Cecelia Mattos

Cecelia Mattos of Taunton passed away on October 11, 2026 at Morton Hospital. She was 92 years old.

Cecelia was born November 22, 1933 to Manuel G. and Mary (Cardoza) Mattos. She was educated in Taunton schools. She worked first at Bellevance Jewelry in Attleboro and later at Reed and Barton in Taunton. Following her retirement in 1996, she enjoyed traveling to many locations with her sister Mary.

A devout Catholic, Cecelia attended daily Mass in person until she could no longer drive. She was also a very charitable person who contributed to many worthy causes.

Cecelia was an avid reader who enjoyed a good mystery. She also had a lifelong hobby of making jigsaw puzzles. While she was still physically able to, Cecelia would enjoy herlong morning walks through Leisurewoods with Mary. 

Cecelia’s family was very important to her, and in addition to her 6 siblings she had many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and her brothers and sisters, Mary, Manuel, Joseph, Rose, Anthony, and Francis.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Marian Manor who provided Cecelia with excellent care during her two months there.

A Mass of Christian Burial for family and friends will be held in Annunciation of the Lord Church 31 First Street, Taunton at 9:30am on Thursday October 15, 2026 and the burial will be private. Relatives and friends may meet directly at church at 9:15am

Arrangements are with the Silva Funeral Home of Taunton. For expressions of sympathy, to sign an online guestbook, to plant a tree in her memory or to light a memorial candle, visit www.silvafuneralhome.com.