Framingham- Telma F. (Bentercourt) Da Silveira, 64, of Framingham died Thursday evening at her son's home in Southborough after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Lino M. Da Silveira for the past 48 years. She was born, raised and educated in Sao Vitor, Minas Gerais, Brazil the daughter of Osmar De Souza Bentercourt and Diolinda (Ferreira) Bentercourt. She was a member of the Assembly of God Philadelphia Church. Telma was outgoing, caring, generous, outspoken and always willing to help others. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening, she was especially fond of her orchids. Besides her husband, she leaves five sons, Roberto F. Da Silveira of Webster, Carlos R. Silveira of Southborough, Gilberto F. Da Silveira of Minas Gerais, Wiliam F. Da Silveira of Sao Paulo and Lino F. Da Silveira of Del Ray, FLA; a daughter Andrea F. Da Silveira of Minas Gerais; two brothers, Jorge Bentercourt of Minas Gerais and Elmo Bentercourt of Rio de Janeiro; three sisters, Raquel Silva of Minas Gerais, Maria Bentercourt of Rio de Janeiro and Luzia Bentercourt of Rondonia; three grandsons, seven granddaughters, two great granddaughters and three great grandsons; many nephews and nieces.

Calling hours will be held Monday 6 from 6-9 pm in the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home(www.CollinsFuneral.com), 378 Lincoln Street, Marlborough. Burial will be held in Minas Gerais, Brazil. All are invited to sign Telma's online guestbook at www.CollinsFuneral.com.