Obituaries

Georgianna Bettencourt

Georgianna Bettencourt

Feb 28, 2015

Fairhaven – Georgianna Bettencourt, age 97, passed away on February 28, 2015 at Our Lady’s Haven. She was the widow of Charles Bettencourt and the daughter of Augusta (Furtado) and Joseph Almeida. Born in Dartmouth, she lived in this area all of her life and worked as a Winder at Cornell Dunilier until her retirement. She is survived by...

Joseph James Sylvia

Joseph James Sylvia

Feb 28, 2015

New Bedford – Joseph James Sylvia, age 73 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, February 28th, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving Husband of Bernice (Housewright) and the son of Casilda (Reis) and Manuel Sylvia. Joseph was a lifelong resident of this area and was the proprietor of a local bar. He also served proudly...

Linda Lee Housewright

Linda Lee Housewright

Feb 28, 2015

New Bedford – Linda Lee Housewright, age 70, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Orono, Maine, she was the loving daughter of Gloria (Ketchum) and Irvin Lantange. Linda dedicated herself to the upbringing of her family. Her family includes 8 children: Timothy Lantange of New Bedford, Jon Desjardins of Clinton, Tennessee, Hazel...

Elaine G. Silva

Elaine G. Silva

Feb 23, 2015

New Bedford – Elaine G. Silva, age 71 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of Michael Silva whom she married in 1991 and resided in New Bedford. She was the daughter of the late Marie (DePina) and Peter G. Rezendes. Elaine was born and raised in...

Curtis C. Costa

Curtis C. Costa

Feb 19, 2015

New Bedford – Curtis C. Costa, age 66 of East Freetown, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. Born in New Bedford, Curtis was the son of Alice M. (Kenny) and Joseph Costa. He worked in Maintenance at Coyne Textiles for 36 years until his retirement. Corporal Curtis C. Costa proudly served our country...

Maria  Dossantos

Maria Dossantos

Feb 18, 2015

Dartmouth – Maria dos Santos, age 90 of Dartmouth, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the widow of Jose dos Santos and the daughter of Bernardina (da Conceicao) and Jose Da Rosa. Maria was born in Lisbon, Portugal and moved to this country in 1984. She was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Eduardo Isidorio

Eduardo Isidorio

Feb 17, 2015

New Bedford – Eduardo Isidorio, age 81, passed away on February 17, 2015 at home with his family at his side. He was the loving husband of Maria F. (Paiva) Isidorio and the son of the late Maria Isabel and Manuel Isidorio. Born in St Michael, Azores, he came to this country March 1, 1980 and worked as a...

Lydia  Oliveira

Lydia Oliveira

Feb 16, 2015

Fairhaven – Lydia (Dias) Oliveira, age 93, passed away on February 16, 2015 at Hathaway Manor Nursing Home. She was the widow of Henry William Oliveira and the daughter of the late Maria C. (Fraga) and Antonio S. Dias. Born in New bedford, Ma, She worked in Shipping and receiving at Madewell Manufacturing for many years until her retirement....

Lidwina  Sousa

Lidwina Sousa

Feb 15, 2015

New Bedford – Lidwina Sousa, age 85, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at New Bedford Health Care Center. She was the widow of Arthur N. Sousa and the daughter of Maria de Estrella (Silva) and Francisco M. De Frias. She was born in St, Michael, Azores and, after moving to this country, worked in Housekeeping at Friends...

Stella  Conceicao

Stella Conceicao

Feb 13, 2015

New Bedford – Stella Conceicao, age 94 of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Royal Taber Nursing and Rehab Center. She was the widow of Candido J. Conceicao and the daughter of Maria (Pedro) and Manuel J. Andrade. Stella was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Inspector at Berkshire Hathaway and a...

Edward R. "Ted" Karl

Edward R. "Ted" Karl

Feb 12, 2015

Rhode Island – Edward R. "Ted" Karl, age 71 of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of 48 years to Cynthia (Rapoza) Karl. Born in Framingham, MA, he was the son of the late Grace (Gelder) and the late Edward R....

Armando F. Martins

Armando F. Martins

Feb 11, 2015

Fairhaven – Armando F. Martins, age 87, passed away on February 11, 2015 at Royal Nursing Home of Fairhaven. He was the loving Husband of Maria C. (Varao) Martins and the son of the late Rosa F. (DeMello) and Francisco Martins. Born in Dartmouth, he lived in this area most of his life and worked as a Mechanic at...

Maria J. Lemos

Maria J. Lemos

Feb 11, 2015

Maria J. Lemos, age 66, longtime resident of New Bedford born in São Miguel, Azores passed away at home on Wednesday February 11th. She was the wife of Manuel J. Lemos and the mother of 3 daughters: Maria Le Croy, Nellie Maciel and Theresa Costa; 3 sons: Rui Lemos, Telmo Lemos, and Eddie Jose Lemos. She is also the...

Manuel T. Mendes

Manuel T. Mendes

Feb 10, 2015

New Bedford – Manuel T. Mendes., age 80, passed away on February 10, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the husband of Dolores (Cabral) Mendes and the son of Maria (Torres) and Manuel C. Mendes. He moved to this country in 1952 and has lived in this area ever since. Manuel was the...

Nestor Nicolas Gonzalez

Nestor Nicolas Gonzalez

Feb 7, 2015

Rhode Island – Nestor Nicolas Gonzalez, age 68 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Bartola (Maldanado) and the late Nicolas Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez worked several jobs and was known by many as a handyman. His family includes his children:...

Alice Costa

Alice Costa

Feb 5, 2015

Dartmouth – Alice Costa, age 91 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the widow of Manuel Costa and the daughter of Virginia (Linhares) and Francisco Oliveira Sylvia. Alice was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a machine operator at Cornell Dubilier until her retirement. Her...

Maria Luisa Chipelo

Maria Luisa Chipelo

Feb 5, 2015

Fairhaven – Maria Luisa Chipelo, age 84, passed away on February 5, 2015 at Our Lady’s Haven in Fairhaven. She was the loving wife of Manuel A. Chipelo and the daughter of the late Rosa (de SA) and Antonio Chipelo. Born in Murtosa, Portugal, Mrs. Chipelo moved to this country in 1974 and worked as a Stitcher for many...

Etelvina Viveiros

Etelvina Viveiros

Feb 4, 2015

New Bedford – Etelvina Viveiros, age 94, passed away on February 4, 2015 at her home in New Bedford. She was the widow of Louis Viveiros and the daughter of Apolina (Silva) and Luis Nunes Morgardo. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Mrs. Viveiros moved to this country 68 years ago and worked as a Stitcher for many years until her...

Manuel Morris, Jr.

Manuel Morris, Jr.

Feb 3, 2015

New Bedford – Manuel Morris, Jr., age 76, passed away on February 3, 2015 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of M.C. Antoinette (Marcotte) and Manuel Morris, Sr. Manuel worked in production at John I. Paulding for many years until his retirement. His family includes his 3 children: Suzanne Fernandes of...

Maria Izaura Pacheco

Maria Izaura Pacheco

Feb 3, 2015

Maria Izaura Pacheco, aged 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 3rd, 2015 at the Royal Taber Nursing Facility. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Pacheco. Maria was born in Saint Miguel, Azores. Maria was the daughter of the late Maria Do Christo and Manuel Cunha. Maria lived in New Bedford...