Ronald Ventura, 81

Ronald Ventura, 81, of Dartmouth, died September 16, 2026.

Son of the late Joseph and Elmina (Sousa) Ventura and longtime resident of Dartmouth. Worked as a foreman in the fish processing industry. Ronald loved his cats.

Survived by his companion, Clair Pickering; father to Ronna Egan and husband Tim; grandson, Brandon Andrade and wife, Kendall; 3 great-granddaughters; Clair’s children, Kathleen Pickering-Souza and husband, Antone Souza, Jr.; Carolyn Pickering and husband, Michael De Souza; and Randall Pickering; Missed by Kelly A. Fernandes; Katie Lee Maldonado and husband, Julian; Erin Lynn Resendes and husband, Patrick; Jay Ryann Souza; Demitra Rae Pickering;  Alexandra Paige Midwood and husband, Mitchell; Jill Manzone and husband Steven; Michael B. De Souza and great-grandchildren, Gracie and Claire.

Service in the funeral home Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. Visitation prior to service : 1:00-3:00 P.M.

Arrangements by AUBERTINE-LOPES FUNERAL HOME, 129 Allen St., New Bedford Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home & Cremation Services