New Bedford, MA Obituaries

Claire Viola Lenhart, born on July 28, 1929, passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 96. She was a resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Mary Brown age 87 of New Bedford passed away peacefully on November 2nd surrounded by family. Born April 23, 1938 in New Bedford, to Manuel and Maria Medeiros. She married the love of her life Robert...

It is with love and gratitude that we announce the passing of Irene (Lloyd) Inglis, who departed at her home at the age of 103. A lifelong learner, dedicated nurse, and proud veteran, she lived a cent...

Thomas "Tom" Robert, a generous and kind-hearted man, passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on December 5, 1963, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Tom was the beloved son of George and ...

Leo P. Rousseau, a lifelong resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on October 27, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on June 1, 1936, Leo was the beloved son of the late Louis and Lucy (Deslaur...

James W. Thomas Jr., 72 of New Bedford, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 in St. Luke’s Hospital with his family at his bedside. The husband of Ann Marie ( Archambault) Thomas whom he shared 47 yea...

Michael Peter Pimentel, born on October 19, 1958, in San Jose, California, passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 67. Michael lived most of his life in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and spent 10...

Robert E. Devlin, age 87, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital. Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the beloved son of the late Edward and Ines (Iacapon...

Inacio S. Baptista, age 66, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2025. Born in Praia, Cape Verde, he was the beloved husband of Rosa (Andrade) Baptista, with whom he shared ...

Scott A. Langlois, a beloved resident of New Bedford, passed away on October 7, 2025, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, at the age of 51. Born on July 18, 1974, Scott was known for h...

Roger Souza, age 89, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Vieira) Souza, with w...

Patricia Lillian McCafferty It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Patricia L. McCafferty, who died on October 14, 2025, at the age of 93. Pat was the beloved wife of James P. Mc...

Carla M. Rebelo, 37, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 9, 2025. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John Rebelo and Christine (Fournier) Rebelo of New Bedford she wa...

Theresa M. (Reynolds) Desrosiers, age 90, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Care One. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Desrosiers, with whom she shar...

Bruce J. Monte, age 84, of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Acushnet, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Frances Katherine (Rasmussen) Monte....

Olive (Costa) Howard, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at The Oaks in New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Antone and Fausta (Martin) Costa. ...

John K. DeTerra, Sr., 81of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in his residence with his family at his side. He was the loving husband of Suzanne (Gautreau) DeTerra. Born in Fairh...

Jeannette Marie (Jovin) Taylor, 81, of Acushnet, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, after a prolonged and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Acushnet on July 3...

Richard J. Dubois, 83, of Acushnet, passed away on Thursday, October 2nd. Richard was the son of the late George and Marie Anne (Boileau) Dubois. He worked for Conrail and Amtrac Railroads for over 4...

Michael R. “Mike” Phaneuf, 72, of Acushnet passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 2, 2025 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Pamela (Mello) Phaneuf. Born in New Bedford, the son of the la...

Henry L. Jussaume Jr., age 77, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. He was the husband of Christina (Ferreira) Jussaume, to whom he had been married for ...

Robert P. Loureiro, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Born in Fairhaven, he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Cabral) Loureiro. Robert was a proud graduate ...

Robert Charles Desmarais, April 23, 1964, a native son of New Bedford, Massachusetts, affectionately known as “Robs”, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 at the age of sixty-one. He was the bel...

Leonard James Medeiros, 87 passed away suddenly on Saturday September 27th 2025 surrounded by family. Len was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1938 to James and Angelina Medeiros. He lived in the...

Myreina Rose-Joanna Viveiros, 43 of New Bedford passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Gary F. Viveiros. Born in Brockton, a daughter of Gerry and Cindy...

Patricia A. Rumney passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on January 11, 1940, in Queens, New York, Patricia was a longtime resident of Wareham. She was the daughter of the late Cha...

Cizaltina C. Andrade, born on September 6, 1936, in São Miguel, Azores, Portugal, passed away on September 26, 2025, at the age of 89. She was a resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Cizaltina was ...

Lino M. Vitorino, age 48, of New Bedford, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, in St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, after a battle with cancer. He was the husband of Gabriela G. (Caetano) Vitorin...

Maria C. Faria, 90, of New Bedford, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 26, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Maria was born in Sao Miguel, Portugal, and was the daughter of the late Antoni...

Joan (Carvalho) Enos, 81, of New Bedford passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 in Vantage Health of New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of Anthony W. Enos for over 50 years. Born in Fall River, ...

Natercia Sousa, born on February 13, 1974, in Sao Miguel, Azores, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 51. A resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts, she leaves behind a legacy of love and ...

It is with deep sorrow that we let all the family and friends of Sheila Gail Fortier, that she passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of September 25, 2025. She is survived by her son, Scott ...

Suzanne Smith Saulniers of New Bedford died on September 23, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of 55 years of Alfred Saulniers. Suzanne was born in S...

Paul B. “Buddy” Miller, 83, of New Bedford passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of ...

Brigitte (nee Kaiser) Smith, the youngest of 10 children, was born and raised in Budingen, West Germany. Still in her teens, she married an American GI stationed outside her hometown. When his tour of...

Manuel Q. DeBrito, age 78, of New Bedford passed away on September 18, 2025 at his home in New Bedford, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Deolinda. (Ourique) DeBrito, to whom he h...

Curtis Bradford Moraes, a compassionate, devoted, and beloved member of the New Bedford community, passed away on September 17, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on April 27, 1959, in New Bedford, Curt was...

Ellen P. (Ryan) Morris, 81, of New Bedford passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Acushnet, a daughter of the late Aiden and Annie (Sylvia) Ryan, she was a lifelong ar...

Susanne had an outgoing personality with a mischievous smile that could light up a room. She made friends easily wherever she went. An avid cat lover, always adopting strays. She would teach her cats ...

Maria J. (Matos) Vieira, 88, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 with her family at her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Helio A. Vieira with whom she shared 59 years of m...

Daniel Tavares, aged 84, passed away on September 14, 2025. Born on July 16, 1941, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Daniel lived a life full of service, dedication, and passion. A graduate of Mt. Carme...

Ligeri Kiosse Tsambazis, 63, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at her home. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Tsambazis. Born in Gazoros, Greece, she was the da...

Antonio T. Goncalo, 76, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Maria H. (Arruda) Goncalo with whom she shared 5...

Ronald “Ron” J. Dow, 88, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 8, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Roberta A. (Medeiros) Dow with whom he shared 64 years ...

Janice Lorraine Costa, a lifelong resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 9, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on October 2, 1938, in Ne...

Paulette Vivienne Burnes (August 2, 1942- Sept 8, 2025) Paulette Burnes, aged 83, of New Bedford, Ma, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sept 8, 2025. Paulette was born on Aug 2,...

Maria G. (Sousa) Camara, 79, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Manuel Camara, with whom she shared 59 years of ...

Diane E. (Salt) Lafond, 84, of Acushnet passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 4, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Donald R. Lafond. Born in New Bedford, a daughter of t...

Roger D. Deschamps, age 89, of Acushnet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Tobey Hospital.Born in Acushnet, he was the son of the late Roger and Mary Jane (Bertrand) Deschamps. Rog...

Raymond W. Pease, 81 of Framingham, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Framingham Union Hospital, with his family nearby. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Walter and Delia (Duphily) Pease. ...