David Mesquita

Maria,

Pam and I just became aware of the passing of your husband.  We both will keep you in our prayers during this trying time.

Sheila Rogers (Allen)

Maria, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joseph Augustyn

Maria, so sorry for your loss.  One of my favorite quotes:  " To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."  May your husband rest in peace.

Dennis M. Duval

Maria, please accept my utmost sympathy on the passing of your husband. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Dennis

Antonio (Tony) Castro

Hi Maria, I am truly sorry hearing of the passing of your husband. It is a feeling of emptiness that lasts a long time, iit eases as time passes, but never goes away. I am living that, since my wife passed three year in December. Take it day by day and try to stay busy, it will help. Again so sorry and may he Rest In Peace. 

Raymond Veary

Maria,

I’m so saddened to learn of your husband’s passing. Please know that my prayers are with him, you, and your family. I’ve said one just now.

Ray Veary 

Dorothy Silvia (Mello)

Robert Costa

Maria:

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and pray that you will be comforted by thoughts of the happy times that you shared together.

Janna Gausland (Quinn)

Maria,

I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I wish him Godspeed on his new adventure.  May loving memories keep your heart warm. 

Raymond Deterra

Sorry to hear of your loss. Loss of a loved one is always hard. Hopefully, knowing that so many friends support you will lessen your grief and let you know we share your sorrow.

Arthur Fortes

Sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace.

Karen Kimball

Maria, I've been away and just got your news this morning.  I am so sorry for your loss and pray that God will be a real and tangible comfort to you in these days of a painful "new normal."  God bless - Karen Kimball

Maria de Melo (Gulla)

Thank you all for the compassionate and thoughtful messages during this time of sorrow for me.  I appreciate them all.  The messages here on this page or privately sent warms my heart.  Hope your holiday season is  bright.  Thanks

Ray Ferreira

Rest in Peace -

Alan Campbell  served with the 1^st/211^th Field Artillery at Fort Benning Georgia  (May 1968 – Dec 1969)

Alan J. Campbell Jr., 70

Dec 20, 2017

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Alan Joseph "Skip" Campbell Jr., 70, of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Katheryn V. (Affonce) Campbell with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.

Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Alan J. Campbell Sr. and Eloise (Cunha) Campbell, he resided in Dartmouth for the past 40 years.

Mr. Campbell was a graduate of New Bedford High School, received a Bachelor's Degree from U-Mass Dartmouth and a Master's Degree from Assumption College.

He had a successful career as a clinical social worker for the Department of Social Services for 35 years. He also worked at St. Luke's Hospital as a social worker.

Mr. Campbell retired from the United States Armed Services and served during the Vietnam and Operation Iraqi Freedom Wars. He proudly attained the rank of Sergeant Major and was the recipient of several medals including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge with Pistol Bar, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star, Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960, Sharpshooter 1st Cluster Badge M14, Sharpshooter 1st Cluster Badge M16 Rifle and the Sharpshooter 1st Cluster Badge 45 Cal Pistol. 

He was a member of the National Rifle Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Stephanie Campbell and her companion Darren Emond; and Kimberly Kirby and her husband, Derek, of Dartmouth; two grandchildren, Sloane Love and Paxton Joseph Kirby; and his beloved canine companions. He was predeceased by a brother, John Campbell.

. Burial will take place on Friday, December 22, 2017 at 10:45 a.m. in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Alan's memory may be made to the American Heart Association , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or the Humane Society and Shelter SouthCoast, 31 Ventura Dr., Dartmouth, MA 02747. 

Dave Medeiros

Sadly the obituary of our old NBHS Gym teacher and Coach appeared in the local Mattapoisett MA "Wander" newspaper. He was 92 years old. Rest in Peace Coach Boucher. www.rock-funeralhome.com 

Maria de Melo (Gulla)

Many of our classmates are not on Facebook and therefore may not know that Jim Casey lost his friend and companion, Bostko Casey and we wish to express our condolences and sympathy.  When I've lost animal companions, I think of the words from the poem, "The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner,"  We learned it in High School (which is what we all have in common. )  "He prayeth best, who loveth best, all things both great and small, for the Dear Lord who madeth us, he madeth us one and all.  "  Very sorry for your loss, Jim Casey and we appreciate all you do for our class being connected.

James Casey

Thanks to Maria and so many other classmates and friends that have been so very kind and thoughtful following the loss of my beloved sidekick, soulmate, and companion, Bostko Casey, my 13 year old Boston Terrier. He was a very special pup, amazingly intelligent and devout to me and my Family. Yor messages, prayers and thoughts were very comforting. Yet one more reason why this web site is such a wonderful tool in keeping us together and being there when one of us is hurting, ill, or oterwisw in need of friendship and support. God Bless the Class of 1965. Love you all!  Jim 

Dave Medeiros

Our classmate John Towers recently passed on ...

OCOEE, FL — John Michael Towers passed away peacefully on April 12, 2018, at the age of 70 in Ocoee, Florida, after a long illness. John was the son of Joseph Jr. and Mildred Towers. He is survived by his wife Mary Alice Robbins Towers. John also is survived by his children Jennifer, Matthew, Sarah, his step-children Kim, Stacey, Jason and his six grandchildren. John’s siblings are Marilyn Saint Aubin, Nancy Shepard and William Towers.

He graduated from New Bedford High School and worked for AT&T in Fairhaven and Florida. In retirement, John maintained a Towers family genealogy book of photos. John enjoyed woodworking and his dogs.

Geraldine Cardoza (Bailey)

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John.  I remember him from Roosevelt.  Also the passing of Miss Castaldo.  I had her for English.  She was not only beautiful, but a great teacher.

Rita Ann Rosa

So sorry that I couldn't make the memorial service for Ms Castaldo-LaFlamme.  She has been and continues to be in my thoughts and prayers.  God Bless.

Janice Mellen (Ord)

She was a wonderful teacher and I am so sorry to have not been able to go as I was attending my husband's memorial of 46 years.  He fought hard but the lung cancer finally beat him.  He will be interred at Bourne as he was a Nam Vet. 

Maria de Melo (Gulla)

To our classmates in the path of the storm.  We wish

 you safety.  Please keep us posted.  

Dave Medeiros

New Bedford Trivia:

• The history of New Bedford pre-dates the Pilgrims of Plymouth by 18 years when it was explored by English explorer Bartholomew Gosnold.
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• Nicknamed "The Whaling City" because it was, during the 19th century, one of the most important whaling ports in the world.
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• New Bedford is the home of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the country's largest museum on the subject of whaling and the history of interaction between humans and whales.
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• In 1838, Frederick Douglass, the runaway slave who became a famous abolitionist, settled in New Bedford.
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• In the mid-1840s, New Bedford was the site of the first petroleum fuel refinery in the United States.

Jack (John) Nunes

Sadly, a former Teacher/Counselor of ours has passed away.  Anna Sowa was a gym teacher at Normandin and a counselor at NBHS  

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/obituaries/20181124/anna-j-sowa-84?rssfeed=true

Dave Medeiros

Mike Couto, a former NBHS math teacher, and local perfoprmer wrote this song a short time ago about New Bedford Christmas  ... it should bring back some fond memories ...

Old New England Christmas ...with lyrics .... ENJOY!!

Go to:   youtube Mike Couto An Old New England Christmas