Silvana Anacleto-Harding

Silvana Anacleto-Harding, 51, of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 21, 2024, in her home in Gardner. 

Born in Santa Catarina Brazil on April 19, 1972, she was the daughter of Santos Anacleto and Jurema Da Silva. She was an incredible hairdresser. She had a natural talent, and passion, that easily earned her many clients in Gardner, and the surrounding areas. Silvana’s husband Gary was currently in the process of building her a Salon of her own, in their home basement before her passing. Silvana was able to achieve her dreams of coming to America, getting married, and buying a house. She was in the process of getting her drivers license, and opening her own salon before she passed. Silvana was currently studying for her American Citizenship Test. She also had a full-time job at Walmart in Gardner.

Silvana was a Christian and stood by her faith. She had been apart of many different churches in Massachusetts, and Brazil. Silvana enjoyed exercising and going for walks. Other than hair dressing, her favorite past time was being with her husband Gary, who dedicated his life to helping his wife complete her dream of opening a salon. 

Silvana is survived by her husband Gary of five and a half years; Her parents, Santos Anacleto and Jurema Da Silva, of Brazil ; A daughter Caterini Anacleto Da Rosa, of Brazil; her siblings Sidinei Anacleto, Sandro Anacleto, Simone Anacleto, all of Brazil; a son in law, Talisson Santiago Marcelino, of Brazil; a grandson Noah Anacleto Marcelino, of Brazil; and many extended family and friends. 

Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 29, 2024, in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA, 01440 at 11:00 a.m.

A Calling Hour will be held Friday, March 29, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please donate to Silvana’s Go Fund Me, to help with funeral expenses at (https://gofund.me/d89447a0).