Esther Jean Canto

Fairhaven, MA – Esther Jean Canto, age 77, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Royal of Fairhaven after a long illness . She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore L. Canto and daughter of the late Mary (Sylvia) and Manuel M. Cambra. She was born in New Bedford and was a dedicated homemaker to her loving family. Esther was an avid bingo and pitch player. She will be sadly missed by everybody that she touched with her great sense of humor.
She is survived by her 5 children; Karen Therrien and her husband Shane of New Bedford, Lauren Fortes of New Bedford, Linda Moura and her husband Domingos of New Bedford Valerie Goncalves of Dartmouth, and Lionel Sylvia Jr. of New Bedford; She was also survived by several grandchildren, many great grandchildren, several step children,step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Esther was also the mother of the late Byron D. Sylvia.
Mrs. Canto's funeral will be Tuesday beginning in the funeral home at 8:00 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart Church at 9:00 A.M. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. in New Bedford, MA.