Obituaries

Agostinho J. DoRego

Agostinho J. DoRego

Nov 3, 2024

Boston – Agostinho Joao DoRego (Gus) died at Mass General Hospital on November 3, 2024 after a brief illness.

Born in Praia da Vitoria, Terceira, Azores, he emigrated to the United States in 1969 and settled in New Bedford, Ma. for most of his life.

He was the beloved son of the late Artur B. DoRego and Maria I. DoRego. He served...

Neil James Sullivan

Neil James Sullivan

Nov 3, 2024

New Bedford – Neil James Sullivan, age 48, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Melissa (Linhares) Sullivan.

He was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of Sandra K. (Lima) Sullivan and the late Hebert A. Sullivan. Neil had worked...

Linda J. (Allen) Vasconcelos

Linda J. (Allen) Vasconcelos

Nov 1, 2024

New Bedford – Linda J (Allen) Vasconcelos, age 71, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Friday, November 01, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife and soul mate of Emanuel Vasconcelos for 45 plus years.

She was born in Middleboro, Massachusetts and was the beloved daughter of the late Phyllis Ruth (Chandler)...

Jeffrey J. Gonsalves

Jeffrey J. Gonsalves

Oct 31, 2024

Jeffrey J. Gonsalves, aged 73, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2024, in New Bedford, MA. Born on February 22, 1951, Jeffrey was a lifelong resident of the area and a respected businessman in the community.

After graduating from Voc Tech in 1971, Jeffrey embarked on a successful career in the automotive industry. In 1978, he founded JC Auto Sales &...

Joao F. Tavares

Joao F. Tavares

Oct 31, 2024

New Bedford – Joao F. Tavares, age 73, of New Bedford, MA passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on Thursday, October 31, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria O. Tavares (Paiva).

Joao was born in São Miguel, Azores and was the son of the late Antonio Tavares and Francelina Tavares...

Manuel Pedro Camara

Manuel Pedro Camara

Oct 29, 2024

New Bedford – Manuel Camara, age 79, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at St Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of the late Maria (Aguiar) Camara, who passed away on May 12, 2023. He was born in Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Maria Merces (Correia) Camara and the late Jose de...

Maria L. Gouveia

Maria L. Gouveia

Oct 28, 2024

New Bedford – Maria L. Gouveia, age 74, of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 28, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Dinarte Gouveia.

A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Maria was the heart of her family and the life of the party, always with her illuminating smile and joyful spirit. 

Born in Açores, Saõ Miguel,...

Valentina Rosa

Valentina Rosa

Oct 27, 2024

New Bedford – Valentina (Garcia) Rosa, age 95, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonardo Rosa.

She was born in Pico, Azores, Portugal and was the beloved daughter of the late Julia (Nunes) Garcia and Antonio Francisco...

Fernando P. Jacob

Fernando P. Jacob

Oct 27, 2024

New Bedford – Fernando P. Jacob, age 88, of Dartmouth, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at St. Lukes Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Mosteiros, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. The oldest of 8 children, he was the beloved son of the late John P. Jacob and Geraldina (Pacheco) Jacob. Coming to the United States at...

Maria C. Pereira

Maria C. Pereira

Oct 22, 2024

New Bedford – Maria C. (Leite) Pereira, age 89, of South Dartmouth, MA passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Vantage of New Bedford with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Alfredo S. Pereira of South Dartmouth.

Maria was born in Sao Roque, Portugal and was the beloved daughter of the late Maria Rosa...

Mary R. Tavares

Mary R. Tavares

Oct 21, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary R. (Almeida) Tavares, aged 92, of Dartmouth and formerly of New Bedford, MA. Mary peacefully passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Tavares.

Mary was born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, and was the beloved...

William John Conrad Schroth

William John Conrad Schroth

Oct 17, 2024

William John Conrad Schroth

New Jersey – William John Conrad Schroth, age 86, of Bridgewater, NJ and formerly of Brooklyn, NY passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Sylvia) Schroth.

 William was born in The Bronx, NY and was the beloved son of the late William Arthur Schroth and Ellen (Smith) Schroth. He...

Arthur G. Souza

Arthur G. Souza

Oct 13, 2024

 

 

New Bedford – Arthur G. Souza December 28, 1937 - October 13, 2024

Arthur G. Souza, age 86, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 with his loving family by his side at Vantage Care and Rehabilitation of New Bedford, MA. He was the beloved husband of Carmen V. (Loveridge) Souza, “Twinkle,” with whom he shared 62...

Donald B. Collet

Donald B. Collet

Oct 13, 2024

Dartmouth – Donald B. Collet, age 90, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the beloved husband of the late Agnes (Sylvia) Collet.

Donald was born in Nantucket, MA and was the beloved son of the late Charles Robert Collet and Loretta (Horsfall) Collet. He had served in the United...

Brian Mixon

Brian Mixon

Oct 11, 2024

Brian Mixon, 58, of Lowell MA, died October 11, 2024 peacefully at home. He was the son of the late Phyllis Stewart. Brian was born and lived most of his life in New Bedford. He served in the Army and National Guards. He worked on Cruise Liners and loved the open seas. Brian had a lot of special trades like...

Elsie M. Louro

Elsie M. Louro

Oct 10, 2024

New Bedford – Elsie M. (Sylvia) Louro, age 90, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul D. Louro.

Elsie was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved daughter of the late Evelyn (Armory) Sylvia and Joseph...

Barbara M. Barboza

Barbara M. Barboza

Oct 8, 2024

New Bedford – Barbara M. (Monteiro) Barboza, age 87, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald J. Barboza.

Barbara was born in Maston Mills, MA and was the beloved daughter of the late John A. Monterio of Bridgeport Connecticut, and Kathleen (Perry)...

Winona Barbosa

Winona Barbosa

Oct 6, 2024

Alabama – Winona (Sylvia) Barbosa, age 96, formerly of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Alabama.

 Winona was born in New Bedford, Ma and was the beloved daughter of the late Alfred A. Sylvia and Virginia (Grace) Sylvia.

 She is survived by her sons, Antonio, Ernest and Paul Barbosa, 14 grandchildren,11 great-grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.

 Winona...

Beverly Ann Andrade

Beverly Ann Andrade

Oct 5, 2024

Dartmouth – Beverly Ann (LaGrange) Andrade, age 83, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Eurico L. Andrade.

Beverly was born in Bridgeport, CT and was the beloved daughter of the late Armand LaGrange and Hazel Mae (Gibbs) LaGrange. 

Beverly loved spending...

Joyce E. Cote

Joyce E. Cote

Sep 28, 2024

New Bedford – Joyce E. Cote, age 74, of New Bedford, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 28, 2024, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her life partner, Michael Boucher.

Joyce was born in New Bedford, MA, to the late Theodore Cote and Evelyn (Viera) Cote. She recently retired from Attentive Home Care. Throughout her years working...