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Artur F. Dobem

Artur F. Dobem

Jan 27, 2015

New Bedford – Artur F. DoBem, age 80 of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of 41 years to Deolinda (Da Costa) DoBem and the son of Francisca (Silveira) and Jaime F. DoBem. Mr. DoBem was born in St. George, Azores, moved to this country in 1968...

Maria A. Silva

Maria A. Silva

Jan 26, 2015

Providence, RI – Maria A. Silva, age 82 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Francisco Silva and the daughter of the late Conceicao J. (Pereira) and Antonio P. Goncalves. Mrs. Silva was born in Terceira, Azores and moved to this country 36 years...

Priscilla Elaine Viveiros

Priscilla Elaine Viveiros

Jan 24, 2015

New Bedford – Priscilla Elaine Viveiros, age 83 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at New Bedford Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late John Viveiros and the daughter of the late Agnes (Cardoza) and Joseph Soares. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Viveiros worked as a packer for Universal Hats...

Priscilla Elaine  Viveiros

Priscilla Elaine Viveiros

Jan 24, 2015

New Bedford – Priscilla Elaine Viveiros, age 83 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at New Bedford Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late John viveiros and the daughter of the late Agnes (Cardoza) and Joseph Soares. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Viveiros worked as a packer for Universal Hats...

Dorothy Furtado

Dorothy Furtado

Jan 22, 2015

New Bedford – Dorothy Furtado, age 94 of Dartmouth, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the daughter of Mary and Manuel Vieira. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Furtado devoted her life to the upbringing of her family. Her family includes her 2 children: Robert Furtado and his wife, Lia, of...

Jeanne N. Rogers

Jeanne N. Rogers

Jan 21, 2015

New Bedford – Jeanne N. Rogers, age 82 of New Bedford, formerly of Dartmouth passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Bedford Village Nursing Home. She was the widow of Frederick J. Rogers and the daughter of Maria (Verissimo) and Manuel Barboza. She was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for...

Manuel G. Costa

Manuel G. Costa

Jan 21, 2015

New Bedford – Manuel G. Costa, age 87 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Alice (Sylvia) Costa and the son of Elvira and Gilberto Costa. Manuel was a lifelong resident of this area and was self-employed as a Home Builder until his retirement. He is...

Raymond Perry

Raymond Perry

Jan 19, 2015

Raymond Perry, age 85, passed away unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital on Monday, January 19, 2015. Raymond was the beloved husband of the late Lillian Perry. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Lucy and Victor Perry, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Raymond was the loving father of Deborah Morris and her late...

Joan M. Rodericks

Joan M. Rodericks

Jan 18, 2015

New Bedford – Joan M. Rodericks, age 53 of New Bedford, passed away, on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Brockton, she was the wife of Louie Rodericks and the daughter of the late Virginia (Leonard) and John Anzivino and lived in this area for most of her life. Joan was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Maria Fatima Ferreira

Maria Fatima Ferreira

Jan 17, 2015

Fall River – Maria Fatima Ferreira, age 58 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of Isabel (Costa) and Jose Ferreira. Maria moved to this country 43 years ago and worked at Carol Cable and, later, at Quaker Fabrics. Many described Maria as...

Mary  P. Sylvia

Mary P. Sylvia

Jan 13, 2015

New Bedford – Mary P. Sylvia, age 96 of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Hathaway Manor. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Sylvia and the daughter of the late Grace (Mendez) and Antone Luiz. Mrs. Sylvia was born in New Bedford and lived in this area all her life. She worked...

Raymond Charles Paiva

Raymond Charles Paiva

Jan 12, 2015

Fall River – Raymond Charles Paiva, age 88 of New Bedford formerly of Dartmouth, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River. In accordance with his wishes he will be cremated. Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. in New Bedford, Ma.

Carlos A. Sousa Botelho

Carlos A. Sousa Botelho

Jan 9, 2015

New Bedford – Carlos A. Sousa Botelho, age 55 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Teresa (Ferreira) Botelho and the son of Maria Armanda (Sousa) and Dorvalino Botelho. His family includes his children: Marco Paulo Sousa and Luis Sousa as well as several other children...

Elsie Desmarais

Elsie Desmarais

Jan 8, 2015

Providence, RI – Elsie Desmarais, age 80 of Cranston, RI, formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at The Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Maria (Cordeiro) and Joseph Correiro and worked as the Office Manager at The Kennedy Donovan Center. Her family includes her 3 children: Melanie...

Muriel A. Taylor

Muriel A. Taylor

Jan 8, 2015

New Bedford – Muriel A. Taylor, age 74 of New Bedford, passed away, unexpectedly, on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at her home. Born in Acushnet, she was the daughter of Ann (Bock) and Irwin Franklin Taylor and worked as the Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Lukes Hospital for many years until her retirement. Muriel was a gifted singer, doing...

Zelia Maria Rodrigues

Zelia Maria Rodrigues

Jan 5, 2015

New Bedford – Zelia Maria Rodrigues, age 73 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of Jose Rodrigues and the daughter of Carlota (Martins) and Antonio Theodoro. Mrs. Rodrigues was born in St. Michael, Azores and, after coming to this country, worked as a seamtress in the local...

Juan Garcia Gonzalez

Juan Garcia Gonzalez

Jan 4, 2015

New Bedford – Juan Garcia Gonzalez, age 72, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at his home of New Bedford. He was the husband of Edith Santiago and the son Margarita and Tomas Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez was born in Puerto Rico and, after moving to this area, worked as a Fisherman. He is survived by his children: Tomas...

Gloriana Rego

Gloriana Rego

Jan 4, 2015

New Bedford – Gloriana Rego, age 84 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of 60 years to Jacintho Rego and the daughter of the late Maria (Oliveira) and Antonio Vieira DeMelo. Mrs. Rego was born in Ribiera Grande, St. Michael, Azores. She moved to this country...

Antone L. Oliveira

Antone L. Oliveira

Jan 3, 2015

New Bedford – Antone L. Oliveira, age 92 of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at The Oaks. He was the longtime companion of Joan H. Rebello and the son of Beatriz (Cabral) and Abel Oliveira. Mr. Oliveira was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as an Engineer at Cornell Dubilier until his retirement. Tec...

Lucy M. Rapoza

Lucy M. Rapoza

Jan 3, 2015

Fairhaven –Our Beloved Mother, Lucy M. Rapoza (Sarmento-Perry, Baptiste) age 91, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Our Lady’s Haven. She was the widow of Manuel V. Baptiste and the daughter of Mary Francis and Frank Sarmento. Born in Fairhaven, she was a 1940 graduate of Fairhaven High School and worked as a cashier at Fernandes Supermarket until...

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