ObituariesLucille M. Konar
CHICAGO -- Lucille M. (Jodoin) Konar, 60, of Hoffman Estates, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999. She was the wife of Thaddeus Konar.
She was born in New Bedford, Mass., July 9, 1939.
Survivors include her widower; a daughter, Lisa Siebert; two sons, Peter Konar and Mark Konar, all of Chicago; a brother and his wife, Charles and Joyce Jodoin of New Bedford; a sister, Louise Squatrito of Reno, Nev.; and seven grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, Jordyn, Kristopher, Tiffany, Meagan and Samantha.
Arrangements were by the Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 330 West Gulf Road, Schaumburg.
Rev. David I. Walsh, M.M.
OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Rev. David Ignatius Walsh, M.M., 84, of New Bedford, Mass., a Maryknoll missioner to Bolivia for 42 years, died of respiratory arrest on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at St. Teresa's Residence. He was a priest for 57 years.
Rev. Walsh's mission career began in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, in 1942 at the parish of The Immaculate Conception (Basilica of Our Lady of Cotoca, a highly revered shrine). Knowing little Spanish, he encountered a great deal of opposition in the rural Bolivian lowlands. He resolved the problem by going to the market every morning to greet the people, despite his limited language ability. After four years in Cotoca, he developed a command of the language, adapted to the customs, and gained the people's love and respect.
In 1946, he was appointed group superior of the Maryknollers in Bolivia and directed the opening of the Cochabamba Language School, which successfully operates today.
Born in New Bedford, March 28, 1915, the only son of Patrick and Mary Walsh, he attended St. Kilian's Parochial School and graduated from Holy Family High School in 1933. He continued his education at Maryknoll Apostolic College (Venard), Clarks Summit, Pa., and was ordained a priest at Maryknoll Seminary, Ossining, on June 21, 1942. Following ordination, he was among the first Maryknollers assigned to work in a South American diocese.
Rev. Walsh returned to the United States in 1949 and was appointed spiritual director of the students at Maryknoll Seminary, Brookline, Mass., for one year. In 1950, he was assigned to the Bedford Novitiate and a year later, he was elevated to procurator. In 1955, he became the local superior of the Maryknoll Center in New York and served in that capacity for two years.
In 1957, he was reassigned to Bolivia, and appointed director of the Maryknoll Center House in Cochabamba. He became pastor of San Roque Parish in Santa Cruz in 1960 and was transferred to Santa Ana Parish in Calacala, Cochabamba in 1966. He was named pastor there in 1969.
He remained in Bolivia until the 40th anniversary of his ordination in 1982. Periodic illness kept him in the United States until 1986, when he returned to Santa Cruz to continue working as a missioner. In 1996, he relocated to Maryknoll Center in New York, where he lived until his health required more care.
In August of this year, he moved to St. Teresa's Residence, Maryknoll's health-care facility.
Survivors include a cousin, Irene Criasia and her son, John, of Centerville, Mass.
A funeral Mass was concelebrated at Queen of the Apostles Chapel, Oct. 15, followed by Christian burial at Maryknoll Center Cemetery.
Manuel Macedo
MARION -- Manuel A. Macedo, 82, of New Bedford died at Sippican Long Term Health Care Center on Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, after a brief illness.
He was the husband of Georgina (Duarte) Macedo and son of the late Manuel Rodrigues and Maria (Abreu) Macedo.
Born in New Bedford, he lived in the city for most of his life and was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in New Bedford.
He was formerly employed by Dawson's Brewery as a filler man until he retired.
Mr. Macedo was a member of the Club Madeirense S.S. Sacremento, the Knights of Columbus Council 4532, and the Teamsters Union Local 59.
Survivors include his widow; three sons, Dennis A. Macedo of New Bedford, David Macedo of Acushnet and Daniel A. Macedo of Wrentham; a brother, Nicodemas Macedo of Dartmouth; a sister, Lydia Rodrigues Macedo of Madeira Island; three grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Church in New Bedford; burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Boulevard Funeral Home, 223 Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford.
Rev. Frederick G. Furey, SS.CC.
NEW BEDFORD -- The Rev. Frederick George Furey, SS.CC., 80, a priest of the congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary and of Perpetual Adoration of the Altar, a Roman Catholic religious order, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at St. Luke's Hospital.
He was the son of the late James and Ana (Stowell) Furey.
Born in Turners Falls, he attended Keith Academy in Lowell and received a degree in theology from the Catholic University of America, as well as a master of arts degree in history from Boston College and a master of arts degree in psychology from Ashland College in Ashland, Ohio.
Rev. Furey was ordained June 12, 1946, in Washington, D.C.
While in the congregation, he held various positions of responsibility, including pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in New Bedford; rector of Queen of Peace Seminary in Jaffrey, N.H.; principal of Pomona Catholic Boys High School in Pomona, Calif.; and for more than 30 years, Catholic chaplain at Marion Correctional Institution in Marion, Ohio, and priest in residence at St. Mary's Church in Marion as well.
In 1997, Rev. Fred decided to withdraw from active priestly ministry, and lived at Damien Residence in Fairhaven, the congregation's home for the aged and infirm brothers and priests.
Survivors include his nieces, Karen Downes and Brenda Bruce; his nephew; Donald Shattuck; and the many priests, brothers and sisters of the congregation.
His funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Church, Fairhaven. Burial will follow on the grounds of the Sacred Hearts Provincial House.
Arrangements are by the Austin-Carney Funeral Home, 549 County St.
Ruth A. Moses
NEW BEDFORD -- Ruth A. Moses, 42, died at home unexpectedly, Friday, Oct. 15, 1999. She was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Annie "Bugsie" (Hardin) Moses.
She was born in New Bedford, lived most of her life in the city, and was a resident of Better Community Living.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Purgatory Church.
Ms. Moses was a volunteer at the Women's Center and the Blaire House.
Survivors include four brothers, Thomas S. Moses and Paul J. Moses, both of North Dartmouth, Gregory P. Moses of Tiverton, R.I., and George F. Moses of Dedham; a sister, Maryann Moses Shaker of Somerset; and many nieces and nephews.
The Divine Liturgy will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Purgatory Church.
Arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven.
Bernice S. Sloan
FALL RIVER -- Bernice S. Sloan, 85, of the Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home, Bay Street, died at home Friday, Oct. 15, 1999. She was the widow of Donald Sloan, who died in 1987.
Born in Barre on March 25, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Frank C. and Sarah H. (Hart) Liffler.
She lived in Fall River for the past few months, having previously lived on Gardners Neck Road in Swansea. She was a past resident of Stoughton and Plainville. Mrs. Sloan was employed as a data processor at Plimpton Press in Norwood for five years until she retired.
Survivors include a son, Donald Sloan of Swansea, and two grandchildren, Todd Donnelly of Texas and Amy Sloan of Swansea.
Her graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, in Blue Hill Cemetery, West Street, Braintree; burial will follow.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
Jean E. Morton
FAIRHAVEN -- Jean E. (Almond) Morton, 70, died at home Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, after a brief illness. She was the widow of James Morton and daughter of the late James and Addie (Brightman) Almond.
She was born in Westport and lived in Fairhaven since 1986.
Survivors include five sons, Robert Morton of Fall River and Ronald Morton, Wesley Jocks and Barry Jocks, all of New Bedford, and James R. Morton II of Fairhaven; four daughters, Deanna Dupuis of Middleboro and Cynthia Bentley and Jane Roy, both of New Bedford, and Tracy Rapoza of Acushnet; five brothers, Albert Almond of Somerset, James Almond of Freetown and Arthur Almond and Donald Almond, both of New Bedford, and Dennis Almond of Michigan; four sisters, Betty Nunes and Dorothy Langill, both of New Bedford, and Roberta Perry of Dartmouth and Judith Sheets of Fairhaven; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was the mother of the late Marilyn Harrison and sister of the late Carl Almond.
Her funeral service will be at noon Monday at the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven.
Robert E. Bernier
NEW BEDFORD -- Robert Emile Bernier, 82, of Fairhaven, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of New Bedford after a long illness. He was the widower of Doris L. (Coons) Bernier.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Amedee and Sevelia (Boulais) Bernier, he lived in Fairhaven for 46 years.
He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Fairhaven.
Mr. Bernier was a heat treater at Continental Screw Co. for 35 years until he retired in 1979.
He was a Army veteran of World War II and recipient of the Good Conduct Medal; Victory Medal; American Defense Service Medal; American Theater Campaign Ribbon; and European-African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon.
He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans of New Bedford; Royal Travellers; St. Theresa Seniors and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Freetown Post.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed dancing.
Survivors include his close friend, Kathleen Foster of Fall River; two sons, Robert E. Bernier of Fairhaven and Henry L. Bernier of Mattapoisett; two daughters, Janet L. Kuthan of East Freetown and Karen McGee of Fairhaven; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Camille Arthur "Red" Bernier, Medora M. Potvin, Lea Benoit and Osea Sweeney.
His funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Church, Fairhaven.
Arrangements are by the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.
Maria Carvalho
BRISTOL, R.I. -- Maria (DaRosa) Carvalho, 71, of Charles Street, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999. She was the widow of Manuel Carvalho.
Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, daughter of the late Carlos and Ana (Sousa) DaRosa, she lived in Bristol for 31 years, moving there from the Azores.
She was an inspector for American Tourister in Warren, R.I., for 21 years until she retired in 1990
Survivors include three sons, John Carvalho and Lee Carvalho, both of Bristol, and Carlos Carvalho of Warren, R.I.; three daughters, Connie DeMelo of New Bedford, Mass., Venilia Matthews of Fall River, Mass., and Sarah DeMelo of North Dartmouth, Mass.; three brothers, Carlos Rosa of Warren and Jose Rosa and Manuel Rosa, both of Toronto; a sister, Rosalina Sousa of the Azores; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Her funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Elizabeth's Church, 577 Wood St., Bristol, followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bristol.
Arrangements are by the George C. Lima Funeral Home, 367 High St., Bristol.
Mary Estrella
NEW BEDFORD -- Mary (Pacheco) Estrella, 85, formerly of Bower Avenue, Westport, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the widow of Alfred Estrella.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Antone and Mary (Cabral) Pacheco, she lived most of her life in Westport. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Fall River.
Mrs. Estrella was a presser for 33 years at Shelbourn Shirt Factory in Fall River until she retired in 1976. She also worked for the American Thread Co. for six years.
Survivors include two sons, Alfred Estrella Jr. of Orlando, Fla., and Gilbert Estrella of New Bedford; a daughter, Pauline Laprise of Fall River; a sister, Gloria Boscoe of Fall River; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Church, Fall River, followed by burial in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
Arrangements are by the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Road, Westport.
Asta D. Danielsen
FAIRHAVEN -- Asta D. (Talgo) Danielsen, 83, died unexpectedly at home Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999. She was the widow of Kjell D. Danielsen and daughter of the late Ammund and Beate (Husebo) Talgo.
Born in Stavanger, Norway, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Fairhaven in 1974.
Mrs. Danielsen was the owner of Asta's Dressmaking Shop on Elm Street, New Bedford, until she retired.
Survivors include a son, Robert B. Danielsen of Assonet; and many nieces and nephews in the United States and Norway.
She was the sister of the late Astrid Bjorno, Einar Talgo, Per Talgo, Leif Talgo, Byrge Talgo, Randi Abramson and Ommund Talgo.
A memorial service will be held in the Seamen's Bethel at a date to be announced.
Arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St.
Mario B. Lavadinho Sr.
NEW BEDFORD -- Mario B. Lavadinho Sr., 59, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, at St. Luke's Hospital after an eight-year battle with cancer. He was the husband of Maria A. (Simoes) Lavadinho.
Born in Ilhavo, Portugal, a village south of Lisbon, he was the son of Amadeu Lavadinho of Miami and Deolinda (Vagos Bichao) of Ilhavo.
He had lived in New Bedford for 26 years.
Mr. Lavadinho was born into a poor family, one of three siblings receiving a fourth-grade education. He immigrated to Caracas, Venezuela, to go to sea on codfish boats for months at a time. He then moved to the United States, settling in Gloucester, where he began fishing on draggers for 10 to 14 days at a time.
In 1974 he moved to New Bedford with his family and purchased a 76-foot fishing vessel called the Vila de Ilhavo. A few years later, he purchased another vessel, the Cowboy, which he owned and operated along with his first vessel until illness forced him to retire in 1997. He dedicated his life to the fishing industry.
He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, New Bedford, a member of the United Fisherman's Club, and he enjoyed reading and sports.
Mr. and Mrs. Lavadinho were married 39 years.
Survivors include his widow; his parents; two daughters, Maria de Fatima Lavadinho-Francisco of New Bedford and Elizabeth Lavadinho-Santos of North Dartmouth; a son, Mario B. Lavadinho Jr. of Hollendale, Fla.; two brothers, Joao Lavadinho of New Bedford and Onorfe Manuel Lavadinho of Venezuela; a sister, Maria de Fatima Lavadinho-Oliveira of Portugal; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be at 8 a.m. Monday from the Dartmouth Funeral Home of Sullivan-Waring, 230 Russells Mills Road, Dartmouth, followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, County Street; burial will be in Rural Cemetery.
Athene Caesar
NEW BEDFORD -- Athene (Varney) Caesar, 81, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of Joseph Caesar.
Born in Monroe, Maine, the daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha (Lakeman) Varney, she lived in the New Bedford community all of her life.
For many years, she was a cafeteria worker for the city of New Bedford at the old high school. Years ago, she was employed by Payne Cutlery and Cornell Dubilier.
She was an avid sports fan.
Survivors include her widower; two sons, Arthur Caesar and his wife, Sarah, of Westport and D. Joseph Caesar and his wife, Joleene, of New Bedford; a sister, Delma Robitaille of Narragansett, R.I.; a brother, George Varney of Stockton Springs, Maine; a granddaughter, Elizabeth; and four grandsons, Craig, Neil, Arthur Jr. and Joshua.
Her funeral will be at 9 a.m. today
at the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St.; burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
This obituary is being published again to correct errors by The Standard-Times.
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