Dorothy Arruda Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dorothy Arruda of New Bedford, Massachusetts, who passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Arruda to show support.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Dorothy leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Antone Rezendes and Rosa Rezendes (Jeronimo); her husband Joseph Arruda; and her siblings, Ernest Rezendes and Augustinio "Gus" Rezendes.
She is survived by: her son Brian Arruda; Erik Golda and Lauren Golda.
