Albertina V. (Silva) "Tina" Waldroup, a resident of Wakefield for 38 years and formerly a resident of Reading for 15 years, died March 2, 2016 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She was 93 years of age. Tina was born in Burlington, MA on September 12, 1922, the daughter of the late Ayres and Pauline (Cambria) Silva.

Tina was a graduate of Burlington High School class of 1941. During WW II she worked in the Boston Naval Shipyard as a draftsman assistant. She was an active member of the Old South United Methodist Church in Reading and she enjoyed knitting. Her family and church were the focal points of her life.

Tina was the beloved wife of John C. Waldroup. Devoted mother of John C. Waldroup, Jr. of Peabody, Richard A. Waldroup and his wife Stephanie of Yarmouth, ME and Pamela Sarno and her husband Edward of Waltham. Loving grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 4.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 10 at 12:00pm at the Old South United Methodist Church 6 Salem St., Reading. A visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service from 11-12. Burial to follow at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Tina's memory to the Old South United Methodist Church 6 Salem St. Reading, MA 01867.