da Silva, Maria (de Simas) of Friendship, Maine, formerly of Medford, Massachusetts, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 31, 2024, at the age of 85.
Devoted wife of the late Jose Faustino da Silva.
Loving mother of Fernando da Silva and his wife Joan, Jose “Zeca” da Silva and his wife Luisa.
Cherished grandmother of Sarah da Silva, Robert P. Teixeira, and Isabelle Herget.
Beloved sister of Judite Cunha.
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral from the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge St., Cambridge, Saturday. November 9, 2024, at 9:00 am.
Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church, 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue in Cambridge at 10:00 am.
Visiting hours at the funeral home in Cambridge on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Maria was a teacher in Faial, in the Acores. She immigrated to the United States with her family in1969. She graduated from Boston State College with a masters degree in the early 70’s, and continued teaching in the City of Somerville for another 30 years. She was also one of the first bilingual teachers in the State of Massachusetts. One of her favorite things was to knit with her friends where she would make colorful quilts to give to people.