OBITUARIES

May 6, 2024

NEW BEDFORD-Robert "Bob" Miranda Jr, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away following a hard fought health battle on May 6, 2024. Bob passed away in New Bedford surrounded by his family.

Bob was friend to anyone he met, a loving husband to Carolyn, and an exceptional father to his daughters, Heather, Kristie, April, and Kattie. He will...

May 2, 2024

NEW BEDFORD-Gail L. Russell, 70, of New Bedford passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024.  She was born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Charles A. Russell, Jr. and Ruth (Bernard) Russell.

She was a 1972 graduate of New Bedford High School where she was on the girls basketball team.  Gail was a pharmaceutical technician for...

Apr 28, 2024

ROCHESTER-James W. Sullivan, 86, of Rochester passed away at home, peacefully, after a period of declining health, Sunday, April 28, 2024.  He was the loving husband of 64 years to Louise C. (Mathieu) Sullivan.

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Francis and Jeannette B. (LaChapelle) Sullivan.  Jim was a graduate of Cranwell...

Apr 26, 2024

Bonnie Lynn Cortes, 44, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 26, 2024. She was the loving mother of Paul DeMoranville.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Sandra Lynn (Becht) Cortes. As a young child, Bonnie moved to New Bedford. She loved music, she was...

Apr 25, 2024

Dorothy Louise (Briggs) Aranjo, age 82, of New Bedford sadly passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in St. Lukes Hospital, she was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Marion and was the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Cloyd) Briggs.

Dorothy's favorite pastimes where playing bingo with her sister, Erva...

Apr 19, 2024

Paul A. Howard, 62 passed away on April 19, 2024 in New Bedford, MA

He is survived by his siblings Gordon and Robert Howard, Elizabeth Sears and Brian Howard.

Burial will be at a later date.

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Our deepest...

Apr 9, 2024

Anthony J. Mazzarini, age 70, of Wareham passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Anthony and Dolores (Agostinelli) Mazzarini. Anthony was a fireman for many years and spent most of his time watching New England Sports Teams. Above all else he loved spending time with his family especially his...

Apr 4, 2024

FAIRHAVEN-June Anne Botelho, 70, of Fairhaven passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Edmund and Hilda (Costa) Botelho, she was a 1972 graduate of New Bedford High School.  June had been a Health Unit Coordinator at St. Luke's Hospital for 32 years until...

Mar 23, 2024

Alfred De La Torre, Jr. 67 passed away on March 23, 2024 in New Bedford, MA.

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Our deepest sympathies to the De La Torre family.

Mar 22, 2024

WEST WAREHAM-Stephen A. Mello, 70, of West Wareham passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of 49 years to Mary E. "Molly" (Pompile) Mello.

Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Manuel and Alice B. (Fregeau) Mello, he was a graduate of New...

Mar 20, 2024

NEW BEDFORD-Matthew Maldonado, 52, passed away on March 20, 2024. He was the husband of Heather L. Nunes.

Matthew was born in New Bedford and was the son of Mirita (Jorge) Maldonado and the late Jose Maldonado

Matthew attended New Bedford schools was employed in construction for several years. He enjoyed going out to play...

Mar 19, 2024

Ruth M. Briggs 68, passed away on March 19, 2024 in East Freetown, MA.

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Our deepest sympathies to the Briggs family.

Mar 13, 2024

David Anthony Amaral, also affectionately known as "Spanky" or "Seven" 59, passed away Wednesday March 13, 2024 at St. Lukes Hospital in New Bedford. David was the son of the late Antone Neves and Hilda (Dias) Amaral.

David was born and raised in New Bedford. David worked as a driver transporting the elderly to their appointments, which...

Mar 13, 2024

DARTMOUTH-Gregory J. Barry, 50, of North Dartmouth passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Gordon L. Barry and Sandra (Collin's) Spirlett.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10AM at the Salvation Army, 619 Purchase Street, New Bedford.  Burial will...

Mar 13, 2024

NEW BEDFORD-It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ann B. (MacKinnon) Saba, 69, who peacefully entered into rest with our Lord, after a lengthy illness, on March 13, 2024.

Born in Boston, daughter of the late Hugh L. Mackinnon, and Mary D. (Jencyowski) MacKinnon. Ann was a loving mother to Jennifer (Saba) Hatzberger...

Mar 11, 2024

SOUTH DARTMOUTH—Hazel Baptiste, 92, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joseph Baptiste.

Hazel was born in New Bedford and was the daughter of the late Francis W. Moreau and Rose (Marshall) Moreau.

Hazel was a communicant of the former St. Jon the Baptist Church in New Bedford...

Mar 10, 2024

NEW BEDFORD - Unfortunately, Harry Fyock passed away on March 10, 2024.

He is remembered as one of the most caring and loving people you could meet.

He is survived and missed by his sisters Robin Vicente, Janet Fyock, Maureen DeAraujo, Darlene Fritze, Deborah Arabian and Sherri Viera, He was also loved and will be...

Mar 9, 2024

Marie Lemieux, 56 passed away on March 9, 2024 in New Bedford, MA.

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Our deepest sympathies to the Lemieux family.

Mar 8, 2024

ACUSHNET—Rev. Robert P. Hardy, 92, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Ellen L. (Howard) Hardy, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.

Robert was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Rev. C. Wellington Hardy and Honorine Hardy.

Rev. Hardy was...

Feb 26, 2024

WAREHAM-Gladys S. (Heyes) Martin, 79, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Tremont in Wareham after a period of declining health.  She was the wife of the late John Martin.

Born in Acushnet, she was the daughter of the late Ernest L.and Priscilla R. (Haskell) Heyes. She was a member of the Christian Fellowship Center in...