Kenneth Roger Tavares
Nov 16, 2015
Fairhaven, Kenneth Roger Tavares 75, son of the late Gilbert Tavares and Alberta Fraiser Tavares of New Bedford and brother of the late Leonard Tavares of New York City passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford on Monday, November 16, 2015 after a long and courageous three year battle with cancer. Surrounded by his family and...
Antonio Borges
Nov 16, 2015
New Bedford – Antonio Borges, age 98, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at the St Luke’s Hospital. He was the widower of Encarnacao (Cordeiro) Borges and the son of the late Maria Rosa and Antonio Borges. Mr. Borges was born in Cova, Figueira da Foz and, after moving to this country, worked as a Fisherman until his...
Linda Lee Freitas
Nov 14, 2015
New Bedford – Linda Lee Freitas, age 63, died Saturday, November 15, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Acushnet, she was the loving wife of Jeffery Freitas and the daughter of the late Joseph Arruda and Lucille (Dutra) Arruda. Linda worked for Cornell Dubilier in the warehouse for many years. She is survived by her 2 siblings: Joseph...
Manuel Mateus
Nov 11, 2015
New Bedford – Manuel Mateus, age 77 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday November 11, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving of husband of 56 years to Maria Jose (Cabral) Mateus and the son of the late Maria Pedro Pereira and Manuel Mateus. Mr. Mateus was born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores and, after moving...
Evelyn Mcquilkin
Nov 7, 2015
New Bedford – Evelyn McQuilkin, age 96, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Oaks. She was the loving wife of the late Donald A. McQuilkin and the daughter of the late Emily (Franco) and Joseph Rebello. She was born in New Bedford and worked as a presser for M&S Dress Shop. She was a member of...
Norma Jean Avila
Nov 4, 2015
Dartmouth – Norma Jean Avila, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Elder Avila and the daughter of the late Roy P. and Betty Elma Warnell. Norma Jean, who was born in Bowling Green, KY, lived in this area for over 60 years....
Maria Lemos
Nov 4, 2015
Fall River – Maria Lemos, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fayal, Azores, Maria moved to this country 50 years ago and worked as a Manager for a local country club until her retirement. She is survived by her 2 children: Debra Lemos and Stanley Lemos, both of Dartmouth; 5...
Margarida Dasilva Jacques
Nov 3, 2015
Dartmouth – Margarida DaSilva Jacques, age 47, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the loving wife of Joseph A. Jacques and the daughter of Maria Aldora Dutra (DaSilva) and Duarte Miguel Botelho. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Jacques devoted her life to the upbringing of her loving family. She is...
Shawneen A. Castello
Nov 1, 2015
New Bedford – Shawneen A. Castello, age 51, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the St Lukes Hospital . She was the loving wife of Stephen J. Poirier of Fairhaven and the daughter of Paula Barao and the late Bradley Castello. She was born in New Bedford and was a homemaker to her loving family. She is...
Jose Rodrigues Amaral
Oct 30, 2015
New Bedford – Jose Rodrigues Amaral, age 72, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the St Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Lina Rosa (Luis) Amaral and the son of Clara (Rodrigues) and Joao Joaquim Amaral. He was born in Flamengos, Fayal, Azores, moved to this country 47 years ago and was employed as a...
Irene Da Conceicao Carvalho
Oct 26, 2015
Fairhaven – Irene da Conceicao (Cabral) Carvalho, age 88 of Fairhaven, formerly of New Bedford, died on October 26, 2015 at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Manuel P. Carvalho. Born in Ajuda, Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Maria Rosa...
Helen P. Sylvia
Oct 26, 2015
New Bedford – Helen P. Sylvia, age 95, passed away on Monday October 26, 2015 at The New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. A lifelong resident of this area, Helen was the daughter of the late Fernanda (Brandao) and Antone P. Sylvia. She was also the granddaughter of Mary Sylvia who raised her. Ms. Sylvia was a graduate of New...
Philomena (Leite) Zuber
Oct 20, 2015
New Bedford – Philomena Zuber, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the St Luke’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Mary A. Soares and Ralph T. Leite. She enjoyed to play bingo and loved to attend Church and to read. She is survived by 4 daughters: Genevieve Lopes, Debra...
Joseph A. Brown
Oct 17, 2015
New Bedford – Joseph A. Brown, age 66, passed away on Saturday October 17, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Lillian (Pacheco) Brown and the son of the late Mary (Cidade) and Andrew G. Brown. Mr. Brown was a lifelong resident of this area and was an Entrepreneur. He is survived by his wife,...
Geraldine M. Correia
Oct 16, 2015
Fall River – Geraldine M. Correia, age 73, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after an unexpected accident. She was the loving wife of Ronald G. Correia of N. Dartmouth and the daughter of the late Rose (Mello) Correia and Manuel Tavares. Geraldine was born in New Bedford and lived in this area all...
Doris Constance (Lemay) Filiault
Oct 16, 2015
New Bedford – Doris Constance (Lemay) Filiault, age 95, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015 at the Oaks Nursing Center. She was the loving wife of the late Norman J. Filiault and the daughter of the late Laura (Gendron) Lemay and Arthur Lemay. Doris was a lifelong ballroom dancer, having met her husband at the...
Fernandina Geral
Oct 12, 2015
New Bedford – Fernandina Geral, age 99, passed away peacefully, on Monday October 12, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of Jose C. Geral. Born St. Michael, Azores, Fernandina came to this country with her husband in 1967 and worked as a Seamstress until her retirement. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret D’Alfonso and her...
Delvina Freitas
Oct 12, 2015
Marion – Delvina Freitas, age 94 formerly of New Bedford, passed away, peacefully, on Monday October 12, 2015 at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the widow of Charles Freitas and the daughter of the late Deolinda (Cabral) and Manuel Rocha. Born in New Bedford, Mrs. Freitas spent all of her life in this area and worked at St. Luke’s...
Manuel Carlos Couto
Oct 8, 2015
South Dartmouth – Manuel Carlos Couto, age 70, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the St Lukes Hospital , surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Maria F. (Alexandre) Couto of South Dartmouth and the son of the late Maria Lariana (Vieira) and Julio Bento. He was born in Ribeira Quente, St Michael, Azores...
Marie Silva
Oct 3, 2015
Fall River – Marie Silva, age 84, passed away of a sudden illness on Saturday October 3, 2015 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the loving wife of Armando Silva and the loving daughter of the late Armando Hilario and the late Mary (Silva) Hilario. Born in New Bedford, Mrs. Silva was a lifelong resident of this area. Marie...