All Obituaries

Jean Louis "Louie" Francoeur 87, of South Dartmouth passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday January 21, 2022. He was married to the love of his life for 65 years, Florence "Penny" (Demello) Francoeur. Born in New Bedford he was the youngest child of 9, to the late Joseph L. Francoeur and the late Juliette (Saucier) Francoeur. Louie is survived by his wife Penny, his daughter Kimberly Brie and her husband Alan of Dartmouth and his brother George Francoeur of...

Pauline R. Whitaker 83, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at her home on Monday January 3, 2022. Born in New Bedford she was the daughter of the late George E. Rogers, Sr and the late Louise (Hemmen) Rogers. Pauline is survived by her granddaughter Stephanie McEndarfer of Dartmouth, her brother George E. Rogers, Jr of New Bedford and her sister Gladys Cosmos of CT. Pauline was predeceased by her daughter the late Paulette LaFleur. She also was the very proud grandmother to her 2...

Kathleen A. Brum 71, of West Wareham passed away on Tuesday December 28, 2021 at Tobey Hospital. Born in New Bedford she was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Morse and the late Annie (Marcelino) Morse. Kathleen is survived by her children; Jeffrey Brum of Assonet and Angela Morss and her husband Andrew of W. Wareham. Kathleen was predeceased by her infant daughter the late Tara Brum. Kathleen is survived by her sister; Susan Berkman of Idaho and she was predeceased by her brother the...

Richard E. Aranjo 87, of Fairhaven passed away on Sunday December 26, 2021. Richard's completed obituary will be posted here when available.   www.southcoastchapel.com

Laura T. Rusinoski Obituary   Mattapoisett – Laura T. Rusinoski 96 of Mattapoisett and Rochester passed away peacefully at Newton-Wellesley Hospital on December 19, 2021. Laura was the wife of the late Alexander K. Rusinoski. She was born and raised in New Bedford, she was one of 6 children of Portuguese immigrants Joaquim and Aurora (Gomes) Teixeira.  Laura spoke only Portuguese as a young child and was multilingual her entire life. She grew up on Deane Street...

Lillian B. Freitas 85, of New Bedford passed away on Friday December 17, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Born in New Bedford she was the daughter of the late Jose Batista and the late Maria J. Batista. Lillian is survived by her sons; David Freitas, Alan Freitas and Christopher Batista all of New Bedford and she was predeceased in death, by her infant son, the late Randy Freitas. Lillian was also the proud grandmother of her 6 grandchildren; Brandon, Aaron, Chris,...

Mary Lou Martins Camara 73, of East Freetown passed away Tuesday December 14, 2021 after a courageous 6 year battle with Cancer, she succumbed to Covid-19. Born in Fall River, Ma she was the daughter of the late John A. Martins and the late Maria Lourdes (Garcia) Martins. Mary Lou is survived by her children; Gregory P. Camara of Westport and Christy Camara of East Freetown. She is also survived by her brother; Carlos "Charlie" Martins of Somerset. Mary Lou was also the proud...

Ellen O. Milosek 82, of East Freetown passed away on Tuesday December 14, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital in New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Henry Milosek. Born in New Bedford, Ma she was the daughter of the late George Neubert and the late Ada (Houghton) Neubert. Ellen is survived by her children; Kenneth E. Milosek and his wife Denise of East Freetown, George F. Milosek and his wife Julie also of East Freetown, Kim E. Pearson of New Bedford and Kristie L. Walker and...

Dianne (Brunette) Tisdelle 74, of Acushnet passed away after a long illness on Sunday December 5, 2021 at Care One in New Bedford, Ma.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Tisdelle. Born in New Bedford, Ma she was the daughter of the late Albert Brunette and the late Alice C. (Arsenault) Brunette. Dianne is survived by her daughter; Christine Shirosky of N. Attleboro, her sister Jeanne Fortin and her husband Raymond of New Bedford and her niece; Judy F. Areano of...

Edna Belliveau Frates, loving mother, age 96, of New Bedford, MA., passed away Sunday November 28 at home following a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Alfred Frates. She was predeceased by her son David Frates. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Frates and son, Thomas Frates and his companion Patti Querim., 3 grandchildren; Derek Frates, Katie Chirigotis and David Frates. 3 great granchildren and 1 great great grandchild. A Memorial Mass to be held at...