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Obituaries
John DaCosta
Aug 31, 2023
John DaCosta, 70, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Donald DaCosta and Mary (Fernandes) DaCosta. John was a devout Catholic and regularly attended Mass. He was always willing to give a hand to those in need. John loved to watch old movies and TV shows...
Alice T DaSilva
Aug 23, 2023
Alice T. (Duraes) DaSilva, 81, of New Bedford, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Born in Coimbra, Portugal, she was daughter of the late Manuel Duraes and the late Eduarda Duraes and wife of the late John C. DaSilva. Alice retired after many years at the Acushnet Company where she worked as a Winder. She...
Nazare Feliciana Abreu
Aug 20, 2023
Nazare Feliciana Abreu, 84, of New Bedford, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on August 20, 2023. She was born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John Edward Abreu and the late Maria Dolores (Quintal) Abreu on June 9, 1939.
Nazare was a graduate of New Bedford High School Secretary School; Fisher Jr. College...
Eduarda Jaques
Aug 16, 2023
Eduarda Jaques, 87, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2023. Born in Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and the late Maria Tavares; Eduarda was preceded in death by her husband; Antonio Jaques; and her daughter, Veranda Jaques. She is survived by her daughters, Natalie Araujo of Dartmouth, Lucy Correia of Acushnet, Lourdes Costeira...
Sheila Barboza
Jul 22, 2023
Sheila Barboza, 68, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Shirley Lopes; Sheila was preceded in death by her son, Leonard Barboza and her daughter, Latoya Barboza; her brother, Robert Langevin and her sister, Kim Paris.
She was a proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved...
Manuel Moniz Benevides
Jul 20, 2023
Manuel Moniz Benevides, 78, of Fairhaven, passed away while at home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Jose Moniz Benevides and the late Georgina (Medeiros) Benevides.
He was the husband of the late Laura M. (Faria) Benevides; the father of the late...
George Soares
Jul 7, 2023
George Soares, 88, of New Bedford passed away Friday, July 7th. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Manuel Soares and the late Edwina Soares. He worked for many years at Cliftex Corp. George was a devout catholic and could regularly be found helping out at many of the local churches. He is survived by his...
Zulmira Marmelo
Jul 6, 2023
Zulmira (Cardoso) Marmelo, 86, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, July 6 th at St. Luke’s Hospital.Born in Linhares da Beira, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Cardoso and late Maria deLurdes (Abrantes) Cardoso and wife of the late Gonçalo Figueiredo Marmelo. Gonçalo & Zulmira marriedin 1961 and moved to Santo Amaro de Oeiras, outside Lisbon...
Franklin Figueira
Jun 30, 2023
Franklin Figueira, 69, of New Bedford, passed away on June 30th at Hope Health Hospice and Palliative Care in Providence, RI. Born in New Bedford, Franklin was the son of the late Fernao Figueira and the late Maria (Alves) Figueira. He had a passion for bowling and enjoyed being on the lanes. Before his retirement, Franklin was a long time...
Mary J. (Marshall) Taylor
Jun 20, 2023
Mary J. (Marshall) Taylor, 103, of New Bedford, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 20th at The Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Frank Marshall and the late Elvira (Fagundes) Marshall. She worked for 30 years as an inspector at Acushnet Co. from where she retired. Mary...
Robert Clark Amancio
Jun 16, 2023
Robert (Bobby) Clark Amancio, 79 of Dartmouth, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on Friday, June 16th. Born in Attleboro, he was son of the late Joseph F. Amancio and Hilda (Jardin) Amancio. He was married to the love of his life, Georgiana Amancio, for over 60 years. A devoted father and grandfather, Bobby is survived by his daughters Cindy...
Carlos Gil
Jun 16, 2023
Carlos Gil, 85 of Westport, passed away at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation of Fall River on Friday, June 16th. Born in Buarcos, Figueria da Foz, Portugal, Carlos was the son of the late Carlos Gil and the late Olivia Jorge. He was the husband of the late Maria Conceicao (Lopes) Gil. Carlos worked for many years as a laborer but...
Hector Barrigas
Jun 11, 2023
Heaven gained an angel on June 11, 2023. Hector Barrigas was often called a saint by those that knew him.
He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother in law, uncle, cousin, friend.......
He, selflessly, took care of his wife, Angela, for several years putting his own health and well-being second. That’s just who he was.
He...
Jose Armando Rosa
Jun 10, 2023
Jose Armando Rosa, 70, of New Bedford, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Born in Lajes, Terceira, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Armando Rosa and the late Georgina Goulart and the husband of Maria (Fatima) Rosa. Jose was a skilled carpenter for many years and a soccer referee in his spare...
Maria A. DaSilveira
May 30, 2023
Maria A. DaSilveira, 76, of New Bedford, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Born in Rosais, São Jorge, Azores. She was the wife of the late Antonio DaSilveira and she was the daughter of the late Joao Teixeira and the late Maria (Almeida) Bettencourt. Maria worked many years as a machine operator in Rand McNally in Taunton,...
Tracy Johansen
May 21, 2023
Tracy (Mello) Johansen, 62, of Acushnet, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Born in New Bedford, she was daughter of the late Arthur P Mello Jr and the late Sally (Bryda) Mello. Tracy worked many years as an Assistant Branch Manager at First Citizens Credit Union. She took immense pride in her...
Carolyn (Richard) Peltier
May 20, 2023
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, Carolyn A. Peltier, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 76. Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Tracy (Peltier) and her husband, Pierre Alves of New Bedford. As well as her grandson, Isaiah Carmenatty and his fiancé, Olivia Machado of New Bedford. Her older brother, Robert and wife Mary Richard,...
Kenneth Nelson
May 15, 2023
Kenneth J. Nelson, 63, of New Bedford passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Born in New Bedford, Kenneth was the son of the late Arthur J. Nelson and late Agnes (Nicoleau) Nelson.
Kenneth is survived by his son, Kenneth J. Nelson II; daughters, Kristi Silva (Nelson) and Kelly Nelson;...
Alice Martins
Apr 14, 2023
Alice (Rodrigues) Martins passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Vidago, Portugal, the daughter of the late Alpoim Rodrigues and the late Maria (Teixeira) Rodrigues and wife of the late Manuel Martins. Alice came to the United States in 1963. She was the long time owner of the Porto Imports Shop on Acushnet Ave. Alice...
James G "Biff" Kelley Jr
Apr 12, 2023
James “Biff” Kelley Jr, passed away April 12, 2023 from a short illness. He was born in Newport, RI the son of the late James G Kelley Sr and the late Marie R. (Galipeau) Kelley and husband of 40 years to Marie A. (Leger) Kelley.
James, cordially known as Biff, lived in New Bedford his whole life, attending St...
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