Irene R. "Narnie" Silva

90 years old, of Watertown, MA died Monday, October 1, 2007. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on August 30, 1917. Beloved daughter of the late Phoebe & Augustus Silva. Sister of the late Mary Camelio, Laura Medeiros, Michael, Benjamin, Arthur, Walter, Joseph & James Silva. Great-aunt of Alice & Peter Cruza, Joseph & Margie Cruza, Evelyn & Fred Gianatasio, and Kathy & Al Camino. She was the aunt of many nieces and nephews. Irene was retired from Nepco Meat Packing, where she worked for many years. She was a charter member of the Cadets of Watertown Drum & Bugle Corp. "Narnie," as the members of the Cadets affectionately called her, was well-known and loved by all of the members and their families. If any of the kids needed anything, they knew that Narnie would take care of them. She would even walk by their side on the sidewalk, making sure that they walked down the street safely. She was truly one of a kind. Irene was one of the co-founders of Anthony's Florist, Escort Limousine, and Atlantic Coach & Tours of Watertown. No matter who Irene encountered, she greeted them with the attention and care that everyone deserves. Her customers always enjoyed talking with her, and left smiling just from being in her presence. Funeral from the Stanton Funeral Home, 786 Mt. Auburn Street, (Route 16) WATERTOWN on Tuesday, at 9:30 A.M. Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Watertown at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Interment in Calvary Cemetery, Woburn. Narnie will always be remembered for her willingness to help anyone in need, and for living a long and happy life. Her friends and family were blessed to know her and will always keep her in their hearts and prayers. God Bless Irene. Stanton Funeral Service Inc. (877) 924-3838 www.stantonfuneralhome.com