Ruth A. (Thomas) Silvia, passed away on June 15, 2009 in Katy, TX with her son, John, and daughter, Kathryn by her side.
She was 83.
The wife of the late Raynham police officer, John M. Silvia, she resided at Wampanoag Rd. in Taunton.
Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Marie E. (Vargas) Thomas.
Educated in Taunton schools, she was a 1942 graduate of Taunton High School.
Mrs. Silvia was employed as a clubhouse hostess for the Taunton & Raynham Dog Track for many years, before retiring in 1981.
She was a member of Women on Wheels, and the National Greyhound Association.
Survivors include 5 sons, John M. Dickinson of Dover, FL; Kevin L. Rae of Needville, TX, Harry M. Rae of Alligator Alley, FL, James E. Rae of Jacksonville, FL and Albert H. Rae of Lynnfield, MA; 3 daughters, Kathryn M. Packard of S. Paris, ME, Karen A. Rogan of Attleboro, Elizabeth A. Mullally-Porter of Angel Camp, CA; 2 stepsons, Michael Silvia and Gary Silvia, both of Raynham; a stepdaughter, Adeine Silvia-Angel of Kingston, MA; a sister, Barbara A. Thomas of Beverly Hills, FL; a sister-in- law, Shirley Dickinson of Taunton; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Saturday, June 20th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass at St. Ann Church, Raynham at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Taunton.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday, June 19th from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greyhound Pets of America, Florida S.E. Coast Chapter, W. Palm Beach, FL 33411.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.