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Joao S. Bairos

Joao S. Bairos

Oct 17, 2023

 

New Bedford – Joao Bairos, age 82, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Soares) Bairos, with whom he shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.

Joao was born in Almagreira, Santa Maria, Azores to the late Jose Bairos Moura and...

Joao L. Avelar

Joao L. Avelar

Oct 17, 2023

 

New Bedford – Joao L. Avelar, age 95, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Xavier) Avelar.

Joao was born in Portugal to the late Maria Julia and Jose Jacinto Avelar. He had worked as a landscaper for...

John Costa

John Costa

Oct 15, 2023

 

New Bedford – John M. Costa, age 84, of New Bedford passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Maria E. (Souza) Costa.

John was born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores to the late Antonio Costa and Isabel (Moraes) Costa.  He had been...

Louis Rodericks

Louis Rodericks

Oct 11, 2023

 

Fall River – Louis Rodericks, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at St Anne’s Hospital on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Louis was born in New Bedford to the late Louis Rodericks and Betty ( Rowell ) Rodericks. He worked as a fish cutter in the area most of his life and is joining his late wife Joan in eternal rest.

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Albertina DaSilva

Albertina DaSilva

Oct 7, 2023

 

Fairhaven-Albertina Duarte Goncalves DaSilva was born on June 18, 1930, in Setubal, Portugal. She peacefully passed away on October 7, 2023, at Alden Court of Fairhaven, at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Jose Maria DaSilva.

Throughout her lifetime, Albertina exemplified unwavering strength, kindness, and resilience. She embraced life's challenges with grace, demonstrating an...

Jeffrey Lee Cabral

Jeffrey Lee Cabral

Oct 6, 2023

 

Fall River – Jeffrey Lee Cabral, age 54, of Fall River passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at home after a brief illness.

Jeffrey was born in Providence, Rhode Island to Beverly Marie (Rusin) Fink and the late William Fink. He had been in the United States Army and later went on to work as a chef at...

Kellianne Casimiro

Kellianne Casimiro

Oct 6, 2023

 

New Bedford – Kellianne Casimiro, age 39, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully on Friday October 6, 2023 at St Lukes Hospital. 

Kellianne was born in New Bedford, MA to Leonel Casimiro of Fairhaven and the late Teresa (Medeiros) Casimiro of Fairhaven.

Kellianne was a graduate of Fairhaven High School Class of 2003.  She attended Community Connections of Fairhaven.  She...

Eugenia Medeiros

Eugenia Medeiros

Oct 4, 2023

 

New Bedford – Eugenia M. Medeiros, age 62, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly of a prolonged illness on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Maria was born in Sao Miguel, Acores to the late Antone Santos Medeiros and Donatila Maria (Sousa) Medeiros. She had worked at Michael Bianco Clothing as a Stitcher. She always loved being with her family and...

Jean Kellaway

Jean Kellaway

Oct 3, 2023

 

New Bedford – Jean Dickinson Kellaway, age 91, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Jean was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada to the late Clifford Dickinson and Lily (Hutchinson) Dickinson. She had worked as a travel agent for many years. She loved going to the Symphony and...

Irene L. Silva

Irene L. Silva

Oct 2, 2023

 

Fort Myers, Florida – Irene Silva, age 94, Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter G. Silva.

Irene was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to the late Joao da Silva and Maria C. (Pinheiro) Silva. She worked for many years in office...

Armenio L. DaSilva

Armenio L. DaSilva

Oct 2, 2023



New Bedford – Armenio L. DaSilva, age 85, of New Bedford passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Elidia (Tiburcio) Silva.

Armenio was born in Portugal to the late Baltazar DaSilva and Olympia DaSilva. He was born in Viseu, Portugal. He had lived his...

Maria G. Branco

Maria G. Branco

Oct 2, 2023

 

New Bedford – Maria G. (Silveira) Branco, age 91, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio P. Branco.

Maria was born in Faial, Azores to the late Francisco Silveira and Filomena (Goulart) Silveira. She had worked for Cornell Dubilier...

Michael DeCosta

Michael DeCosta

Oct 1, 2023

New Bedford - Michael Robert DeCosta, 55, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Patricia (Aguiar) DeCosta with whom he shared 26 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Barbara Alexander and Michael DeCosta, and the son of Antone Joseph, Jr....

Leonilde T. Figueiredo

Leonilde T. Figueiredo

Oct 1, 2023

 

DARTMOUTH--Leonilde T. (Teodoro) Figueiredo, 79, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, died peacefully Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the home of her daughter, Lucia following a prolonged illness.  She was the widow of José S. Figueiredo, beloved husband of 57 years, and the daughter of the late Carlota Martins Amaral and Antonio Teodoro.  Born in São Miguel, Açores, she...

Cremilde (Goulart) Silveira

Cremilde (Goulart) Silveira

Sep 30, 2023

 

Rhode Island – Cremilde (Goulart) Silveira, age 92, of New Bedford passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center with her loving family by her side. She as the beloved wife of the late Albino E. Silveira.

Cremilde was born in Pico, Azores to the late Joao Goulart Sarmento and Julia Tomasia (da Silva)...

Jeffrey E. Verrier

Jeffrey E. Verrier

Sep 27, 2023

 

New Bedford – Jeffrey E. Verrier, age 52, of New Bedford passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Jeffrey was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Dale Robert Verrier and Maria Elisa (Amaral) Verrier. He had worked as a CNC Machinist for many years. He...

Marilyn Schroth

Marilyn Schroth

Sep 25, 2023

New Jersey – Marilyn (Sylvia) Schroth, age 83, of Morristown, New Jersey and formerly of Massachusetts passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 with her loving husband, William Schroth, by her side.

Marilyn was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Sylvia and Esther (Lima) Sylvia. She had graduated from Bridgewater State...

Ralph A. Reed

Ralph A. Reed

Sep 25, 2023

 

New Bedford – Ralph A. Reed, age 82, of New Bedford passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Leonora (Gonsalves) Reed.

Ralph was born in Fairhaven, MA and was the beloved son of the late Leonard Reed and Ruth E. (Lackie)...

Natalie M. Faris

Natalie M. Faris

Sep 24, 2023

 

New Bedford-Natalie Mendonsa Faris, 85 years old of New Bedford, passed away in the comfort of home on September 24, 2023 following a courageous battle with severe peritonitis diverticulitis. 

Natalie was born in Fall River to parents John and Mary Mendonsa and leaves behind her devoted caregiving Life Partner of 23 years, Rick Marshall, as well as four loving...

Rosemary A. Medeiros

Rosemary A. Medeiros

Sep 23, 2023

 

New Bedford – Rosemary A. (Amaral) Medeiros, age 68, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Carlos T. Medeiros.

Rosemary was born in Faial, Portugal and was the beloved daughter of the late Antonio Amaral and Maria (Miguel)...

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