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Tyrell Gene Tavares

Tyrell Gene Tavares

Jun 9, 2021

Attleboro – Tyrell Gene Tavares, age 35, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was the husband of the late Julie (Pascua) Tavares. Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the beloved son of Richard Gyukeri and Gina (Tavares) Rivera. Tyrell had worked as a tattoo artist for many years. He is survived by...

Peter Roland Longpre

Peter Roland Longpre

Jun 8, 2021

Fairhaven – Peter Roland Longpre, age 73, of Fairhaven, passed away on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 at home. He was the beloved son of the late Roland Longpre and Katherine (Hannon) Longpre. Peter was born in New Bedford and lived in this area all of his life. He worked as a Handyman for many years until his retirement and...

Maria Rosario (Brum) Verissimo

Maria Rosario (Brum) Verissimo

Jun 6, 2021

New Bedford – Maria Rosario (Brum) Verissimo, age 97, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at CareOne at New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Borges Verissimo. Maria was born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, to the late Augusto Brum and Maria Jose (Borges) Brum. She had been a loving homemaker...

Olga V. Tavares

Olga V. Tavares

May 29, 2021

Fairhaven – Olga V. (Violante) Tavares, age 89, of Fairhaven, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of Edmund M. Tavares. Olga was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Antonio Nunes Violante and Deolinda daConceicao (Pereira) Violante. Olga earned a Bachelor’s Degree and a...

Philip Pereira

Philip Pereira

May 28, 2021

Virginia – Philip Pereira, age 40, of Virginia Beach, VA and formerly of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Virginia. Born in New Bedford, MA he was the beloved son of the late Maria (Silva) Pereira and the late Leonel Pereira. Philip had been a Project Manager for Breeden Construction. He was a devoted...

Manuel C. Martin Iii

Manuel C. Martin Iii

May 25, 2021

New Bedford – Manuel C. Martin III, age 80, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Hathaway Manor. Born in New Bedford, MA he was the beloved son of the late Manuel Martin, Jr. and Mary (Souza) Martin. To say that Manny was an entrepreneur and business innovator would be an understatement. Throughout the course...

Maria (Arruda) Camara

Maria (Arruda) Camara

May 19, 2021

New Bedford – Maria (Arruda) Camara, age 87, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Vibra Hospital of Southeastern Massachusetts. She was the beloved wife of the late Augustino Perreira Da Camara. Maria was born in St. Michael, Azores, to the late Joao Mateus Arruda and Maria De Lurdes Arruda. She had worked as a...

Louis F. Costa, Jr.

Louis F. Costa, Jr.

May 19, 2021

New Bedford – Louis F. Costa, Jr., age 88, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Sippican Healthcare Center. He was the beloved husband of Alexandra (Fernandes) Costa. Born in Swansea, MA he was the beloved son of the late Louis F. Costa, Sr. and Maria (Cabral) Costa. Louis had been the owner of Like-Nu...

Reverend Jose Allende

Reverend Jose Allende

May 18, 2021

Rev. Jose Allende New Bedford, Massachusetts Rev. Jose Allende, age 75, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at St. Anne’s Hospital with his wife by his side on Tuesday May 18, 2021. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and a New Bedford resident for 58 years, he was the son of the late Jorge Allende and Monsa Toledo. Rev....

Charles B. Catin

Charles B. Catin

May 16, 2021

Dartmouth - Charles B. Catin was born in New Bedford, MA on October 17, 1927 to Charles and Catherine Catin. He graduated from New Bedford High School in 1947. He then was accepted to the prestigious Juilliard School of Music. While at Juilliard, he was awarded 4 scholarships which allowed him to study under world renowned timpanist Saul Goodman....

Rita A. (Dextraze) Mello

Rita A. (Dextraze) Mello

May 13, 2021

New Bedford – Rita A. (Dextraze) Mello, age 81, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford and a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of William J. Dextraze Sr. and Hazel A. (Holmes) Dextraze. Ms. Mello worked for Sodexo at UMass Dartmouth until her retirement. She enjoyed playing...

Robert W. Fawcett

Robert W. Fawcett

May 10, 2021

New Bedford – Robert W. Fawcett, age 87, of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home. Born in Acushnet, MA he was the beloved son of the late Herbert Fawcett and Bernadette (Bertrand) Fawcett. He had worked in the maintenance field. Robert is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his...

Lawrence Mcclain

Lawrence Mcclain

May 8, 2021

New Bedford – Lawrence McClain, age 73, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA. Lawrence entered this world on November 29, 1947 in Andrews, S.C. Lawrence was the oldest of 8 siblings. He was a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Navy. Lawrence had a great personality,...

Jose Amaral

Jose Amaral

May 6, 2021

New Bedford – Jose Amaral, age 77, of Fairhaven, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in St. Michael, Azores, to the late Jose and Irene Amaral. Jose had worked as a landscaper for Sylvan Nursery and had also worked at Freitas Package Store. He enjoyed working on his land, gardening and...

Janice Santos

Janice Santos

May 4, 2021

New Bedford – Janice Santos, age 74, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved companion of William A. Viveiros for 50 years, who was with her until the end. Janice was born in Acushnet, MA to the late James Santos and Stephanie (Golas) Santos. She had worked as...

Alda M. (Cabral) Medeiros

Alda M. (Cabral) Medeiros

May 2, 2021

Dartmouth – Alda M. (Cabral) Medeiros, age 90, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Brandon Woods Dartmouth. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel J. Medeiros. Alda was born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, to the late Luis Cabral and Maria (Alves) Cabral. She had worked as a stitcher for a local...

Aldina (Da Costa)  De Melo

Aldina (Da Costa) De Melo

May 2, 2021

New Bedford – Aldina (Da Costa) de Melo, age 93, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Silvestre de Melo. Aldina was born in Salga, St. Michael, Azores, to the late Abel Da Costa and Maria Jacintha (Mourena) Da Costa....

Brandon G. Correia

Brandon G. Correia

May 2, 2021

New Bedford – Brandon G. Correia, age 32, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital after battling liver disease. Born in New Bedford, MA he was the beloved son of Mario G. Correia and Zelia (Vieira) Vertentes. He had received his Associate’s Degree and later went on to work for Epoch Sleep...

Phyllis (Maxcy) Raphael

Phyllis (Maxcy) Raphael

May 1, 2021

New Bedford – Phyllis B. Raphael, age 94, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Raphael. Phyllis was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Sidney Maxcy and Marie Anne (Langlois) Maxcy. She had worked at Fernandes Supermarket...

Roy C. Silva

Roy C. Silva

Apr 29, 2021

New Bedford – Roy C. Silva, age 77, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Tufts Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Mary Lou (Oliveira) Silva. Roy was born in Faial, Azores, Portugal to Jose DaSilva and Angelina (Correia) DaSilva. He had been a produce manager at Fernandes Supermarket and later had been...

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