Madelyn (Soares) Silva, 58, of New Bedford died Thursday April 17, 2008 at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She was the wife of Francisco P. Silva.
Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Ernest and Hilda (Rapoza) Soares, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
She was a member of the International Church of the Nazarene.
Mrs. Silva was formerly employed by American Medical Instruments.
Survivors include her husband; five brothers, Gilbert Rapoza, Ronald Soares and Alan Soares, all of New Bedford, Ernest Soares of Florida, and Barry Soares of Texas; a sister, Susan Sousa of New Bedford; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Dennis Soares and Lori A. Soares.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 10 AM in the International Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.