New Bedford, MA Obituaries

Donald J. St. Gelais, 94, of Acushnet passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, twenty-one days after the death of his beloved wife, Germaine (Parent) St. Gelais. The couple had a l...

Leroy Medeiros, 83, of New Bedford passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Rita Ann (Rapoza) Medeiros, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. ...

Theresa Szwaja, 64, passed away on August 19, 2026. Born on October 5, 1961, she was born in New Bedford and lived most of her life in Acushnet. She was the daughter of the late Mieczyslaw “Mike” Szwa...

Kevin Robert Dupont, 53, of Boston, formerly of Dartmouth, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026. He was born in New Bedford, and was the son of the late Richard Dupont and Diane (Souza) Dupont. K...

In Loving Memory of Joseph Silva Frade Jr. January 24, 1936 - August 19, 2026 • Age 90 Joseph Silva Frade, Jr. passed peacefully in his sleep on August 19, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving behind a ...

Beverly Elouise Medeiros, 84, passed away in Charlotte, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in 1942 to Catherine Bradshaw and Joseph Govoni...

Jo-Ann V. Powers, 82, a lifelong resident of New Bedford, passed away on August 16, 2026. Born in New Bedford on November 2, 1943, Jo-Ann was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Jardin) Vieira. ...

Donald Knowlton Bassett passed on August 16, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on October 11, 1937, and residing in Taunton, Massachusetts.

Mary T. Verronneau, 97, of Acushnet, passed away on August 15, 2026 at The Oaks. She was born on May 24, 1929, in St. Miguel, Azores, Portugal, and came to the United States as an infant. She was the ...

Joyce A. Leite, 82, of New Bedford, passed away at home on August 14, 2026. Born on December 1, 1943, Joyce was raised in Fall River, and following her marriage to Abel, made her home in New Bedford. ...

David, Onyekachi Okide (Kaka), age 32, passed away unexpectedly to eternal glory at his residence in New Bedford, MA, USA on Monday, August 10, 2026. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, he was the loving son of E...

Deolinda S. Santos, 97, passed away on August 12, 2026. Born on June 4, 1929, in Brava, Cape Verde, she later came to the United States on March 24, 1979, and settled in New Bedford, Massachusetts. D...

Mitchell Scott Klouw, age 26, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on August 9, 2026. Mitchell was born on December 3, 1999, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Scott and Laura Klouw. Mitchell had an adv...

James H. Wood, 82, of East Freetown, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on August 10, 2026, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Furtado) Wood,...

George Roger Muir, 72, of Acushnet, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026 at the Medway Country Manor. He was born on February 13, 1954, in Acushnet to parents, Albert E. and Christine (Martin) Muir....

Raymond F. Leblanc, 89, of Acushnet, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 8, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Howard) Leblanc, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage and...

Lorraine M. (Benevides) Carvalho, 72, of East Freetown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital. Lorraine was the beloved wife of the love of her life, John Carva...

Hannah H. “Nancy” (Dias) Martin, 102, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2026, after a brief period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Lionel J. “Leo” Martin. Born in...

Arthur Calheta, 82, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 3, 2026. Arthur was the beloved husband of the late Gisele L. (Breton) Calheta, with whom he shared 62 wonderf...

Germaine I. (Parent) St. Gelais, age 90, of Acushnet, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in New Bedford. She was the wife of Donald St. Gelais to whom she had been marrie...

Angela Morris passed on July 30, 2026, 95, and a resident in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. She lived most of her life in New Bedford. A graveside service will be held at Acushnet Cemetery, 91 Main St, A...

Kenneth Sylvia, 94, formerly of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in Our Lady’s Haven in Fairhaven. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph Sylvia, Jr. and the late Beatrice J...

Angelina Mendonca, 98, passed on July 27, 2026; she was born on October 20, 1927, in Ribeira Cha, Azores, Portugal, and was a resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Angelina and her husband Eduard...

Erick S. Epps, 46, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Born in Stoughton, MA, Erick was the beloved son of Edward and Cheryl D. (Pettiford) Epps. Erick was known fo...

Kathleen M. Souza, 74, of New Bedford passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 in Tufts Medical Center after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Manuel and Hazel (Hudson) Souza, she ...

Gregory Phillip Sylvain, 70, died unexpectedly on July 13, 2026, while on his way to a café with his beloved companion, Deborah Moses. Born on October 7, 1955, in Saugus, Massachusetts, Greg lived a...

Efrain J. Lopez, 71 of Acushnet, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, with his loving family at his side. He was the loving husband of Catherine L. (Silvia) Lopez. Born in New Bedford, a ...

Steven M. Gabriel, 74 of New Bedford, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026. He was the son of the late Daniel F. and Gloria E. (Ouimette) Gabriel. Born in New Bedford, Steve graduated from Holy Name Sch...

RAFAELA ALVARADO AVILÉS , 91, of New Bedford,Massachusetts passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of July 14th 2026. Born in Aibonito,Puerto Rico on April 21st of 1935. She was t...

Lorretta (Langevin) Hevey, 84, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, after a period of declining health. She was born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Wilfred and...

Patricia Anne (Thackeray) Cyr age 87, of Acushnet passed away Saturday July 11,2026 surrounded by her family at Sippican Healthcare, Marion, MA. She was the widow of Andre P Cyr and the longtime compa...

Donald A. Lemonde, 89, of New Bedford passed away Friday, July 10, 2026 in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Diane C. (Dessert) Lemonde. Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Adolp...

Matthew “Matt” Mota, 48, of Westport, passed away on July 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with a long illness. Born on August 1, 1977, Matt was the son of Lucia (Pimentel) Mota and the late Manue...

Joseph Santos, age 94, of New Bedford passed away at home on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Born on December 9, 1931, Joseph was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. He was the son of the late Joseph and M...

Susan P. (Tremblay) Ponte, age 70, of Dartmouth, passed away Monday July 6, 2026, peacefully and with the grace and positive attitude for which she is so well known. Susan was a selfless and devoted m...

Anthony W. Dutra, 80, of Acushnet passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 in The Center at the Advocate in East Boston after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Theberge) Dutra. Born in Ne...

Miguel F. Aguiar, 65, of New Bedford passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 in his home after a brief illness. Born in Santa Barbara de Santo Antonio Capelas Sao Miguel, a son the of the late Jose Aguia...

Carmen R. Montanez, aged 86, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born on March 27, 1940, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Carmen later came to the United States and made her home in...

Renato (Rene) J. Vieira, 77, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the music of The Beatles, which brought him comfort ...

Carl C. Pavao, aged 83, passed away unexpectedly. Born and raised in New Bedford, Carl had resided in Fall River for the past 52 years. A graduate of New Bedford High School, Carl attended S.M.U. an...

Christie Ann (Correia) Dossantos, age 47, passed away on June 26, 2026 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born on August 4, 1978, in New Bedford, she was also a resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Christi...

Pauline (Despres) Fabian, age 94, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home on June 26, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John F. Fabian, Sr. She was the beloved daughte...

Ida F. (Roy) O’Brien, 98, of New Bedford, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Alden Court after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Bor...

Antonio M. Pacheco, 83, of Acushnet passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Ligia (Pacheco) Pacheco with whom he shared 58 years of marr...

Linda F. "TeTe" Mello, 77, of East Freetown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, she was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel and Ern...

Noemia (Amy) Angelo, age 100, of New Bedford, passed away on June 21, 2026 at Alden Court in Fairhaven after a brief period of declining health. Born on January 20, 1926, in New Bedford, she was a lif...

Irene E. Roderiques, 76 of New Bedford died Tuesday, June 16th after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and the late Evelyn ( Alfredo) Roderiques. Irene ...

Simone O. (Rock) Plante, age 83, of Acushnet, passed away at her home on June 16, 2026. She was the wife of the late Arthur A. Plante Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosa...

Leo William Gavin Jr. passed on June 15, 2026, at the age of 67, having been born on July 29, 1958.

Heitor J. Amaral, age 71, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 at his brother's home. He was born on September 10, 1954, in Sao Miguel, Azores, and came to the United States in 1969, settling in New B...