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Gil Costa

Gil Costa

Apr 15, 2024

Gil Costa 97 of New Bedford passed away Monday April 15, 2024 at CareOne.

 

Gil was born in South Dartmouth, Ma. on October 6,1926 to Joseph V. Costa and Alice (Pimental) Costa.

 

Gil served proudly in the U.S. Army and upon his returning from service he pursued his love of wine and cooking.

 

Over time becoming a chef and respected sommelier. Working in...

Jason John Perry

Jason John Perry

Apr 15, 2024

New Bedford – Jason John Perry, aka "Jplumbler", age 43, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. 



Jason was born in New Bedford, MA to John & Debra Perry. He graduated from GNBVTHS in 1999 with a trade in plumbing. He was a plumber by trade and the proud owner of J.Perry Plumbing. There was no project...

Jason P. Taylor

Jason P. Taylor

Apr 15, 2024

Jason P. Taylor, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 after a long illness. He was the loving son of Francine Taylor and the late Paul Taylor. 

 

He is survived by his loving mother, Francine Taylor; his loving brothers, Stephen Taylor and Eric Taylor and his wife Kelly; his dear nephews, Drew Taylor and Jacob Ellison and his dear niece, Ali...

Raymond Medeiros

Raymond Medeiros

Apr 14, 2024

New Bedford – Raymond Medeiros, age 91, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Pietrzyk) Medeiros. 

 

Raymond was born in New Bedford, Ma. to the late John Medeiros and Hortense (Correia) Medeiros. He had worked for Alden Corrugated Container Manufacturing...

Rita A. Fernandes

Rita A. Fernandes

Apr 13, 2024

North Dartmouth – Rita Annette Fernandes, age 82, of North Dartmouth, MA passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Raul M Fernandes.

 

She is survived by her husband, Raul M Fernandes; her Children, Natalie A Jordan and her husband Curt, Joel A Fernandes and his wife...

John Joseph Quail

John Joseph Quail

Apr 12, 2024

Fall River – John J. Quail age 79, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at St. Annes Hospital after a long illness. He was the loving husband of 60 years to Cynthia “Cindy” (Brown) Quail and father of Darlene M. Quail of Cape Coral, Florida.

 

John was born in New Bedford, MA, he attended New Bedford High...

Sandra Freitas

Sandra Freitas

Apr 11, 2024

New Bedford – Sandra (McNamara) Freitas, age 80, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at The Oaks. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Freitas Jr.

 

Sandra was born in Norwood, MA and was the loving daughter of the late John McNamara and Elizabeth (Orris) McNamara. 

 

She is survived by her sister, Barbara Pember; brothers,...

Maria C. Pereira

Maria C. Pereira

Apr 7, 2024

New Bedford – Maria C. (Crespo) Pereira, age 83, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Cassiano Pereira.

 

Maria was born in Melo, Portugal and was the loving daughter of the late Antonio Augusto Crespo and Patrocinia (Mimoso)...

Jose Gabriel Brown

Jose Gabriel Brown

Apr 5, 2024

New Bedford – Jose Gabriel Brown, age 41, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved spouse of Ashley Tavares.

 

He was born in the Bronx, New York and was the loving son of Maria Batista and the late Francisco Rosario. He had...

Marcos P. Rodriguez

Marcos P. Rodriguez

Apr 5, 2024

New Bedford – In loving memory of a remarkable man, we mourn the passing of Marcos P. Rodriguez, 74, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. 

 

Survived by his devoted wife Donna Rodriguez, sister Martha Gonzalez, daughters Karla Orellana, Evelyn Solis-Rodriguez & her husband Eliud Solis JR, Jaqueline Rodriguez and son Marcos Rodriguez. His legacy lives on through his grandchildren Emmanuel,...

Antonio J. Linhares

Antonio J. Linhares

Apr 5, 2024

Fall River – Antonio J. Linhares, age 79, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Odette M. (Melo) Linhares. 

 

Antonio was born in Ribeira Quente, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Antonio S. Linhares and Filomena A. (Viera) Linhares. At the...

Joseph F. Gomes

Joseph F. Gomes

Apr 4, 2024

New Bedford – Joseph F. Gomes, age 63, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.

 

Joseph was born in Flores, Azores and was the beloved son of Maria Teresa (Freitas) Gomes and the late Albino Gomes. He had such a passion and love for playing music...

Mary Lou Taylor

Mary Lou Taylor

Apr 3, 2024

Worcester – Mary Lou Taylor, age 86, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at her daughter’s home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Tubby Douglas.

 

Mary was born in Middle Creek, North Carolina to the late John Taylor and Mary Lee (Wilson) Taylor. She had worked for...

Maria Jesus Arruda

Maria Jesus Arruda

Mar 31, 2024

New Bedford – Maria Jesus (Silva) Arruda, age 99, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Antonio Pimentel Arruda. 

 

Maria was born in Ribeira Seca Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Acores to the late Manuel Silva Jr. and Maria dos Anjos...

Kim Raposa

Kim Raposa

Mar 30, 2024

New Bedford – Kim (Abrantes) Raposa, age 62, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home. 

Kim was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of Louis Abrantes and Gertrude Patricia (Arruda) Abrantes. She had been a cafeteria manager at Gomes School for many years.

She is survived by her children, Shayne Raposa and...

Kevin W. Medeiros

Kevin W. Medeiros

Mar 26, 2024

New Bedford – Kevin W. Medeiros, age 60, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

 

Kevin was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of Leo Medeiros and Angelina (Martin) Medeiros. He had worked as a retail salesman for an Auto Parts Store. Kevin was kind, generous and willing to always learn new...

Mario J. Botelho

Mario J. Botelho

Mar 25, 2024

Fall River – Mario J. Botelho, age 62, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. 

 

Mario was born in Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores and was the loving son of the late Tobias Botelho and Fatima (Afonso) Botelho. He had worked as a landscaper for many...

Abilio Macedo

Abilio Macedo

Mar 21, 2024

New Bedford – Abilio Macedo, age 77, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Matilde (Monteiro) Macedo, with whom he shared more than 60 years of marriage together.

 

Abilio was born in Brava, Cape Verde and was the loving son of the late...

Steve C. Pimentel

Steve C. Pimentel

Mar 16, 2024

Boston – Steve C. Pimentel, age 45, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Mass General Hospital with his loving family by his side.

 

Steve was born in Montreal, Canada to Maria Fatima (Cabral) Pimentel and the late Antonio M. Pimentel. He had worked as a carpenter in the construction field over the years.

 

Steve is survived...

John "Butch" G. Reed

John "Butch" G. Reed

Mar 16, 2024

New Bedford – John G. “Butch” Reed, age 76, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center. 

 

John was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Leonard Foss Reed and Ruth Elizabeth (Lackie) Reed. He had been a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War and later went on to work...

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