Maria dos Santos

Maria dos Santos obituary, Cumberland, RI

Maria dos Santos

Maria Santos Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. J. Duffy Funeral Home on Jan. 28, 2023.

Publish in a newspaper

Maria dos Santos, 97, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at home. She was the wife of the late Jose dos Santos.
Born in Framingham, MA., she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Nazareth (Diniz) Ribeiro. Maria has resided in Pascoag since 1995, previously residing in Cumberland.
She was an avid gardener and accomplished seamstress.
She is survived by her two daughters: Anna dos Santos and her husband Robert Pritchard of Falmouth, MA., and Dolores Cohen of Pascoag. Her sister: Esther Salustio of New Jersey and her brother: Aniceto Ribeiro of Arizona. Eight grandchildren: Scott, Eric, and Nickolas Cohen, Amanda Brizard, Andrew Pritchard, Lori Spooner, Louise dos Santos, and Paul dos Santos. Six great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late: Antonio Maia, Americo Maia, and Vidal Ribeiro.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Maria's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Maria Santos's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Maria Santos's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?