Mary Margaret Jura Silveira
June 15, 1933 - February 06, 2019
Obituary
FITCHBURG/NEW BEDFORD, MASS.-Mary Margaret Jura Silveira, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on June 15, 1933, in Fairhaven, Mass., the daughter of John and Mary (Mollie) Jura Smith. On June 11, 1955, she married Edwin B. Silveira. Mary served as the previous owner of Westport Travel Agency and Mark Realty in Westport, Mass. She was always involved in her community wherever she went and was well-loved by all who knew her. She was a member of Catholic Woman’s Club of New Bedford, Westport Business to Business, and Country Club of New Bedford. Mary was also a member of Who's New in Madison, Fitchburg Optimist Club, the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and St. Maria Goretti Parish in Madison. For many years, she volunteered at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Leopold Elementary School. Mary’s compassion and kind heart were clear to all whose lives she touched. Mary is survived by her daughter, Arlene Silveira of Fitchburg, Wis.; son, John Silveira of Fairhaven, Mass.; most loved grandchildren, Krista Silveira and her son, Jordan of New Bedford, Mass., Ashlee Silveira and her daughter, Aijay of New Bedford, Corey Silveira of Fairhaven and Carly Silveira of Vista, Cali.; niece, Heidi Silveira of Portland, Maine; nephew, Jude Silveira of Charlottesville, Va.; brother-in-law, William (Jeanne) Silveira of Scarborough, Maine; most loved godchildren; and many cousins who were “brothers and sisters” to Mary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin; her parents; and her infant son, David. A gathering will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in New Bedford, Mass. at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s name to Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg or to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Madison. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
608-442-5002
Events
Gathering
Tue Feb 12, 2019 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Dawn corriea
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Mary was tje most beautiful lady i ever met, i love her like my own mother, she tiught me so many wonderful things about life, i was proud to be her daughter in law, i will miss her for ever
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Charlene Dolfen
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Arlene and the entire Silveira Family,
There are no words to tell you how sorry we are. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Charlene Dolfen
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Jamie Mickelson
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Hi Arlene. I was very sorry to read this notice. I will always remember you & Mom watching American Idol show during it's hey day. Those fun times, please remember and hang on to... Those memories will get you thru it. Sympathy and Love, Your friend, Jamie Mickelson
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Debbie Jackson
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Although, I never had the opportunity of meeting Mary, I’ve heard lots of good things and memories of this woman. To the Silveira family, I send my deepest condolences and prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Debbie Jackson
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Nancy bohanan
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Dear Arlene and Carly--you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. May all your memories be light and bring you smiles through the tears. Please let me know if you need anything, Arlene. Much love, Nancy and Robert Bohanan
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Joan Mohr
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Arlene,,
Mary was such an inspiration to all of us. I got to know Mary through the Fitchburg Optimist Club.
She was at all of our events- even when the weather was bad.- Fitchburg Days, Pack N the Park, Childen’s Holiday party and honoring students who gave back to their community. She loved giving back to our community. Mary was very adventurous. She is pictured below on our zip line with some of the Optimist Club members . She was game for anything.
Mary, we will miss you.
Joan Mohr