James P. Manning, 86, a 32 year resident of Marion, died Thursday, December 2nd of Alzheimer’s disease.             Jim worked as a manufacturer’s representative covering the New England states with his partner Sheila Mitchell, a long career that he much enjoyed. Until recently he was a tennis player and loved living in Marion. Jim always […] Read more »

Shirley A. L’Italien, 86, passed away peacefully in her home before sunrise on Tuesday,November 30, 2021. Shirley was born on August 4, 1935 in New Bedford, MA to the late Mary Alice and Teodore Przymierski. She attended public schools and left New Bedford Vocational School as a sophomore to help care for her year-old niece, […] Read more »

Robert L. Bowman, 83, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford after a period of declining health. He was the longtime companion of the late Wilma Wilson.             Born and raised in Mattapoisett, son of the late Walter and Florence (Foster) Bowman, he grew up […] Read more »

James Lee Gabriel, 38, of Mattapoisett, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 after a life-time battle with addiction.             Born in Wareham, James was the son of the late John Joseph Gabriel and Jeanne Marie (Collins) Melchior. James was Shodan 1st dan black belt in the martial arts style of Tai-ChUan-Tao at Red Dragon Martial Arts […] Read more »

Constance Ellen Hoksch (Kohout), died November 29, 2021 of peritoneal cancer. Born in Malone, NY and raised in Fort Covington, NY, she graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone, where she played clarinet and saxophone. Connie graduated from Norwich University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical […] Read more »

On Sunday November 24, 2021 Paul Brown died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford Massachusetts following a short illness. Paul is survived by his daughter, Kathy Eklund (Brown), who lives in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and his son, Jim Brown, who lives in Lynnwood, Washington. Paul has four grandchildren: Kelby Brown, Midori Brown, Laura Eklund, […] Read more »

Leo H. Paradis, Jr., 78, of Freetown passed away on Tuesday November 16, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.             He was born on October 14, 1943 in New Bedford, to the late Leo and Alice (Drisdell) Paradis of New Bedford. He lived in Freetown for […] Read more »

Jane F. (Goudreau) Curry, 88, of New Bedford, formerly of Marion, died November 21, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Clyde Curry and the daughter of the late Frederick and Mildred (Flanagan) Goudreau.             She was born in Pawtucket, RI and lived in Dover, NH and Marion […] Read more »

Charles A. Tavares, D.D.S, 87, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 22, 2021. He was the husband of the late Sally Tavares. Born in New Bedford, son of the late James M. and Bridget (Misiolek) Tavares, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Charles served in both the U.S. […] Read more »