Silvana D. (Duarte) Correia of New Bedford died Wednesday March 4, 2009.
Born in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Louis and Maria (Almeida) Duarte, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
Mrs. Correia loved dancing to Cape Verdean music and was always well dressed. She had been a contestant in the Miss Senior Sweetheart Pageant.
Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Rose and Linda Neves, both of New Bedford; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was the mother of the late Anthony A. Gomes and Joseph "Curly" Gomes, Jr.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 6:30 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Visiting hours will be on Sunday from 3-6:30 PM prior to the service. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.