Beverlyn Bessette Silva, 50, of Rockland, formerly of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 17. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Silva.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Milton "Babe" Bessette and the late Florence E. (Nye) Bessette, she lived in Marion for most of her life.

Beverlyn was involved in childcare for many years.

Survivors include her father Babe and his wife Janice; her daughter, Grayson E. Bessette Silva; her stepdaughter, Rachelle "Shelley" Erickson and her husband Shawn; and her brother, Brett Labonte and his wife Mary.

A private memorial service was held Feb. 7 at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. For online condolence book, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.