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Lincoln - Sally-Ann Findlay, 80, of Lincoln and Aventura, Florida, died Friday, October 24, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Staffier.
Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Antonio and Sally (Medeiros) Silva, she was a graduate of Bryant College.
Mrs. Findlay worked as a secretary, and later owned Silva Yarn Co. in Pawtucket .
She is survived by one son, David Findlay (Dena Conley)of Lincoln; four step-children, Laura Roukas (Sam) of Brockton,Ma, Thomas (Jolene) Staffier of Florida,Paul(Michelle) Staffier, of New Hampshire and John(Susan deceased) Staffier of Massachusetts.
She was the stepmother of the Late James Staffier of Massachusetts and Susan (Jeff)Mcadam Cummings and daughter law Heidi (Jeff) Cotter and daughter Kristina (John) Thimas of Massachusetts.
Beloved Grandmother to seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Saint Jude Church, 301 Front Street, Lincoln. Burial will follow in Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Family and friends are invited. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 7312, Warwick, RI 02887 would be appreciated. For directions, or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com
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American Cancer Society
PO Box 7312, Warwick, RI 02887
Web: http://www.cancer.org/