OBITUARIES

Oct 27, 2023

B etsey June (Winslow) Converse, 90, of Marion, died October 27, 2023 at home. She was the wife of the late Norman A. Converse, Jr. Born in Fall River on February 3, 1933, she was the daughter of Edwin C. and Effie L. Winslow of Mattapoisett. She loved to tell the story of her adoption by the two best...

Oct 24, 2023

Cristina M. Adrega, 81, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on October 24, 2023. She was the loving wife of Antonio L. Adrega, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.

Cristina was born in Sandomil, Portugal and was the daughter of the late Jose M. Figueiredo and Rita (Gouveia) Figueiredo.

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Oct 20, 2023

Joao P. "John" Couto, 52, passed away on October 20, 2023.

John was born in São Miguel, Azores and was the son of Odete (DeSousa) Couto and the late Daniel D. Couto.

John was employed in construction for many years and was widely known by those who knew him best as a man who could...

Oct 19, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda M. MacKenzie of New Bedford.  Linda died on October 19, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief but mighty battle with cancer.

Linda leaves behind her sister-friend Jacqueline Bragga (George), her niece Heather MacKenzie (Scot), her god-child Isabella Kowal and the Kowal family.  While...

Oct 16, 2023

NEW BEDFORD-Arlene M. Berube, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on October 16, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born in New Bedford and grew up in Fairhaven, a town she was always proud of and recalled often.

She is survived by her loving family, including Son Robert Berube and his wife Cathy; Daughter, Michelle...

Oct 9, 2023

Robert D. Dumas, 68, of New Bedford passed away Monday, October, 9, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness.  He was the loving husband of Nancy M. (Andrade) Dumas.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Ernest and Betty (Gagnon) Dumas, he was a lifelong resident of the city.  Robbie graduated...

Oct 8, 2023

Patricia L. Crocker, 83, of West Wareham, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 8, 2023.  She was born in Wareham to the late Richard I. and Margaret (Billard) Crocker.

Pat was a talented woman with many specialties that included knitting, crocheting, baking and furniture refinishing to name a few.  She would work for hours...

Oct 4, 2023

NEW BEDFORD-Leo Goyette, 76, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. He was the husband of the late June P. (Durant) Goyette.

Born in Acushnet, son of the late Ademord Goyette, Jr. and Lillian (Thifault) Goyette, he lived most of his life in New Bedford.  Leo attended...

Oct 3, 2023

ACUSHNET- Kristina M. (Pontes) White, 62, of Acushnet passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her son's home, in Dighton on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She was the wife of the late Timothy White of Acushnet and mother of the late Jessica White.

Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late Louis and Florida...

Oct 1, 2023

DARTMOUTH- Patricia A. Barry, 82, passed away on October 1, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Robert A. Barry.

Patricia was born in New Bedford and was the daughter of the late Malcom Costa and Yvette (LeMay) Costa.

Mrs. Barry resided in Dartmouth, MA and Sarasota,FL. For several years she was the...

Sep 29, 2023

MARION-Barbara A. (Coen) Sollauer, 75, of Marion, MA passed away peacefully at Tobey Hospital in Wareham on Friday, September 29, 2023.

Born and raised in Dorchester MA, she was the youngest child of Bridget and John Coen.

Barbara graduated from Saint Gregory's High School in Dorchester, MA in 1966. She resided in California from 1967...

Sep 28, 2023

Ruth D. (Roy) Braley, 87 of New Bedford passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Raymond Braley.

Born in New Bedford she was the daughter of the late Roland and Ruth (Heyes) Roy. Ruth was known as the "Queen of Clean", she took pride...

Sep 22, 2023

Timothy "Scott" Ridings, 34, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 22, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was the fiancé of Jaclyn Bell.

Born in Wareham, son of VanessaDale Leigh Ridings and the late Raymond L. Sylvester, Jr., he lived most of his life in Rochester. Scott attended Taunton High School and worked...

Sep 20, 2023

Heidi M. Chace, 44, of East Freetown passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  She was born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Harris H. and Eleanor M. (Pittsley) Chace, and was a lifelong Freetown resident and member of the East Freetown Congregational Christian Church. Heidi graduated from Old Colony Regional Vocational High School where she played basketball....

Sep 17, 2023

Michael Tomascik, 64, of New Bedford passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.  He was the husband of Robin (Wilkinson) Tomascik.

Born and raised in New Bedford, son of Edith (Ryder) Tomascik of New Bedford and the late Leo Tomascik, he was a lifelong resident of the city.

Michael...

Sep 6, 2023

Richard Richardson, 73, of New Bedford MA., passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at home with his wife by his side. He was the loving husband of Kathleen (Ryan) Richardson. Born  in Brighton MA, he was the son of the late June Richardson. Richie resided in New Bedford for most of his life and was a graduate of Everett...

Sep 1, 2023

Shelley Ann Sylvia, 45, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, September 1, 2023. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Shirley A. (Tavares) Sylvia and the late Russell Sylvia.

Shelley was a lifelong resident of New Bedford and graduate of New Bedford High School. She went on to earn her...

Aug 31, 2023

NEW BEDFORD-Pedro Juan Adorno, 63, of New Bedford passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. He was the husband of Rosa L. Diaz.

Born in Manati, Puerto Rico, Son of Virgilio Adorno and Satornina Ortiz, he was a New Bedford resident most of his life. Pedro enjoyed watching WWF Wrestling.

Aug 25, 2023

NEW BEDFORD-Richard D. Santos, 69, passed away on August 25, 2023 after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Alice (DaSilva) Santos.

Richard was born in Acushnet and was the son of the late John Santos and Adeline (Lessa) Santos.

Richie was a graduate of New Bedford High School and was employed locally...

Aug 24, 2023

NEW BEDFORD-Blenda "Jet" Thomas, 47, of New Bedford passed away peacefully Thursday, August 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Nadean K. (Slater) Thomas.

Born and raised in Orlando, FL, son of Violet (Thomas) McFarlane, he lived in upstate New York prior to...