Aida (Silva) Orr, 87, of Westport, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Raymond Orr whom she shared over 63 years of marriage. Aida was born in Fall River and was the daughter of the late Elisio and Maria Nazare (Simao) Silva.
Aida was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed helping others and was known for her compassion and beautiful smile. She worked for several years at the Westport Senior Center where she made long lasting friendships. She enjoyed playing bingo, reading and taking care of her home. Aida's greatest love was for her husband, children and grandchildren whom she cherished deeply.
Her family is very grateful for the care she recently received at the Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River.
Survivors, in addition to her husband, include her son, Michael R. Orr, and his wife Joanne of Westport; her three daughters, Nancy M. Reiff and her husband Donald of Westport, Donna L. St. Laurent and her husband Richard of Tiverton and Mary-Beth Viveiros and her husband Gary of Tiverton. She also leaves six grandchildren, Andrew Orr, Jillian and Kyle St. Laurent, Amanda McCabe, Melanie Viveiros and Austin Reiff and two great grandchildren, Torin and Darren Orr; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her four brothers, Anibal, Antero "Terry", Arthur and Alfred Silva.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at the Potter Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, December 26, 2017, from 5-8 P.M.
Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations may be made to Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720.