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Susan Silva Obituary

Susan Silva
Devoted and loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother

DRACUT, MA -- Susan (Whelton) Silva, 66, died peacefully Sunday, September 8th at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Silva, with whom she shared 24 years of marriage.

Susan was born in Lowell on December 28, 1946 to the late Clarence and Claire (Barry) Whelton. She was educated in Lowell and a graduate of Lowell High School.

Susan had a contagious smile and was full of life and love and always put everyone else before herself. She was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan but her life was dedicated to her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and going to their camp on Tuxbury Pond.

Along with her husband, Susan is survived and will be deeply missed by her 2 daughters, Donna M. Bellerose-Cloud and her husband Joe Cloud of GA, and Kelly Bellerose of Lowell,7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; her sister Rosemary Landers and her husband Alan of Tewksbury, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Susan was predeceased by her beloved son James Bellerose and her brother, Robert Whelton.

SILVA -- Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on WEDNESDAY, September 11th from 4-8 p.m. at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT. Her funeral well be held from the funeral home on THURSDAY at 8 a.m. follow by her Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. at Ste. Marguerite D'Youville Parish in Dracut, with burial to follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Lowell. For directions and to leave an online condolence, story or message please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com

Published by Lowell Sun on Sep. 10, 2013.
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This pop up in my email even though I am miles away I have great memories of you Sue at Tuxbury Pond campground and the fun we had.R.I.P. Delores

September 6, 2014

All of us at Tuxbury are thinking of you today! It seems you have been gone so long. We will be toasting you with butterballs this weekend, I know you would love that. Rest in peace SuzieQ, toodle oooo......love Lynn

Lynn Fox

September 5, 2014

Sorry for the bellrose and silva family, Kelly and Donna I'm very sorry she will alway be remembered for that happy go lucky lady that she was, I remember my mom and my sisters going to your house on temple st with my mom were awful to jimmy jim when he was little but it was all in good fun I will miss your mom be strong cuz she was a strong women.

Kelly Fortin

September 13, 2013

To My Friend who I will miss it is sad that we didn't see enough of each other in all these years. I will alway remember that bubble laugh and smile that you had. I'm very sorry for the girls and your husbands loss you will be missed very deeply.

Anna Fortin

September 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Donna Drehle-Carignan

September 12, 2013

MY deepest sympathy,. my you fly with the Angles above. R.I.P my friend.

September 12, 2013

Sorry to hear the passing of Sue. She was a wonderful person so many good times camping at Tuxbury Pond. RIP Sue

Delores Hodges

September 12, 2013

Tom, Kelley, and Donna, so sorry to hear of Sue's passing. She was a great person who many will miss and love her. She always had a smile on her face, and made many smile with her. Rest In Peace Sue you are gone but never forgotten...Love always Nancy and Taco

Nancy DeLoria

September 11, 2013

dear sue rest easy spread your wings and fly high and be with your son and the rest that have past god seen you getting tierd that's why your in heaven know rip eue and may god be with your family you will always be in my heart please tell papa cesario I love him till we meet again amen

christine gonzalez

September 11, 2013

Tom,Kelley,Donna
Sue was amazing friend, mother and grandmother
She loved having her own family and camp family!
I will have a heavy heart saying good bye to you Suzie.
Too Da Loo

Annmarie Browne

September 11, 2013

It is with deep sorrow that I learned of Sue's passing. My deepest sympathy to Tom and her family and may you find comfort in knowing she is at peace.

Dianne St.Sauveur

September 11, 2013

Donna & Kelly & Family,
Our family is deeply sorry of the news of the loss of your Mom . She was one of the first people as well as you kids that we met when we moved to Lowell, Jim Jim was just a little baby, When we were neighbors my Dad use to hang out the window and tap on your apartment windows with a broom and scare your Mom, she would run up stairs to him " someone is trying to get in my house, Johnny " They would laugh hysterically when she finally figured it out it was my Dad I bet he was at the pearly gates waiting to scare her when she walked through .We have many fond ,funny loving memories spent with her and will forever have her in our hearts . with our deepest sympathy and Love
The Kirby Family

karen kirby

September 11, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear this news about Sue's passing....she was a wonderful person. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Teresa Langan

September 11, 2013

May your beautiful infectious smile continue to spread as we think about you with love. No longer my camp neighbor but forever a friend in my heart. ? I love you Sue - Toodles!

Claudia G

September 11, 2013

You will forever be in our hearts..you will be missed...Love Always Mildred and the Boys

September 10, 2013

I love you so much

Maribel Gil

September 10, 2013

I love her so much and my son Nemo who she loved like her own grandson, and he misses her deeply...I will always remember her with love....

Maribel Gil

September 10, 2013

Sue you always had a smile in your face and always made everyone feel welcome you were one of the nicest people I know I will miss you dearly

Bobbie jean Devine

September 10, 2013

Rest in peace my friend....toodle oooo
Love ya SuzieQ!

Lynn Fox

September 10, 2013

I will always remember how much your face lit up when you smiled or laughed. We had many good times at the club as well as camp. Thank you for being my friend. To Tom and the family my thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.

Dj Paul Harvey

September 10, 2013

Sue was a great person. She always had a smile on her face even when most people wouldn't have. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Love, Kristen Fox, Isaac Teixeira, Kaylee Brillant, and Adriana. God bless her family. xo

September 10, 2013

Words could never express the pain I feel in my heart at a time like this. I ache for you all and the loss you are feeling. My condolences. Susan you were an inspiration to so many people, your smile and strength and incredible heart is what I will cherish always in my heart.... RIP my friend, Love Always, Cheryl, Fernando, Lauryn, Anthony, Nicholas and my mom Catherine

Cheryl McLeod

September 10, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Richie Plamondon

September 10, 2013

Sadly missed by your sister inlaw Linda Bellerose Martin\John Martin\brother in law Arthur Bellerose and family.R.I.P.

Linda Martin

September 10, 2013

Kelly & Family, I am very sorry for ur loss , You r in my thoughts & prayers.

Sharon Murphy Stoia

September 10, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Sue passing I worked with her at the Tavern at the Bridge she always had a smile that would light up the room.R.I.P Sue!

Karen-Martin Record

September 10, 2013

Kelly, Donna and Families, My sincerest condolences on the loss of your mom. Yet we have another angel looking down on you along with your brother Jimmy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm here if you need anything. love, diane

diane fournier

September 10, 2013

May we walk upon this earth once again,
Once again beneath the same blue sky.
Then may our lives again entertwine,
And may we remember, you and I.

Blessed Be

Melinda Gavin- Bellerose

September 10, 2013

It is with deep sorrow that we learned of Sue's passing. Our deepest sympathy to her family and may you find comfort in knowing she is at peace by the side of her beloved son Jim. We will forever miss her infectious smile and funloving personality. May you rest in peace with the angels Sue.

Linda & Roger Beaudoin

September 10, 2013

May you dance in heaven with your beloved son Jimmy! You will be sadly missed by many. R.I.P.SueXOXO

Lorraine Stimpson

September 10, 2013

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