Rita T. Silva Obituary
The passing of Rita T. Silva of New Bedford, Massachusetts leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 1, 2026 at the age of 100. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita T. Silva to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband David Silva; her parents, Reza Bellefeuille and Zelpha Bellefeuille (Noel); her sister Martha Thomasset; and her daughter-in-law Cynthia Silva.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Silva (Cheryl) of Lakeville, Steven Silva (Cindy Blaire) of Lakeville, Dr. Jeffrey Silva (Corinne) of New Bedford, Christine Bergevin (James) of New Bedford and David Silva (Sandra) of New Bedford; her grandchildren, Joshua, Lisa Medeiros (Derek), Kevin, Eric (Nicole), Elizabeth Emerzian (Peter), Aden, Connor, Adam Bergevin (Michaela) and Jenna Bergevin (Mathew Jennings); her great grandchildren, Samuel, Kiaya, Travis, Peter, Grant and Bennett; and her siblings, Gertrude Robidoux, Eddie, Armond, George, John, Gaston, Charles Bellefeuille, Beatrice Gelinas, Mary Jane Langevin, Simone Dumas and Jacqueline McCormick. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
