Lt. Jose C. Gonsalves
Dec 13, 2025
Lt. Jose C. Gonsalves (Ret.) passed away on December 13, 2025, following a courageous battle with vascular dementia, with his devoted wife and loved ones by his side.
Born on May 22, 1947, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Emily (DePina Reis) Gonsalves. He was the brother of the late Joyce (Gonsalves) Russos and Joseph Manual Gonsalves....
David Pendergast
Dec 12, 2025
David L. Pendergast, 75, who divided his time between Boston and Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Mary (Bevelock) Pendergast.
Born in Boston, David was the son of the late William and Betty (McCarthy) Pendergast. He was raised in Dedham and Weston, Massachusetts,...
Barbara Nicholson
Dec 12, 2025
Barbara (Cochrane) Nicholson, 99 years old, passed away peacefully, at Alden Court in Fairhaven, MA after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late William T. Nicholson, Sr. Born and raised in Fitchburg, MA daughter of the late Harold and Eleanor (Everett) Cochrane, even as a child, Barbara was adventurous, curious, and fiercely independent. Her father...
Gloria Sharrock
Dec 11, 2025
Gloria Esther (Rosario) Sharrock, 86, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was the wife of Lonnie K. Sharrock.Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Juan Rosario and Cecilia (Marquez) Rosario Marquez, she lived half her life in New York City before moving to New Bedford.Gloria worked as...
Florence A. DaCosta
Dec 9, 2025
Florence A. (Leandro) DaCosta, 91, of Dartmouth passed away on Tuesday December 9, 2025 after a period of declining health.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John and Anna May (Brown) Leandro, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life.
Flo enrolled in college as an adult and graduated from Southeastern Massachusetts University with honors in 1973. She...
Richard P. Perry
Dec 9, 2025
Our hero and role model, Richard Peter Perry, 78, of South Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was the husband of more than 50 years to the late Joyce (Doucette) Perry, his lifelong sweetheart, and the beloved son of the late Francis and Victoria (Sabra) Perry.
Richard lived with steadfast devotion: to his faith, to his family,...
Dorothy Garlington
Dec 7, 2025
Dorothy (Kenyon) Garlington, 95, of Tiverton, formerly of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was the wife of the late James Garlington, Jr.Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late William and Edith (Watson) Kenyon, she lived in the New Bedford area all of her life.Dorothy was the proud owner and operator of Garlington Florist for...
Michael Barboza
Dec 5, 2025
Michael Anthony Barboza, 63, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 5, 2025.Born in New Bedford, son of Vivian (Ramos) Barboza and the late Henry Barboza, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.Mike enjoyed fishing, listening to music, watching the San Francisco 49ers, going out with friends, and his work as a drywaller.Survivors include his sons,...
Barbara J. Affonce
Dec 5, 2025
Barbara Joan (Downey) Affonce died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 5, 2025 at the age of 86. Barbara was the wife of late Thomas "Pat" Patrick Affonce, who was the love of her life. Barbara, born and raised in New Bedford, MA lived out her years in Acushnet, MA with her daughter and son-in-law, enjoying her time...
Martin D. Andersen
Dec 4, 2025
Martin Donald Andersen passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, after bravely battling dementia. A resident of Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the final years of his life, he passed away at Royal Meadowview Nursing Home in North Reading.
Known to many as "Butch," Martin was born on April 24, 1944, to Martin Sorvik and Agnes Nellie (née Hansen) Andersen, and was raised...
D. Ralph Whiterell
Dec 4, 2025
D. Ralph Whiterell, 98, of Mattapoisett passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Cox) Whiterell.
Born and raised in Worcester, MA, son of the late John and Cora (Gaulin) Whiterell, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life.
He was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church.
Ralph...
Raymond L'Heureux
Dec 3, 2025
Raymond L'Heureux passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the home he built in New Bedford, MA surrounded by his family. Ray was born on July 2, 1946, in New Bedford, MA. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1967-1970 as an Army Aircraft Mechanic. For his service, Ray was decorated with the National...
Olimpia Rosado Negron
Dec 3, 2025
Olimpia Rosado Negron, 76, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Octavio and Antonia (Negron Marrero) Rosado, she was raised in Puerto Rico before living most of her life in New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Olimpia enjoyed playing bingo, celebrating holidays with her family, and singing karaoke, especially...
Henry Zajac
Dec 2, 2025
Henry A. Zajac, 85, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. Born on September 26, 1940, he was the son of the late Henry M. and Janet K. Zajac. He grew up in the South End of New Bedford and attended Holy Family High School before enrolling at New...
Jack Tavares
Dec 2, 2025
Jack Tavares, 87, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital with his daughter by his side.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Phil Barboza and Eugenia Tavares, he lived in New Bedford, Falmouth, and Boston for most of his life.
He was the proprietor of Tavares Oil for many years until his retirement.
Jack enjoyed...
Rosemarie Kodis
Dec 1, 2025
Rosemarie (Camboia) Kodis, 67, of New Bedford died December 1, 2025 unexpectedly at home.She was the wife of Peter W. Kodis, III.Born in Fenais Da Ajuda, Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Harcio D. and Elisabete M. (deMelo) Camboia, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.She was formerly employed as a stitcher in the textile mills before working at Sears...
Khaza Jackson
Dec 1, 2025
Khaza Ramon Jackson, 2 months, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Born in New Bedford, son of Kevon Taye Jackson, Sr., and Diara Laray Reed-Domino, he lived in New Bedford.
Khaza had a calm and happy personality. He was handsome, had the cutest smile, and looked just like his daddy.
"I loved him for life and even after...
Edmund Tavares
Dec 1, 2025
Edmund F. Tavares, 88, of Dartmouth passed away December 1, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Carol A. (McKay) Tavares.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Frank B. and Rita W. (Francis) Tavares, he lived there before settling in Dartmouth in 1968.
Ed was a lifelong educator, starting his career at Normandin Junior High School....
Andrew Dadagian, M.D.
Nov 30, 2025
Andrew "ANDO" Dadagian, M.D., age 94, passed away at home on November 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 10, 1931, in Watertown, and was the only child of the late Rose (Meremian) and John Dadagian. Andy's work ethic, appreciation of life, and resilience were shaped by his childhood in Watertown, known as 'Little Armenia'....
Robert P. Demeo
Nov 30, 2025
Robert "Bob" Demeo, a long-time resident of Marion, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Bob was born on October 3, 1931, in Boston to Sophie A. (Bucewicz) Demeo and Pasquale J. Demeo. He was predeceased by his cherished wife of 62 years, Patricia J. (Gannon) Demeo; his two half-brothers, Patrick Demeo and Rick Keith Rickson; and his...
