Professor Merritt G. “Chuck” LaPlante, 89, of Dartmouth formerly of Mattapoisett died June 15, 2021 unexpectedly at home.             He was the husband of Julia L. (Mello) LaPlante.             Born in Worcester, son of the late Merritt B. and Louise (Morris) LaPlante, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life before moving to Dartmouth 3 […] Read more »

Irma Jean Nicholson, age 90, Englewood Florida, passed away on September 17, 2020 of complications related to COVID-19.             She was born in Boston, on June 16, 1930, daughter of late Helen (Beaton), and George Nicholson.  Irma graduated from Dedham High School, MA, class of 1948. She was an alumnus of Chamberlain School of Retailing, […] Read more »

Richard H. Bennett, 77, of New Bedford passed away at home in his sleep on Tuesday June 8, 2021. He was the husband of the late Doreen M. (Pacheco) Bennett.             Born in Fairhaven, he lived in Mattapoisett and Fairhaven before moving to New Bedford.             Richard formerly worked in retail, having been employed at […] Read more »

Armand W. Bergeron, Jr., 55, of North Dartmouth, MA and formerly of Rochester, MA passed away May 21, 2021, unexpectedly at home. Armand was born in New Bedford and was the beloved son of Armand W. Bergeron of Sarasota, Florida and the late Noella Carol (Branzell) Bergeron. Armand grew up in Fairhaven where he graduated […] Read more »

Beatrice M. (Antoune) Gregory, 92, of Mattapoisett died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Our Lady’s Haven after a long, courageous battle with scoliosis and other health problems. She was the wife of Donald J. Gregory, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.             Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of […] Read more »

Charles Evans Bascom died peacefully in Tucson on March 29th, 2021 at the age of 79 as the gorgeous full moon was setting. His last days were spent at home surrounded by loving caregivers, friends and family.             Charlie was fascinated with all things to do with the sky, be it celestial navigation or pyrotechnics. […] Read more »

Edward F. Alves Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 4, 2020 at Tobey hospital in Wareham. He was born in New Bedford two loving parents Bernadette McQuade Alves and Edward Louis Alves on December 27, 1950. He is survived by his wife Lynette and three sons, Edward F. Alves II of New Hampshire, Robert […] Read more »

Stephen Joseph Rogers, 88, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 16, 1932 in New Bedford to Joseph Rogers and Mary (Oliveira) Rogers.             Steve was a U. S. Army Korean War Veteran and served in the Occupational Forces in Germany.             Steve […] Read more »

David F. Lopes, 70, of Mattapoisett, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, May 22, 2021.             Born in New Bedford, son of the late Francis P. and Hilda (Motta) Lopes, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was the husband of Maria Lopes.             David worked as a cook at Lakeville Hospital […] Read more »