Rita R. Dias

Rita R. (Ribeiro) Dias, 50, died peacefully at home on Friday, August 31 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Tony G. Dias. Born in Madeira, Portugal, she was educated in Madeira before moving to Stoughton in 1975, where she attended Stoughton High School. Mrs. Dias was an assembler for S&S Research in Norwood for several years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, walking, traveling and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Dias is survived by her children, Jeff R. Dias and his companion Melissa Gosselin of S. Easton, Brian R. Dias and his companion Lauren Williams and Amy R. Dias and her companion Daniel Acevedo all of Stoughton, as well as her grandchildren, Hailey and Dylan Dias. She was the sister of Connie Gonsalves, Manuel Ribeiro, Fatima Viveiros, Jose Antonio Ribeiro, Olivia Ramos, Margarida Spinola and Sally Pacheco all of Stoughton, Afonso Ribeiro of FL, Emily Bettencourt and Paula Sylvia both of Brockton, Grace Gibbons and Paul Ribeiro both of NH and the late Joao Ribeiro. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Wednesday, September 5 at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10:30 AM. Visiting Hours Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rita's memory may be made to the Walker Home and School, 1968 Central Ave., Needham, MA 02492 or www.walkerschool.org.