George J. Brunelle

New Bedford - George J. Brunelle, 53, of New Bedford, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital.  He was the soulmate of Susan Swanbeck-Brunelle for 17 years.
     Born in New Bedford, son of Richard and the late Elsie (Correia) Brunelle, he lived here all his life.  He was employed as a fisherman in the scallop industry.
     George enjoyed fishing and Playstation.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
     Survivors include his father; his soulmate, Susan Swanbeck-Brunelle; his former wife, Cynthia (Lynch) Bradley; 3 sons, Randy Brunelle of Plymouth, Tyler Washburn of New Bedford and Joseph Brunelle of New Bedford; 2 daughters, Jasmine Brunelle of New Bedford and Crystal Shea of Plymouth; 4 step-children, Beau Majndle ( his best friend and step-son), Destiny Majndle, Jacob Renauld and PFC Joshua Swanbeck; 3 brothers, Richard Brunelle of RI, Douglas Brunelle of Florida and Scott Brunelle of New Bedford; 2 sisters, Michelle Kelly of Florida and Annemarie Luiz of Florida; and 9 grandchildren, Brianna Lonergan, Mackenzie Brunelle, Joshua Brunelle, Ryan Shea, Dylan Shea, Jamison Brunelle, Kyle Shea, Dominic Brunelle and Kaylee Brunelle.
     He was the father of the late Michael Lovell.
     Private funeral services are with Machnowski Funeral Home, 472 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.  For condolences, please visit www.machnowskifuneral.com.

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