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Maria Grace Costa

Maria Grace Costa

Nov 11, 2023

 

Maria “Grace” Costa, 59, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday November 11th surrounded by family at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford after battling declining health for several years.

She was born in Agua de Pau, Azores, Portugal to the late Gil DeAlmeida and Maria (Estereiro) DeAlmeida and the immigrated with her family to the United States in...

Fernando Carvalho

Fernando Carvalho

Nov 11, 2023

 

New Bedford – Fernando Carvalho, age 85, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Idalina (Mano) Carvalho.

 

Fernando was born in Coimbra, Portugal to the late Adriano Rodrigues Carvalho and Maria (Pereira) Carvalho. He immigrated to Mozambique,...

Robert Sibbald

Robert Sibbald

Nov 10, 2023

 

Robert B. Sibbald (age 72) of New Bedford, MA died peacefully at home from the complications

of Lewy Body Disease on Friday, November 10, 2023. Bob was born in Quincy, MA to the late

Thomas A. Sibbald and Ruth N. (Pratt) Sibbald.

 

He was the beloved husband of Joanne Keegan for 39 years; the beloved father of Thomas

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Fernando Arroyo

Fernando Arroyo

Nov 9, 2023

 

Fall River – Fernando Arroyo Santana, age 49, Passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at St Annes Hospital.

 

Fernando was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Fernando Arroyo Santana and Ramona Irizarry. He had lived in Fall River and Dartmouth.

 

Fernando is Survived by his siblings Maria Luisa Cruz, Sara Olivera, Rosalinda Arroyo Irizarry,...

Irene Ferreira

Irene Ferreira

Nov 9, 2023

 

New Bedford – Irene (Medeiros) Ferreira, age 90, of New Bedford passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at The Oaks. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Ferreira who passed away in June of 2022.

 

Irene was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Manuel Medeiros and Mary J. (Oliveira) Medeiros.  She had...

Yvonne Marques

Yvonne Marques

Nov 3, 2023

 

New Bedford – Yvonne (Delgado) Marques, age 72, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Care One at New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of Domingos Marques.

Yvonne was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of the late Manuel deSousa Delgado and Eva Ferreira (Santos) Santos-Delgado. She had worked over the years at Builder’s...

Joaquim DeSousa

Joaquim DeSousa

Nov 3, 2023

 

Joaquim Goncalves DeSousa, affectionately known as QuinQuim or Jack, 86, passed away in St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA on November 3, 2023.

Born and raised in Santa Cruz in Brava, Cape Verde Islands, son of Eduardo Antonio Sousa and Margarida (Goncalves) Sousa, he joined the Cape Verdean military and traveled abroad before immigrating to the United States...

Gilbert DeMello, Jr.

Gilbert DeMello, Jr.

Oct 27, 2023

 

New Bedford – Gilbert DeMello, Jr., age 74, of Dartmouth passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Dolores (Araujo) DeMello.

Gilbert was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Gilbert DeMello and Laura (Santos) DeMello.  He had been a bookkeeper for...

Gary F. Hathaway

Gary F. Hathaway

Oct 26, 2023

 

Acushnet – Gary F. Hathaway Sr., age 82, of Acushnet passed away on Thursday October 26, 2023 at home with his family at his side. He was the loving husband of Florence (Ledoux) Hathaway.

 

Gary was born in Fall River, Ma to Helen A. (Griffin) and Gerald F. Hathaway. He worked at New England Telephone as a Technician...

Joanna Hall

Joanna Hall

Oct 25, 2023

 

Born December 18, 1939, in North Hampton PA – Passed October 25, 2023, at home in Portsmouth RI

Daughter of late Rev. Dr. Clarence H. Moatz, former pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Allentown, PA, and the late Elizabeth Weaver Moatz, a Daughter of the American Revolution.

She received B.S. degree at Pennsylvania State University in 1961.

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Joseph Paczosa

Joseph Paczosa

Oct 25, 2023

 

Fairhaven – Joseph M. Paczosa Jr., age 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Frances (Ponte) Paczosa.

Joseph was born in New Bedford to the late Marie V. (Thibeault) and Joseph Paczosa. In his earlier years he loved to go fishing and camping, and always loved watching “Deadliest...

Jose Pereira

Jose Pereira

Oct 20, 2023

 

New Bedford – Jose "Orlando" Azevedo Pereira, age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023 at St. Lukes Hospital with his loving family at his side. He was the loving husband of Manuela (Palma) Pereira.

Jose was born in Valença do Douro, Portugal to Adolfo Pereira de Quieroz, and Magna (de Azevedo) Vaz. He worked as a...

Jose Linhares

Jose Linhares

Oct 19, 2023

 

New Bedford – Jose Linhares, age 89, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Couto) Linhares.

Joao was born in Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Manuel Linhares and Maria (Goncalves) Linhares. Jose worked for many years with Eastern Sportswear doing custodial...

Joao S. Bairos

Joao S. Bairos

Oct 17, 2023

 

New Bedford – Joao Bairos, age 82, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Soares) Bairos, with whom he shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.

Joao was born in Almagreira, Santa Maria, Azores to the late Jose Bairos Moura and...

Joao L. Avelar

Joao L. Avelar

Oct 17, 2023

 

New Bedford – Joao L. Avelar, age 95, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Xavier) Avelar.

Joao was born in Portugal to the late Maria Julia and Jose Jacinto Avelar. He had worked as a landscaper for...

John Costa

John Costa

Oct 15, 2023

 

New Bedford – John M. Costa, age 84, of New Bedford passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Maria E. (Souza) Costa.

John was born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores to the late Antonio Costa and Isabel (Moraes) Costa.  He had been...

Louis Rodericks

Louis Rodericks

Oct 11, 2023

 

Fall River – Louis Rodericks, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at St Anne’s Hospital on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Louis was born in New Bedford to the late Louis Rodericks and Betty ( Rowell ) Rodericks. He worked as a fish cutter in the area most of his life and is joining his late wife Joan in eternal rest.

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Albertina DaSilva

Albertina DaSilva

Oct 7, 2023

 

Fairhaven-Albertina Duarte Goncalves DaSilva was born on June 18, 1930, in Setubal, Portugal. She peacefully passed away on October 7, 2023, at Alden Court of Fairhaven, at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Jose Maria DaSilva.

Throughout her lifetime, Albertina exemplified unwavering strength, kindness, and resilience. She embraced life's challenges with grace, demonstrating an...

Jeffrey Lee Cabral

Jeffrey Lee Cabral

Oct 6, 2023

 

Fall River – Jeffrey Lee Cabral, age 54, of Fall River passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at home after a brief illness.

Jeffrey was born in Providence, Rhode Island to Beverly Marie (Rusin) Fink and the late William Fink. He had been in the United States Army and later went on to work as a chef at...

Kellianne Casimiro

Kellianne Casimiro

Oct 6, 2023

 

New Bedford – Kellianne Casimiro, age 39, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully on Friday October 6, 2023 at St Lukes Hospital. 

Kellianne was born in New Bedford, MA to Leonel Casimiro of Fairhaven and the late Teresa (Medeiros) Casimiro of Fairhaven.

Kellianne was a graduate of Fairhaven High School Class of 2003.  She attended Community Connections of Fairhaven.  She...

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