Dale Pickett

Dale S. Pickett 57 of New Bedford passed away Friday August 13, 2010 at the Sacred Heart Home. He was the son of Dorothy L. (Cabral) Pickett of Ocala, Florida and the late Donald R. Pickett. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and had lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was a graduate of Southeastern Massachusetts University and was a member of the TKE fraternity. Dale was formerly employed by Fernandes Supermarket for many years, the Standard Times as a district manager for 22 years and recently at Shaw’s on Kings Highway as a grocery clerk. He was an avid bowler for over 40 years winning many awards. Through his job at the Standard Times and his other jobs Dale knew so many people he was affectionately called the “mayor”. Survivors include his mother, his life partner Robin Miller of New Bedford, his brother Gary B. Pickett and his wife Brenda of Westford, MA, his sister Sharon Henrigues and her husband Robert of Ocala, Fl., his nieces Rachel and Morgan, his nephew Nicholas. Visitation, with his cremains present, will be Saturday 1-5pm. His memorial service will begin at 4:30pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701 or South Coast Hospice 200 Mill Rd. Fairhaven, MA 02791.