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Agnes Ann (Mont) Fagundes

Agnes Ann (Mont) Fagundes

Aug 18, 2021

Dartmouth – Agnes Ann (Mont) Fagundes, age 75, of Dartmouth, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Mario Fagundes. Agnes was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Walter E. Mont and Bridget Agnes (Carroll) Mont. Following her high school graduation, Agnes attended Peter...

Ilda (Oliveira) Alvernaz

Ilda (Oliveira) Alvernaz

Aug 14, 2021

Dartmouth – Ilda O. (Oliveira) Alvernaz, age 95, of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Alvernaz. Ilda was born in in Sao Jorge, Azores to the late Joao Oliveira and Madalana (DaSilva) Oliveira. She had worked as a stitcher for...

Michael W. Mooney

Michael W. Mooney

Aug 11, 2021

Lowell – Michael W. Mooney, age 41, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Lowell General Hospital. Michael was born in Stoneham, MA to Richard Mooney and Jean (Killion) Kilroy. He had been a self-employed painter for many years. Michael is survived by his parents, Richard Mooney and Jean Kilroy; his 2 sons, Michael...

Jose Juan Rodriguez Selpa

Jose Juan Rodriguez Selpa

Aug 2, 2021

New Bedford – Jose Juan Rodriguez Selpa, age 43, of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Enrique Nuñez Rodriguez. Jose was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, to Flor Maria Selpa and Angel Luis Rodriguez. He had worked as a school bus monitor for the Seekonk School Department...

Joseph J. Medeiros

Joseph J. Medeiros

Jul 30, 2021

Fairhaven – Joseph J. Medeiros, age 81, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was the loving husband and best friend of Susan Medeiros. Joseph was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Joseph and Belmira (Cordeiro) Medeiros. He worked at Warrner Brothers Construction...

Joseph T.  Frates

Joseph T. Frates

Jul 28, 2021

New Bedford – Joseph T. Frates, age 51, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Many knew him as Smiling Joe, whenever you saw him he was smiling. Born in New Bedford, MA and grew up in Acushnet. He was the son of Geraldine (DeMello) Frates and the late William “Bill” Frates. Joseph had worked...

Francisco Cruz

Francisco Cruz

Jul 25, 2021

Acushnet, MA – Francisco Cruz of Murtosa, Portugal and previously of New Bedford for 19 years, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Do Rosario Cruz. Born in Murtosa, Portugal he was the son of the late Ana Luiza (de Souza) and Manuel...

Alice B. Delacy

Alice B. Delacy

Jul 24, 2021

New Bedford – Alice Brandao deLacy, age 95, beloved wife of the late Herbert Thomas deLacy, and sister of the late Idylia Brandao Johansen, passed away on July 24, 2021 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in New Bedford after a brief illness. Alice was the daughter of Agostinho and Idylia Olivieria Brandao Costa. Alice was sociable. She loved to...

Maria G. Amaral

Maria G. Amaral

Jul 23, 2021

New Bedford – Maria G. (DeSousa) Amaral, age 85, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at St Lukes Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Miguel Amaral of New Bedford. Maria was born in Ajuda, São Miguel, Azores to the late Luiz Benevides DeSousa and Helena (Alves) DeSousa. She had worked for many years as...

Joseph Hinchliffe

Joseph Hinchliffe

Jul 22, 2021

New Bedford – Joseph Hinchliffe, age 79, of New Bedford, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a courageous battle with COPD. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Cardoza) Hinchliffe. Joseph was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Milton Hinchliffe and Helen (Patla) Hinchliffe. He had...

Fernando E. Ferreira

Fernando E. Ferreira

Jul 22, 2021

Portugal – Fernando E. Ferreira, age 74, of Dartmouth, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Bunheiro, Murtosa, Portugal. He was the loving husband of Custodia C. (Rodrigues) Ferreira. Fernando was born in Murtosa, Portugal, to the late Fernando Ferreira and Ana (Vieira) Ferreira. He had been a fisherman for many years. Fernando is survived by his wife,...

Wayne Curtis Mello

Wayne Curtis Mello

Jul 17, 2021

Fairhaven – Wayne Curtis Mello, age 77, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his home. Wayne was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late John S. Mello and Cecilia (Viera) Mello. He had lived in Fairhaven for most of his life and had been a member of the Fairhaven Livesy Club. He had...

Maria "Gilda" (Cabral) Vasconcelos

Maria "Gilda" (Cabral) Vasconcelos

Jul 15, 2021

New Bedford – Maria “Gilda” (Cabral) Vasconcelos, age 87, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Sacred Heart Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Care. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicolau Vasconcelos. Gilda was born in Mosteiros, São Miguel, Azores to the late Luis Cabral and Maria (Alves) Cabral. She had worked for many...

Eugenia A. "Jennie" (Jacintho) Pimentel

Eugenia A. "Jennie" (Jacintho) Pimentel

Jul 13, 2021

New Bedford - Eugenia A. “Jennie” (Jacintho) Pimentel, age 98, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joaquim “Jack” Pimentel. Jennie was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Joseph and Antonia Jacintho. She worked for many years in...

Carol Ann Foster

Carol Ann Foster

Jul 10, 2021

Boston – Carol Ann Foster, age 58, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Massachusetts General Hospital. Carol was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Jeannette (Landry) St. Amand and the late Marcel Jalbert. Carol had been a wonderful and loving caregiver to her family over the years and always put her family...

James  Butler

James Butler

Jul 10, 2021

James Butler age 75 passed on Saturday July 10th 2021. In his vast circle of friends he was known as "Jim" and lovingly Beanie to his family. Jim was the owner and editor of the New Bedford publication "The Weekly Compass" He carries with him many titles, author, award winning statesman and the title he treasured most Master bridge...

Patricia (Wojtkunski) Sharples

Patricia (Wojtkunski) Sharples

Jul 8, 2021

New Bedford – Patricia (Wojtkunski) , age 74, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Vibra Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Gary Sharples. Patricia was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Charles and Joanna (Kocur) Wojtkunski. She had been a teacher in the Catholic School System. Patricia is survived...

Maria Corte-Real

Maria Corte-Real

Jul 7, 2021

Cape Coral, Florida - Maria Margarida Corte-Real age 87, formerly of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully on July 7. She was the beloved wife of the late Joaquim P. Corte-Real and the daughter of the late Joao Joaquim DaSilva and Maria Garcia DaSilva. Born in Horta Faial, Portugal Maria emigrated with her family to New Bedford in 1960....

Sally (Lima) Reis

Sally (Lima) Reis

Jul 6, 2021

New Bedford – Sally (Lima) Reis, age 94, of Dartmouth, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Sacred Heart Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Reis. Sally was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Frank Lima and Mary (Mello) Lima. She had been a loving homemaker to her family. She loved doing...

Cynthia "Cindy" (Rapoza) Karl

Cynthia "Cindy" (Rapoza) Karl

Jul 5, 2021

Dartmouth – Cynthia (Rapoza) Karl, age 77, of Dartmouth, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at CareOne at New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward R. Karl Jr. “Cindy” was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Joseph S. Rapoza and Marion S. (Cunha) Rapoza. She had worked as an office manager for...

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