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Arline Silva
June 04, 2017

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Arline (Bray) Silva, age 87, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday June 4, 2017. She was the wife of the late Everett Silva, and daughter of the late Everett and Bridgett (Sullivan) Bray. She was a sewing machine operator for several clothing manufacturers for 44 years until retiring in 1992. Arline acted as chair lady defending the rights of workers for The International Ladies Garment Workers Union. She was also an avid card player, a Eucharistic Minister for St. Louis and St. Mary’s Cathedral, and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters; Pamela Silva Kimberly (husband Larry) of Northford CT, and Paula Oliveira (husband Glenn) of Rehoboth, MA, grandchildren; Evan (wife Stephanie), Scott (wife Lisa) Kimberly, Tanner and Kendra Oliveira, and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Everett Bray.

Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Thursday here at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial St. Mary’s Cathedral at 10 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Calling hours on Wednesday from 4-7 P.M.

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Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home
1521 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
508-672-3101