OBITUARIES

Jan 18, 2024

Pauline Emilie (Langlois) Brunelle, 79, formerly of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, surrounded by her family.   She was the daughter of the late Leonard E. and Adrienne D. (Lariviere) Langlois, and loving wife of the late Normand G. Brunelle. Pauline graduated from St. Anthony High School and St. Anne's School of Nursing. She later earned degrees...

Jan 16, 2024

NEW BEDFORD-Tanisa M. Morrison, 27, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was the mother of Riley Morrison.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Carolyn Napert of New Bedford and Damon Morrison of Pawtucket, RI.

Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 4-7pm in the...

Jan 13, 2024

NEW BEDFORD - Edward Simmons, age 72,  passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long and courageous battle with COPD on the morning of Saturday January 13, 2024. He was the son of the late Everett and Ruth(Sampson) Simmons and beloved husband of Robin (Frezza) Simmons.

Ed was a hard working man and worked many years...

Jan 9, 2024

Rita Jeanne (O'Grady) Amaral of Acushnet, MA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the age of 82. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Soares Amaral for 59 years. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. O'Grady and Anna J. (Rioux) O'Grady Mendoza.

Rita was...

Jan 8, 2024

Joao F. Melo 72 passed away on January 8, 2024 in New Bedford, MA. Please visit the tribute wall to post a message or words of remembrance.

Our deepest sympathies to the Melo family.

Dec 28, 2023

Jo Ann King, 58, of New Bedford Ma passed away at Hathaway Manor from a brief illness on 12/28/2023. She was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to the late Doris Awilda Morales and Gerald Lee King. She has resided in New Bedford, Ma since 1995 where she was most recently remembered for her time as a Property Manager.

Dec 28, 2023

David R. Trojak, 54, passed away on December 28, 2023. David was born in New Bedford and was the son of Lucille (Neves) Trojak and Robert Trojak of Acushnet.

David was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and worked in construction as a member of the Laborers Union Local 385 for many years. David enjoyed the outdoors,...

Dec 25, 2023

Steven G. Machado, 68 passed away on December 25, 2023 in New Bedford. Please visit the tribute wall to post a message or words of remembrance.

Our deepest sympathies to the Machado family.

Dec 23, 2023

John M. Silva, 67, of New Bedford passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford.  Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Theophilo and Olivia (Delgado) Silva.

John grew up in New Bedford and was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Vocational High School.  He lived in Taunton...

Dec 19, 2023

"When our time on this earth is done, money or material things will not matter. But the love, time and kindness we've given others will shine forever…"

It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our mother, Sonia Calderin, who passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family....

Dec 17, 2023

WEST WAREHAM-Catherine R. (Bielski) Valentine, 72, of West Wareham passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham.  She was the loving wife of Robert Valentine.

Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of Arlene A. (Cardoza) Bielski of Middleboro and the late John S. Bielski, she was a graduate of New Bedford High...

Dec 4, 2023

NEW BEDFORD-Charles G. Petitjean, 73, of New Bedford passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at Hathaway Manor in New Bedford.  He was the former husband of the late Bernice (Mathias) Petitjean

Born in Acushnet, he was the son of the late George and Adrienne (St. Martin) Petitjean.

Charles served in the Navy during the Vietnam...

Dec 3, 2023

NEW BEDFORD-Frederick Joseph Gryss, 93, of New Bedford, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 of natural causes. He was the husband of the late Marie-Anne Gryss (nee Dupuis).

Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Waleria (née Niekowal) Gryss. He was a proud 1949 graduate of New Bedford High School...

Dec 3, 2023

Lorraine "Lori" A. Smith 62, passed away on December 3, 2023 in New Bedford. Please visit the tribute wall to post a message or words of remembrance. Memorial visitation Tuesday December 19th 4 to 7PM

Our deepest sympathies to the Smith family.

Dec 2, 2023

NEW BEDFORD-Jeffrey J. Graham, 51, of New Bedford passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness.  Born in New Bedford, son of Sandra (Santos) Raphael and the late John Graham, he was a lifelong resident of the city and graduate of New Bedford High School.  Jeff proudly served in the...

Dec 1, 2023

NEW BEDFORD-Glen D. Varao, 70, of New Bedford passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford with his family by his side.  Born in Acushnet, he was the son of the late Antone M. Varao and Mary Julia (Frates) Stephenson and husband of Charlene J. (Dallaire) Varao.

Glen attended Dartmouth schools and...

Nov 20, 2023

NEW BEDFORD-James Francis Medeiros, age 61 passed away on Monday, November 20th at Saint Lukes Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born June 7, 1962, in New Bedford, Massachusetts.  He was the son of Claire Medeiros (St. Onge) and the late Jarvis Francis Medeiros.  He attended Fairhaven Public Schools,...

Nov 15, 2023

Ralph A. Brown, 87, formerly of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Our Lady's Haven in Fairhaven after a long period of declining health.  He was the loving husband of the late Alice C. (Bell) Brown.

Ralph was born in Providence, RI, the son of the late George and Mary R. (Stone) Brown and...

Nov 11, 2023

Manuel A. Farias of New Bedford passed away unexpected on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 65. Manuel was born in Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria dos Anjos (Ferreira) Frias.

Manuel came to New Bedford in 1981 after finishing his time in the Portuguese Army. He...

Nov 7, 2023

Luis M. Adao passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 with his loving family by his side

Calling hours for Luis will take place on Monday, November 13 from 9:30-11:30 AM at Donaghy New Day, 465 County St., New Bedford with a service immediately following at 11:30. Burial in Rural Cemetery.