Funeral Homes in Fairhaven, MA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Julie Giroux (music arranger).

Fairhaven is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located on the south coast of Massachusetts where the Acushnet River flows into Buzzards Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. The town shares a harbor with the city of New Bedford, a place well known for its whaling and fishing heritage; consequently, Fairhaven's history, economy, and culture are closely aligned with those of its larger neighbor. The population of Fairhaven was 15,873 at the time of the 2010 census.

Fairhaven Obituaries

It was revealed by Bangor Daily News on July 15th, 2020 that Anne T Cloukey (Galligan) died in Presque Isle, Maine.  Ms. Cloukey was 81 years old and was born in Fairhaven, MA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Anne T's life.

It was written on November 20th, 2019 that Richard J Lynch perished in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.  Lynch was 86 years old and was born in Sayre, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Richard J's life.

It was noted on May 1st, 2019 that Joseph R Fafard died in Jacksonville, Florida.  Fafard was 92 years old and was born in Fairhaven, MA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Joseph R's life.

It was reported by Orange County Register on February 18th, 2018 that Thomas Clark Casey passed on in California.  Casey was 88 years old and was born in Fairhaven, MA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas Clark's life.

It was reported on February 4th, 2018 that Denise Jop (Bourdon) passed on in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.  Ms. Jop was 50 years old and was born in Woonsocket, RI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Denise's life.

It was noted on June 3rd, 2016 that Frederick J Belanger passed on in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.  Belanger was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Frederick J's life.

It was noted on October 11th, 2015 that Imogene Angell (Baker) passed away in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Angell was 91 years old and was born in Fairhaven, MA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Imogene's life.

It was revealed on January 7th, 2015 that Mary Theresa Denicolo (Caulfield) died in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.  Ms. Denicolo was 87 years old and was born in New Britain, CT.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mary Theresa's life.

It was noted by Hastings Tribune on October 13th, 2014 that Thomas Richard Fernandes died in Hastings, Nebraska.  Fernandes was 80 years old and was born in Fairhaven, MA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Thomas Richard's life.

It was reported by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on August 10th, 2014 that James C "Jim" Cappuccio died in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.  Cappuccio was 58 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James C "Jim"'s life.

History

The town shares a harbor with the city of New Bedford, a place well-known for its whaling and fishing heritage; consequently, Fairhaven's history, economy, and culture are closely-aligned with those of its larger neighbor. The population of Fairhaven was 16,159 at the time of the 2000 census.

Fairhaven was first settled in 1670 as "Cushnea," the easternmost part of the town of Dartmouth, Massachusetts It was founded on land purchased by English settlers at the Plymouth Colony from the natives, — specifically, from the Wampanoag sachem whose name was Massasoit, and his son, Wamsutta. It is located on the South Coast (Massachusetts) coast of Massachusetts where the Acushnet River flows into Buzzards Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. Fairhaven is a New England town in Bristol County, Massachusetts County, Massachusetts, in the United States. .

The official website for the city of Fairhaven is https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/.