Irene (Silva) Carey, 75, of New Bedford died Sunday, September 29, 2019 at home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late John J. Carey.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Antone and Virginia (Medeiros) Silva, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Mrs. Carey was the owner and operator of Dairy Maid in New Bedford for the past 33 years.
She loved going to the beach, spending time at Dairy Maid, and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her daughter, Colleen M. Sylvia; her sister, Eleanor Margeson; and five grandchildren, Ian and Shane Carey and Thomas, Dylan, and John Sylvia.
She was predeceased by her son, John J. Carey, Jr., her grandson, Kyle Carey, and her brother, Raymond Silva.
Her graveside service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 10 AM in Sacred Heart Cemetery, 559 Mt. Pleasant St., New Bedford. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.