Vivian (Chagnon) White, 70, a native of Somerset, MA died May 27, 2022 at her home in Dighton. She was the daughter of the late Roland A and Edna P (Belmore) Chagnon and the loving wife of her devoted husband, Richard G White.   Born in Fall River, Vivian lived her formative years in Somerset. She graduated from Somerset High School in 1970 and in later years went on to get her Associates degree from Bristol Community College in accounting, a field in which she spent most of her...

Virginia (Sousa) Silvia, 99, longtime resident of N. Dighton, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Morton Hospital. The beloved wife of the late John G. Silvia of 65 years. Mrs. Silvia was born in East Providence, Rhode Island. The daughter of the late John Sousa and Filomena (Vieira) Sousa. Virginia worked many years for Raytheon in N. Dighton. She was an active member of St. Nicholas of Myra Church. Mrs. Silvia was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking. She also loved gardening,...

FAIRHAVEN-Brother James George Rukavina, ss.cc., a member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary-United States Province, passed away suddenly in Fairhaven, MA on Tuesday , May 24, 2022, at the age of 75. Born on May 22, 1947, to Anthony and Helen (Horbachewski) Rukavina, Jim attended the College at Brockport, State University of New York, where in 1970 he received a B.S. in Chemistry, majoring in Math and Physics.  From 1987 to 1990 he attended Catholic University...

Roberto Medina Reynosa, 95, of New Bedford passed away peacefully Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford.  He was the husband of the late Monserate Feliciano Perez. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, son of the late Deogracias Medina and Angelina Reynosa, he lived there most of his life prior to coming to New Bedford nine years ago.  He had worked as a  self employed TV repairman.  Roberto loved singing and dancing to Spanish music and working on...

SWANSEA-George A. Hebert, Sr., 92, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on May 22, 2022. George was born in Fall River and was the son of the late Edward Hebert and Mathilda (Doucette) Hebert.  Mr. Hebert served his country honorably in the US Navy during the Korean War as a Gunners Mate 3rd Class aboard the USS Pawcatuck. He was a lifelong member of the Fall River Elks Lodge 118 and the Knights of Columbus, Swansea. George held a long and rewarding career as a...

 Debra M. Chabot, of Rehoboth passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 22, 2022 in Fall River at Saint Anne’s Hospital.  She was the wife of 43 years to Dennis Chabot. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Irene V. Bouchard and Alfred A. LaCombe.  She was mother to Jennifer Chabot of Attleboro and grandmother to Taylar Borges, Heyden Borges and Colt Gravel; sister to Laurie Marvel and her husband Gary of Taunton and Allan LaCombe and his wife Karen of...

Warren A. Marques, 54, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, May 20, 2022. He was the former husband of Kim (Hinton) Marques-Tavares. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Armando and Maria Alice (Fernandes) Marques, he was a lifelong resident of the city and a graduate of Greater New Bedford Vocational High School. He attended the International Church of the Nazarene.  Warren drove cab for Blue Bird and enjoyed building model cars and photography. He is survived by...

Thomas Cummings III, age 80 passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Thomas Jr. and Estelle (Stasiowski) Cummings and the beloved husband of Barbara (Pontes) Cummings. Thomas was a graduate of Durfee High School Class of 1960 and attended college at New Mexico Tech. He was also a United States Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Thomas enjoyed watching and attending the Providence College Friars, was proud of his lawn...

Judith Ann (Roberts) Heaven, 67, of Fairhaven passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, May 20, 2022.  She was the loving wife of 38 years to James D. Heaven. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Antone Roberts and Christine (Cambra) Perry and her husband Frank J. Perry, she was a lifelong resident of Fairhaven and a graduate of Fairhaven High School.  Judith also received her Associate Degree from Bristol Community College.  She was a Registered Nurse at Alden Court for...

Adelino M. Reis, 83, of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Morton Hospital. He was the beloved husband to the late Maria Jose (Branco) Reis with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Mr. Reis was born in São Miguel, Azores. The son of the late Jose Jacinto dos Reis and Gilda de Medeiros Grota Reis. Adelino was a long time communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes and Annunciation of the Lord Church. He was a simple man that enjoyed gardening, going for...