Robert E. Tavares, 79 of Warren, died Wednesday, November 13th, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Dartmouth, Ma, a son of the late Manuel and Bertha (Green) Tavares. He was the husband of Judy (Minor) Tavares. Originally from Dartmouth, he moved to Warren in 1991. He was a mechanic for Commonwealth Electric before retiring in 1998. He then drove a school bus for the Town of Warren. Besides his wife, he leaves his children, Patricia Tavares of Acushnet, MA, Robert Tavares, Jr. of New Bedford, and Tristan Tavares of Warren. He was the step father of William Blais and his wife Kara of Warren. Brother of Barbara Mullen of Southbury, CT; Shirley Wordell of Fall River, and David Tavares of Coronado, CA. He was the grandfather of Erica Forit of Bellingham, MA; Michael Holmes of Plymouth MA, and the late Steven Lizotte. Step grandfather of Robert Leone of Warren. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services. His funeral will be held Monday, November 18th, 10:00am at St Johns Episcopal Church, 191 County Road, Barrington, RI. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Alzheimers Association of RI, 245 Waterman St #306, Providence, RI 02906 or The Providence Animal Rescue League, 34 Elbow St, Providence, RI 02903