New Bedford, Massachusetts Obituaries & Death Notices: October 2026

6 notices dated October 2026

1. Irene de Jesus Serra, 84, of New Bedford · 1942–2026

   Visitation Wed Nov 4, 9–11 AM · Mass Wed Nov 4, 11:30 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel · Perry Funeral Home Inc, New Bedford

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2. Iria C. Arruda, 77, of New Bedford · died Oct 29, 2026

   Visitation Wed Nov 4, 5–8 PM · Funeral Thu Nov 5, 9 AM at Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals · Mass Thu Nov 5, 10 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church · Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home, New Bedford

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3. Paul J. Ferreira, 86, of New Bedford · died Oct 27, 2026

   Boulevard Funeral Home, New Bedford

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4. Linda M. Sumner, 79, of New Bedford · 1947–2026

   Visitation Tue Nov 3, 8–9:30 AM at Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals · Mass Tue Nov 3, 10 AM at St. Julie Billiart Church, North Dartmouth · Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home, New Bedford

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5. Gil P. Couto, 75, of New Bedford · 1950–2026

   Visitation Sun Oct 25, 4–6 PM at Perry Funeral Home · Funeral Mon Oct 26, 9 AM at Perry Funeral Home · Mass Mon Oct 26, 10 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church · Perry Funeral Home Inc, New Bedford

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6. Ludovina D. Rodrigues, 89, of New Bedford · died Oct 21, 2026

   Boulevard Funeral Home, New Bedford

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