New Bedford, MA Obituaries

On December 18, 2025, Eileen Johanna Falconer Walecka passed on to meet Charlie, her life’s partner of 60 years. She was 97 years old. She was born in Fall River, MA and lived in the Flint section of...

Todd Kevin Christiansen, age 71, of Freetown passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 18, 2025,at home. Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Reidar L. and Eileen C. (Lapre) Christiansen. To...

Annette Ivonne Santos (Comeau) of Fairhaven, MA, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the age of 88. She was the beloved wife of Richard P. Santos, who earlier passed away on April 22, 2020 a...

Harry Elmer Proule, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on December 29, 1949, in Bridgewater, MA, Harry was the cherished son of the lat...

Susan M. (Leblanc) Ferreira, age 71 of Acushnet, was unexpectedly reunited with her beloved late husband, Roger L. Ferreira, on December 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sue and Roger shared...

Herbert Vieira, 88, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford. Herbert was born on August 9, 1937, in New Bedford, t...

Natalie (Simmons) Kent, 93, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Travass) Simmons. N...

Karen Anne (Oliver) Jeronymo, 61, passed away December 13, 2025 surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, warmth, and quiet strength. Born on August 27, 1964, in Fall River, Massachuset...

Frances C. Bielawa, aged 81, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at home. Born on February 20, 1944, in New Bedford, Frances was a lifelong resident of her beloved city. She was preceded in dea...

Michael Donald O'Neil, a long-time resident of Cape Cod died unexpectedly on December 11th at the age of 74. Born in Lockport, NY and raised in Wayland, MA, Michael attended Marian High School and we...

Deacon Lawrence A. St. Onge, 81, of Gilbert, AZ, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in New Bedford, MA, he was a lifelong resident of Massachusetts until he retired to Arizona to e...

John W. Remedis, Jr., of Freetown, MA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 surrounded by family. A beloved husband, Dad Bear, Papa Bear, and Uncle, he leaves behind his wife of over 22 years, Li...

Jacqueline I. Medeiros, born on March 28, 1941, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 84. Jacqueline was the beloved daughter of the late Roland and Irene (Ma...

Normand G. Audette, 75, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital from a short battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Joyce (Smith) Audette,...

Normand W. Pellerin, 79, of Lakeville passed away unexpectedly, Monday, December 1, 2025. He was the husband of Sandra M. (Figueira) Pellerin with whom he shared 34 years of marriage. Born in Acushn...

On Tuesday November 25, 2025, We unexpectedly lost our sister Mary Beth Laprise at the young age of 64. Our hearts are broken. She was a simple, private person, who cared for others, had a deep root...

Dennis M. Metivier, born on January 5, 1956, in Bourne, Massachusetts, passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 69. He was a resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dennis was a proud veteran ...

Mary E. (Goulding) Kennedy passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Framingham, MA, she was raised in Sherborn, MA. She lived in Fall River and then New Bedford for many yea...

Michael P. Cravinho, Sr., 80, of New Bedford, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, November 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Albert A. an...

Roland A. Boucher, 96, of New Bedford passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 in Alden Court after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Hilda (Moniz) Boucher with whom he had shared 66 years o...

Laurenio Alves Medeiros, known to many as Larry, 72, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on November 22, 2025. Born in Ribeira Seca, Ribeira Grande, Acores, Larry was the...

Morris Antone Fogaren, born on May 31, 1955, passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 70. Morris was a resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Theresa Baszak passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 93. She was a resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was the wife of the late Bronislaw "Bruno" Baszak. Born in Tarnow-Klikowa...

Ali Mustafa, born on April 10, 1939, passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 86. Ali Mustafa was a resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Angeline Agnes Duchaine, born on June 25, 1944, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 81. She was a resident of Acushnet, Massachusetts.

John P. Felix (Johnny) 58, of Fairhaven Ma. Left us on Sunday morning November 16th, 2025. Born to Sandra (Flora) Monteiro and John Felix. He grew up in the small town of Fairhaven with his two sist...

Cindy M. (Dellecese) Amaral, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Greenwich Farms. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Jam...

Robert “Bobby” Medeiros, aged 53, of Wareham, Massachusetts, passed away on November 12, 2025. Robert was born on October 21, 1972, and raised in New Bedford by his mother, Hilda Medeiros, and his lat...

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 ...