Marlene A. (Sylvia) Hirst, 76, of Fairhaven, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Sippican Healthcare Center, in Marion, after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late David M. Hirst.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manuel B. and Lucille (DeTerra) Sylvia, she lived most of her life in Mattapoisett prior to settling in Fairhaven 25 years ago.
Marlene had worked as a secretary for Frank Sylvia Relator for many years. She loved doing crafts, especially crocheting and knitting and was active in the operation of her daughter’s craft shop on Spring Street, in Fairhaven, the former Linda’s Country Collection.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Ryan of New Bedford; a son, Gerald Brecken, Jr. of Fairhaven; three grandchildren, Jeremy and Kristopher Borges and Jessica Brecken; two step sons, Michael Hirst and his wife Judy of Hudson and Matthew Hirst and his wife Tracy of Freetown; a step daughter, Suzanne Bancroft and her husband David of Fairhaven; an aunt, Ruth Sylvia of Marion; several great grandchildren, step grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hirst was the mother of the late Shawn Brecken, mother in law of the late Michael Ryan and she was the last of four children.
Private arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven.