This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Silva, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3093 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, May 25, 1988 - Frederick Silva, 97, Pictou, died Wednesday, May 18, in Edward Mortimer Place, Pictou. Born in Pictou, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Smith) Silva. He was a retired employee of the Trenton Car Works and had served overseas with the Canadian Army during the First World War. He was an adherent of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Pictou. He was a member of Eastern Star IOOF No. 1, where he received his 75-year jewel two years ago. He was also a member of Stuart Encampment No. 1. He is survived by a nephew in Ontario and several cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Raymond and Henry, and several infant sisters. Funeral service was held Saturday, May 21, at McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou, Rev. Kenneth Stright officiating. Burial was in Haliburton Cemetery, Pictou.