Obituaries

David M. Desousa

David M. Desousa

Mar 22, 2017

New Bedford – David M. DeSousa, age 68, passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Maria L. (Cunha) DeSousa and the son of the late Maria Lourdes (Melo) and Jose Alfredo DeSousa. Mr. DeSousa was born in Ponta Delgado, St. Michael, Azores and moved to this country on January...

Eva Pires

Eva Pires

Mar 22, 2017

Rhode Island - Eva Pires, 89, of New Bedford, passed away at the Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Rhode Island. She is survived by her son: Marc D. Pires , husband of Trinity of New Bedford, four grandchildrern: Allison Denning, Dakota Pires, Sierra Pires and Madyson Pires, a sister: Dorothy Martinez of New Bedford and several nieces and nephews. She...

Nicole Darosa

Nicole Darosa

Mar 18, 2017

New Bedford – Nicole DaRosa, age 33 of New Bedford, passed away, on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital with her family by her side. She was the loving daughter of Robyn (Whitten) and Carlos DaRosa of New Bedford. Nicole was born in New Bedford. Her family includes her Parents: 3 Children: Destiny, Nevaeh and Unique all...

Paul Garceau

Paul Garceau

Mar 15, 2017

New Bedford – Paul J. Garceau, age 66, passed away at Brandon Woods of New Bedford on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was the loving son of Barbara (Griswold) and Fredrick Garceau. Mr. Garceau was a laborer at the Kerr Mill in Fall River. He is survived by his brother, Richard P. Garceau and his wife Beth of New...

Jonas Trinidad, Jr.

Jonas Trinidad, Jr.

Mar 15, 2017

New Bedford - Jonas Trinidad, Jr., age 20, died, unexpectedly, on Wednesday March 15, 2017. Jonas was the son of Jonas Trinidad and Sandra Torres. He was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Laborer in the cranberry bogs. Jonas was survived by his parents: Jonas Trinidad and Sandra Torres; maternal grandparents, Rafael Torres and Sor...

Thomas E. Brooks

Thomas E. Brooks

Mar 11, 2017

NEW BEDFORD — Thomas E. Brooks, age 86 of Dartmouth, passed away Saturday March 11, 2017 at Savoy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving husband of Julita (Nazara) Brooks and the son of the late Thomas Eugene and Marie (Wagner) Brooks. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to this area 19 years ago and worked as a...

Joyce  Correia

Joyce Correia

Mar 6, 2017

Fall River — Joyce Correia, age 74 of Dartmouth, passed away Monday March 6, 2017 at St. Anne’s Hospital. She was the loving daughter of the late John and Helen (Sylvia) Martin. A lifelong resident of this area, Ms. Correia worked as an Activities Assistant for area nursing homes for many years until retirement. She is survived by 3...

Rita Cabral

Rita Cabral

Mar 6, 2017

NEW BEDFORD — Rita Cabral, age 91, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Care One of New Bedford. She was the loving wife of the late Lionel Cabral and the daughter of the late Thomas Luke and Rose (Roderiques) Stenson. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Cabral worked for many years at Acushnet Company until her...

Maria Isaura Matos

Maria Isaura Matos

Mar 6, 2017

New Bedford — Maria I. Matos, age 84 of New Bedford, passed away Monday March 6, 2017 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of Antonio Matos and the daughter of the late Miguel and Jacinta Ferraz. Born in St. Michael, Azores Mrs. Matos came to this country and worked as a Hairdresser for many years...

Sharon Lee Monteiro

Sharon Lee Monteiro

Mar 3, 2017

Sharon Lee Monteiro she is a great wife to Peter Steve Monteiro and a devoted mother to Gina and Donald Monteiro. Sadly on March 3, 2017 at 1:15 A.M. after her 14 month battle she passed away. Never replaced or forgotten, always will be the queen of our hearts. Arrangements were placed I the care of Perry Funeral Home...

Carole A. Fillion

Carole A. Fillion

Mar 3, 2017

NEW BEDFORD — Carole A. Fillion, age 68 years, passed away on Friday, March 3 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late William F. Fillion and the daughter of the late Antone J. and Peachie Mae (Landry) Souza. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Fillion worked many years for Delken Dry Cleaning...

Manuel De Almeida

Manuel De Almeida

Mar 3, 2017

New Bedford – Manuel De Almeida, age 95, passed away on Friday March 3, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Angelina (Matos) De Almeida and the son of the late Maria dos Santos (Vieira) and Manuel Almeida. Mr. De Almeida was born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores and moved to...

Mary Ambrosio

Mary Ambrosio

Feb 28, 2017

Dartmouth – Mary C. Ambrosio, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late George Ambrosio and the daughter of the late Joseph and Juventina (Moniz) Motta. Born in New Bedford, Mrs. Ambrosio devoted herself to the upbringing and care of her family. Her surviving family includes a...

Joyce Rodrigues

Joyce Rodrigues

Feb 27, 2017

New Bedford - Joyce B. (Jordan) Rodrigues age 74 of New Bedford died Monday, February 27, 2017 at Vibra Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Carlos Rodrigues and the daughter of the late Jesse and Lucia (Roy) Jordan. She worked at Julius Koch and then Wal-Mart for many years until her retirement. She...

Dorothy  Stanton

Dorothy Stanton

Feb 24, 2017

Fairhaven – Dorothy Stanton, age 79 of New Bedford, passed away, on Friday February 24, 2017 at her nephew’s home in Fairhaven. She was the loving daughter of the late Patrick and Alice (Selleck) Stanton Jr. She was born in New Bedford, MA, and was a manager for the Department of Employment and Training for the state of Massachusetts...

Rita  Daigle

Rita Daigle

Feb 21, 2017

New Bedford - Rita (Dumas) Daigle, age 86 of Acushnet, passed away on Wednesday February 21, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Louis Daigle and the daughter of the late Phillip and Saraphina (de Souza) Dumas. Mrs. Daigle was a lifelong resident of this area. Her family includes 5 children: Maureen Daigle-Burton and...

Frank R. Amaral

Frank R. Amaral

Feb 18, 2017

Providence, Rhode Island – Frank R. Amaral, age 72 of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at The Providence VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Lacey) Amaral and the son of the late Frank R. Amaral and Theresa (Perry). Frank proudly served in the United States Marine Corp...

August "Gus" Fernandes

August "Gus" Fernandes

Feb 15, 2017

New Bedford – August “Gus” Fernandes, age 85 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday February 15, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Doris E. (Dreher) Fernandes and son of the late August and Ida (Mendoza) Fernandes Born in New Bedford he has lived in this area all of his life. Gus...

Gil Daponte Araujo

Gil Daponte Araujo

Feb 15, 2017

New Bedford – Gil daPonte Araujo, age 79, passed away on Wednesday February 15, 2017 at Sacred Heart Home. He was the loving husband of Maria (Azevedo) Araujo and the son of the late Jose and Margarida Araujo. Gil was born in St. Michael, Azores and, after immigrating to this country in 1964, worked in Textiles for many years...