Obituaries

Deborah Jean Demers

Deborah Jean Demers

Nov 29, 2013

New Bedford – Deborah Jean Demers, age 46, passed away on Friday November 29, 2013 at her home after a brief illness. Deborah was born in Taunton where she spent most of her life and was the daughter of Betty Lou (Wilkinson) and Michael J. Demers. She was a dedicated Homemaker to her loving family. Her family includes her...

Brian Stephen  Sheffield, Jr.

Brian Stephen Sheffield, Jr.

Nov 29, 2013

Barnstable - Brian Stephen Sheffield, Jr. age 39, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2013. He was the loving husband of Cheri (LaQuerra) and the son of Natalie Sheffield and the late Brian Sheffield, Sr. Brian was born in New Bedford, but was living in West Barnstable at the time of passing and worked in Construction. His surviving family...

Shirley Jernigan, Jr.

Shirley Jernigan, Jr.

Nov 26, 2013

New Bedford – Shirley Jernigan, Jr., age 87, passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2013 at his residence in New Bedford. He was the widow of Olga (Modesto) Jernigan and the son of Willie (Lawrence) and Shirley Jernigan, Sr. He was born in Woodville, North Carolina, proudly served our country in the United States Navy during World War II...

Ernest C. Souza, Jr.

Ernest C. Souza, Jr.

Nov 25, 2013

New Bedford – Ernest C. Souza Jr., age 75, passed away on Monday November 25, 2013 at Our Lady’s Haven after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was the loving husband of 57 years this January to Mary (Nunes) Souza and a son of the late Mary (Devalles) and the late Ernest C. Souza, Sr. He was born...

Mildred "Millie" Maccord - Costa

Mildred "Millie" Maccord - Costa

Nov 24, 2013

Marlboro - Mildred "Millie" MacCord-Costa, age 73, died peacefully at Marlboro Hill Health Center after a long illness. She was the beloved widow of James MacCord. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Dolores (Marzan) and Juan Solis Reyes. After moving to this country, she worked as a Fish Cutter at Parisi Seafood. Her family...

Raymond F.  Bernier

Raymond F. Bernier

Nov 23, 2013

Raymond F. Bernier, age 44, passed away on Saturday November 23, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a hard fought battle with a long illness. He was the loving husband of Claudia (Camarao) Bernier and the son of the late Margaret E. Raney and the late Albert Bernier, Sr. Raymond was born in Chelsea, Ma, lived most of his...

Vanda M. Arruda

Vanda M. Arruda

Nov 21, 2013

Wimauma, Fla – Vanda M. Arruda, formerly of New Bedford and Dartmouth, age 74, passed away on Thursday November 21, 2013 at Lifepath Hospice House Sun City Center in Florida following a long illness. She was the loving wife of Ernest Arruda and the daughter of Berta Maria (Correia) and João Encarnacáo. She was born in São Miguel, Açores...

Leonora  Costa

Leonora Costa

Nov 21, 2013

New Bedford - Leonora Costa, age 82, passed away on Thursday November 21, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the loving wife of Joseph Costa and the daughter of the late Maryann (Rebello) and Manuel Arruda. She was born in Dartmouth, spent all of her life in this area and worked as a Waitress...

Georgia K.  Rose

Georgia K. Rose

Nov 18, 2013

New Bedford – Georgia K. Rose, of Dartmouth, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday November 18, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness. She was the loving wife of 58 years to Raymond S. Rose. She was born in New Bedford, a daughter of Mary (Francis) and George K. Brown and lived in this area all...

John  Mcnulty, Jr.

John Mcnulty, Jr.

Nov 18, 2013

Westport – John McNulty, Jr. age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday November 18, 2013 at his daughter’s home in Westport. He was the loving husband of the late Louise Quegan and the son of Mary (Ainsworth) and John McNulty. John was born in Nelson, Lancaster, England, but lived most of his life in this area. He was employed...

Rosemary (Reed) Samson

Rosemary (Reed) Samson

Nov 17, 2013

New Bedford – Rosemary (Reed) Samson died Sunday, November 17, 2013 at the Royal Taber Street Nursing & Rehab Center. She is the wife of Lucien Samson of New Bedford. She was born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Ruth (Lackey) Reed and Leonard Reed. Rosemary was the mother of James "Jimmy" Leandre and Debra Ann Leandre, both...

Steven L.  Motta

Steven L. Motta

Nov 17, 2013

Providence – Steven L. Motta, of New Bedford, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday November 17, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Correia) Motta with whom he shared 29 years of marriage. He was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Frances D. (Swiatlowska) Motta and Alfred Motta. He worked...

Ferdinand C. Macedo Jr.

Ferdinand C. Macedo Jr.

Nov 15, 2013

New Bedford – Ferdinand C. Macedo Jr., age 63, passed away on Friday November 15, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford he was a son of Ferdinand C. Macedo Sr and the late Gladys (Simpkin) Macedo and was a life-long resident of this area. Mr. Macedo worked at the Veteran's Transitional House as a Counselor. Ferdinand...

Lillian Mello

Lillian Mello

Nov 9, 2013

New Bedford – Lillian Mello, died Saturday, November 9th at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was born in New bedford, daughter of the late Julia (Chaves) and John Mello. Her family includes her siblings; Julia Mello of Dartmouth; George Mello of California, Anthony DeMello of Oregon and the late Frank Mello. Lillian is also survived by several nieces and...

Alfred "Tiny" Joseph

Alfred "Tiny" Joseph

Nov 7, 2013

Alfred "Tiny" Joseph, age 82, passed away on Thursday November 7, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was a son of Constance (Martin) and Antone Joseph and was a life-long resident of this area. Mr. Joseph worked in several jobs, but most notably, he was a Truck Driver for Martin’s Movers. Alfred is survived by...

Jose Eduardo Sousa

Jose Eduardo Sousa

Nov 6, 2013

New Bedford – Jose Eduardo Sousa, age 53, passed away on Wednesday November 6, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of Donna (Jones), the former wife of Maria Dos Anjos Pacheco and a son of the late Lurdes Vieira and the late Elias Sousa. He was born in São Miguel, Açores, immigrated to this country in...

David Albert Ribeiro

David Albert Ribeiro

Nov 4, 2013

David Albert Ribeiro, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 4, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Dorothy (Guay) Ribeiro of New Bedford. Born in Acushnet, Ma, he was the son of Isabel (Norte) and Albert Ribeiro. David was a lifelong resident of this area and worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company...

Joseph James Arruda Jr.

Joseph James Arruda Jr.

Nov 2, 2013

New Bedford – Joseph James Arruda Jr., of Dartmouth, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Mr. Arruda was born in New Bedford in 1937 the son of Mary (Amaral) and Joseph J. Arruda. He was the husband of Helena (Carreiro) Arruda for 52 loving happy years. He was employed at the...

Lola M. Viveiros

Lola M. Viveiros

Oct 31, 2013

New Bedford – Lola M. Viveiros, died Thursday, October 31, 2013 at home with her family at her side. She was born in Fall River, daughter of the late Isabel (Lewis) and Joaquim Pires. She worked as a Seamstress. Her family includes her son: Michael J. Pires; a daughter Alicia M. Pires of Fall River, and her deceased son:...

Jenuina Pinheiro

Jenuina Pinheiro

Oct 30, 2013

Jenuina Pinheiro, of New Bedford, age 83, died on Wednesday October 30, 2013 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel C. Pinheiro. Jenuina was born in Faial, Açores, the daughter of Teodora (Carreiro) and Manuel Vicente Medeiros. She came to this country in 1971 and worked as a Machine Operator in a...