Rourkene N. (Novia) Eleuterio, 94, of Dartmouth died January 14, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph S. Eleuterio. Born in Newton Upper Falls, MA, the daughter of the late Antonio and Loretta (Tolla) Novia, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Dartmouth in 1980. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Guillet of Swansea; a brother, Lawrence Novia of New Bedford; 3 grandchildren, Gerald Normandin and his wife Marilyn of Swansea, Michael Normandin and his wife Kathy of Coventry, RI and Lori Reed and her husband Scott of Somerset; 6 great-grandchildren, Gerald Normandin, Jr., Joshua Normandin, Joel Normandin, Michael Joseph Normandin, Alex Gerard Normandin and Hannah Lynn Reed. She was the mother-in-law of the late Gerard A. Guillet and the sister of the late Josephine Matheus, Mary Luiz, Joseph Novia, Angelo Novia and Alec Novia. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 16th from 11 AM – 12 Noon in Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford followed by her graveside Service in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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Bernice (Castellina) Norton, 83, of Dartmouth died Sunday January 13, 2013. She was the wife of the late Adelman W. Norton. Born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Blanche (Smith) Meling and Joseph Castellina, she lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth for most of her life. She is survived by her sons, Russell Hiksdal, John LeBert, Rene LeBert, and Roger LeBert; her brother, Robert Castellina; and four grandchildren. A private family burial service will be held at South Dartmouth Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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Eileen C. (McCawley) Greenfield, 86, of Dartmouth died Sunday January 20, 2013 after a period of declining health. She was the loving wife of John Greenfield who passed away August 16, 2010. They had shared 62 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Michael and Ellen (McCarthy) McCawley, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life. Eileen was the bookkeeper for Greenfield’s Garage for many years, a family owned and operated business. Prior to that she worked for Acushnet Saw Mill, where she sold the lumber that was used to build the Lincoln Park Roller Coaster, as she retold the story many times! She was married to John on June 5, 1948 and they were terrific parents to four children, two daughters, Donna Mae Greenfield and her companion Albert Cote of Westport and Gail DeMello and her husband Albert of Dartmouth, and two sons, Wayne Greenfield and his companion, Patricia Sinna of Florida and Brian John Greenfield and his wife Ellen of Mattapoisett. Seven lucky children got to call her Grandma. She was a loving, caring, and thoughtful friend, sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother, who will be truly missed by those who knew her. She was born into a family of eight children, which included Eileen, a sister, Mary Walsh, and six brothers, James C. McCawley, Joseph T. McCawley, John M. McCawley, Francis J. McCawley, Edward P. McCawley, and Paul J. McCawley. Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Visitation will be on Friday from 10-11 AM prior to the service. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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SOUTH DARTMOUTH — Thomas Tripp Cary, of South Dartmouth, died on January 22, 2013. He was 88 years old. Mr. Cary was born in Fairhaven, the son of Floyd Francis Cary and Anna Tripp Cary. He graduated from the Moses Brown School before enlisting in the Army in 1943. During his military service, Mr. Cary was assigned to the Army’s 11th Armored Division, which landed on the beaches of Normandy just days after the initial invasion. His division was later deployed to Belgium, where he was part of a tank battalion assigned to attack the advancing German forces during the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Cary received commendations for bravery and sacrifice, including the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Despite these acknowledgments for valor, Mr. Cary dismissed his own military service and was humbled by those who gave their lives for their country. Following his discharge from the Army, Mr. Cary attended Brown University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then began a sales career with Aerovox, an electronics manufacturer in New Bedford, MA. He later retired from Gerber Sales, an electronics distributor headquartered in Needham, MA. Mr. Cary shared stories with his grown children and grandchildren about the war, particularly the time his battalion was ordered to investigate Mauthausen, one of the Nazi’s largest internment camps. The 11th Armored Division is recognized as the liberating unit by the U.S. Army’s Center of Military History and the U.S. Holocaust Museum. Mr. Cary was an avid reader, particularly of American history and the founding fathers. He spent many delightful hours on the golf course with life-long friends whose friendships he treasured. In his later years, Mr. Cary enjoyed walks on the beach with his daughters and their four-legged companions. Inevitably, at some point on these walks, a gaggle of Canadian geese would fly overhead; he would always let out a shout of joy and gratitude at the sight and sound. Mr. Cary is survived by his daughters, Sarah Cary Lemelin and her husband Michael; and Martha Cary Shuster and her husband Steven, both of South Dartmouth; his son, Peter Gifford Cary and his wife Maureen of Wellesley, MA; eight grandchildren, John Cary Shuster and his wife Whitney of South Natick, MA. and Molly Swift Shuster of Boston; Sarah Ross Lemelin of Woodland Hills, CA. and Anne Cary Lemelin of New Orleans, LA; Andrew Francis, Grace Montgomery, Claire Haddorff and Samuel Tripp Cary of Wellesley, MA; one great-grandchild, Maxwell Atticus Shuster of South Natick, MA.; and a sister, Constance Cary Howland of South Dartmouth. Mr. Cary was predeceased by his wife, Joan Howard Cary and two sisters, Janet Cary Sipp and Barbara Cary Ferguson. A Memorial Service will be held at the Congregational Church, 17 Middle Street, South Dartmouth, MA at 11:00 Saturday, February 2nd. Interment at the Padanaram Cemetery will precede the service at 10:00. The cemetery is located on Elm Street in South Dartmouth. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or to the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust, 404 Elm Street, South Dartmouth, MA 02748.

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Rena (Regis) Mendes, 90, of Dartmouth died Sunday February 3, 2013 at Tobey Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph T. Mendes.

Born in Dartmouth, the daughter of the late Luigi and Mary (Bollea) Regis, she lived in Dartmouth all of her life.

Mrs. Mendes was formerly employed as a cafeteria worker at St. George School in Westport for many years.

She was a member of the Dartmouth Tenants Association. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her daughter, Joanne Mendes of New Bedford; her sister, Florence Danko of Boscawen, NH; and several nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Louis Regis, Jr. and Elinor Reed.

Her Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 9 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, 167 East Falmouth Highway (Route 28), East Falmouth. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Sisters of Holy Cross, Development Office, 377 Island Pond Rd., Manchester, NH 03109. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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Nellie (Andrade) Rosado, 77, of Dartmouth died Monday Febuary 4, 2013 at home. She was the widow of August Rosado.

Born in Falmouth, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mabel (Hackett) Andrade, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.

She is survived by six sons, Raymond Souto, Robert Souto, August Rosado, Oscar Rosado, William Rosado, and Nelson Rosado; a brother, Arnold Andrade; a sister, Barbara Gomes; two aunts, Frances Fortes and Dominga Andrade; many grandchildren, including Tiffany Farrell, Amanda Marvel, and Rebekah Britto; many great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

She was the mother of the late Mabel “Annie” Souto Britton, Diana, John, Frank, Thomas, Joseph, and Albert Souto, Jr., and sister of the late Arthur Andrade, Jr., Frank “Tangie” Andrade, Chris Andrade, and Charlene Butler.

Her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 10 AM at Victory Baptist Church, 7 Park Ave., Fairhaven, with viewing at the Church from 9-10 AM. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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Howard M. Lucas, 92, of Stuart, FL formerly of Dartmouth died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Martin Medical Center in Stuart, FL. He was husband of Helen (Eskow) Lucas.

Born in Freetown, MA, son of the late Moulton M. and Hazel M. (Reynolds) Lucas, he had lived in Dartmouth for most of his life prior to becoming a resident of Stuart, FL. A veteran of WWII, he served his country in the United States Army. Prior to retirement in 1985, he was the owner/operator of Howard Truck Center and had worked for the Auto Car Trucks Company of New Bedford until opening his own dealership. Mr. Lucas was a member of the Hawthorne Country Club and was a former member of the Country Club of New Bedford, the Wamsutta Club, New Bedford and the Paskamansett Beagle Club, Dartmouth. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.

Including his wife, he is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was brother of the late Eva P. Mattsson.

Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Potter Funeral Home at 12:30 P.M.

Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. prior to the service.

Interment will be in Friends Cemetery, Dartmouth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: UMass Dartmouth Foundation, 285 Old Westport Rd., N. Dartmouth, MA 02747.

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Dartmouth – Claire H. (Wunschel) Ellis, 81, of Dartmouth died after a long illnesss on February 13, 2013 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth.

Mrs. Ellis was born in New Bedford a daughter of the late William and Louise M. (Sylvia) Wunschel. She was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, Acushnet. She was employed as a seamstress by various local textile companies until her retirement.

Survivors include 3 sons: Leonard E. Ellis, Jr. and his wife, Suzanne, of N. Dartmouth, David M. Ellis and his wife, Karen, of Phoenix, AZ and Robert B. Ellis and his companion, Yvonne, of CA; a daughter: Dawn Choquette and her husband, David, of Fairhaven; 4 brothers: William Wunschel, Jr., Thomas Wunschel of FL, Robert Wunschel of Dartmouth and Donald Wunschel of Fairhaven; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

She was sister of the late Margaret Herteau and Gerald Wunschel.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend:

Visitation at the Kirby Funeral Home, 61 Tarkiln Hill Road on Friday, February 15, 2013, 10:00-11:00 A.M.

Funeral services on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 11 AM.

Interment in Tabor Cemetery, Acushnet.

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Jessie (Rapoza) Bernier of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, passed away Tuesday February 12, 2013 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the wife of Donat “Don” Bernier. In October they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Jessie was employed by the New Bedford Public School Department as a paraprofessional at the Mount Pleasant School until her retirement. Previous to that she was employed at Cundall’s Pharmacy where she was known for her coffee frappes. She loved to knit and would offer knit hats for everyone she knew and donated many to the children at the Schwartz Center for Children. Jessie loved the sunshine and traveling. Her greatest joy was taking her children and grandchildren to Mexico every year. She is survived by her loving husband Don; her beloved children, Michele (Bernier) Whalen and her husband D.J. of Nashua, NH, Dana Bernier and his wife Cheryl of Dartmouth, and Beth (Bernier) Kilanowich and her husband Wayne of New Bedford; her loving siblings, Mary Vieira of Dartmouth and Leonard Rapoza of Stoughton; her beloved grandchildren, Jennifer Whalen Turner, Patrick Whalen, Ryan and Kyle Bernier, and Graham and Logan Kilanowich; her beloved great-granddaughter, Julianne Elizabeth Turner; and nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Hilda Sylvia, Olivia, Antone, Augustus, Edward, Manuel, and Joseph Rapoza. Her family wold like to thank the staff at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home for their care and compassion. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 AM at St. Mary’s Church, South Dartmouth. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 4-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Schwartz Center for Children, One Posa Place, Dartmouth, MA 02747 or the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, 200 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA 02740. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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Aline Marie (Gagnon) Lavallee, 85, beloved wife of the late Joseph T. Lavallee, to whom she was married for 64 years, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at Kindred Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fall River, MA, daughter of the late Jean B. Gagnon and Leah (St. Amour) Gagnon, she had lived in North Dartmouth for most of her life. Mrs. Lavallee was a Communicant of St. George Church, Westport, MA. She was an expert seamstress and worked as a sample maker for Kay Windsor in New Bedford and prior to that at Shelburne Shirt in Fall River. She also worked at Mars Bargainland in New Bedford. Prior to her retirement in 1990, she worked as an Information Operator for AT&T in Fall River. Mrs. Lavallee was a selfless person who spent all of her spare time giving to others. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers Club in Fairhaven where she made Hug-A-Bears with her husband, Joseph. She made bandages for the lepers and crocheted lap robes for the cancer patients at the Rose Lathrop Cancer Home. She was a talented baker who would sell cakes at bake sales. People would pay any price she named, because the cakes were that good. She was a founding member of the Romeos and Juliets Square Dance Club. She enjoyed performing and sewing costumes for the minstrel shows at her parish. She was an avid animal lover, but was especially fond of birds and cats. She enjoyed travelling with her husband. She is survived by her daughters Lucille M. Rosa and her husband Joseph of Assonet; Suzanne A. Lavallee of No. Dartmouth; Laurianne J. Duquenoy and her husband Denis of Rehoboth, and by her sons Roger P. Lavallee of No.Dartmouth; Roland E. Lavallee and his wife Ginger of Acushnet. She is survived by 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Theodore L. Lavallee; her brothers, Roger Gagnon, Antoine Gagnon, a sister, Estelle Dion, and a grandson, Lance Lavallee. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, February 19, 2013 from the Potter Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Church, Westport at 11:00 A.M. Calling hours Monday 4-7 P.M. Interment in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

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Marilyn A. (Tavano) Griffiths, 68, of Brooksville, FL and Dartmouth, MA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 12, 2013. She was the wife of David F. Griffiths. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of Mary M. (Scherf) Tavano and the late Fiore A. Tavano, she lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth for many years and wintered in Florida for 14 years. Mrs. Griffiths was formerly employed as a cafeteria worker for the Dartmouth Public School Department. She was formerly active in the Boy Scouts of America, having served as a den mother and committee chairperson. She also had been active in various women’s groups in Florida, especially the Red Hat Society. She was a graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy in Fairhaven. She is survived by her husband; her mother; her sons, Ryan Griffiths and his wife Beth of Brooksville, and Michael Griffiths of New Hampton, NH; her grandchildren, Brandon, Shawn, Ashley, Logan, and Nadia; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9 AM at St. Mary’s Church, South Dartmouth. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 4-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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NORTH DARTMOUTH — Nancy [Hawes] Brownhill, 68, born 23 March 1944 in South Dartmouth, MA, died Tuesday, 5 February 2013, at her home in North Dartmouth, MA, after a nine-month battle with leukemia. Nancy died peacefully, with family, friends and faithful dogs by her side. Nancy was the daughter of the late Jessie May [Tilton] and Harold Eddy Hawes, and the sister of Douglas and David and loving mother to David, Leigh and Jason. She graduated from Dartmouth High School in 1962. Nancy earned her LPN certification from Diman School of Practical Nursing in 1976. In nearly 40 years of nursing, she specialized in the care of handicapped children and the elderly in home and assisted living settings. Nancy loved her family, friends and dogs. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, horseback riding, traveling, arts and crafts, amateur theatre and all things in nature. She will be dearly missed by son, David of Acton, MA, his wife, Melanie, and their sons, Trevor and Owen; daughter, Leigh of Fergus, Ontario and her daughters, Adabu and Hauwa; and son, Jason of Charlestown, MA. Also by brothers, Douglas and David, their spouses, Cynthia and Robin, and many beloved nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and fellow travelers. A Memorial Service will be held 23 February 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Congregational Church, 17 Middle Street, Padanaram

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Jose Gabriel, 88, of Dartmouth, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Malvina (Ribeiro) Gabriel.

Born in Portugal, son of the late Antonio A. and Inocancea (Baptista) deSousa, he had resided in Dartmouth for most of his life. Prior to his retirement in 1989, Mr. Gabriel worked as a supervisor for Calvin Clothing of New Bedford. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors along his beloved wife include his son: Jorge R. Gabriel and his wife Susan of Westport; 3 brothers: Serefin Sousa Baptista of Portugal, Humberto Sousa of New Bedford and Emilio DeSousa of CA; 1 sister: Sao Freitas of Portugal; 2 grandchildren: Jonathan Gabriel and Lea Machado; 2 great grandchildren: James and Savanaha as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Gabriel was the brother of the late Antonio Baptista and Emilia Ponte.

Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be Saturday, February 23, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.

Calling hours Friday from 5-7 P.M. at the Potter Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.

Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations may be made to: Saturday Soup Kitchen in Fall River which Jorge, Susan and Jonathan have supported and worked, any donations should be made to: Joseph Primo, c/o Saturday Kitchen, 140 Snell St., Fall River, MA 02721.

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Jacqueline Elora (Hopkins) McCawley, 82, of Naples, FL, formerly of Dartmouth, passed away Thursday February 21, 2013 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Ora (Lavoie) Hopkins, and sister of the late Geraldine Hopkins Cooke. Jackie received her nursing degree from the Truesdale Hospital School of Nursing. In 1953 she married Paul J. McCawley and helped support him through law school. She was a devoted and loving mother and friend. She was involved in many community activities including the Schwartz Center for Children where she volunteered. She was an avid golfer and bridge player and enjoyed sailing and skiing. She is survived by her husband Paul; a son, David and his wife Judy; a daughter Kathleen Pallatroni and her husband Lawrence; five grandchildren, Matthew and Elizabeth McCawley, Joseph, Paul, and Keith Pallatroni; and many nieces and nephews. A small memorial service will be held on a day and time to be announced in the future. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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DARTMOUTH — Florence Nora (Brown) Healy, age 91 years, of Dartmouth, died Saturday at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Warren James Healy. Born in Montreal, Canada, Nora was the daughter of the late Albert and Agnes Ellen (Mansfield) Brown and lived in this community all of her life. She was an active member of Smith Mills Christian Congregational Church and a member of the Tri-Delta Club and was also a docent at the N.B Whaling Museum for a period of time. Mother of the late John Thomas Healy, she is survived by her daughter Susan Healy-Mills and her husband Graham of Barrington, R.I.; a granddaughter Jennifer Mills; and a sister Vera Giusti of Dartmouth. Nora’s funeral will take place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Smith Mills Christian Congregational Church with friends being received in the hour prior to her service. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances in Nora’s name to Smith Mills Christian Congregational Church, 11 Anderson Way, North Dartmouth, MA 02747

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NEW BEDFORD — John Beetle Baumann passed away in this city after a short illness on February 27th, 2013. He was the husband of the late Lucille Breault Baumann. He was born in South Boston on March 20, 1919, to the late Helen Amelia (Beetle) Baumann, and John Michael Baumann. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter (NMI) Baumann, sisters, Helen Margret Baumann and Anna R. (Baumann) Harrison. A lifelong carpenter, his early work experience included working for his grandfather Charles Beetle in the family boatyard in New Bedford, and also with Ben Dobson, the noted naval architect. During World War II, he volunteered to join the newly formed 28th Naval Construction Battalion (SEABEES) in Rhode Island and participated in operations at Sicily, Corsica, Sardinia, and later the South of France earning several recognitions and commendations for individual and unit actions. He returned to this area where he worked in the Carpenters Union until retirement having worked at and supervised numerous construction projects including the New Bedford Airport, Tifereth Israel Jewish Synagogue, and Bishop Stang High School. He is survived by son, Michael John Baumann of Colleyville Texas, his wife Lori, and children, Rhiannon Amber, Jennifer Marie, Melani Veronica, and John Phillip, and Charles Maurice Baumann, Lt. Colonel USAF (Ret) of Schertz, Texas, his wife Donna, and their children, Scott Charles and Amy Kristine. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the New Bedford Whaling Museum or to the charity of your choice. Visitation will take place on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. in the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford. His service will be at the funeral home on Monday at 10 a.m. followed by burial in Rural Cemetery.

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Tamara Jannell (Dahlheimer) Bachstein, 71, of Dartmouth passed away Thursday February 28, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Richard Bachstein. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Elroy and Mildred (Dahlheimer) Ratz, she lived in the St. Louis area for most of her life before moving to Dartmouth nine years ago. Tammy was a long term executive with Sears Roebuck Co. in St. Louis until her retirement. She loved antiques and time spent with her husband scouting out treasures at garage sales and antique marts. She loved the Boston Red Sox, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the New England Patriots. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching all of her birds at the feeders. She often spent time talking with all of her old friends to keep up on all of the gossip in St. Louis. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Her family would like to thank the staff of St. Luke’s Hospital for the loving care given to Tammy during her illness. She is survived by her husband; a son, Michael Bachstein and his fiancée, Robin Vigeant; and two grandchildren, Noah and Chloe Bachstein. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday from 1-4 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Funeral services and burial in South Dartmouth Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary, 101 Page St., New Bedford, MA 02740. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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Dorothea M. (Gifford) Raposa, 95, of Dartmouth died March 10, 2013 at Hathaway Manor. She was the wife of the late Joseph Raposa. Born in Dartmouth, the daughter of the late Lewis L. and Nellie M. (Bailey) Gifford, she lived in Dartmouth all of her life. Mrs. Raposa enjoyed sewing, gardening, bowling and participating in many activities at the Smith Neck Church. Her family would like to thank all the wonderful people at Hathaway Manor and Life Choice Hospice for their sincere and loving care. Survivors include her daughter, Jane L. Smith and her husband Walter of Dartmouth; three grandchildren, Dr. Edward R. Smith and his wife Cathy, Karen Kahrl and her husband Benjamin and Dr. Andrew J. Smith and his wife Sara; six grandchildren, Caitlin, Morgan and Hudson Smith, Ella and Lily Kahrl and Rose Smith; her dear friend and companion, Marce Johnson; many nieces and nephews including her niece, Gail Sampieri, who was like a daughter to her. She was the sister of the late Philander Vernon Gifford, Wilfred Kenton Gifford, Everett Launcelot Gifford, Ralph Holder Gifford, Evelyn Millicent Peckham, Alton Dwight Gifford, Helen Estella Forrest and Maurice Nelson Gifford. Her private Funeral Service will be held in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford followed by burial in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Schwartz Center for Children, 1 Posa Place, Dartmouth, MA 02747. For on-line guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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DARTMOUTH — Alfred Marshall DeWolf, age 87, of South Dartmouth, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on March 29, 2013. Loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen (Fitch) DeWolf; his daughters, Deborah Jean DeWolf and Beverly DeWolf Thorn and her husband William; his grandchildren, Patrick M. Thorn, Christopher M. Thorn, Carolyn E. Thorn; and his sister, Nancy A. DeWolf. Al was the son of the late Ward and Eliza (Marshall) DeWolf. Al was a graduate of Northfield Mount Herman School, Class of 1944, and Brown University, Class of 1950. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a radio-man on a destroyer escort in the North Atlantic and Pacific. He was the third generation owner of the old DeWolf and Vincent Hardware Store located in downtown New Bedford that opened in 1881, closing in 1980. A past president of the Kiwanis Club, he was a member of the New England Hardware Dealers Association and the Cape and Islands Orchid Society. For several years he lead a monthly investment group at the Southworth Library. Al was an avid gardener sharing his prize winning dahlias and other beautiful flowers with his family and many friends. He spent hours of quiet time enjoying both classical and semi-classical music. At Al’s request his services were private and under the direction of the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford.

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Gilda (Souza) Cabral, 90, of Dartmouth died Monday April 1, 2013. She was the beloved wife of John Cabral.

Mrs. Cabral was formerly employed by Rodney Metals for many years.

Known as the “Beach Girl,” she loved going to the Municipal Beach in New Bedford. She enjoyed dancing, socializing, and going to casinos.

She is survived by her husband; and a niece and two nephews.

Private funeral arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.

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