Fairhaven, MA Obituaries

"Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes because for those who love with heart and soul, there is not such thing as separation" - Rumi Gail Jacobsen Isaksen was born on April 19, 1945 to...

Dr. Stephen Michael Doris, Jr., 49, of Hingham, MA, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was the loving and deeply devoted husband of Andrew (Andy) Long. Stephen was born on May 28, 1976, in ...

Marie T. (Desmarais) Berche, 84 of Fairhaven, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Our Lady’s Haven. She was the wife of the late Paul W. Berche. Born in New Bedford, a...

WESTPORT – Norry Kent Alves, a beloved father, grandfather, and resident of Westport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2025, just weeks after celebrating his 91st birthday. Born on Oct...

Stanley Warren Burt, Sr. age 94 of Fairhaven, MA, formerly of Saugus, Easton and Sandwich, MA passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 surrounded by family. Born April 22, 1931, in Cambridge, MA, Sta...

Ruth E. (Johnson) Astley, 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford, Ruth was the daughter of the late Edw...

Jeanne L. Williams, a beloved resident of Fairhaven, passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on March 3, 1949, in Acushnet, Jeanne was the cherished daughter of the late Raymond and L...

Sean James McBarron, a resident of Lakeville, Massachusetts, passed away on October 27, 2025, at the age of 36. Born on May 25, 1989, in New Bedford. Sean was a beloved son, brother, and friend. Sean...

Steven P. Wunschel, age 64, of Fairhaven, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Elaine (Basham) Wunschel, to whom h...

Shirley J. (Tilton) Viera, age 89, of Fairhaven, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Vantage Health and Rehab in New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Donald P. Viera, Sr. Born in Oak ...

Joseph Henri Beaulieu Jr., 70 of Fairhaven passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 in his residence with his family by his side. He was the husband of Loralynn (Hunley) Beaulieu to whom he shared 24 y...

Alfred M. Gauthier, 74, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2025. He was an exceptional man who exhibited generosity and kindness. He was deeply loved and respected. He is survived by his beloved...

Robert Viveiros, 77 of Fairhaven passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Our Lady Haven. He was the husband of the late Maureen (O'Brien) Viveiros. Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Manuel a...

Forever in our hearts, always in our stories In Loving Memory of Mary Kathleen Harding Mary Kathleen Harding, of Fairhaven, MA, was born on March 16, 1949, to James and Mary (Smith) Harding. She ...

James “Jimmy” Alves, age 70, of Mattapoisett, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, in St. Luke’s Hospital. He passed peacefully in the arms of his family after a long, hard-fought battle of his c...

Sandra A. Medeiros, age 83, died peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025. Born in New Bedford to the late Manuel and Mary (Mello) Frates, Sandra lived a life defined by service, compassion, and quie...

Richard C. " Dick" Holt, 84 years old, of Fairhaven passed away on September 18, 2025 at Care One nursing facility unexpectedly after a short illness. He was the loving husband of the late Janet E. (M...

Rosalie Ann Ventor, a lifelong resident of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, passed away on August 30, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on July 29, 1938, in New Bedford, she was the beloved daughter of the late M...

Carol Ann Howland, lovingly known as Mimi, was born on December 14, 1948, in Nashua, New Hampshire and passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 76. She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward...

Jose “Joe” Prata, 70, passed away surrounded by the love of his amazing family. A devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Joe lived each day with a warm smile and a spirit that filled ...

Carol Ann Connor was born on October 15, 1949, and passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 75. Carol Ann Connor was a resident of Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

Carol J. (McGowan) Baden, age 85 of Fairhaven, passed away on July 22, 2025 in Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center in Fairhaven. She was the loving wife of the late George C. Baden, to w...

Lorraine (Andrade) Correia, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, having spent her final days surrounded by her family and friends. Born in New Bedford, Lorraine was the only child...

Richard Souza, 79, of Fairhaven passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Ponichtera) Souza with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in New...

Joseph R. Mathieu, 78, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fall River, Joseph was the beloved son of the late Raymond and Loretta (Emond) Mathieu. He attende...

Douglas C. Johnston, 74, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Angela (Quintin) Johnston, with whom he shared 24 years of marri...

Alfred J. Vaz, age 80, of Fairhaven, formerly of Largo, FL and Rehoboth, MA, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in St. Anne’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Cheryl A. (Horton) Vaz to whom he h...

Stefan M. Blum, age 67, was born on November 4, 1957 and passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2025. He was the loving husband of Debra M. (Lake) Blum with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in ...

Christine M. (Cook) DaLuz, 55, of Acushnet, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Mass General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Roger DaLuz, with whom she share...

Sergio A. Cardoso, aged 61, of Acushnet, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Patricia L. (Charron) Cardoso. Born in São Miguel, Aҫores, he...

Ann Elizabeth (Horrigan) Sugdinis, 89, of Fairhaven and Eastham, MA, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Alden Court after a short illness. Born in Waterbury, CT, she was the daughter of the late...

William "Billy" Watt, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday April 10, 2025. Billy was born in Worcester, MA, to Ivan C. Watt and Barbara L. Watt. He was a lifelong resident of Fairhaven, wher...

Mary Ellen Bebo, 94, of Fairhaven, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Alden Court. Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Wallace R. Chadwick and Emma (Paul) Chadwick. She was a graduate ...

Alan James LaCroix, 85, of Fairhaven passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at home with his loving family, following a long battle with cancer. He maintained his wits and humor into his final days. ...

Theresa Marie (Thomas) Chouinard, 89, of Dartmouth, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Roger M. Chouinard, with whom she shared 66 years...

Gerald J. Bowden, aged 83, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully at The Oaks in New Bedford. He was the loving husband of Ruth E. (Gallant) Bowden with whom he shared 30 years of marriage. Born in New...

Wesley S. Vaughan Sr., 86 of Fairhaven, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Saint Luke's Hospital. Born in Acushnet, a son of the late Stephen and Mary (Peters) Vaughan. Wesley was a graduat...

James A. (Jim) Halloran III, 65 of Marion passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was the life partner of Lynn Harris. Born in Towson, MD to the late James A. Halloran Jr. and Shirley ...

John C. Branco, 85 of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 in the Oaks. He was the son of the late Manuel C. and Angelina (Faria) Branco. Born in New Bedford, he was a lifelong reside...

Jeannette B. (St. Jean) Sevigny, 94 of New Bedford passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Sacred Heart Home with her family at her bedside. She was the wife of the late Jean Marcel Sevigny. Born i...

Gloria A. (LeBert) Souza, 82 of Fairhaven, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 in the Royal of Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late Richard Souza. Born in Hartford, Conn., a daughter of the la...

R. William Blasdale, known as Bill to most, passed away on January 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of family values, committed service, generosity and leadership. Bill grew up in Mattapoisett and ...

Marie E. (Francoeur) Langevin, age 104, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Our Lady’s Haven in Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Langevin. Born in New Bedford, the daughter o...

Sheila E. (Elliott) Laferriere, 92, of Somerset and formerly of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 with her family at her side. Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, a daughter of...

Janet Lee Sylvia, age 70, of New Bedford, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Anthony Antone Fernandes and Anita Jeane...

Roger A. Provost, age 65, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Hulitar Center at Hope Hospice in Providence. He was the husband of Lori (Viera) Provost with whom he shared 24 ...

Wendy Jo Lenling, 56, of Acushnet, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 30, 2024, after a long battle with various health challenges. Born in New Bedford, s...

Mary V. “Ginny” (Mercer) Cabral, 78 of Acushnet passed away from a sudden illness on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in her residence with her loving family at her bedside. Ginny was the wife of Joseph D...

Mary J. (Vieira) Sobral, 99, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Antone Sobral. Born in Central Falls, RI ...

Brigitte B. (Klose) Lourenco, 75, of Fairhaven passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 27, 2024 while visiting her home in Portugal. She was the beloved wife of Felicio Lourenco. Born in Gorzow ...