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Dennis M. Marotte Veteran
November 21, 2008

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Dennis M. Marotte, 61, of New Bedford died Friday November 21, 2008 suddenly at home. He was the husband of Kathleen (Costa) Marotte.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Aurelle "Harold" and Ethel R. (Smith) Marotte, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life before moving to New Bedford nine years ago.

Mr. Marotte was formerly employed as a machinist at Borg-Warner.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Thomas Tuttle Post Veterans of Foreign Wars in Acushnet.

Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Sarah Marotte and her husband Nathan Theobald of Quincy, Lee Ann Marotte and her fiancé Tyler Ledvina of Fairhaven, and Elizabeth Frakes of New Bedford; a sister, Janice Smith and her husband Michael of Fairhaven; a grandson, Jarrod Ledvina; and many nieces and nephews.

He was the father of the late Adam Michael Marotte and brother of the late Joyce Marotte.

His Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday at 7 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, with visitation prior from 4-7 PM. A Committal Service with military honors will be held on Wednesday at 12 Noon at St. Mary's Cemetery, New Bedford.

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Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Homes
495 Park Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
508-994-0100