Cecile (Allain) Silveira, 80, of New Bedford died on February 8, 2004 unexpectedly at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of Ronald Silveira.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Thaddeus and Rose (LeBlanc) Allain, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Mrs. Silveira was formerly employed by U.S. Ringbinder for many years until her retirement.
She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and a member of St. Mary's Ladies Guild.
She was a member of of the Royal Travelers and enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading.
Survivors include her husband; 2 sons, Robert Silveira, and his wife Barbara, of Plymouth and William Silveira, and his wife Debra, of Lakeville; 5 brothers, Zoel Allain, Omer Allain, Arthur Allain and Paul Allain, all of New Bedford and René Allain of Acushnet; 2 granddaughters, Jennifer Silveira and Nicole Silveira; several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Frank Allain and David Allain.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New BedfordThursday, February 12th at 8 AM.Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, Tarkiln Hill Rd., at 9 AM.Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours Wednesday, February 11th from 4-8 PM.
Interment Pine Grove Cemetery.