Janice M. Hebert, 72, died Saturday, January 14, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. She was the longtime companion of Antone Correia. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Jean and Irene (Riley) Benoit, Janice lived in the city all of her life. After working as an assembler at C.P. Bourg Inc. for 30 years, she worked as a home health aide until her retirement. Janice enjoyed Sunday drives, reading, and soap operas. She especially enjoyed spending time with her...

New Bedford – Francis C. Morey, 101, died Friday, January 6, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Helen P. (Mello) Morey. Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Francis K. and Ethel (Dexter) Morey, he lived most of his life in New Bedford. Francis served proudly in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked as a pumping station operator for the water department until his retirement. Francis enjoyed spending time with...

New Bedford - Clarisse “Cookie” (Turgeon) Lafferty, 85, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late James Lafferty. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Henry and Clarisse (Francour) Turgeon, she was a life-long resident of the city. She worked as a grocer at Turgeon’s Market, and later at Stop and Shop until her retirement. Clarisse enjoyed crocheting, arts and crafts, and singing...

New Bedford – Nancy Ann Kondziolka. 80, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness, on the eve of her 81st birthday.  Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Genowefa Kondziolka, Nancy was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. She was a secretary at the former Chamberlain Manufacturing company.  Nancy was an active communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, and more recently she joined Holy Name of the Sacred Heart...

New Bedford – Annette B. Koster (Daniels), 93, died at home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Buddy Henry Koster. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Armand and Beatrice Daniels, Annette and Buddy travelled the country on tour with his big band orchestra. Later, they settled in New Bedford to start their family and Annette became a full time mother and the family caretaker. In recent years, her daughter Susan lived with her to...

James D. Leandre, 27, died suddenly, Thursday, December 22, 2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late James Leandre and Ruth Vieira-Leandre, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. James worked as a music instructor for the after school program Dream Out Loud. James enjoyed bike riding, playing the guitar and harmonica, and watching football. He loved his two cats, Emmitt and Sassy, and his nieces and nephews. He is...

Angel Velazquez, 61, died Monday, November 28, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. He was the former husband of the late Elizabeth Talavera. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Amelio Velazquez and Genovefa Nieves, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Angel enjoyed playing scratch tickets and going to the casino. He especially loved spending time with his family. Survivors include three brothers, Eliezer, Alfredo, and Jorge Velazquez; two...

Miguel A. Acevedo Perez, 85, died Friday, November 18, 2022 at Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center. He was the husband of the late Ingracia (Morales) Acevedo Perez. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, the son of late Ramon and Paula Acevedo, he lived in Puerto Rico for most of his life before moving to New Bedford 2 years ago. Miguel worked as a security guard for a telephone company until his retirement. Miguel enjoyed playing the harmonica and loved spending time with his...

Largo, FL – Doris (Tanguay) Cobb-Cataldo, 96, died Thursday, November 17, 2022. She was the wife of the late Raymond Cobb and the late Carmen Cataldo. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Clement and Marie-Ange (Paradis) Tanguay, she worked as a quality control analyst for the Dept. of Employment and Training for over 47 years. Doris enjoyed travelling, shopping, casinos, and going out to eat at restaurants. She was very devoted to her family, most of all her mother....

Helen (Raczka) Arabasz, 94, died Monday, November 14, 2022 at CareOne at New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Boleslaw J. Arabasz. Born in North Dartmouth, the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Rydlakowska) Raczka, she was a life-long resident of New Bedford. She worked as a clerk for the Tucker Anthony brokerage firm until her retirement. Helen was a communicant and Eucharistic minister at the former Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, and enjoyed helping at weekly church...