All Obituaries

NEW BEDFORD -  Barbara Ann Adams, Age 76, passed away on July 10th. 2021 after a long brave struggle with C.O.P.D. She was the Daughter of the late Alban and Vivian  Levasseur. Also like a daughter to Vivian's life long companion, after the death of her husband, the late Alfred Pacheco.  She was born in Newark New Jersey on November 10th.1944. She grew up and attended school in the Acushnet area of Massachusetts. She married twice and worked as a Mother/Home Maker for...

Mary Margaret “Peggy” Austin passed away peacefully at home the morning of June 24, 2021 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of Robert E. Austin to whom she was married for 49 years. Born July 9, 1951 in Boston, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Ellen (Collins) Kelley. Peggy was a hairstylist at Del’s Hair Salon alongside her dear friend Mary Ellen for over 46 years. She loved seeing her clients every day, and developed close relationships...

On Monday, May 31, 2021, Donald Westgate Sr., loving husband and father of five, passed away at his home in Acushnet, Ma at the age of 91. Donald was born on March 17, 1930 in New Bedford, Ma to Clarence E. Westgate Jr. and Annie (Heap) Westgate. On October 12, 1951, he married the love of his life, Dorothy G. (Roderiques) Westgate. He was employed for 30 years with Continental Baking Company as an Auto Mechanic. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, his five children Donald Westgate Jr. of...

Judy Galego 75, of East Freetown passed away on May 29, 2021. She was the beloved wife for 55 years of Henry M. Galego. Born in Dartmouth, Ma she was the daughter of the late Antone Medeiros and the late Josephine Medeiros. Besides her husband Henry, Judy is survived by her siblings; Arney Medeiros, Tony Medeiros, David Medeiros, Barry Medeiros, Joey Medeiros, Brian Medeiros, Eleanor Louise, Elaine Sylvia, Joyce Belastraci and Joannie Mendonca. Judy worked as a Registered Nurse...

Angelina (Monteiro) Samanica, 88, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on May 21st at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on March 15, 1933 in Acushnet, MA.  She was the daughter of Jose and Emily Monteiro of Acushnet, MA, wife of R.S. of Dartmouth, MA and the former wife of the late Luiz Alves. She attended Acushnet and New Bedford Schools and before retiring she worked for Tremblay Bus driving special needs children.  She is survived by her children,...

Karen Lyn (Arruda) Caton, born December 24, 1962, passed away on May 11, 2021 surrounded by loved ones after a long but courageous battle with leukemia. Karen was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late Marlene Ann Amaral.  Karen last resided with her husband Mark in New Bedford, MA.  In her 34+ year career at the Acushnet Company (Titleist), Karen held an array of job titles, eventually becoming a supervisor.  Later she returned to school to earn an associates degree in...

Austin Lopes   Austin Lopes of Lakeville, Massachusetts, passed away May 8th, 2021 peacefully into the arms of God following a long illness, alongside his beloved parents and brother. Austin was a graduate of Apponequet Regional High School where he was a Laker Leader, played varsity soccer, sang in the choir and was an active member of the musical productions.  Austin was an early graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts where he was awarded an...

Vasco T. Monte 85, of South Dartmouth passed away peacefully, at his home on Monday May 3, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Maria Teresa (Dias) Monte. Born in Azores, Portugal he was the son of the late Manuel Monte and the late Maria Jose (Travassos) Monte. Vasco is survived by his children;  Verissimo Manuel Monte of South Datmouth, Nancy Dias Monte also of South Dartmouth and Patricia Dias Monte of Fall River. Vasco is survived by his siblings; Isabel Camara of Fall River...

On May 1st, 2021, Joseph "Jojo" Costa passed away with his loving family by his side after contracting covid and being hospitalized for 32 days. He was the son of Joe and Natalie Costa.  The brother of Kenny, Brian, Voncia, Rhonda, Glenn, Renee,  Timmy and pre- deceased by Kevin all of Freetown, MA. Jojo was a dedicated and loving father, husband, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed. Jojo was the life of every party, never afraid to...

Marlene A. Amaral 83, of New Bedford passed away at her home, on Friday April 23, 2021. She was the beloved wife of John Gilbert Amaral. Born in Detroit, Michigan she was the daughter of the late Orville Pulliam and the late Helen Marie (Yettaw) Pulliam. Besides her husband John, Marlene is survived by her seven children; 3 sons; Michael Sylvia of New Bedford, Robert Sylvia of Indiana, Jerome Arruda of New Bedford,  and four daughters; Barbara Sylvia of New Bedford, Kathleen...