All Obituaries

Jose da Silva Moitoso, 88, formerly of Wood Street, passed away on October 2, 2026, at Warren Center. Born in Capelo Faial, he was the son of the late Joao Silveira Moitoso and Luiza Correia (da Silva) Moitoso. He is survived by his brothers: Herbie and his wife Sandy Moitoso, his brother Roger Margues; his sisters: Laura Tomas and Maria da Siva; his sisters-in-law Maria Moitoso and Lucia Moitoso; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings: Elmano Moitoso, Manuel ...

Donald V. Knapman, affectionately known as “Knappy”, 84, of Glenview Drive, passed away on September 30, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Linda P. (Marchetti) Knapman of 61 years. Born in Lynn, Mass., he was the son of the late Ernest V. and Marion (Miller) Knapman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Laura (Mike) Butler of Bristol, Deborah Knapman, Stephen (Marie) Knapman of Bristol, and Elizabeth (Paul) Knapman ...

In Loving Memory of David Mark Mattos       1962-2026 A lifelong resident of Bristol, Rhode Island, David was born in 1962 to Anthony Alexander Mattos, a WWII veteran and pattern administrator with the Bristol Manufacturing Corporation (and, later, Converse Shoe Company), and Lorraine Mattos, a homemaker and vision care assistant. He is survived by his beloved siblings, Jane Centazzo (and husband Butch) and Cynthia Owens; his nephew, Michael Hoffman (and wife, Jody); ...

Dorothy (King Silvia) Arsenault passed away September 18, 2026. She was born in Bristol on October 19, 1932, to Jesse King Silvia and Rose (Cordeiro) King Silvia. Dottie was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Armand, and her daughter Paula. She is survived by her daughter Gale Federico of Bristol, her son Mark (Kim) of Lanexa, VA, and her sister Charlotte (Dave) of Rochester, NY. She also leaves behind five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dottie will be remembered ...

Edward R. Faria, 82, of Bristol, Rhode Island, formerly of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Charlene A. (Daghir) Faria, to whom he was deeply committed and dedicated to for 57 years. Together, they shared a beautiful life filled with overwhelming love and constant joy. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Edward was the son of the late Lionel and Laurinda (Raposo) Faria. After graduating ...

Suzanne Marie McTigue Magaziner, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at her home on September 15th, aged 74, leaving behind a loving family, cherished friends, and a legacy of positive impact.  She was the wife of Ira Magaziner, devoted mother of Seth, Jonathan and Sarah, grandmother of Ronan, Keiran, Maeve, Max and Lucy, and mother-in-law of Jennifer Doorly Magaziner and Julia McDowell. She is also survived by sisters Linda Bushee and ...

Daniel R. Cabral, 72, formerly of Roma Street, passed away on September 10, 2026, at Dawn Hill Home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gil and Beatrice (Ricardo) Cabral. He is survived by his sons, Dennis (Lisa) Cabral of Bristol and Kenneth (Nicole) Cabral of Portsmouth; his grandchildren, Logan, Jacoby, Bennett, Hudson, and Easton Cabral; his aunt, Florence Alpalhao of Bristol; and many cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Mary Cabral; his ...

Anthony “Tony” Medeiros, 75, of High Street, passed away on September 10, 2026, at home. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Antonio P. and Maria A. (Ferreira) Medeiros. He is survived by many cousins. Anthony was a 1971 graduate of Bristol High School. Soon after graduating, he joined the US Navy where he served a two-year term. Upon returning home, Anthony worked for a short time at Converse in Bristol, RI before becoming employed by the Brayton ...

Conceicao E. Peixoto, 86, of Metacom Avenue, passed away on September 8, 2026, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Antonio S. Peixoto.   Born in Faial, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Jose D. and Maria Eugenia (Silveira) Morais. She is survived by her children: Claudina M. Peixoto of Bristol, Antonio S. Peixoto of Bristol, and Mario (Lori) F. ...

Elsie C. (Motta) Goulart, 98, formerly of Magnolia Street, passed away on September 7, 2026, at Silver Creek Manor. She was the wife of the late James Goulart. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Anna (Moitoso) Motta. She is survived by her son, James Goulart of Bristol. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her sons Bruce Goulart and Wayne Goulart; and siblings: Alice Silva, Evelyn Pimental, and Joseph Motta. Mrs. Goulart attended Colt Memorial ...