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Lucille "LuLu" M. Deree

Lucille "LuLu" M. Deree

May 1, 2024

New Bedford – Lucille M. “LuLu” (Simmons) Deree, age 70, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. 

She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of the late Eugene F. Simmons, Jr. and Irene (Pontes) Simmons. 

She is survived by her sister, Patricia Braga and her aunt, Hilda Dutra. She was predeceased by her late...

Marcelle Claire DeCambra

Marcelle Claire DeCambra

May 1, 2024

Marcelle Claire (Vaillancourt) DeCambra passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday May 1st. Marcelle was the wife of the late Daniel E. DeCambra and mother to the late David E. DeCambra. 

 

Marcelle is survived by her sister, Jeanne (Vaillancourt) DeCambra, her niece, Carol DeCambra, and her two grandsons, Derek E. DeCambra, and Marc D. DeCambra. Marcelle was sister of the...

Patricia A. Amaral

Patricia A. Amaral

May 1, 2024

New Bedford - Patricia (Lacey) Amaral, age 73, of Wareham, MA passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank R. Amaral.

 

Patricia was born in Boston, MA and was the daughter of the late Francis Miles Lacey and Margaret (Landy) Lacey. Patricia...

Marta Peixoto

Marta Peixoto

Apr 28, 2024

Mrs. Marta Peixoto of New Bedford passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital on April 28, 2024. Marta was the beloved wife of the late Jaime S. Peixoto.  She was the daughter of the late Joao deMelo and Maria Dosanjos Furtado.

 Marta leaves behind a legacy of love, happiness, and memories with her two children, her daughter Nancy Demetrio and her husband Luis...

Mary Celeste Vieira

Mary Celeste Vieira

Apr 27, 2024

Mary Celeste (Rebello) Vieira passed peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family in the early hours of April 27, 2024. She was born in Saõ Jacinto, Portugal, the second child of Alfredo A. Rebelo and Nazaré (Carlos) Rebelo. She immigrated at age 3 with her mother to join her father in Stonington, Ct. in 1933. She was...

William Gerald Carreiro

William Gerald Carreiro

Apr 26, 2024

William G Carreiro, 63, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 26, 2024 at his home in New Bedford, MA. 

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Theresa Boyer of New Bedford, MA and Antone G Carreiro of Dartmouth, MA. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his son and family and playing golf on his phone. 

He...

Emilia G. Vieira

Emilia G. Vieira

Apr 26, 2024

New Bedford – Emilia G. Vieira, age 92, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 Saint Lukes Hospital in New Bedford, MA.

 

Emilia was born in New Bedford, MA to the late John Goncalves Vieira and Maria (Lopes) Vieira. Prior to entering Assisted Living, she lived her entire life on Winterville Road in New Bedford. 

 

She worked as...

Rosa Le

Rosa Le

Apr 24, 2024

New Bedford – Rosa Pinto Caneira Le, 88, of New Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully on April 24th, 2024. 

Born in Lavos Figueira-da-Foz, Portugal, on February 21, 1936, Rosa embraced life close to the sea, finding solace and joy in its embrace. She was the epitome of a "fishwife," tending to the home while her beloved husband, Jose, spent six months...

Linda V. Gissinger

Linda V. Gissinger

Apr 24, 2024

Linda V. Gissinger

April 29, 1956 - April 24, 2024

Linda Virginia (Kubel) Gissinger, 67, of South Dartmouth passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The daughter of Louise (Magellan) Kubel and the late Stanley Kubel, Linda was a lifelong resident of the greater New Bedford area.

After graduating from Apponequet High School and Framingham State College, Linda dedicated her 33-year teaching career...

Joyce Kidder Davis

Joyce Kidder Davis

Apr 22, 2024

Joyce Kidder DavisApril 3, 1927-April 22, 2024Joyce Kidder Davis passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024, at the age of 97.  She was a resident of Tiverton Rhode Island for more than 30 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Allan Hill Kidder and Esther Baldwin Kidder.  

Joyce attended Swarthmore College on a full merit...

David M. Barbosa

David M. Barbosa

Apr 18, 2024

New Bedford – David M. Barbosa, age 78, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Care One of New Bedford with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Alda M. (Isodoro) Barbosa.

 

David was born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores to the late Eugene Barbosa and Jorgelina (Rebelo) Barbosa. He moved...

JoAnne M. Soares

JoAnne M. Soares

Apr 16, 2024

New Bedford – JoAnne M. (Desrosiers) Soares, age 77, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at St Lukes Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Soares.

 

JoAnne was born in Fall River, Ma.  and was the loving daughter of the late Anna Margaret (Linnell) and Joseph Desrosiers. She worked at several accounting firms...

Jason John Perry

Jason John Perry

Apr 15, 2024

New Bedford – Jason John Perry, aka "Jplumbler", age 43, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. 



Jason was born in New Bedford, MA to John & Debra Perry. He graduated from GNBVTHS in 1999 with a trade in plumbing. He was a plumber by trade and the proud owner of J.Perry Plumbing. There was no project...

Jason P. Taylor

Jason P. Taylor

Apr 15, 2024

Jason P. Taylor, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 after a long illness. He was the loving son of Francine Taylor and the late Paul Taylor. 

 

He is survived by his loving mother, Francine Taylor; his loving brothers, Stephen Taylor and Eric Taylor and his wife Kelly; his dear nephews, Drew Taylor and Jacob Ellison and his dear niece, Ali...

Raymond Medeiros

Raymond Medeiros

Apr 14, 2024

New Bedford – Raymond Medeiros, age 91, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Pietrzyk) Medeiros. 

 

Raymond was born in New Bedford, Ma. to the late John Medeiros and Hortense (Correia) Medeiros. He had worked for Alden Corrugated Container Manufacturing...

Rita A. Fernandes

Rita A. Fernandes

Apr 13, 2024

North Dartmouth – Rita Annette Fernandes, age 82, of North Dartmouth, MA passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Raul M Fernandes.

 

She is survived by her husband, Raul M Fernandes; her Children, Natalie A Jordan and her husband Curt, Joel A Fernandes and his wife...

John Joseph Quail

John Joseph Quail

Apr 12, 2024

Fall River – John J. Quail age 79, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at St. Annes Hospital after a long illness. He was the loving husband of 60 years to Cynthia “Cindy” (Brown) Quail and father of Darlene M. Quail of Cape Coral, Florida.

 

John was born in New Bedford, MA, he attended New Bedford High...

Sandra Freitas

Sandra Freitas

Apr 11, 2024

New Bedford – Sandra (McNamara) Freitas, age 80, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at The Oaks. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Freitas Jr.

 

Sandra was born in Norwood, MA and was the loving daughter of the late John McNamara and Elizabeth (Orris) McNamara. 

 

She is survived by her sister, Barbara Pember; brothers,...

Maria C. Pereira

Maria C. Pereira

Apr 7, 2024

New Bedford – Maria C. (Crespo) Pereira, age 83, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Cassiano Pereira.

 

Maria was born in Melo, Portugal and was the loving daughter of the late Antonio Augusto Crespo and Patrocinia (Mimoso)...

Jose Gabriel Brown

Jose Gabriel Brown

Apr 5, 2024

New Bedford – Jose Gabriel Brown, age 41, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved spouse of Ashley Tavares.

 

He was born in the Bronx, New York and was the loving son of Maria Batista and the late Francisco Rosario. He had...

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