Monday, May 21, 2018 6:38 am

ROCHESTER - Beverly A. Elia, 69, of 21 McKinley Street died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at her home.
She was born Dec. 18, 1948 in Portland, Maine, the daughter of the late Albert and Sylvania (Lamie) Vincent. She has resided in Rochester most of her life and was a longtime member of True Memorial Baptist Church. Beverly was very passionate about her church. She worked as a schoolteacher at Jack and Jill Kindergarten then in customer service at Market Basket for several years. Bev's biggest pleasure was spending time with her three granddaughters. She also enjoyed playing cards with her friends.
The widow of David Elia who died in 2000, she is survived by two sons, Anthony Elia and wife Carolyn, Matthew Elia and wife Sarah; granddaughters, Natalie, Gwen and Gianna; siblings, Roger and Ronald Vincent, Gloria Maxfield, Jane Spinney and several nieces and nephews.