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Lawrence Silva

Lawrence Silva

May 23, 2023

Norwell – Lawrence B. Silva, age 76, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Royal of Norwell nursing home, and was the beloved husband of the late Cecilia (Powell) Silva. He was born in New Bedford to the late Lawrence Silva and Eugenia (Lomba) Silva, and worked for many years as a supervisor at...

Kevin  Wasilowski

Kevin Wasilowski

May 23, 2023

Taunton – Kevin Marcus Wasilowski, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at Morton Hospital in Taunton, Massachusetts. Kevin was born in New Bedford Massachusetts and was the son of Penny (Nichols) Wasilowski. He Lived in new Bedford for all of his life and worked as a fishing vessel mechanic in the area, and was known...

Jose "Joe" Fernando Braga

Jose "Joe" Fernando Braga

May 22, 2023

New Bedford – Jose “Joe” Fernando Braga, age 60, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at home. He was born in Flores, Azores to the late Rosa (Bairos) and Manuel Braga, he worked for many years in Construction and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, and spending time with loved ones. Jose is survived by...

Angelo Dedeus

Angelo Dedeus

May 17, 2023

New Bedford – Angelo DeDeus, age 81, of New Bedford passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Sandra (Medeiros) DeDeus. Born in Ribeira Quente, St. Michael, Azores, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph DeDeus and Maria da Gloria (de...

Lidia S. (Soares) Raposo

Lidia S. (Soares) Raposo

May 15, 2023

New Bedford –Lidia S. (Soares) Raposo, age 88, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Gil Raposo. She was born in St. Michael, Azores to the late Durvalina Mateus and Manuel Soares Da Costa. Lidia is survived by...

J. Cynthia (Zielinski) Mello

J. Cynthia (Zielinski) Mello

May 15, 2023

New Bedford – J. Cynthia (Zielinski) Mello, age 84, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of John Mello. She was born in New Bedford, MA to the late John S. Zielinski and Helen (Cebula) Zielinski. She had worked...

Dolores Costa

Dolores Costa

May 15, 2023

Fairhaven - COSTA, Dolores E. of Fairhaven, MA, passed away on May 15, 2023, in Fairhaven, MA. She was born in New Bedford, MA, the daughter of Walter J. and Mary Costa. She is survived by Robert Costa and his wife, Mary-Anne Costa of Dartmouth, MA and Thomas Costa and his wife, Claire Costa of Bradenton, FL and five...

James Wassall

James Wassall

May 14, 2023

Burlington – James Wassall, age 70, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA. He overcame many extremely difficult health problems for years, but he finally lost the battle. He Re-united with his first wife and longtime love, Leslie after 32 years apart, and they were able to spent 13 wonderful years together. He was...

Michael Silva

Michael Silva

May 13, 2023

Michael Silva 05/08/1940-05/13/2023 Michael Silva, 83, of New Bedford passed away on May 13, 2023 after a brief illness of Bladder Cancer. He was with family at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Anthony J Silva SR and Antonia T Silva. He was born in Providence RI and raised in South Dartmouth. He...

Maria  Camara

Maria Camara

May 12, 2023

Boston –Maria (Aguiar) Camara, age 75, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Manuel Camara. She was born in St. Michael, Azores to the late Maria Dos Anjos (Martins) Aguiar and Jordao Aguiar. Maria loved to travel to the St....

Jorge Martins

Jorge Martins

May 11, 2023

New Bedford – Jorge Martins, age 88, Passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. Jorge was born in Funchal, Portugal to the late Jose Martins and Lurdes Martins. He was the loving husband to the late Maria Martins, and worked as a shoemaker for many years with Alden Shoes....

Helena Corey

Helena Corey

May 11, 2023

Fairhaven – Helena (Arruda) Corey, age 93, of Dartmouth passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Royal of Fairhaven with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred V. Corey. Helena was born in Ponta Delgada, St Michael, Azores to the late Francisco Arruda and Mariana (Raposo) Arruda. She had worked...

Suzanne Drolet

Suzanne Drolet

May 9, 2023

New Bedford - Suzanne Drolet, age 58, Passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. Suzanne was born in New Bedford to the late Donald Drolet and Rita (Dextraze) Mello. Suzanne is survived by her children Joe Drolet and his wife Samantha, Jonathan DaSilva Sr. and his wife Monica, and...

Manuel "Leite" Lima

Manuel "Leite" Lima

May 9, 2023

Manuel “Leite” Lima Dad was a provider, his greatest joy in life was knowing that his wife and kids were taken care of, he did not want us to go without like he did growing up. On a daily basis he would touch base to inquire if any of us needed anything, a ride to school, a cookie, melancia,...

Lucy (Reis) Almeida

Lucy (Reis) Almeida

May 8, 2023

Dartmouth – Lucy (Reis) Almeida, age 78, of Dartmouth, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Lucy was born in St. Michael, to the late Luis Moniz Reis, Sr. and Mariana Conceicao Reis. She had been a hairdresser at Hair In Motion for many years. Lucy is survived by her...

Cidalia Smith

Cidalia Smith

May 8, 2023

New Bedford – Cidalia Smith, age 67, of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at St Lukes Hospital. Cidalia was born in St. Michael, Azores to the late Mariana (Motta) Pacheco and Jose Pacheco. Survivors include her good friend Carlos Alexandre Pereira. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford MA.

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Joanne 'Jojo' (Gamache) Cabral

Joanne 'Jojo' (Gamache) Cabral

May 7, 2023

Mattapoisett – Our beloved Joanne "JoJo" Cabral passed away Sunday, May 7th 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family, and most of all her husband, Stephen Cabral, who adored her since they were fifteen years old. She was 70 years old. Born on November 12, 1952 to the late Ray and Amy Gamache, she graduated in...

Barbara Afonso

Barbara Afonso

May 5, 2023

Fall River – Barbara A. Afonso, Age 72, Passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Barbara was born in Acushnet, MA to the late John A. Lopes and Grace (Barros) Lopes. She had worked and retired as an operations specialist with the Bank Of Chicago Barbara loved cooking. She...

Ana Brizida

Ana Brizida

May 4, 2023

New Bedford – Ana (Pacheco) Brizida, age 92, Passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Ana was born in Furnas, St. Michael to the late Augustine Santos, and Maria E. (Pacheco) Santos, and was married to the late Rolando M. Brizida. Ana is survived by her sons Carlos Brizida and his...

Carmen (Acevedo) Roldan

Carmen (Acevedo) Roldan

May 1, 2023

New Bedford – Carmen Roldan, age 85, of Fairhaven, passed away after a brief and courageous battle with cancer on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Hathaway Manor with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late Alfredo Roldan. She was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and had been a loving homemaker to her family...

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