Rita Silva Obituary

Rita Silva You are invited to her Calling Hours 4 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Her Funeral will begin at 9 a.m. at the McDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL (978 OR 800) 458-6816. Her Funeral Mass will be offered at Holy Family Parish at St. Marie's Church at 10 a.m.. Burial in the Tyngsboro Memorial Cemetery. Memorials in her name to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts 1 Bulfinch Place, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02114. E-condolence site ww.McDonoughFuneralHome.com

Published by Lowell Sun on Aug. 26, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Rita Silva

8 Entries

Betty Silva-Rosario

August 31, 2008

Mom,

I love you and miss you and I will always remember your last few words to me and the family.

Don't cry for me because I have lived a good life;
Don't wait until someone is sick to visit them;
Make amends with family members while you still can;
Don't pass judgment on family; but most of all: Family is the most important thing in life.

Mom,

Thank you.

Love,

Betty & Roberto

Silva Family

August 29, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Denise Dan Gauthier

August 26, 2008

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

Pearl Kapala

August 26, 2008

Manny and Theana
I want you to know how sorry we are for your loss and we are here for you both. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this hard time.
Love you Both
Charlotte and Tootsie

Joyce Ouimet

August 25, 2008

Claire And Donald,
I am so sad to hear of Aunt Rita's passing. She will be sadly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers..

Gail Semuskie

August 25, 2008

Aunt Rita,

I am glad to have had the chance to visit with you on Thursday evening with my father and husband Stephen. We were giving the chance to talk, laugh, smile, hug and kiss. Although our lives were busy and we did not see each other often, you were always in my thoughts. I remember you most in my younger years. I will never forget you and will miss you dearly.

Rest in peace Aunt Rita, I love you, Gail (Beauregard), Stephen and Rachel Semuskie.

P.S. Dad, Mom, and the rest of the family extend their thoughts and love to you as well.

ann marie gould

August 25, 2008

gram you will be sadly missed

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