Nathalie L. (Anthony) Dias, 80

Feb 19, 2022

Nathalie L. (Anthony) Dias, 80, widow of Arthur F. Dias, died on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.  She was the daughter of Luiz Anthony and Mary (Araujo) Mathias.  Nathalie was proud to be a lifelong resident of Dartmouth.

Nathalie was the sister of Leonora Lawson and late Cletus, Rosary Kay and late Wesley, Mary Hathaway and husband Clifton, late brother Richard Anthony and wife Jeanette (Nini), and the late Maurice Anthony and wife Erika.

Nathalie was the mother of Jodi Sylvia and husband Neil and Philip Dias and wife Sandi.  She leaves behind grandchildren Stephanie Melo and husband Steve, Christopher Saikali and wife Nicole, Matthew Dias, Logan Reber and great-grandchildren Jackson Saikali, Reagan Melo, and Emma Saikali.  She also leaves behind three generations of nieces and nephews and fondly considered the Nat’s Brats part of her cherished family.

Nathalie loved her family, God, Dartmouth, and her Country. Nathalie retired from the Town of Dartmouth as an employee of the Finance Director and Treasurer’s office. Nathalie was a member of the Dartmouth Select Board from 2004-2010 and was a town meeting member since 1967. Nathalie proudly served on many boards and committees throughout the town.  She was a recipient of the Marian Medal and faithfully served on many boards and committees for St. Mary’s Church.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Hannah B.G. Shaw Home and Compassionate Care Hospice for their love and exceptional care in her final days. Arrangements welcome or in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nathalie’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.  

Her Funeral will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 at 10 a.m. from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Dartmouth St., Dartmouth. Burial in South Dartmouth Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8p.m. For online tributes, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com.