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Wildon Stroud Bowers

Wildon Stroud Bowers

Sep 28, 2026

Wildon Stroud Bowers (also known as Bill), age 75, of New Bedford, MA passed away on September 28, 2026 at his home. He was predeceased by both his father Harold (Bill) Bowers and mother Juvellia (Judy) Bowers.

He is survived by his sister, Billie Karen (Bowers) Coyne, and he was also the loving uncle of Brian Coyne.

A lifelong of New Bedford, Bill...

Joseph A. Sylvia

Joseph A. Sylvia

Sep 27, 2026

Joseph A. Sylvia, age 83, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on September 27, 2026 at his home after a long illness. He was cared for by his niece Ann Landry. He was the cherished husband of the late Flora (Moniz) Sylvia.

Joseph was born on July 12, 1943, in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of the late Joseph...

Julieta (Tavares) Pereira

Julieta (Tavares) Pereira

Sep 17, 2026

Julieta (Tavares) Pereira, age 85, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on September 17, 2026 at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of the late Hermano Pereira. Together they shared 58 years of marriage.

Julieta was born on March 23, 1941, in Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores and was the beloved...

Delia Osorio Quinones

Delia Osorio Quinones

Sep 11, 2026

Delia M. Osorio Quinones, age 68, of New Bedford, MA passed away on September 11, 2026 unexpectedly at her home. She was born on January 4, 1958, in Loiza, Puerto Rico and was the beloved daughter of the late Gabriel Osorio Reyes and Juana Quinones Matos.

Delia is survived by, Mirella Osorio Quinones,Rolando Osorio Quinones,Ilia Osorio Quinones and Ernestina Osorio Quinones.

Delia’s...

Ramon Rivera Silva

Ramon Rivera Silva

Sep 11, 2026

Ramon Rivera Silva, age 76, of New Bedford, MA passed away on September 11, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Ramon was born on September 25, 1949, in San Juan, Puerto Rico and was the cherished son of the late Juan Rivera and Virginia Silva. He had been the proprietor/owner of a coffeeshop for many years.

He is...

Donna Lee Souza

Donna Lee Souza

Sep 9, 2026

Donna Lee Souza, 77, passed away on September 9, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1949, in Hartford, Connecticut.

Donna spent her early years in Connecticut before moving to California and later making her way to Martha’s Vineyard with her children. She cherished her time on the Vineyard, especially the beaches, the natural beauty of the island, and the memories...

Joseph Botelho

Joseph Botelho

Sep 9, 2026

Joseph Correia Botelho, "Joe", was suddenly called home to "Eternal Life" on September 9, 2026. 

He will be remembered for his giving nature and the earnest desire to help others. This early ambition to serve led Joseph to join the Franciscan Friars where he continued learning and growing in-step with the values of St. Francis of Assisi.

Joe stayed with his Franciscan...

Jose M. Telheiro

Jose M. Telheiro

Sep 9, 2026

Jose M. Telheiro age 91, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Rosarinha (Caetano) Telheiro.

Jose was born on March 16, 1935, in Santa Cruz, Sao Miguel, Acores and was the cherished son of the late Herculano Moniz Telheiro and Rosarinha Moniz...

Russell A. Horsfall

Russell A. Horsfall

Sep 8, 2026

Russell A. Horsfall, age 83, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on September 8, 2026 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Constance L. (Cruz) Horsfall.

Russell was born on November 24, 1942, in New Bedford, MA and was the son of the late Everett J. Horsfall and Irene (Sylvia) Horsfall. He had been the original...

Kary Morillo

Kary Morillo

Sep 6, 2026

Kary Morillo, age 50, of New Bedford passed away on Sunday September 6, 2026 surrounded by her family at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Kary was a beautiful woman whose presence could light up any room. She was funny, full of energy, and had a charisma and vibe that were truly one of a kind. Her laughter was unforgettable, her personality was infectious,...

Lucia "Lucy" Ferreira

Lucia "Lucy" Ferreira

Sep 4, 2026

Lucia (Lucy) Ferreira, age 64, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly September 4th at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born in St. Michael, Azores she was the beloved daughter of the late Jose Ferreira and Isabel (Costa) Ferreira and the lifelong partner of the late Thomas Berard. Lucia worked in the fishing industry all of her life while also being a full time...

Bernice (Gonsalves) Perry

Bernice (Gonsalves) Perry

Aug 31, 2026

Bernice (Gonsalves) Perry, age 85, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2026 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Perry.

Born on September 30, 1940, Bernice was the cherished daughter of the late Antone G. Gonsalves and Rose (Viera) Gonsalves. She had worked as a home health aide for many years.

She is survived by her children,...

Linda Susie Thomas Greene

Linda Susie Thomas Greene

Aug 30, 2026

Linda Susie Thomas Greene, 69, passed away on Sunday, August 30. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Linda spent most of her life in New Bedford, Massachusetts, where she raised her family and built a life filled with both challenges and memories.

Linda was a woman who could never be described as ordinary. When she was happy, she could light up a...

Jacinto Rego

Jacinto Rego

Aug 30, 2026

Jacinto Rego, age 101, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Gloriana Rego and the son of the late Augusto and Julieta Rego.

Jacinto was born on May 10, 1925, in Ribeira Seca, Ribeira Grande, São Miguel. In 1982, he immigrated...

Maria (Pereira) Pacheco

Maria (Pereira) Pacheco

Aug 29, 2026

Maria (Pereira) Pacheco, age 73, passed away on August 29, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Jose Pacheco.

Born on June 29, 1953, Maria was the cherished daughter of the Guilherme Correia Pereira and Evangelina (Botelho) Pereira. Maria had been a stitcher at Cliftex for many years.

She is survived by her husband,...

Lucille Methot

Lucille Methot

Aug 28, 2026

Lucille E. Methot, age 100, from Dartmouth, passed away on August 28, 2026 from natural causes.

Born June 19, 1926 in Woonsocket R.I., Lucille was the wife of the late Joseph P. Methot.

She is survived by her 2 children, her son Alan Holubesko and her daughter Pat Holubesko; her grandson Keith Holubesko as well as her 2 great-grandchildren, Morgan Holubesko and...

Robert Cournoyer

Robert Cournoyer

Aug 24, 2026

Robert Cournoyer, age 88, of Acushnet, Massachusetts, passed away on August 24, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished husband of Teresa Cournoyer.

Born on May 15, 1938, Robert was the beloved son of the late J. Alfred Cournoyer and Doris (LaPlante) Cournoyer. Robert had been a United States Army Veteran and later went on...

Helen (Furtado) Richard

Helen (Furtado) Richard

Aug 22, 2026

Helen (Furtado) Richard, age 81, passed away on August 22, 2026 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul E. Richard.

Born on January 21, 1945, Helen was the cherished daughter of the late Manuel Furtado and Mary (Morris) Furtado. She had been a New Bedford resident her entire life...

Dirceu W. Von Randow

Dirceu W. Von Randow

Aug 18, 2026

Dirceu W. Von Randow, age 48, of New Bedford Massachusetts passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston with loving family by his side.

He was a cherished husband of 22 years to Patricia Isabel Von Randow he leaves a son Ricardo Von Randow.

Born on September 25,1977, in Conselheiro Pena, Brazil. Dirceu was a...

Cynthia Rebello

Cynthia Rebello

Aug 17, 2026

Cynthia Rebello, age 66, of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, passed away on August 17, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 11, 1960, in Pomona, California, Cynthia was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel Rebello and Helen (Andrews) Rebello.

Cynthia is survived by siblings Shirley Baker of Fairhaven and Manuel Rebello Jr. of North Dartmouth.

She was predeceased by...