Dorothy C. Silva

Dorothy C. Silva Passed away July 14th, 2007, just shy of her ninety-first birthday. Dorothy was born July 25th, 1916 in Mill Valley. She was the wife of the late Manuel Silva, loving mother of Kathy Kirkland, Ernest Silva, and the late Judy Sherman, dear grandmother of Kenny Kirkland, Karen Politz, Kristie Weber, Jennifer Griswold, Wendy Smith, Phyllis Sherman, and Meredith Cannon, great grandmother of Kyle Politz, Nickalas Cannon, Benjamin, Zachary and Ella Grace Griswold, Jennifer and Jessica Baker, loving sister of Grace Moraes and the late Georgianna Silva. Dorothy lived her life and raised her family in Tennessee Valley -- residing her whole life on the property originally purchased by her grandfather in 1887. Dorothy was always willing to share the history of Tennessee Valley and was a frequent docent at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. In addition to being a loving mother and grandmother, Dorothy was a dietary food manager in Marin County. She worked for Ross Hospital, Redwood Retirement Center, and the Canyon Manor Hospital. Dorothy was also a very active member and officer for several Portuguese organizations, S.P.R.S.I. and the U.P.P.E.C., Native Daughters of the Golden West, Star Of The Sea Woman's Guild, and the Sausalito Seniors which she was a member of all the organizations for over 50 years. Dorothy marched across the Golden Gate Bridge with the Drum Corps on the opening day of the bridge. Family and friends may call for Visitation on Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Star Of The Sea Church, Sausalito. A Rosary Service will follow at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 10:30 AM at the church. Entombment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in San Rafael. Arrangements entrusted to the care of ADOBE CREEK FUNERAL HOME, 331 Lakeville St., Petaluma. The family prefers memorial gifts to your favorite charity. CHEDA & LYONS - Directors 415-883-8070