Dorothy Arruda

Dorothy Arruda, 94, of Tiverton, RI, widow of Antone J. Arruda, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Marriano Camara and the late Joanna “Jennie” (Andrade) Camara, she lived in Tiverton most of her life.

A secretary in the respiratory therapy department of St. Anne’s Hospital for many years, Dorothy was bookkeeper for A. J. Arruda Trucking Company, as well. She had also been employed as a teller in the St. Elizabeth Federal Credit Union. For a number of years, she worked as an office clerk with Setlow Manufacturing; and with Ed Michael’s Bus Co. as a school bus driver for several years.

An accomplished violinist in her younger days, Dorothy performed as concertmistress of the Fall River Symphony Orchestra. She enjoyed membership with Tiverton Senior Citizens and was a member of STAPOCO (landowner’s association).

She is survived by: three children, Jean Eaton (husband Robert) of Glocester, RI, Beth Aguiar (husband David) of Westport, MA, and Antone J. Arruda, Jr. (wife Yvette) of Westport, MA; five grandchildren, Kyle Arruda, Joshua Aguiar (wife Jessica), Samuel Aguiar, Carlton Eaton, and Cady Theberge (husband Robert); a great grandson, Timothy Aguiar; and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her son, Carlton J. Arruda; and her three sisters, Belmira Freitas, Alice Fernandes, and Evelyn Souza.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend her Visitation to be held in Silva-Faria Funeral Home, 730 Bedford Street, Fall River, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.

Her Funeral will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 9:00 am from the Silva-Faria Funeral Home, 730 Bedford St, Fall River, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be offered in St. Theresa Church at 10:00 am. Committal Service and interment will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery.

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In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dorothy’s memory to a charity of your choice.