Dennis P. Cornell, 66, of New Bedford died August 22, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Rachel M. (Young) Cornell.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Robert N. and Teresa A. (Wade) Cornell, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Dennis was formerly employed as a truck driver with Sysco Corp. for many years until his retirement.
He enjoyed life, spending time with his family and meeting new people.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Joshua Baker and his wife Christine of Mansfield; 3 daughters, Mandy DaCosta and her husband Daren, Tara Baker and Brittney Cornell and her companion Tim DaCosta, all of New Bedford; a brother, Michael Cornell of New Bedford; a sister, Mary Ellen Cornell of Dartmouth; 9 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late Timothy Cornell and the brother of the late Kevin Cornell.
His Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 31st at 11 AM in Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, August 30th from 4-8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of one's choice.