Lucille B. (Marchessault) Sobral, 95 of Acushnet died May 24, 2020 at Sacred Heart Home.  She was the wife of the late Fernando Sobral.  Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Aldei and Rosilda (Dumaine) Marchessault, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Acushnet 40 years ago.  Mrs. Sobral was a communicant […] Read more »

Christopher John LaRochelle, 53, passed away on May 15, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a sudden, brief illness. Chris was the beloved son of Ronald and Cecile (Guimond) LaRochelle of Marion. Born on April 1, 1967 in New Bedford, he was a ’85 graduate of ORRHS and a talented carpenter by trade. […] Read more »

Janice E. (Long) Bolton, 74, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Catholic Memorial Home. She was the wife of the late Daniel Bolton.             Mrs. Bolton was born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Elsie M. Long and had been a longtime resident of Westport before relocating to Fall River. […] Read more »

George L. Hossfield, Jr, 97, of Mattapoisett MA died May 12, 2020 in his apartment in Carbondale IL. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, M. Jaqueline (Dwyer) Hoss-field in 2015.             Born in Paterson, NJ to the late George L. Hossfield and Frieda E. (Marty) Hossfield, he lived in Paterson […] Read more »

Josephine Mary Pannell, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully in her home on May 21, 2020 in the company of her family at the age of 92. Jo was born in London, England on December 10, 1927, the daughter of Ann Margaret and John Lyons. Raised in Essex with her siblings Maureen, Michael and Patrick, she grew […] Read more »

Mary O. (Ornellas) Ferreira, 102 of New Bedford died May 20, 2020 peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital.She was the wife of the late Manuel B. Ferreira.Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Souza) Ornellas, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.Mrs. Ferreira was formerly employed as a stitcher […] Read more »

Joseph E. Doubrava, 92, of Mattapoisett, MA, died on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital following a brief period of declining health initiated by a fall and complicated by infection with COVID-19.             Joe was born in Bayside, New York and as a young man enjoyed swimming, sailing and golfing. As a 17 year-old […] Read more »

Thomas H. Buffinton, age 99, of Plymouth, MA, formerly of Marion, died peacefully on Saturday, May 16. He was the husband of the late Sally (Waring) Buffinton for 69 years.             Born November 8, 1920 in Williamstown, MA to the late Professor Arthur H. Buffinton and Mary (Edwards) Buffinton. As a young student at Williamstown High […] Read more »