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Susan Gibbs (Foster) Ashley, age 79, of East Freetown, MA passed away on April 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her home on the farm. Susan was born on January 3, 1947, in New Bedford, MA to the late Albert Foster Sr. and Priscilla (Gurney) Foster. She married the love of her life, Stephen Edward Ashley, in 1967 and together they raised two children, Jonathan and Eliza. Susan worked alongside her husband managing their cranberry farm in East ...

1950 - 2026   LOUIS OUTOR DIED PEACEFULLY SURROUNDED BY HIS FAMILY AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH PARKINSONS DISEASE.   HE WAS BORN IN NEW JERSEY AND ATTENDED MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY WHERE HE MET HIS WIFE GINGER. THEY WERE MARRIED FOR 52 YEARS.  HE WAS THE SON OF CAROLINO AND LEONOR OUTOR. HE HAD A VERY FULFILLING LIFE ENJOYING MANY HOBBIES AS WELL AS OWNING AN IMPORTING BUSINESS , TRACEY IMPORTS.  HIS FINAL PASSION IN LIFE WAS BICYCLING  WHERE HE WAS KNOWN TO BIKE ...

Our beloved mother, Elizabeth (Betty) F. Querim (Florent) age 100 passed away peacefully on Feb 23, 2026 after a brief illness at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. Elizabeth lived in New Bedford her whole life. She was the widow of Jack (Neshet) Querim whom she was married to for 29 years before his passing in 1979. She was also the daughter of the late Ulderic and Henrietta Florent. She is survived by her daughters, Jayne Camacho and Patti Querim (Thomas Frates), her granddaughter, Janele ...

  Carlton Edward Abbott Jr., Esq., age 66, of East Freetown, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on January 19, 2026. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts, Carlton devoted his life to public service, family, and community, leaving a legacy of leadership, integrity, and deep compassion. Carlton shared a loving marriage of forty years with his wife, Arletta Abbott. He was a proud and devoted father to Rachel Abbott and her partner, Eric Gregoire, of Fall River; ...

Amy Lynn Beaulieu, Crowl, of Acushnet passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2025. She was 51 years old. Amy was born in New Bedford on December 14, 1974. She was predeceased by her mother Suzanne Crowl. She is survived by her father George Crowl, sister Jill Crowl, husband of 26 years Jeffrey Beaulieu, and sons Cody and Kyle Beaulieu. She spent her life as a caretaker, currently working as a CNA at the Oaks Nursing Home. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends,  ...

Henry R. Davenport, Jr., born in January of 1945, passed away on December 15, 2025. He lived a life defined of devotion, strength, humor, and an unwavering willingness to help anyone in need, In the fall of 1963, he met the love of his life, Sandra. Together they built a wonderful life rooted in love, commitment, and family. Though Sandra passed before him, their bond remained unbroken, and their life together was one of his greatest joys. He was a devoted and loving father to four ...

Carol James St. Don October 9, 1940 – November 27, 2025 Carol James St. Don passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, at his beloved farmhouse, surrounded by his family. Born on October 9, 1940, Carol lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and deep devotion to those he loved. He was a proud graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School, where his lifelong love of the land and the outdoors first began to take shape. He is survived by his wife, Caroline St. Don, and his ...

Rachel (Martin) Desjardins, 97, of East Freetown, passed away on November 25, 2025. Born in New Bedford, MA, on July 13, 1928, she was the fourth child of Joseph Martin and Laura (Desrosiers) Martin. She was a graduate of St. Anthony Grammar School and was class valedictorian at Sacred Hearts Academy. She also attended Bridgewater State College before her marriage to Joseph E. (Silva) Desjardins in 1950. Rae and her husband “Goldie” moved to East Freetown permanently in 1954 and ...

Timothy D Westgate, 83, Rochester, MA, passed away on November 23, 2025. Tim was born in Freetown, MA, the son of the late Leon Westgate and Vivian (Cornell) Westgate. He was the brother of the late Leon Westgate, Bertha Pierce, Eleanor Guerra, Lloyd Westgate, Tom Westgate, Roger Westgate and Brian Westgate. He lived in Freetown for much of his life before moving to Rochester in 1983. He worked for many years at Acushnet Company Rubber Division until his retirement. Tim loved carpentry ...