Barbara A. (Botelho) Sylvia, 70, of Dartmouth, died March 2, 2011 unexpectedly at home.
She was the wife of Richard R. Sylvia for 53 years.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antone and Mary (Perry) Botelho, she lived in Dartmouth most of her life.
She loved her family and enjoyed watching NASCAR.
Survivors include her husband; 2 sons, Jeffrey Sylvia and his wife Charlene and Kenneth Sylvia, all of Dartmouth; 2 daughters, Jean Sylvia of Dartmouth and Lori Bollea of New Bedford; a brother, Jean Botelho of Westport; a sister, Nancy Soares of Westport; 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours Tuesday, March 8th from 4-8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.