Julia D. (Silva) Nickerson, of Dorchester on May 18, 2013.  Loving mother of Paul Nickerson and his wife Theresa  of No. Attleboro, Doris McCaffery of Weymouth and Carol Marobella of Plymouth.  Sister of Richard Silva of Revere and Robert Silva of Norwood.  Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 29  great grandchildren.  Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated on Thursday, May 23 at 10:00 AM in Saint Brendan Church, Gallivan
Blvd. Dorchester.  Relatives and friends invited to attend.  Visiting hours Wednesday, 4-8 PM  in  Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS.  In lieu of
flowers donations in Julia’s memory may be made to National Kidney Foundation,
85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02060.