Barbara Ann Silvia, of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed into eternal rest on February 4, 2011. She was 74. She was the daughter of the late Edwin and Josephine (Moreira) Silvia.
Ms. Silvia loved life, and embraced it fully. She fought illness with both strength and courage.
She is survived by 3 siblings: Edwin Silvia of California, Cynthia Roth of Arizona, and James Silvia of New Bedford. She is also survived by her devoted companion and caregiver, Roxanne Price.
A funeral Mass following cremation will take place in St. Michael Church, Essex St., Fall River Friday at 10:30 am. Friends and relatives may pay last respects at the church at 10 am, immediately preceding the Mass.