FALL RIVER – Michelle Doris Silvia, age 62 of Fall River, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of John Paul Silvia and the daughter of the late Muriel Gamache and the late Doris (Canuel Kaegael (husband Theodore). Prior to retiring, Michelle worked in the Accounting Dept. for a local Print Shop.
In addition to her beloved husband, survivors include her brothers: Robert Gamache, Theodore Kaegael Jr., & Joseph Kaegael; several nieces & nephews. She was the sister of the late Lionel Gamache & Kathleen Quirk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Michelle’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Centralized Processing Center, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, Hudner Oncology Center, 795 Middle St., Fall River, MA 02721, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215, Forever Paws Animal Shelter, 300 Lynwood St., Fall River, MA 02721, or to the Fall River Herald News Holiday Fund, 207 Pocasset St., Fall River, MA 02721. Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Following cremation, a wake will be held on Friday from 4-8 P.M. with a Memorial Service on Saturday at 9:00 A.M. in the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River. www.rogersfuneral.com