David Colin Campbell
Mar 31, 2019
On Sunday, March 31, 2019, David Colin Campbell, passed away at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was 82. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Colin and Helen Campbell, David received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan and his M. Div. from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. David then moved his family to Newton, Massachusetts to pursue his Ph.D. in...
Manuel A. "Rolo" Teixeira
Mar 30, 2019
Rhode Island – Manuel A. “Rolo” Teixeira, age 73, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Maria Regina (Ribau) Teixeira. Manuel was born in Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal to Joao Caçoilo Teixeira and Maria Rosa Bola. He had been a fisherman and later was employed as...
Janet Lee Murphy Hebert
Mar 27, 2019
On Wednesday, March 27th, 2019, Janet Murphy-Hebert, loving mother of two, passed away at the age of 68. Janet was born on January 24th, 1951 in New Bedford, MA to Gladys Rebello and Alfred Lawrence. She bared two sons, Shad and Kyle Murphy. She then went on to marry her late husband, Paul Hebert on March 17th 1993. Janet...
Joaquim "Jack" Pimentel
Mar 27, 2019
New Bedford – Joaquim “Jack” Pimentel, age 75, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long and fulfilling life. He was the beloved son of Eugenia Jennie (Jacintho) Pimentel and the late Joaquim “Jack” Pimentel. Jack was born and lived in New Bedford all his life. He...
Dezideria (Gouveia) De Araujo
Mar 24, 2019
Dartmouth – Dezideria (Gouveia) De Araujo, age 94, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Augusto De Araujo. She was born in Porto de Mós, Portugal to Abel and Piedade (daSilva) Gouveia. She is survived by her children, Isabel Santos and...
Paula Eastman
Mar 24, 2019
Paula (Sainsbury) (Hazzard) Eastman, aged 77, mother, daughter, friend, wife and partner, died peacefully at sunset on Sunday, March 24, with her loved ones by her side. Paula was born and raised in Providence, RI. After attending Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School, Paula worked at various businesses and was secretary at St. Paul’s Church in Wickford, RI. After moving to...
Leo William Worden
Mar 23, 2019
Dartmouth – Leo William Worden, 90, of North Dartmouth, MA passed away, Saturday, March 23, peacefully, at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth where he has been a resident for the past 2.5 years. He was born May 30, 1928 in New Bedford, MA to William James Worden and Mary O’Rourke Worden. He grew up on Purchase Street in New Bedford....
Stephanie Arnum - Ocasio
Mar 19, 2019
Springfield, MA – Stephanie Louise Arnum - Ocasio, age 49, of Springfield, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at home. She was the wife of Santiago Ocasio. Stephanie was born in New Bedford, MA, where she enjoyed working with and was great at, laying down flooring. She moved to Springfield, MA and several years later worked...
Virginia "Gina" Gomes
Mar 18, 2019
New Bedford – Virginia “Gina” Gomes, age 76, of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in New Bedford, MA to Elsie (Martin) and John Gomes. She had worked as a fish Cutter for several Fish Processing Plants as well as Bluebird Cab. She is survived by her son, Michael...
Matilda Fernandes
Mar 15, 2019
New Bedford – Matilda (Reis) Fernandes, age 87, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Fernandes. Matilda was born in New Bedford, MA to Joseph Reis and Amelia (Anacleto) Reis. She worked at Cassini Clothing in Sales and Retail...
Ruth E. Domingos
Mar 12, 2019
New Bedford – Ruth E. (Reed) Domingos, age 69, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her family at her side. She was born in New Bedford, MA to Ruth E. (Lackie) and Leonard Reed and worked as a Stitcher for several Local Manufacturers. She is survived by her sons; Dereck...
Joseph Rodrigues
Mar 11, 2019
New Bedford – Joseph Rodrigues, age 89, of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Louise (Flora) Rodrigues. Joseph was born in Madeira, Portugal to Joseph Rodrigues Sr. and Laura (Faria) Rodrigues. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....
Alfred Arruda Fumo
Mar 8, 2019
New Bedford – Alfred Arruda Fumo, age 69, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Tremont Health Care Center. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Rosella) Fumo. Alfred was born in in St. Michael, Azores to Joseph and Alice (Arruda) Fumo. He had worked as a seamster for Brittany Dyeing and Printing Co for...
Diniz Manteiga
Mar 8, 2019
New Bedford – Diniz S. Manteiga, age 86, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Royal Taber Street Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria T. (Vital) Manteiga. Diniz was born in St. Michael, Azores to Joao and Maria Sao Christo (Rodrigues) Manteiga. He had been employed as a weaver for...
Odete (Vagos) Vieira
Mar 8, 2019
New Bedford – Odete (Vagos) Vieira, age 65, of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of José Manuel Costa Vieira. Odete was born in Ilhavo-Aveiro, Portugal to Jose Dalzizo and Maria Lurdes (Cunha) Vagos. She moved to this area in 1972 where she worked as a seamstress for...
Catherine Anne Olien
Mar 6, 2019
New Bedford – Catherine Anne (Bravo) Olien, age 63, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of James Meric Olien. Catherine was born in Fall River, MA to Daniel James and Beatrice (Medeiros) Bravo. She had worked as a claim supervisor for Walmart. She is survived by...
Maria Do Carmo Moniz Ferreira
Mar 6, 2019
Providence R.I. – Maria do Carmo Moniz Ferreira , age 72, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday March 6th, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Encarnacao (Moniz) Ferreira. Maria was born in Ribeira das Tainhas, St. Michael, Azores and lived in this area for many years. She worked...
Dolores Jacques
Mar 6, 2019
Dolores Tavares Souza Jacques, also known as Delly, died peacefully in St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts at the age of 74. She died after a long illness. Dolores is survived by her children, Joseph, Denise, Dolores, and Bernice; grandchildren, Aaron, Joseph IV, Paul Jr., Natasha, Marissa, Corey, and Kayla; great-grandchildren, Tyson and Isaac; inlaws, Regina Aguial, Louie...
Donald Anthony "Buddy" Andrews
Mar 4, 2019
Providence, RI – Donald Anthony “Buddy” Andrews Jr. , age 56, of Fairhaven, passed away on Monday March 4th, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved son of the late Donald Andrews and Ruth (Pina) Andrews. Donald was born in New Bedford, and lived in this area all of his life. He enjoyed being social out in...
Johnie Angelo Lanardo
Mar 3, 2019
Acushnet – Johnie Angelo Lanardo , age 66, of Acushnet, passed away on Sunday March 3rd, 2019 at home. He was the beloved son of the late Angelo Lanardo and Eunice (Dupont) Lanardo. Johnie was born in El Paso, Texas and lived in this area later on in life. He worked as a picker for Ocean Spray Cranberries, enjoyed...