Dorothy Barbara (Souza) Santos, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on November 4, 2022. Dorothy was born October 6, 1923, in Plymouth, to Michael and Mary (Costa) Souza. She was married to James N. Santos for 58 years, prior to his passing in 2004. Loving mother of Karen A. Santos of Revere, Donna M. Lemmo and her husband Michael of Plymouth, and James M. Santos and his wife Laurie of Bourne. She was a devoted grandmother to Jill Petell, Jason Lemmo, Erica Santos, Allison Santos, Michael Santos and Joshua Santos. Dorothy also leaves four great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her sisters Mary (Mamie) Souza and Lillian Brenner.

Dorothy was a 1941 graduate of Plymouth High School and proud to be a lifelong Plymouth resident. She was employed by the Plymouth Cordage Company, an office manager for W.T. Grants, and ultimately retired from Tech-Etch in Plymouth. Dorothy had a love of travel, visiting many places such as Hawaii and Portugal with her husband. She was an avid reader and a highly talented knitter. Many family and friends were the lucky recipients of her beautiful sweaters and baby blankets throughout the years.

Funeral arrangements will be under the care of the Bartlett Funeral Home, 338 Court Street, Plymouth. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 9th from 4-6pm at the funeral home. A mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, November 10th at 10:00am at St. Mary's Church in North Plymouth followed by interment at Vine Hills Cemetery.

Donations in Dorothy's memory can be made to St. Mary's Church of Plymouth.