Nancy D. (Correia) Sylvia, 87, of Mattapoisett passed away Thursday, September 29, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. She was the loving wife of 65 years to Joseph M. Sylvia.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manuel H. and Mary C. (Caton) Correia, she settled in Mattapoisett 50 years ago. Nancy had worked at the Chayce Answering Service in New Bedford and later as a school bus driver in Mattapoisett. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts.
Survivors include her husband Joe; son, Wayne F. Sylvia and his wife Anne of Fairhaven; daughter, Karen M. Sylvia of Fairhaven; and grandchildren, Jarel Perullo and Gabriel Sylvia. Mrs. Sylvia was the mother of the late Sharon N. Rezendes and sister of the late Dorothy Botelho.
Private interment in the Massachusetts National Cemetery was under the direction of the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven. For memorial register please visit, www.hathawayfunerals.com.
