Rose (Silvia) Holmes-Florent, 92, of New Bedford died August 30, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.
She was the wife of the late Karl M. Holmes, Jr. and Henry Florent.
Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Amelis (Noia) Silvia, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.
She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Edward Lamas of New Bedford; 3 daughters, Shirley Sowle and Pearl Stendzis, both of New Bedford and Lorraine Dragon of Florida; a brother, Joseph Oliveira of New Bedford; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Irene deMedeiros and grandmother of the late Lorena Jean Pike.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford Tuesday, September 2nd at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. John the Baptist Church at 9 AM. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday, September 1st from 4-7 PM.