Carleton J. Teixeira, 65, of New Bedford, formerly of Marion, died March 10, 2022 at home. He was the son of the late Domingo G. and Anna S. (Garcia) Teixeira.

He was born in Wareham and lived in Marion for many years before moving to New Bedford.

He was a member of His Love Reaching Church of New Bedford.

Mr. Teixeira worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Marion for many years before retiring.

He was a member of the Marion Social Club and the former Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post 2425 in Marion.

Survivors include a brother, William R. “Billy” Garcia and his wife Caroline of Marion; a sister, Sharon A. Espejo and her husband Paul of Dartmouth; a niece, Jere Espejo; 6 nephews, Dana DeGrace, Darryl DeGrace, Darrin Garcia, Jacey Yancey, Damien Teixeira, and Dion Teixeira. He was the brother of the late Dominic J. Teixeira, and Valerie Yancey.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Evergreen Cemetery, Converse Rd. and Rte. 6, Marion.

Arrangements are by Chapman Funerals & Cremations, 2599 Cranberry Highway, Wareham. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com.