New Bedford - Emily A. (Sylvia) Rochefort, 76, of New Bedford passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 at Hallmark Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of George A. Rochefort.
Mrs. Rochefort was born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John F. and Mary A. (Noyer) Sylvia. Prior to retirement she was a sales representative for World Book Encyclopedia.
Including her husband, she is survived by a daughter: Jill M. Johnson of Riverside, RI; 3 brothers: Donald Sylvia of Freetown, Raymond Sylvia of Dartmouth and Gordon Sylvia of New Bedford; a sister: Dorothy Grigaitis of Acushnet; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was sister of the late Loretta A. Madora.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the Potter Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.
Visitation will be from 10 - 11 A.M. prior to the funeral.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimers Association, 245 Waterman Ave., Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906, Team Name: Emily‘s Way #173567025.