Obituaries

Judith Marie Alegre

Judith Marie Alegre

Sep 10, 2016

Judith Marie Alegre, age 49, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at her home. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, she was the beloved daughter of Maria Elizabeth (DaSilva) Goncalves and the late Jacinto B. Alegre. Judith worked as a Dietary Aide for Island Terrace Nursing Home. Judith earned an Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from...

Alice M. Simas

Alice M. Simas

Sep 8, 2016

New Bedford – Alice M. Simas, age 100, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at The Oaks. She was the loving wife of the late Virginio Simas. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Simas was the daughter of the late Francisco “Frank” and Mary Trindad (Pinheiro) Medeiros. She worked for Gosnold Mill and US Ring Binder for...

John G. Mello, Jr.

John G. Mello, Jr.

Sep 7, 2016

Dartmouth Ma - John G (Johnny) Mello Jr. passed away peacefully on September 7th at home with his sons by his side , he was 87 years old. He was the only child of the late John G Mello Sr. and Mary B Mello of New Bedford. John was a truck driver for the city of New Bedford for...

John C. Tyson, Jr.

John C. Tyson, Jr.

Sep 3, 2016

New Bedford – John C. Tyson, Jr., age 65, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Kindred Healthcare and Rehab - Hallmark. He was the loving husband of Theresa (Lopes) Tyson. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late John C. and Edith (Sousa) Tyson, Sr. He worked for Work Incorporated in New Bedford. He was...

Joao L. Tavares

Joao L. Tavares

Sep 2, 2016

New Bedford – Joao L. Tavares, age 65, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Salga, St. Michael, Azores; the son of Luis and Maria C. (Silva) Tavares, Mr. Tavares came to this country in 1970 and worked as Landscaper for Raposo Landscaping. Mr. Tavares enjoyed crabbing and fishing but most of all,...

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...