Obituaries

Irene Champigny

Irene Champigny

Sep 1, 2016

New Bedford – Irene Champigny, age 98 of Dartmouth, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the loving widow of Albert L. Champigny and the daughter of the late Manuel and Isabel (Cordeiro) Santos. Born in Dartmouth, she lived most of her life in the surrounding area. Irene moved to California...

Megan Lynn Souza

Megan Lynn Souza

Sep 1, 2016

Worcester – Megan Lynn Souza, age 31 formerly of New Bedford, passed away, unexpectedly, on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Born in New Bedford, daughter to Rebecca Souza and the late Paul Bergeron, Megan worked as a Counsleor in several areas of the Healthcare Industry. She is survived by her siblings: Jason Bergeron and his wife, Patricia, of New Bedford,...

Kelly Ann Dunn Rosa

Kelly Ann Dunn Rosa

Aug 31, 2016

Boston – Kelly Ann Dunn Rosa, age 52 of Dartmouth, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a courageous battle with an illness. Born in Taunton, Ma, she was the loving wife of David Rosa and the daughter of David and Katherine (Foster) Dunn. She is survived by her husband, David Rosa of Dartmouth;...

Maria Teresa Dossantos

Maria Teresa Dossantos

Aug 30, 2016

New Bedford – Maria Teresa dosSantos, age 53, passed away, on August 30, 2016 at home. She was the daughter of the late Maria Rosa (Candido) and Lionel dosSantos She was born in Caldas de Rainha, Portugal and moved to this area in 1968. She previously worked at Roosevelt Jr High School. She is survived by her siblings: Louis...

Joanna Wojtkunski

Joanna Wojtkunski

Aug 26, 2016

New Bedford - Joanna Wojtkunski, age 98, passed away on Friday August 26, 2016 at New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the loving wife of the late Kazimerz P. Wojtkunski. Born in Lowell, the daughter of the late Walter and Sophie Kocur, Joanna devoted her life to upbringing of her family. Her family includes her daughter, Patricia Sharples...

George C. Ambrosio

George C. Ambrosio

Aug 25, 2016

Dartmouth – George C. Ambrosio, age 92, passed away on Thursday August 25, 2016 at his home in Dartmouth. He was the loving husband of Mary C. Ambrosio and the son of the late Joseph and Almorinda (Mello) Ambrosio. George was born in New Bedford and worked as a Letter Carrier for the USPS until his retirement in 1978....

Edward John Joseph

Edward John Joseph

Aug 25, 2016

New Bedford – Edward John Joseph, age 95, passed away on Thursday August 25, 2016 at his home in New Bedford. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara Louise (Pina) Joseph and the son of the late John and Carlotta (Francisco) Joseph. Born in Taunton, Mr. Joseph worked for many years as the Chief Engineer for Texaco...

Theresa Silva

Theresa Silva

Aug 23, 2016

New Bedford – Theresa Silva, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Donaldo Silva and the daughter of the late Carlos and Marion (Borges) Lawrence. Theresa was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a housekeeper at Sacred Heart Nursing Home for many...

Henry B. Perry. Jr.

Henry B. Perry. Jr.

Aug 19, 2016

Fall River – Henry B. Perry, Jr., age 75 of Dartmouth, passed away on August 21, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Carol A. (Robinson) Perry and the son of the late Aldina Sylvia. A lifelong resident of Dartmouth, Mr. Perry was a graduate of Dartmouth High School and worked for Acushnet Company where...

Wilbur Soares   Cordeiro

Wilbur Soares Cordeiro

Aug 18, 2016

Swansea – Wilbur Soares Cordeiro, age 81 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Country Gardens Nursing Home in Swansea. He was the loving husband of the Jean F. (Cournoyer) and the beloved son of the late Manuel Soares and Izaura (Lima) Cordeiro. A lifelong resident of this area, Wilbur worked as a Calender Operator...

Joseph C. Prenda

Joseph C. Prenda

Aug 16, 2016

New Bedford – Joseph C. "Butch" Prenda, age 75, passed away on Tuesday August 16, 2016 at New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. He was the loving husband of the late Lorraine (Dias) Prenda and the son of Manuel and Georgiana (Oliveira) Prenda. Joe also leaves a brother Paul Wayne Prenda, husband of Wendi of Dartmouth.. Joseph was born in...

Luzia Resendes

Luzia Resendes

Aug 16, 2016

New Bedford – Luzia Resendes, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Care One, New Bedford. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel C. Resendes and the daughter of Palmira (Amaral) and Antonio Vieira Pereira. Luzia was born in Faial da Terra, St. Michael, Acores and lived in this area since 1969. She worked...

Louis Macedo

Louis Macedo

Aug 16, 2016

Louis Macedo, 79, of Dartmouth, MA., died Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital following a period of declining health. Born in New Bedford, Ma. Louis was the son of Antone and Maria (Almeida) Macedo. Louis was a member of St. Vincent de Paul society, Dartmouth Friends of the Elderly, Mount Carmel CYO, Goodyear's Top Ten Club where...

Maria Do Rosario De Sousa

Maria Do Rosario De Sousa

Aug 12, 2016

New Bedford – Maria do Rosario De Sousa, age 85 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday August 12, 2016 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel L. De Sousa and the daughter of the late August de Sousa Pata and Maria da Gloria (Pacheco) Pata. Born in Auga de Pao,...

Sergio Borges

Sergio Borges

Aug 9, 2016

New Bedford – Sergio Borges, age 49, passed away on Tuesday August 9, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Julieta (Ventura) Borges and the son of Virginio and Maria (Araujo) Borges. Sergio was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and, after moving to this country, worked as a Cutter in the Shawmut Mills. Sergio was...

Maria Dagloria Pacheco

Maria Dagloria Pacheco

Aug 7, 2016

New Bedford – Maria daGloria Pacheco, age 93, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care. She was the loving wife of the late Jose T. Pacheco and the daughter of the late Mariano Teixeira and Deolinda Araujo. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Mrs. Pacheco came to this country in 1963 where she worked as...

Leonard "Lenny" Peter Hackett

Leonard "Lenny" Peter Hackett

Aug 6, 2016

Lenny passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center on August 6, 2016. Lenny was 87 years old. Lenny Hackett was born and raised in New Bedford, Ma, he was the third child and second son of Owen and Margaret (Meehan) Hackett. As a youth he attended Coyle and Cassidy High School and worked summers...

Helen  Brown

Helen Brown

Aug 3, 2016

New Bedford – Helen Brown, age 94 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday August 3, 2016 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the loving wife of the late Harold “Brownie” Brown and the daughter of the late Josef and Josephine Mieszkalski. Born in South Plainfield, NJ, Helen spent most of her life in this area. She worked for...

Alice  Ferro

Alice Ferro

Aug 2, 2016

Alice Ferro, age 93 of New Bedford, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Alden Court Nursing Home after a long illness. She was the loving wife of the late Jose F. Ferro and the beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Mercedes (Soares) Pacheco. A lifelong resident of this area, Alice worked as a Seamstress and...

Maria Spirit Saint (Arruda) Gaspar

Maria Spirit Saint (Arruda) Gaspar

Jul 27, 2016

New Bedford, Maria Spirit Saint (Arruda) Gaspar age 90, passed away on Wednesday July 27, 2016 at home. She was the loving widow of Germano Gaspar and the daughter of the late Maria A. (Cucina) and Manuel Correira. Maria was born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal and, after moving to this country, worked at Frionor as a Fish Packer....