She had worked in Administration at the Naval War College.  Dorothy was a communicant of Good Shepherd Parish.  She is survived by her 3 children John P. Farias, Michael D. Farias (wife Dawn) and Steven S. Farias (fiance Marianne Sabetta).  She was a spectacular "Grammy" to her granddaughters Katelyn Farias. Julia Farias, Gabrielle Farias and Allexandra Farias.  She also leaves a sister Barbara Costa (husband Richard).  Visitation will be held on Thursday Nov. 10th from 4 to 7PM.  Her Funeral will be held on Friday Nov. 11th from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home 462 Main Rd, Tiverton with a 10am Mass at Good Shepherd Church.  Burial will be private. www.almeida-pocasset.com for on line guest book.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital 501 St Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 in her memory.