Maria E. Silva, 93, of Osborn St., passed away Monday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Francisco Silva. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose and Angelina (Dias) Soares. Mother of Maria T. Mateus (husband – Luis), Manuel J. Silva (wife-Conceicao), Ilda S. Viveiros (husband – Jose), Manuela Porto (husband-Antonio) and Francisco J. Silva (wife- Donalda); sister of Jose S. Soares and the late Manuel and Francisco Soares. She also leaves 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday (12/18) in Santo Christo Church. Committal services followed at Notre Dame Cemetery.