Jason Payne, 47, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 20, 2024 in Philadelphia. He was born on December 13, 1976, in Boston, Massachusetts.             Jason was an incredible and loving husband to Jill Payne and a devoted father to his daughter, Brooke Lichty. Family meant everything to him. An animal lover at heart, Jason […] Read more »

Daniel N. Lopes, 79, of Fairhaven died Thursday, July 4, 2024 unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital.             Born in New Bedford, son of the late Paul and Gertrude (Nunes) Lopes, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life.             He honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967.             Danny was a […] Read more »

Roger C. Ames, 84, of Lakeville passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Care One At New Bedford following a lengthy period of declining health. He was the son of the late Lavon T. Ames, Jr. and Lena R. (Potter) Ames.             Born in New Bedford, Mr. Ames resided in Lakeville for 52 years.             […] Read more »

Just ten days before celebrating his ninety-fifth birthday, Victor Edward Demski passed away on June 21, 2024.             Vic was born on July 2,1929 in New Kensington, PA, the son of Joseph and Josephine Demski.             He attended local schools in Pennsylvania and in 1951 graduated from The University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. Degree […] Read more »

Evelyn (Croteau) Teixeira, 84, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on June 28, after a period of declining health. She was the loving wife of the late Armand Teixeira.             Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Wilfrid and Eugenie (Desorcy) Croteau, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life and was a communicant of […] Read more »

Beverly L. (Whiton) Wareham, of Marion died June 22, 2024 after a long illness surrounded by her family.             She was the wife of the late William M. Wareham.             Born in Medford, daughter of the late Lewis F. and Edna F. (Foster) Whiton, she lived in Marion most of her life.             Beverly was […] Read more »

Patricia A. (Dragon) Rodrigues, 77, formerly of Mattapoisett died June 15, 2024 at Eliot Center in Natick.             She was the wife of the late Joao “John” “Mr. Rod” Rodrigues.             Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Claudio and Margaret (Branco) Dragon, she was raised in New Bedford before moving to Mattapoisett in 1977. […] Read more »

Robert L. Norton, 85, of Naples, Florida, and Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully after a long illness, overlooking his beloved view of Point Connett and Buzzard’s Bay. He is survived by Nancy, his loving wife of 63 years.             Robert’s devotion to his family was unwavering. He was a loving father to his children: Robert […] Read more »

George J. Edwards Jr., 70, of Mattapoisett passed away on Tuesday June 18, 2024 after complications with cancer. Born September 2, 1953 in New Bedford, George was the son of George Sr. and Lorraine Edwards and brother to Douglas Edwards and the late Shawn Edwards. George is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carla […] Read more »

John Moline Teal, 94, died on June 14, 2024 at Teal Farm. John was an internationally recognized biologist and naturalist. He was best known for his research work on salt marsh ecology, including the popular book Life and Death of the Salt Marsh, co-authored with his first wife Mildred Teal. His research also included deep […] Read more »