Dorothy (Botelho) Matheus, age 101 of Taunton, passed away on November 29, 2024 at Hope Hospice Care of Rhode Island.
She was the beloved wife of Gilbert A. Matheus for 51 years.
Born in Warren, RI, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Francisco and Alexandria (Couto) Botelho.
Before retiring in 1974, Mrs. Matheus was employed with the former Well Made Dress Co. for over 25 years. She loved music and ballroom dancing.
Besides her beloved husband Gilbert, she is survived by her step-daughter Gail M. Barney, a sister in law Sue Matheus.She also leaves several nieces and nephews including Barbara Ezikovich, Jack Ezikovich, Lynne Delisle, Matthew McCaffrey ,Susan North, Justin Matheus, Alexander Matheus, Lynn Matheus Abensohn and several great nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her brother Frank Botelho, her sister Bella Ezikovich and step-son John Joseph Matheus who passed in 2011.
Dorothy’s funeral with visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 8:30am from the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square) Taunton, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Annunciation of the Lord Church, Taunton. Interment will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery.
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