Raymond Silva, 77, of New Bedford, MA and Naples, FL lost his struggle with cancer on June 13, 2017.

Ray was formerly employed as a lineman by NSTAR for 27 years, until his retirement.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

He is survived by his wife, Gail; two sons, Douglas and his wife Lori, and David; four daughters, Elizabeth Jefferds, Dawn Dorman and her husband Mark, Susan O'Sullivan and husband Timothy, and Sandra Saunders and her husband Andrew; two sisters, Irene Carey and Eleanor Margeson; and thirteen grandchildren.

He will be missed dearly by all .

A private family wake was held at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. For online condolence book, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.