Ralph Andrew “Bud” Neuschuez, Jr., 80, passed away on August 5th, 2020. He was the the loving husband of Yvette (Brousseau) Neuschuez, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Ralph was born in Pawtucket, and was the son of the late Ralph A. Neuschuez and Evelyn (Richardson) Neuschuez. Ralph served his country honorably in the US Navy and went on to hold a long and distinguished career, operating his family’s business, Summit Auto Service in Pawtucket for over 20...

Susan Regina Nephew, 60, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday August 4th, 2020, with her children by her side. She fought a long battle with heart disease and never gave up that fight. She was born to the late Louis A. Nephew and Jeanette C. (Bishop) Nephew in Boston, Massachusetts. Susan proudly received her GED through studies at Bristol Community College in 1993. She shared her life and love with her partner, Roberto Rios of Taunton. They shared four children: Christopher Rios and his...

Keith D. Souza, 61, of Somerset passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton. He was the significant other to Rosie Watkins of Somerset. Keith was born in Fall River the son of Maureen (Quental) Souza of Somerset and the late John D. “Danny” Souza. He was a graduate of Somerset High School class of 1978. Keith had most recently worked at the Somerset Grill. He was a huge KISS fan, who loved to sing karaoke and fish in fresh and salt...

Barbara A. (David) Bennett, 63, a life long resident of New Bedford, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow Donald Bennett. Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Joseph David and the late Theresa (Hardin) David, she was a graduate of New Bedford High School, and she worked as a teacher’s aide in the New Bedford Public School System. Barbara was a communicant of Our Lady of Purgatory Maronite Church. She is survived by three brothers,...

Joseph William Herring 81, of New Boston Road, Fairhaven died Monday, August 3, 2020 at home after a long and courageous fight with Renal disease. Joseph was surrounded by his loving family and his partner of the last 12 years. Joseph was the husband of 45 years to the late Pauline Lena (Beland) Herring until her passing in 2007.  Joseph was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina and was a son of the late Ernest and Elsa (Behar) Herring. Joseph  was a member of the United States...

Stephen P. Schroeder, 47, of Fairhaven, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his home. He was born in New Bedford, the son of Sandra R. (Amaral) Schroeder of Fairhaven and the late Paul A. Schroeder. Stephen was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School class of 1991 and then from New England Tech. Stephen owned and operated Schroeders Motors in Fairhaven for several years.He had worked for the Town of Fairhaven in the Sewer Department and most recently worked at...

Mary Ann (Pietrzyk) Sylvia, Age 86, died peacefully Sunday, August 2 after a period of declining health at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard M. Sylvia whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Westport, MA, one of five siblings, she was the daughter to the late Stanley and Mary Ann Pietrzyk. Survivors include her son Stanley R. Sylvia and his wife JoAnn from Billerica, MA and her daughter, Debra Ann (Sylvia) Raposa and her husband...

Alice R. Dumoulin, 99, passed away  peacefully on August 1, 2020.  Alice was born in Fall River and was the daughter of the late Alfred Dumoulin and Delia (Emard) Dumoulin. Alice served her country honorably in the US Navy and went on to hold a long and rewarding career as a registered nurse at St. Anne’s hospital for over 45 years until her retirement. Alice enjoyed shopping and finding a great bargain everywhere she went. She was an avid knitter and loved dogs...

Virginia A. “Ginny” (Donnelly) Pontes, 80, of Somerset passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Edward Pontes Sr.  Virginia was born in Philadelphia the daughter of the late Thomas and Elvira (Elia) Donnelly. She graduated from Little Flower Catholic High School class of 1958. Mrs. Pontes worked for the Somerset School Department for many years as an administrative assistant and helped in the cafeteria. Virginia also worked as...

It is with great sadness that the family of  Barbara Joan (Gosselin) Graca, 78, of Taunton passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the All American Assisted Living Home in Raynham. She was the beloved wife of Norbert Graca.  Born in New Bedford, Barbara was the daughter of the late Raymond and Rita (Smith) Gosselin. Mrs. Graca was a graduate of Holy Family High School in New Bedford, and went on to graduate from St. Ann’s School of Nursing in Fall River. She became a...