OBITUARIES

Jul 1, 2025

Marc Panasuk, 61, of Attleboro, MA, passed away on July 1 after a four-year battle with multiple myeloma.

"Courageous" doesn't even begin to cover the final few years of Marc's life. He fought to stay strong for his family, never complaining, always cracking jokes right up to the very end. That was the kind of energy that...

Jun 30, 2025

ACUSHNET - Richard Simmons, 94, passed away on June 30, 2025. He was the loving husband of Jeanne T. (Hebert) Simmons for 69 years.

Richard was born in New Bedford and was the son of the late Joseph Simmons and Mary (Travers) Simmons.

He served his country honorably in the US Air Force and went...

Jun 28, 2025

CANTON- Janusz Czuchajew, 73, of Canton passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the Boston Medical Center in Brockton.  He was the loving husband of Stefania (Boguslawska) Czuchajew.

Born in Gliwice, Poland, son of the late Konstanty and Wladyslawa (Pleban) Czuchajew, he came to this country in 1988 and settled in Canton in 1992.  He was...

Jun 27, 2025

ATTLEBORO-Phoeuth Kim, 43, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2025 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. He was born in Khao-I-Dang Thailand and was the son of Chhay Kim and Tin Khem of Attleboro.

Mr. Kim was a talented self-taught musician who enjoyed playing guitar and listening to music with his family and friends. He was a wonderful cook...

Jun 24, 2025

NEW BEDFORD-Mary Lorraine (Fortin) Melancon passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion.  She was the wife of Frederick "Ray" Melancon. They were married over 50 years. Born in Dorchester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Lauretta Fortin, but raised by her grandmother, Florina (Meggison) Fortin in New Bedford, where she...

Jun 24, 2025

FAIRHAVEN – Rita A. (Grimes) Costa of Fairhaven, 94, passed away peacefully, at home, June 24, 2025, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was the beloved daughter of the late Leo F. and Doris (Beck) Grimes.

She is survived by her children, Daniel, Kathleen and Robert. She was also predeceased by her brother Robert F. Grimes...

Jun 23, 2025

James Edwin Ravenscraft, III, age 58, of Attleboro passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Tara A. (Carter) Ravenscraft with whom he shared 5 wonderful years of marriage.

He was born in Columbia, MO; son of Beverly (Lund) Foley and the late James Edwin Ravenscraft, Jr....

Jun 21, 2025

BROOKSVILLE - Dolores (Fumo) Dias , age 79, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Brooksville, Florida with her daughter by her side.

Dolores was born in Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores to Antonio DaCosta Fumo and Hilda (Adriano) Fumo. Growing up in modest circumstances in the Azores, Dolores learned early how to make the most...

Jun 17, 2025

NEW BEDFORD-Helen F. (Ramsay) Fonteneau of New Bedford, 82, passed away peacefully June 17, 2025, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Petrowski) Ramsay.

She is survived by her children, Maria Antonelli and her husband Brian, Rachel Martin and her husband Edgar III, her sister, Harriette Sevigny,...

Jun 14, 2025

FREETOWN - David R. Talbot, 68, was born on September 19, 1956 and passed away on June 14, 2025 in New Bedford, MA.

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Our deepest sympathies to the Talbot family.

Jun 10, 2025

NEW BEDFORD-Georgette A. (Torres) Theodore, 89, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Oaks in New Bedford. She was the loving wife of 42 years to the late Joseph Theodore, Jr. who passed away in 1996.

Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late Francis and Anita (Viens) Torres, she settled...

Jun 8, 2025

Christos Betoglou, age 71, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Born in Athens, Greece, he was the son of the late Konstantinos and Stamatia (Nikolia) Betoglou. He is survived by his wife, Maria (Sorfane) Betoglou, his son Vasilios Betoglou and his wife Kathryn, his daughter Stamatia (Betoglou) Kacker...

Jun 4, 2025

NEW BEDFORD- Michael H Turek, 49, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Henry and Joan (Bromley) Turek.

Reflecting on Mike's life, I'm struck by the vibrant tapestry of his passions. His love...

Jun 3, 2025

NEW BEDFORD-Janice M.Gomes, 84, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Marie (Fermino) Johnson and the late Alfred Gomes and his wife Mildred, who raised Janice, she lived most of her life in New Bedford.

Janice worked as a health aide at various facilities and...

May 31, 2025

NEW BEDFORD-Maria (Teves) Victoria, 79, of New Bedford passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 peacefully, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, surrounded by her family, after a period of declining health.  She was the loving wife of the late Joao Victoria.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, daughter of the late Jose Teves and Alexandrinha Sousa,...

May 29, 2025

NEW BEDFORD-Kenneth A. Houtman, 77, of New Bedford passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long period of declining health. He was the loving husband of 41 years to Linda S. (Barboza) Houtman.

Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Williston and Frances (Hazell) Houtman, Kenneth...

May 24, 2025

Danille Chea, lovingly known as "Dani," passed away peacefully at the age of 37 at Hope Health Inpatient Hospice in Providence on Saturday, May 24 after a courageous three-year battle with ovarian cancer. Her passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Born and raised just outside of Rio de...

May 24, 2025

John D. Medeiros, Jr., (Jack) died peacefully on May 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family to whom he meant the world. Jack, age 82, was born in Providence, RI.  He was the son of John D. Medeiros and Elizabeth (Roza) Medeiros.

Jack grew up on Cape Cod; he was a graduate of Barnstable High School in...

May 21, 2025

Russell B. Spaziano aka Herbert Smith Atkinson,Jr., age 72, a longtime resident of New Bedford passed away on Wednesday, May 21,2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long battle with Liver Cancer. Beloved husband of Marguerite (Welch) Spaziano with whom he shared many wonderful years of marriage.

He was Born in New Bedford on April 5th,1953; son...

May 20, 2025

DARTMOUTH-Annie (Silvia) Cardoza, 90, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, May 20, 2025.  She was the wife of the late William Cardoza.  Born in Dartmouth, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Gloria (Lopes) Silvia.  She was predeceased by her sisters, Bella Allen and Millie Silvia.

Annie is survived by her Godson, Matthew...