Lucilia Medeiros Ponte dos Reis
May 31, 2026
NEW BEDFORD-Lucilia Medeiros Ponte dos Reis, passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Nursing Home on May 31, 2026 after a long illness. She was 86.
She was born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores. The daughter of the late Antonio Ponte and Maria do Carmo Medeiros. She then moved to Lisbon, Portugal when she fell in love with her husband and built...
Rath Chan
May 26, 2026
ATTLEBORO - Rath Chan, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, who left us on May 26, 2026, at the age of 45. Born in Capchorn, Thailand, a daughter of Renah Phal and Chan Yorn, Rath lived a vibrant life in Attleboro, MA, where she nurtured her passions and created cherished memories with her family and friends.
Rath was a proud graduate...
Patricia Ann (Stanick) Dick, Ph.D.
May 26, 2026
Patricia Ann (Stanick) Dick, Ph.D. passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026 at the age of 86. She was born in Worcester, MA, the daughter of the late Harold J. and Marian(Scudds) Stanick.
Patricia met David F. Dick in 1957 on a blind date. They were inseparable sweethearts, marrying two years later in 1959 and today are 2 ½ weeks shy...
Joseph (Joe) Christopher Colton
May 24, 2026
Joseph (Joe) Christopher Colton, 74, of New Bedford passed away on May 24, 2026 at home surrounded by his 2 sons, loving grandchildren, and his personal care nurse after a shorty but courageous battle with Cancer.
Joseph was born in Boston, MA and was the son of Marjorie and James Colton. Joe grew up in Boston, MA and attended Northeastern University...
Maria DaRosa
May 24, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the transition of Maria DaRosa on May 24, 2026, at the age of 67.
Maria spent her final weeks of life residing with her mother, sister and brother in-law in her childhood home with her family lovingly by her side.
Born January 5, 1959, in New Bedford, MA to Joel and Justina Teixeira, Maria...
Constance Laura (Frenier) Vincent
May 23, 2026
Constance Laura (Frenier) Vincent, 104, of Attleboro, died on May 23, 2026 at The Lifecare Center of Attleboro.
Constance was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on February 1, 1922, to the late Edwidge (Theroux) Frenier and Henry A. Frenier, both formerly of Attleboro. She was raised and educated in the Hebronville section of Attleboro and graduated with honors from Attleboro High...
Marta Montijo
May 23, 2026
Marta Montijo touched the lives of countless individuals, and has been called Home to rest her endlessly selfless heart, having departed from this world on May 23rd, 2026. Born on January 30th, 1963, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to her parents Ramon and Providencia Montijo. Marta lived as a light to all throughout her entire life. It was easy to see...
Judith C. (Kvilhaug) Boles
May 22, 2026
MILTON-Judith C. (Kvilhaug) Boles, 77, formerly of North Dartmouth passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Royal Health of Braintree after a long period of declining health.
Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Didrik and Irene (Goldberger) Kvilhaug. Judi was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, worked as an account manager for...
Jean Nardozzi-Maini
May 21, 2026
Jean Catherine Nardozzi-Maini of Attleboro passed peacefully May 21, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by family at Rhode Island Hospital.
Jean was born at the Brockton Hospital in 1950. The family raised the children in Stoughton. Many summers vacations were spent with her Nana in Camden, ME.
Loving wife of Peter Maini (deceased). Daughter of John E. Nardozzi (deceased) of...
Elizabeth Pearl Artis
May 19, 2026
NEW BEDFORD-Elizabeth Pearl Artis, born in Marion, Massachusetts, on November 25, 1951, passed away on May 19, 2026, at 74 years old, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford.
She grew up as a country farm girl in Marion and later spent a long period of her life farming an almond orchard in California. She lived in New Bedford and was...
Philip Martin Barlow
May 13, 2026
ATTLEBORO-On May 26th 2026, we gather to honor and remember a remarkable man, Phil Barlow, who has left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He was the very heart of a loving family. Phil was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, who made his family the center of his universe. His life was a testament to the strength...
Charlene A. Fisk
May 6, 2026
Charlene A. Fisk, 71, of Cumberland, Rhode Island passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born in Attleboro; daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Perry) Fisk.
She grew up and was educated in Seekonk, Charlene pursued higher education at Jackson State University, laying the foundation for a remarkable career dedicated to public safety and communications.
Charlene began her professional...
Robert Walker
May 5, 2026
Robert Walker, 61 years old of Attleboro, Massachusetts, “Bo” as he was known to by his friends and family passed away on May 5, 2026 leaving behind a legacy built on hard work, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the people he loved most.
A true outdoorsman at heart, Bo found his greatest peace in nature, enjoying both...
Warren Houtman II
May 3, 2026
NEW BEDFORD - Warren Houtman II, 60, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. He was the loving husband of Rosemary (Fumo) Houtman.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Warren C. Houtman, Sr. and Faith and Sonny Silva. Warren drove school bus for Whaling City Transit. He served in the...
Cynthia “Cyndee” Wilkinson
May 2, 2026
Cynthia “Cyndee” Wilkinson age 75 passed away peacefully on May 2 2026.
Born in New Bedford to parents Lydia and Jo Amaral. She graduated from New Bedford High School and later went on to obtain her LPN license where she worked in the medical field. She went on to relocated to California where her career continued and had her two daughter...
Charlene Ruth Stringham
May 1, 2026
ATTLEBORO- Charlene Ruth Stringham, a lifelong resident of the Attleboro area, who peacefully departed this world on May 1, 2026, at the age of 72. She was the wife of the late David Mark Stringham.
Charlene was born in Providence and was the daughter of the late John Barnes and Marion (Thacker), and spent her formative years in Warwick. She was...
Rose Marie (Braga) Goodwin
Apr 30, 2026
NEW BEDFORD-Rose Marie (Braga) Goodwin, 86, of New Bedford passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Mill Brook Rehab in Fall River. She was the wife of the late William Goodwin.
Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Costa) Braga, she was a lifelong resident of the city and graduate of New Bedford High School....
Robert Orten
Apr 28, 2026
SWANSEA-Robert W. Orten, 66, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at his sisters home in Swansea after a period of declining health. Born in Newport, RI, son of the late Robert E. and Joan (Furtado) Orten, he lived most of his life in Swansea.
Robert was an over the road truck driver for many years. He enjoyed boating...
Sue Ellen Sullivan
Apr 27, 2026
ROCHESTER-Sue Ellen Sullivan, 57, of Rochester passed away peacefully at home Monday, April 27, 2026 with her family by her side after a long courageous battle with Leiomyosarcoma, an aggressive cancer. Born in New Bedford, she was the beloved daughter of Louise C. (Mathieu) Sullivan of Rochester and the late James W. Sullivan.
Sue was a graduate of Greater New Bedford...
Michael McGowan
Apr 24, 2026
FALL RIVER-Michael F. McGowan, 81, of Country Gardens in Swansea passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Harold and Anastasia (Tynan) McGowan.
Michael grew up in New Bedford and had been a resident of Country Gardens in Swansea since 2017,...
