"To All, My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Carla Neves People's Credit Union Portsmouth Branch"
In loving memory of
Kathleen Silvia
October 27, 1944 - February 24, 2010
Tiverton, RI - Kathleen Pavao Silvia, 65, of 645 Fish Road, Tiverton, RI, formerly of Brownell Lane, Portsmouth, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI.She was the wife of George A. Silvia. Born in Fall River, MA on October 27, 1944, she was the daughter of Antone and Deolinda Garcia Pavao.Mrs. Silvia attended St. Anthonys Church while living in Portsmouth and Holy Ghost while living in Tiverton, where she volunteered with SPRED. She was a member of the Merry Makers of the Westport UCC. Mrs. Silvia enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Besides her husband of 46 years, she is survived by her sons George A. Silvia, Jr. of Westport, MA, and Steven A. Silvia of Tiverton, RI, her brother John Pavao of Portland, ME, her sisters Barbara Miranda of Tiverton, RI, Diane Robert, of Warwick, RI, Nancy Mello of Tiverton, RI, Elaine Cooper of Orange, TX, Pauline Skitzki, and Linda Pendleton both of Portsmouth, RI, three grandchildren, one great grandchild.She was the sister of the late Anthony Pavao. Her funeral will be held on Monday, March 1, 2010, at 9:00 am from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Anthonys Church, 2836 East Main Road, Portsmouth.Burial will be in Portsmouth Cemetery in Portsmouth.Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2010, from 4-8 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Rhode Island Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907.
Tributes
"I will always remember my sister Kathy as being a person who always cared and gave so much from her heart to people.Her amazing faith in Mary that she had through all the years of her life.Kathy had a way of hiding any of her own discomforts in life instead her concern was making the people in her life happy. Kathy you will be missed by many.I will miss you and always remember the lessons about life we can learn from the great way you lived yours.I will always remember all the family gatherings were your laughter was heard the whole day.I will remember our private talks that mean so much to me.Thank You Kathy I love and miss you."
"Sonny, George, Steve and Family, So many good memories and laughs through the years. All of Kathy's advice and wisdom is remember day by day. She was so caring and good to everyone, all ways. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeanette and Russ Craig"
"In loving memory of my sister Kathy who alway fought such a couragous battle with a smile. When I think of you I see that smile. Your family was your life and gave you such joy. You will always be in my thougts and prayers. Let Him enfold you in His strong, comforting arms."
"Although Kathy had fought medical issues for so many years I for one had never heard her complain. If you were in her company she would always keep you smiling. I know she has touched the lives of many over the years and I am sure she will continue to do the same looking down over us."
"Kathy was a wonderful person who will missed, She had a deep love for her family, I will miss the laughs we shared together~~"
"Kathy was my angel..Words can not express what she meant to me. She was always there to lift my spirits with her wisdom and wit. I love you and miss you my friend"
"I will always remember Kathy's laugh as she played alongside her grandchildren at the Macomber School in Westport. She volunteered many hours of her time and love in our classroom of preschoolers. She was a very special grandma and lady. My prayers are with you during this difficult time."
"I didn't know Kathy well, but we did have some great laughs at the Elementary School over who had the best art sculpture. My condolences to her family. She will be in my prayers."