Maria Demelo
Jan 5, 2016
New Bedford - Maria DeMelo passed away on Tuesday January 5, 2016 surrounded by her children. She was the widow of Altino DeMelo and the daughter of the late Sofia deJesus Vieira and Janim August Amaral. Born in Povoacao, Azores, Mrs. DeMelo moved to this country in 1974 and was a housewife in her own home. Her surviving family...
Clotilde Branco
Jan 4, 2016
New Bedford – Clotilde Branco passed away on Monday January 4, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of Jose Pacheco Branco and the daughter of the late Maria Augusta (Cabeceira) and Francisco DaRosa. Born in Flamengos, Fayal, Azores, Mrs. Branco moved to this country in 1969 and worked as an Inspector for several local factories until...
Clement M. "Manny" Amaral
Jan 4, 2016
Fall River – Clement M. “Manny” Amaral, age 76 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday January 4, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Beverly (Goes) Amaral and the son of the late Leonora (Ferreira) and Jose Amaral. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Mr. Amaral came to this country in 1953 and worked as...
Maria P. Macedo
Dec 26, 2015
New Bedford – Maria P. Macedo , age 87, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday December 26, 2015 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Abraham R. Macedo and the daughter of the late Francisca (DosPassos) and Joao Alves Pita . Maria was born in Madeira Island and moved to...
Edward A. Sylvia Iii
Dec 24, 2015
New Bedford – Edward A. Sylvia III, age 94, of Autumn Glen, Dartmouth, formerly of Russell Mills Road, passed away on Thursday December 24, 2015 at The Oaks. He was the beloved husband of Stella (Amaral) Sylvia and the son of the late Edward A. Sylvia Jr., and Mary Piedade (Pacheco) Sylvia. Edward was a World War II Navy...
Kevin M. Lynch, Jr.
Dec 22, 2015
Boston – Kevin M. Lynch Jr., age 38 of Fairhaven, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Mass General Hospital . He was the loving son of Leslie and Kevin Lynch, Sr. Kevin was born in New Jersey, worked as a Plumber for Pat Liberty Plumbing and was known, by everyone he knew as a hard worker. He...
Helen E. Souza
Dec 21, 2015
New Bedford – Helen E. Souza passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at The Oaks, with her family by her side. She was born in New Bedford, and was the youngest daughter of the late Joseph Souza and Mary (Rose) Souza, on August 31, 1929. She resided in the New Bedford area all of her life, living in Acushnet...
John Mello
Dec 20, 2015
John Mello, 90, of South Dartmouth, died on December 20, 2015 at Ocean View Nursing home in NJ. He was the son of the late Mariano and Mary (Fonseca) Mello and the Stepson of the late Elsie Medeiros Mello. He was born in New Bedford and lived there until joining the U.S. Navy in 1943. John Mello was on...
Richard A. Silva
Dec 18, 2015
Richard Silva, 65, of Dartmouth died peacefully at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on December 18, 2015 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Alfred and Lillian (Costa) Silva, and is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ann, daughter Jodie (of Colorado), and his four-legged buddy, Spenser. Richard retired in July 2014 from The...
Marie A. Belanger
Dec 18, 2015
New Bedford – Marie A. Belanger, age 91, passed away on Friday December 18, 2015 at Royal Taber Nursing Home. She was the widow of Luke B. Belanger and the daughter of the late Jeanne (Hannen) and Clement Leconte. Her family includes 3 children: Raymond A. Belanger and his wife, Lillian, of Somerset, Louise Salvatore and her husband, Donald,...
Evelyn Mello
Dec 18, 2015
New Bedford – Evelyn Mello, age 88, passed away on Friday December 18, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Mello, Jr. and the daughter of the late Mary (Lima) and Joseph Frates. Mrs. Mello was a lifelong resident of this area and dedicated her life to the upbringing of her...
Irene Furtado
Dec 17, 2015
New Bedford – Irene Furtado, age 84 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday December 17, 2015 at Care One at New Bedford. A lifelong resident of this area, Irene was daughter to the late Amelia (Viveiros) and Alfred Cabral and worked as a Home Health Aide for many years until her retirement. Her family includes 4 children: Manuel...
Antonio D. Silva
Dec 12, 2015
New Bedford – Antonio D. Silva, age 56, of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday December 12, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Teresa (Tavares) Silva and the son of the late Maria do Carmo (Sousa) and Antonio Silva. Born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, Mr. Silva came to this country in 1983...
Alda Marques
Dec 8, 2015
Dartmouth – Alda Marques, age 87 formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday December 8, 2015 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the loving wife of the late Alfredo Marques and the daughter of the late Evangelina C. (DeMelo) and Alvaro DeSousa Cavaco. Mrs. Marques was born in St. Michael, Azores and, after moving to this country...
Helena Amaral
Dec 4, 2015
Fairhaven – Helena Amaral, age 97, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Our Lady’s Haven. She was the beloved daughter of the late Maria (Cabral) and Manuel P. Amaral. Miss Amaral was a resident of this area for most of her life. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and is predeceased by all her siblings:...
Manuel Furtado
Dec 2, 2015
New Bedford – Manuel Furtado, age 67 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday December 2, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Neilza Coelho (Fonseca) Furtado and the son of the late Francelina (Medeiros) and Antonio Furtado Tavares. Mr. Furtado was born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores and, after moving to this...
Olivia Meinholt
Nov 30, 2015
Olivia Meinholt, age 95 years, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 in Fort Myers, FL. She was the widow of Walter R. Meinholt of Philadelphia, PA. and the daughter of the late Manuel and Rosa (Cambra) Couto. Born in Fall River, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Olivia is survived by her daughter Janet Plummer...
Alice (Barros) Cordeiro
Nov 29, 2015
Dartmouth – Alice Cordeiro, age 90, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at her home in Dartmouth. She was the beloved widow of Joseph M. Cordeiro and the daughter of the late Mary (Pacheco) and John A. Barros. Mrs. Cordeiro was a lifelong resident of this area and worked at Bishop Stang High School as a Cafeteria Worker...
Arthur M. Matos
Nov 29, 2015
New Bedford – Arthur M. Matos, age 66, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the St Luke’s Hospital. He was the son of the late Maria Angelina (Piques) and Antonio Matos. Born in Agua do Pao, St. Michael, Azores, Mr. Matos moved to this country in 1971 and worked as a Landscaper. His family includes 2 children:...
Esther Jean Canto
Nov 27, 2015
Fairhaven, MA – Esther Jean Canto, age 77, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Royal of Fairhaven after a long illness . She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore L. Canto and daughter of the late Mary (Sylvia) and Manuel M. Cambra. She was born in New Bedford and was a dedicated homemaker to her...
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