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Obituary: Arthur R. Silva

Arthur Richard Silva 79, of Groton passed away after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's disease on Saturday November 28, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of Evelyn (Brodeur) Silva with whom he had celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on this past August 11th.

He was born on September 21, 1936 in Lowell, the son of his late parents Margaret (Cortez) Silva and Arthur Silva. Arthur was raised and educated in Lowell before residing in Chelmsford and then later moving to Groton where he built his family's home. He also spent 10 years with his wife in Pine Island, Florida.

In his younger days Arthur was employed by Star Market, Century 21, and ReMax. He also was an entrepreneur and owned and operated both Grenadier Cleaners and Dreams Come True gift shop in partnership with his wife Evelyn. His passions were football and fishing off his dock or his boat with his four sons and friends at both of his homes in Groton and Pine Island, Florida. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Evelyn, and his four sons; Scott Silva of Dunstable and Lorie(Sweet) Silva of Newburyport, Russell Silva and his wife Bonnie of Groton, David Silva and his fiancé Carrie Kelly of Dunstable, and Mark Silva and his wife Karen of Groton. He is further survived by his grandchildren Jeffrey, Stefanae', Christopher, Bradley, Mitchell, Jacqueline, Joseph, Brody, Rachel, and Nicole. He also leaves behind sister-in-laws Jean (Brodeur) Dancause, Barbara Brodeur, and Agnes Brodeur along with brother-in-laws Edward Brodeur and Phillip Dancause. In addition he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and of course his shy little dog, Benji, Arthur's constant companion.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday December 11, at 10 am in St. Joseph's Church located at 28 Tarbell Street (Rt. 113) in Pepperell. Burial to follow at Groton Cemetery.


In lieu of flowers the family would greatly appreciate that donations are made out to either: Friends of Nashoba Nursing located at Nashoba Nursing Service and Hospice, 2 Shaker Rd., Suite D225 Shirley, MA 01464 or Cooperative Elder Services Inc. located at 8 West Main St. Suite #2 Groton, MA 01450. The continued assistance, kindhearted support, and caring provided by both organizations greatly improved Arthur's quality of life and aided his family during his battle with Alzheimer's disease.

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