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel J. Medeiros. Alda was born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, to the late Luis Cabral and Maria (Alves) Cabral. She had worked as a stitcher for a local...

Phyllis (Maxcy) Raphael

Phyllis (Maxcy) Raphael

May 1, 2021

New Bedford – Phyllis B. Raphael, age 94, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Raphael. Phyllis was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Sidney Maxcy and Marie Anne (Langlois) Maxcy. She had worked at Fernandes Supermarket...

Roy C. Silva

Roy C. Silva

Apr 29, 2021

New Bedford – Roy C. Silva, age 77, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Tufts Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Mary Lou (Oliveira) Silva. Roy was born in Faial, Azores, Portugal to Jose DaSilva and Angelina (Correia) DaSilva. He had been a produce manager at Fernandes Supermarket and later had been...

Andrew Thomas Jackson

Andrew Thomas Jackson

Apr 25, 2021

New Bedford – Andrew Thomas Jackson, age 55, of Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl A. (Souza) Jackson. Andrew was born in Winter Park, FL to Thomas Fredrick Jackson and Barbara (Rogers) Allard. He had worked as a truck driver for many years. Andrew is survived...

Manuel C. Teves

Manuel C. Teves

Apr 23, 2021

New Bedford – Manuel C. Teves, age 82, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Brandon Woods New Bedford. Manuel’s funeral arrangements were private as per his wishes. Arrangements are placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, MA 02740. Please see our website: www.perryfuneral.com for condolences.

Norma Jean (Avila) Cambra

Norma Jean (Avila) Cambra

Apr 20, 2021

Plymouth – Norma Jean (Avila) Cambra, age 88, of Dartmouth, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. She was the beloved wife of the late John Cambra. Norma Jean was born in Dartmouth, MA to the late Gregorio Correia Avila and Alexandrina (Perry) Avila. She had worked as a data processor at...

Victor Gomes

Victor Gomes

Apr 19, 2021

New Bedford – Victor Gomes, age 75, of Dartmouth, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Maria Graciete (Lameiro) Gomes. Victor was born in Porto de Mos, Portugal to Manuel S. Gomes and Maria (Jesus) Gomes. He had worked for Mickey Madan as a sewing machine mechanic and later...

Joseph W.  Mclaughlin

Joseph W. Mclaughlin

Apr 18, 2021

New Bedford – Joseph W. McLaughlin, age 62, of Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was the husband of Deborah M. (Souza) McLaughlin. Joseph was born in South Boston, MA to Joseph P. McLaughlin and Evelyn (Flaherty) McLaughlin. He had worked in retail sales at Woodworker’s Warehouse for many years. Joseph was affectionately known by his...

Maria L. (Rosa) Jorge

Maria L. (Rosa) Jorge

Apr 16, 2021

New Bedford – Maria L. (Rosa) Jorge, age 87, of New Bedford, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 16, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Filipe Jorge. Maria was born in Faial, Azores to the late Manuel DaRosa and Felismina Silva. She moved to the United States in 1967, where she worked...

Nancy M. (Bastarache) Wunschel

Nancy M. (Bastarache) Wunschel

Apr 13, 2021

New Bedford – Nancy M. (Bastarache) Wunschel, age 82, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Nancy was born in Fitchburg, MA to the late Albert Bastarache and Yvonne (LeBlanc) Bastarache. She had worked as a bus monitor for Tremblay Bus for many years. She enjoyed knitting and took great pleasure...

Manuel F. Amaral, Jr.

Manuel F. Amaral, Jr.

Apr 13, 2021

New Bedford – Manuel F. Amaral, Jr., age 82, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Olga M. (Moniz) Amaral. Manuel was born in Povoação, Sao Miguel, Azores to Manuel F. Amaral, Sr. and Georgina Amaral. He had been the owner of New Bedford Landscaping for...

Miguel A. Santiago

Miguel A. Santiago

Apr 11, 2021

New Bedford – Miguel A. Santiago, age 72, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lydia (Oppenheimer) Santiago. Miguel was born in Loiza, Puerto Rico to Gregorio Santiago Correa and Florencia Davila Allende. He had worked for AJ Wright for many years. Miguel is survived by...

Alan S. Jeffrey

Alan S. Jeffrey

Apr 11, 2021

New Bedford – Alan Scott Jeffrey, age 57, of New Bedford, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Barbara J. (Sears) Jeffrey. Alan was born in New Bedford, MA to Rene Jeffrey, Sr. and Betty (Bettencourt) Jeffrey. He had worked as a truck driver for Cape...

Robert J. Araujo

Robert J. Araujo

Apr 5, 2021

New Bedford – Robert J. Araujo, age 75, of Dartmouth, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home unexpectedly. He was the husband of the late Brenda (Marshall) Araujo and fiancé of the late Rosemary Mis. Robert was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Joseph and Anna (Marques) Araujo. He had been a veteran of...

Joseph Edward Beadsworth

Joseph Edward Beadsworth

Apr 5, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph Edward Beadsworth, of New Bedford, announces his passing on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the age of 60. He was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Aurore (Legere) Beadsworth. Joey lived most of his life in Dartmouth and was employed as a demolition expert for 30 years,...

Vitor  Evangelista

Vitor Evangelista

Mar 30, 2021

New Bedford – Vitor Evangelista, age 67, of Fairhaven, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Teresa A. (Almeida) Evangelista. Vitor was born in Faial, Azores to Joao Evangelista and Maria Do Carmo (Lopes) Evangelista. He had worked in maintenance for the New Bedford School Department. Vitor is survived...