Michael Joe Willbanks
Michael Joe Willbanks
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Born in Acushnet, son of the late Lownes Willbanks and Patricia (Owen) Hart, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.
Mike was a well-known antique dealer and worked at Cottage Antiques for many years. He enjoyed collecting antique bottles.
Survivors include his children, Michael Owen Willbanks and Tyler Willbanks of New Bedford; his brother Jeffrey Willbanks; his granddaughter, Adrianna Beth Willbanks; and his former wife of 20 years, Deborah Beth Macy.
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495 Park Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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