Deolinda "Linda" "Red" (Costa) Silvia

Deolinda "Linda" "Red" (Costa) Silvia, 90, of Fall River, widow of Joseph M. Silvia, died Tuesday, October 14, 2014, her grandson John by her side. In her early years, she was employed by Louis Hand Inc. She later was employed for 15 years by Truesdale Hospital as a nurse's assistant and then by Cherry & Webb for 15 years before retiring. She graduated 1st. in her class at Truesdale Hospital School of Nursing. An avid traveler, she ventured to Brazil, Italy, Portugal, Mexico, Canada and spent her winters in Florida for 28 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Angels Women's Club, Parents Without Partners and St. Mary's Rosary Club. Survivors include a daughter, Paula Ferland and her husband Charles of Somerset; a grandson, John Frank, III and his wife Kim; two wonderful great-grandchildren, John M. Frank and his companion Rebekha Caouette and Madison R. Frank; and great-great-granddaughter, Eva Madeline Frank, all of Fall River; a brother, Albert J. Costa of Spring Hill, FL; a nephew, Albert Costa of Swansea and a niece, Donna Talbot of FL. She was the sister of the late Mary Wilson and Hilda Costa; the aunt of the late Carol Gister and the daughter of the late Virginio and Marcelina (Medeiros) Costa. Following cremation, her funeral mass will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM at St. Louis de France Church, Swansea and burial at Notre Dame Cemetery. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Assn. 480 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472.