Dolores (Botelho) Silva, 82 of Archer Street, Fall River died on December 10, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was the wife of Robert J. Silva of Fall River. Born in Fall River, MA she was a proud graduate of B.M.C Durfee High School Class of 1960.

Besides her husband of 63 years, she is survived by her son, Robert F. Silva (Margaret) of Attleboro and her daughter, Sheril (Wayne Sylvia) of Swansea, her grandson, Patrick J. Silva (Elizabeth) of Vermont and her two great granddaughters as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Diane, brothers Joseph Botelho, Sr of Alexandria, VA, and George Botelho of Fall River and sister, Evelyn Benfeito of Fall River and her grandson, Robert Allan of Vermont.

The Silva Family requests that memorial contributions be made to: Samaritans Southcoast P.O. Box 1333 Westport, MA 02790  or to the Veterans Association of Bristol County  755 Pine St.  Fall River, MA 02720.

A Funeral Mass for Dolores will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Holy Name Church, Hanover St. at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below.