RAYNHAM – Lorna (Ferrie) Sylvia, wife of Fred Sylvia, Jr. of Raynham, died at Brigham &Women’s Hospital on March 23, 2014.
She was 79.
Born, raised, and educated in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Stella (Machado) Ferrie.
She was a 1952 graduate of Taunton High School and a lifelong resident of the area.
A retired librarian, Mrs. Sylvia was employed by the Raynham Public Library for over thirty-five years, before retiring two years ago.
She was a communicant of St. Ann Church.
In addition to her husband, she leaves two sons, Stephen A. Sylvia of Brockton, and Edward A. Sylvia and his wife Michelle of Lakeville; a daughter, Laurie L. Bonaparte of Raynham; six grandsons, Anthony, Joseph, Matthew, Michael, Kevin and Brian; and a great granddaughter, Cora.
Her funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday, March 27th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Ann Church, Raynham at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at Pleasant Street Cemetery, Raynham.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 26th from 5 to 8 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.