All Obituaries

Denise C. (Tisdelle) Branco, 78, of Assonet passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at home, surrounded by her family.    Born in Acushnet, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Rachel (Masse) Tisdelle.  She was a lifelong resident of Acushnet, New Bedford and Assonet and a long-time communicant of St. Bernard’s Church, Assonet.    Denise graduated from New Bedford Greater Vocational High School and later New ...

In Loving Memory of Janice It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing Janice, who passed away on July 7, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on January 14, 1938, in Stoneham, Massachusetts, Janice was a cherished soul whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many. Janice's life was filled with dedication, love, and an unwavering commitment to her family . Her professional journey as an Office Manager began with Dr. Joseph A. Costa, where she played a pivotal role in building ...

Paul Edward Donahue, 55, of Assonet, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2026. Born on January 8, 1971, Paul was the beloved son of Elizabeth A. Terry and the late Richard J. Donahue of Assonet. Paul grew up in Assonet, where he spent much of his life. He worked for many years in the construction industry as a drain cleaner, plumber, and pipe liner throughout Massachusetts, earning the respect of those who worked alongside him through his extensive knowledge of the trade, ...

Russell D. Brown 79, of New Bedford passed away on Monday June 15, 2026, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Bernadette (Barrows) Brown for the last 61 years. Born in Acushnet, Ma he was the son of the late Alvin Dale Brown Jr and the late Rosalee (Potkay) Brown. Russell worked for years as an Electrician for Raytheon Co. He liked to play video games; and he liked to do crossword puzzles. He enjoyed watching old movies, he loved eating food, ...

Jeffrey Loomis 82, of Assonet passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, June 5, 2026. Born in Manhattan, New York he was the son of the late Nathan Brightner and the late Charolette (Eisenberg) Loomis. Jeffrey worked for years as an accountant for the U.S. Chess Federation.  He was involved in programs like parents without partners. and he like volunteering for misc. causes. He also enjoyed photography and woodworking. But basically, Jeffrey was a home body, ...

Joseph Brum 78, of Lakeville, Ma passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 2, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Beverly (McKay) Brum. Born in St. Michael, Portugal he was the son of the late Dionizio Brum and the late Maria (Pacheco) Brum. Joseph came to this Country when he was 8 years old. He worked very hard as a Steel Worker at Turner Steel in Bridgewater. He also worked the garden to provide for his family. Joseph enjoyed quahoging, and saltwater fishing. He loved to travel ...

Kathryn “Kathy” J. Bates Kathryn “Kathy” J. Bates, 85, passed away peacefully on May 19 th  2026, following a brief illness. Born in New Hope, Pennsylvania on October 12 th , 1940, Kathy spent most of her life in Massachusetts, where she devoted herself to her family and those she loved. Selfless and caring, she always put others before herself and found her greatest joy in spending time with her family and supporting those ...

Anita Louise Servais 77, of Rochester passed away on May 12, 2026. Born in New Bedford she was the daughter of the late Ernest Servais and the late Cosette (Jeffrey) Servais. Louise as she liked to be called, worked for many years as a certified nurse's aide self employed, and worked at numerous places. Louise was a free spirit. She had a passion for horses, and she had a love of music, dancing and the outdoors and a passion for Freedom. Louise is survived by her son Paul D. Mello of ...

Christine LaPointe May 8, 2026 With profound sadness, the family of Christine LaPointe announces her peaceful passing at home in Rochester, Massachusetts, on May 8, 2026, at the age of 57. Surrounded by the love of family and close friends, Christine passed with the same strength, compassion, and selflessness that defined her entire life. Life and Legacy Early Life and Education Christine grew up in Rochester, Massachusetts, where she developed a lifelong love for flowers, plants, ...

Brian Howard Reynolds, 81, of Dennis, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026. Born on May 31, 1944, in Middleboro, Massachusetts, Brian lived a life defined by service, curiosity, and an unwavering dedication to preserving history and helping others. He cared deeply about his family and friends. He was passionate about history and deeply cared about preserving it for future generations whether it was a building, a windmill, genealogical records, items from the past or just a ...