Janet Marie (Howarth) Hemingway Janet Marie (Howarth) Hemingway, age 63, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida in the company of her treasured sisters Susan and Lisa. Their care for one another and their sisterhood will never be broken. It’s an example of unconditional love and unwavering commitment. Janet is… [Read More]
Obituary_Elizabeth Morse Read
Elizabeth Morse Read Elizabeth Morse Read, 73, of Fairhaven died peacefully on Friday December 13, 2024. She was born in New Bedford and lived in New York before settling in Fairhaven. She is survived by her sisters and children. A memorial will be held in private at her residence. Arrangements were by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett… [Read More]
Obituary: Richard Campbell
Richard Campbell Richard W. “Rick” Campbell, 62, of Fairhaven passed away unexpectedly at home Tuesday, August 27, 2024. He was the longtime companion of 23 years to Karen J. Diggins. Born in Lowell, MA, son of the late William E. Campbell and Joan Burgess, he lived in the Fairhaven area most of his life and… [Read More]
Obituary: Patricia Goulet
Patricia Goulet Patricia A. Goulet, 83, died Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late Gary Goulet. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Paul and Stefane (Liskowski) Pifko, she lived in Fairhaven her entire life. In her free time, Patricia… [Read More]
Obituary: Betty Leone Gifford
Betty Leone Gifford October 7, 1931 – July 29, 2024 Betty Leone Gifford (nee Karvonen) passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born and initially raised in Ahmeek, a tiny town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on October 7, 1931. Her family moved briefly to Ishpeming, Michigan, before relocating to Scituate, Massachusetts, and finally settling… [Read More]
Obituary: Dorothea Machado
Dorothea Machado Dorothea Machado, the oldest living World War II veteran of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully on Friday May 17, 2024. Dorothea had a true love of life and once she hit her goal of reaching 100 years, she upped the ante and wanted to reach 106! Dorothea, or Dora/Dottie began and spent most of… [Read More]
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Sylvia
Robert W. “Bob” Sylvia Robert W. Sylvia, 86, a fixture on Fairhaven’s working waterfront for decades and a preeminent diesel mechanic servicing thousands of commercial marine vessels over many years, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Lady Lake, Florida, after a period of declining health. Born in Mattapoisett, Robert… [Read More]
Obituary: Donna Donnelly
Donna M. Donnelly Donna M. Donnelly passed away on April 14, 2024 at her home in Fairhaven, Massachusetts at the age of 69. She was born on December 8, 1954 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was formerly active as a Town of Fairhaven Meeting Member and a graduate of Fairhaven High School. She retired as… [Read More]
Obituary: Constance Gaucher
Constance Gaucher On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Constance V. Gaucher, aged 97, passed away peacefully at Sippican Health Care Center in Marion. Born in New Bedford to the late Frank and Helen (Regan) Valladoa, Constance spent the majority of her life in her beloved town of Fairhaven. Her life was a testament to the values… [Read More]
Obituary: Susan B. Sullivan
Susan B. Sullivan Susan B. Sullivan, a 19 year Fairhaven resident, passed away on Sunday, April 7, after a short illness. She was 72. Susan was surrounded by family and close friends at her home and slipped away peacefully. She was a long time member of the Bay Area Senior Cyclists and previously served on… [Read More]
