Loretta-May "Laurie" "Nonnie" Mascena

Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Lionel and Laura (Maynard) Lemos, she grew up in New Bedford and lived in Dartmouth for 20 years before moving to Swansea over 30 years ago.

She was a graduate of New Bedford High School, Class of 1958 attended Cape Cod School of Nursing and graduated from C.C.R.I.

An L.P.N., she worked as a private nurse for the past ten years. Prior to that she worked at Crestwood Nursing Home in Warren in Administration and Nursing. She was a true animal lover, loved the ocean, and spent much of her personal time with the elderly.

She was the loving mother of Loretta-May Walsh of Swansea and Steven S. Silva and his wife Maria of Mableton, GA and two foster children Brian S. Silva and Donna M. Coleman ,she was the adoring grandmother of many including Anna May and Hali May Walsh and Scott S. Silva and many great-grandchildren. She was the dear friend of Joseph Tarvis. She was mother of the late Lynda M. Silva.

Her visiting hours will be held Friday from 3:00 to 5:00PM on June 18, 2010 in the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at BIRCHCREST 189 GARDNER’S Neck Rd. Swansea. Relatives and friends invited. Contributions in her honor may be made to the Faxon Animal Rescue League 474 Durfee St. Fall River, MA 02720. Burial private.