OBITUARIES

Dec 12, 2024

EAST FREETOWN - Heath H.Chace, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 39 on December 12, 2024.

Heath was born in New Bedford, son of the late Harris H. and late Eleanor M. (Pittsley) Chace. He graduated from Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School.

Heath was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, especially running...

Dec 9, 2024

Margaret "Peg" M. (Oliver) Taylor age 88 of Blackstone, MA passed away peacefully on Monday December 9th with her loving family by her side. Born in Flushing NY, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Margaret E. (Hayes) Oliver, and the beloved wife of the late Gurdon "Bud" H. Taylor for 46 years.

She and...

Dec 8, 2024

NEW BEDFORD-Jeannine Marie DeCosta, 58, of New Bedford passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford.  Jeannine was born in Stoughton the daughter of the late Yvonne (Cournoyer) Menor.  She lived in New Bedford most of her life.

She is survived by her son, Joseph DeCosta and his wife Stephanie of New...

Dec 6, 2024

Anna Helen (Picchi) King, age 93, a cherished resident of Attleboro, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024. Born in Attleboro, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Louisa (Germaine) Picchi.

Anna was a devoted and loving aunt, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of her many nieces and nephews. Her...

Dec 4, 2024

NEW BEDFORD - Michael McNair, 66, passed away on December 4, 2024.

Michael was born in Albany, GA to the late John and Loretta (Szczepan) McNair. He was a graduate of Fairhaven High School. He worked as a master plumber at Araujo Brothers Plumbing and Heating in New Bedford, MA and at the UA Local 38 Plumbers...

Dec 4, 2024

Jean (Ducharme) Foley, age 84, a cherished resident of North Attleboro and Attleboro, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Attleboro Life Care Center. Loving wife of the late John Foley, Jr.

She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Jean was the beloved daughter of the late Blanche (Levesgue) and Armand Ducharme. She received...

Dec 2, 2024

NEW BEDFORD-Jaleesa E. Acosta, 32, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly from underlying heart disease at her home Monday, December 2, 2024. She was the loving companion of James "Jim" Miranda of New Bedford.

Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Robin (Nunes) Gonsalves of New Bedford and the late David Acosta.  Jaleesa...

Dec 1, 2024

Leonard Damas, age 75, a cherished resident of Attleboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. He was born in the Grand Gosier, Haiti, beloved son of the late Vilbrum Damas and Justina Bayard.

Leonard dedicated his life to serving his community as a bus driver, a role in which...

Nov 29, 2024

SOUTH ATTLEBORO-William R. "Bill" Newman, Sr., 76, passed away on November 29, 2024. He was the loving husband of Gail K. (Ockert) Newman.

Bill was born in Attleboro and was the son of the late John H. Newman, Jr, and Ruth (Smith) Newman.

Bill was a graduate of Attleboro High School and served as a...

Nov 28, 2024

PLYMOUTH-Elizabeth M. (Carbone) Stanley, a loving mother, sister, Mimi, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Patrick J. Carbone and Catherine F. Keswick, she spent many years raising her family in Middleboro, Massachusetts. Later in life, she moved to Arizona to be closer to her sister,...

Nov 23, 2024

ATTLEBORO- Mary A. Chamberlain, 81, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Ronald O. Chamberlain.

Mary was born in Lynn and was the daughter of the late Conrad Maigret and Anita (Reilly) Maigret.

Mary was a 1963 graduate of Attleboro High School and...

Nov 22, 2024

Nelson David Medeiros Morais, 78 passed away on November 22, 2024 in New Bedford, MA.

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Our deepest sympathies to the Morais family.

Nov 22, 2024

Jeannine M. (Laporte) Beland, age 87, a resident of South Attleboro passed away peacefully at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald R. Beland, Sr.  with whom she shared 49 years of marriage before his passing in 2005.

She was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; daughter of...

Nov 18, 2024

ATTLEBORO- Timothy E. Plante, 68, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024. He was the loving husband of Laura J. (Theriault) Plante.

Tim was born in Attleboro and was the son of the late Richard D. Plante and Lea R. (Allard) Plante.

Tim was a graduate of King Philip High School and was employed as...

Nov 18, 2024

ATTLEBORO-Matthew J. Sellers, 61, passed away on November 18, 2024. He was the loving husband of Angelica G. Lirio.

Matt was born in San Diego, CA and was the son of John W. Sellers and Patricia A. (Costello) Sellers.

Matt served his country honorably in the US Air Force and was employed at Sensata Industries,...

Nov 18, 2024

NORWOOD-Sandra B. (Dion) Bramwell, 73 of New Bedford passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Norwood Healthcare of MA after a long illness.  She was the loving wife of 51 years to Peter S. Bramwell.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Romeo Dion, Sr. And Theresa (Hebert) Dion, she was a lifelong resident...

Nov 16, 2024

ATTLEBORO-Agnes M. Brown, 96, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024 at the Life Care Center of Attleboro, where she resided for the last 4 years. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. Brown, Sr.

Agnes was born in Pawtucket and was the daughter of the late Lawrence Kelahan and Mary (White) Kelahan.

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Nov 15, 2024

SEEKONK-Louis B. Delano, 92, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2024.

He was the loving husband of Elaine L. (George) Delano, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.

Louis was born in New Bedford and was the son of the late Merton Delano and Florence (Tourigny) Delano.

Mr. Delano Served...

Nov 13, 2024

BUZZARD'S BAY-On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Rosemary Makara passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family.   Rosemary was born October 2, 1949 in New Bedford, Massachusetts.  She was an avid lover of animals as witnessed by her many pets over the years, particularly her bird, Weebles and her bunny, Anabelle.  Rosemary's love of animals was eclipsed by her love...

Nov 12, 2024

"Always keep your faith. Death doesn't exist"

Laurette Boutros BouRamia

Mother: Mountaha (Sfeir) BouRamia

Father: Boutros El-Hajj

Husband: Late Boutros BouRamia

Late son Joseph and his wife Sandra BouRamia and their family: Ymane and her husband Dominic and their children Giovanna and Augostino, Nayla & Alexander, Nadia...