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Michael Wayne Fawcett

Michael Wayne Fawcett

Jun 4, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Michael Wayne Fawcett, age 64, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. 

Michael was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of the late Donald Betrand Fawcett and Rolande Rose (Cormier) Fawcett. He worked as a mechanic.

He was the brother of the late Kevin D. Fawcett

Funeral arrangements are private and...

Patricia A. Costa

Patricia A. Costa

Jun 2, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Patricia A. (Medeiros) Costa, age 74, of New Bedford, MA passed away atHathaway Manor in New Bedford on Sunday June 2, 2024. 

She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of the late Joseph Medeiros and Elda Theresa (Nichols) Medeiros..

Private arrangements were entrusted to Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford.

Eileen Peters

Eileen Peters

Jun 2, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Eileen P. (Lagoa) Peters, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 71 years young. Despite her brave fight against leukemia, she ultimately lost her battle, but her spirit lives on.    

She was the loving wife of Roderick L. Peters and...

Maria C. Amaral

Maria C. Amaral

Jun 2, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Maria Cordeiro Amaral, age 82, of Dartmouth, MA passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Serafim R. Amaral. 

Maria was born in St. Michael, Azores and was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel Cordeiro and Maria N....

David M. Richard

David M. Richard

Jun 1, 2024

New Bedford, MA – David M. Richard, age 45, of New Bedford, MA passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side on Saturday, June 1, 2024.  

David was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of Helen (Furtado) Richard and Paul E. Richard. He was an avid sports fan, and his favorite...

Domingos Guerreiro Martins Ferro

Domingos Guerreiro Martins Ferro

May 30, 2024

Dartmouth, MA – Domingos Guerreiro Martins Ferro, age 91, of Dartmouth, MA passed away at home with his loving family by his side on May 30, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Maria Leonilde Assis (Guerreiro) Ferro. 

Domingos was born in Olhão, Algarve, Portugal and was the beloved son of the late Manuel Joaquim Martins Ferro and Gertrudes Guerreiro. He...

Silvina E. De Frias

Silvina E. De Frias

May 28, 2024

Dartmouth – Silvina E. (Correia) De Frias, age 89, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio De Frias.

Born in Agua de Alto, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joao Luis Correia...

Fernanda Sousa Silva

Fernanda Sousa Silva

May 27, 2024

New Bedford – Fernanda Sousa Silva, age 95, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. 

Born in Horta, Faial, Azores, she was the beloved daughter of the late Maria Isabel Sousa. She immigrated to this country 57 years and had since been a resident of New...

Angelina Arruda

Angelina Arruda

May 24, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Angelina “Angie” (Mendes) Arruda passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on May 24, 2024, at the age of 97. 

Angie was born on September 28, 1926, in Dartmouth, MA, to the late Jose Mendes and Jesuina (Ferreira) Mendes. She was loved dearly by her sons, Stephen Arruda of Oceanside, CA, and David...

Hilda Almeida

Hilda Almeida

May 21, 2024

Middleborough – Hilda (Garcia) Almeida, age 89, of Berkley, MA passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2024 at the Hannah B.G. Shaw Home for the Aged with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Almeida.

Born in Santa Cruz, Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores she was the beloved daughter of the late Francisco...

Maria de Fatima Almeida

Maria de Fatima Almeida

May 18, 2024

New Bedford- Maria de Fatima Almeida, age 78, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Pedro Almeida.

Maria was born in Freguesia da Conceição, Angra Do Heroismo, Terceira, Acores, Portugal, to the late Jesuina (Borges) Da Silva and João Da Silva. She worked as...

David W. Trudelle

David W. Trudelle

May 17, 2024

New Bedford – David W. Trudelle, age 82 passed away peacefully in his sleep last Friday, May 17, 2024. He is preceded in death by his son, Brian Trudelle and siblings, Judith and Betsy. Davis is survived by his 3 children, Barbara Trevains of NH, Karen Trudelle of MA and Kevin Trudelle also of MA; 6 grandchildren, Alexandra, Madelyn, Abigail...

Millicent Silva

Millicent Silva

May 16, 2024

New Bedford – Millicent Silva, age 94, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. 

Born in Dartmouth, MA she was daughter of Antone Silva and Lottie (Lopes) Silva. She had worked at Cornell Dubilier Mfg. for many years.

Millicent is survived by her sister, Annie Cardoza; nephew,...

Jose M. Gouveia

Jose M. Gouveia

May 16, 2024

New Bedford – Jose M. Gouveia, age 64, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Maria T. (Botelho) Gouveia. 

Born in Praia da Vitória, Terceira, Azores, Portugal and he was the beloved son of the late Manuel Gouveia Bonito and...

Steven Cabral

Steven Cabral

May 15, 2024

Steven Cabral, age 58, of Dartmouth, Ma. passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, may 15,2024 at St. Lukes Hospital with his loving family by his side.Born in New Bedford, Ma. he was the son of Cynthia Ann (Sylvia) Cabral and the late Manuel Joseph Cabral Jr. Steven is survived by his brothers John and wife Lisa Cabral and...

Dorothy Elizabeth DiNitto

Dorothy Elizabeth DiNitto

May 15, 2024

New Bedford – Dorothy Elizabeth (Musto) DiNitto, age 88, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Luis DiNitto. 

Born in Revere, MA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Angelo Musto and Eleanor (Manzo) Musto. She had...

Maria da Conceicao Brum

Maria da Conceicao Brum

May 15, 2024

New Bedford – Maria da Conceicao (Veloso) Brum, age 87, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernesto Matias Brum. 



Born in Ribeira Cha, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel Caetano Veloso...

Manuel P. Madruga

Manuel P. Madruga

May 14, 2024

Manuel P. Madruga, age 88, beloved husband of Margarida M. Madruga, peacefully passed away on May 14, 2024, after a period of declining health, surrounded by his loving family.Born on January 28, 1936, in Terra do Pao, Pico, Azores, Manuel was the son of Antonio P. Madruga and Rosa Pereira Madruga. He initially worked as a farmer before immigrating to...

Maria Lucia Ricardo

Maria Lucia Ricardo

May 9, 2024

New Bedford- Maria Lucia (Rodrigues) Ricardo passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Antonio Garcia Ricardo.

Maria was born in Pico, Azores, Portugal, to the late Francisco Rodrigues Caetano and Maria da Gloria (Furtado) Rodrigues. She worked at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church...

Lucille "LuLu" M. Deree

Lucille "LuLu" M. Deree

May 1, 2024

New Bedford – Lucille M. “LuLu” (Simmons) Deree, age 70, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. 

She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of the late Eugene F. Simmons, Jr. and Irene (Pontes) Simmons. 

She is survived by her sister, Patricia Braga and her aunt, Hilda Dutra. She was predeceased by her late...

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