Mary (Kirkwood) Sylvia, 65, of E. Freetown, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013 at home. She was the wife of Edward T. Sylvia.
Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy C. (Handy) Kirkwood. Mrs. Sylvia was a member of the First Church of Hixville in Dartmouth. She was an avid reader, loved horses, classical music and gardening.
Survivors along with her husband include her son: Jeffrey M. Sylvia of SC; her 2 daughters: Mary H. Mitchell of MA and Shelley Rioux of RI; her brother: George Kirkwood of MA; 3 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Margaret and Judith.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the First Church of Hixville, 1190 N. Hixville Rd., Dartmouth, MA 02747 at 11:00 A.M.
Calling hours will be from 10-11 A.M. at the church, prior to the service.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.