Paul Mauro
Jun 21, 2016
New Bedford – Paul Mauro, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Tewksbury, Ma, he was the son of the late Carlos M. and Rosalie (Mauro) Figueroa. He was survived by 5 sisters: Rose M. Figueroa, Maria I. Matos, Martha Figueroa and Eva Vazquez, all of New Bedford and Georgina Mascis...
Rosa Gravato Salvador
Jun 21, 2016
New Bedford – Rosa Gravato Salvador, age 82 of Dartmouth, passed away on June 21, 2016 at St Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of 57 years to Manuel Salvador and the daughter of the late Luciano and Laura (Pereira) Gravato. Born in Cova, Figueira da Foz, Portugal, Mrs. Salvador came to this country over 35 years ago...
Richard J. De Mello
Jun 19, 2016
New Bedford – SFC Richard J. De Mello, 75 Massachusetts Army National Guard, retired died June 19th, 2016.He was the husband of Barbara A. De Mello of South Dartmouth, MA. He was the son of the late Manuel T. De Mello and the late Mary (Pacheco) De Mello. He was a full time employee of the Massachusetts National Guard...
Edward Francis Britto
Jun 18, 2016
New Bedford – Edward Francis Britto., age 55 years, passed away on Saturday June 18, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the son of the late Claire Nadine (Hillman) and Francis P. Britto and was born and raised in New Bedford. Edward worked as a Machine Operator at Rodney Metals and Revere Copper. He loved his sports playing...
Adeline "Addie" Tsimprea
Jun 18, 2016
NEW BEDFORD – Adeline “Addie” Tsimprea, 97 years old died at St. Luke’s Hospital on June 18, 2016, She was the widow of Louis Tsimprea and daughter of the late Marcolino J. and Mary (Borba) Ponte and sister of the late George M. Ponte. She was born and raised in New Bedford, attended local schools and received her accreditation...
Joan Nancy Mitchell
Jun 16, 2016
Providence , RI – Joan Nancy Mitchell, age 71 of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the loving wife of Thomas P. Mitchell and the daughter of the late Frank Gorczyca and Katherine (Dzuba) Gorczyca. Born in New Bedford She was a graduate of New Bedford High School Class of 1962...
Joao Pavao
Jun 9, 2016
New Bedford – Joao M. Pavao, age 76, passed away on June 9, 2016 at St Luke’s Hospital. He is the loving husband of Juliana (Aguiar) Pavao and the son of the late Joao M and Maria Jose (Fernandes) and Pavao. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Joao moved to this area several years ago and worked at Gaspar’s Linguica...
Edna Mae (Arruda) Cunha
Jun 7, 2016
NEW BEDFORD - Edna Mae ( Arruda) Cunha, 96, of Fairhaven, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at The Hathaway Manor Nursing Facility, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 2, 1920, in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Virginia (Marshall) Arruda. Mrs. Cunha lived most of her life in New Bedford...
David Wayne Grenon
Jun 2, 2016
David Wayne Grenon, 60 Loving Father, dedicated husband, kind brother, loyal friend. These are just some of the words that describe David Wayne Grenon, a man who gave unconditional love to everyone that came into his life. David, 60 years old, passed away Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 in New Bedford, Massachusetts after a brief illness. David was born on...
Emilia Silveira
Jun 2, 2016
New Bedford – Emilia Silveira, age 93 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Jose Fraga Silveira and the daughter of the late Jose Jacinto and Maria (Balbina) Alves. Born in Cedros, Flores, Azores, Mrs. Silveira moved to this area 40 years ago and...
Lucilia C. Sousa
Jun 1, 2016
New Bedford – Lucilia C. Sousa, age 71 of Dartmouth, passed away on June 1, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of 47 years to Antonio M. Sousa and the daughter of the late Antonio and Lourdes (Carreiro) Tavares. Born in Agua do Pau, Mrs. Sousa came to this country in 1970 and worked as...
Joseph Ignacio
May 27, 2016
West Roxbury – Joseph Ignacio, age 73 of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 at The VA Medical Center – West Roxbury. A lifelong resident of this area, Joseph was the son of Jose Ignacio and the late Evelina (Silvia) Ignacio. Sgt. Joseph Ignacio proudly served our country in United States Army during the Vietnam War. After...
Alexandrina “Alice” C. Macedo
May 24, 2016
New Bedford – Alexandrina “Alice” C. Macedo, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Virginio and Maria (Medeiros) Macedo. Alice was a lifetime resident of this area and was a secretary in the engineering department at Goodyear Rubber until her retirement....
Lisa Marie Prince
May 23, 2016
Fairhaven – Lisa Marie Prince, age 53 of New Bedford, passed away at Our Lady’s Haven on May 23, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Rose) Prince and Edwin G. Prince. Lisa was born in New Bedford and worked as a Housekeeper for Autumn Glenn. Survivors include her life long companion: Steve Cassidy; daughter: Aleigha Teotonio...
Barbara L. Travers
May 22, 2016
NUEVO, CALIFORNIA – Barbara L.(Judson) Travers., age 88 years , passed away on Sunday May 22, 2016 surrounded by her family and close friends. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Travers. She was born and raised in New Bedford and was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church, where she was active in the couples...
Dorothy C. Lapre
May 19, 2016
New Bedford – Dorothy C. Lapre, aged 84, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Mary R.(Costa) and Anthony Rapoza and the former wife of Raymond LeComte. Dorothy worked as a baker for Isaiah's Restaurant and lived in this area all of her life. She is survived by...
Manuel F. Medeiros
May 19, 2016
New Bedford – Manuel F. Medeiros, age 81, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday May 19, 2016. He is the loving husband of Lucy (Porto) Medeiros and the son of the late Maria do Carmo (Correia) and Francisco De Medeiros. Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores Manuel moved to this area in his early 20’s...
Bruce A. Furtado
May 19, 2016
Bruce A.Furtado, 54 of New Port Richey, FL passed away on May 19, 2016 after a courageous fight against Leukemia. Bruce was a native to New Bedford until 2005, when he and his family moved to Florida. Bruce was a United States Marine Corp Veteran serving from 1979-1986. Bruce worked in construction for many years, had his own home...
Louise Anacleto
May 18, 2016
New Bedford – Louise R. Anacleto, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Royal Taber Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Joaquim J. Anacleto and the longtime companion of the late John B. Lopes.Born in Raynham, Ma, she was the daughter of the late Rosa (Nunes) and Peter Britto. Louise is survived by...
Joseph Costa Sr.
May 18, 2016
New Bedford – Joseph Costa, passed into eternal rest and into the arms of his true love Leonora, on May 18, 2016, they had been married for 63 years prior to her passing. He was the loving father of Janice Dexter, Joanne Mello, Nancy Costa, Joseph Costa Jr., James Costa and Susan Costa. Devoted grandfather of Shad Samagaio, Dax...