BEVERLY ANN TAVARES

Dear Tavares and Dublin family.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of 'PURPLE '. We met her and her mom through the BINGO nights. A woman of many talents is what we saw. She always had a smile for you when she greeted you. She will truly be missed.

To Denyelle & Family,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Our condolences to Kenneth and the entire family of Beverly. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.

Our condolences to the Tavares and Dublin families on the passing of 'Ms. Purple'.

To Lauretta and your entire family, sending my heartfelt condolences. May God comfort you.

Sincerest condolences to the family. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Remember weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning.

Very saddened by the news of Beverly's passing. Family I pray that you will find peace in the days to come. As a long time friend of Bev from childhood she will be remembered as a unique and kind individual with an outgoing personality. May God grant you strength family as you go through this difficult time. Hold on to those wonderful memories and remember that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May she Rest In Eternal Peace.

Much love
Julianna Stovell

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

My sincere condolences to Beverly's family. It was such a shock to hear of her passing. I pray that God will strengthen you all during this time. May you be comforted by your cherished memories of her.

My condolences to the family

Condolences to Beverly´s family. I traveled with Beverly a few times to Asia. One thing about Beverly she spoke her mind but was also a kind and funny person. I would bump onto her in Hamilton she would always have a story for me. I am so sorry for your loss. May you rest in peace my friend Beverly.

To: Gary, Lauretta & Family,

My Sincerest Condolences on the passing of your sister Beverley. I was shocked to hear of her passing when my mother called to tell me. You all have fond memories to cherish as Bev, will always be in your hearts. May she Rest in Eternal Peace!

I was very sorry to hear the sad news of Beverly´s passing. She always greeted you with a genuine happy cheerful smile. My sincerest heartfelt condolences are extended to the family of Beverly.

So we lost one of the Originals last week, my friend Beverley Tavares.
I met Bev and Patrice Simons when they managed the Environment Ministry´s enormous filing system along with Brian Rowlinson. Brian would be in his office and Bev and Patrice would field all inquiries that passed their desks, hunting down the specific file needed in the long and narrow room where everything that mattered was impeccably classified.
Bev was instantly my friend - well perhaps not instantly - but an efficient, warm and receptive office environment made it easy to return for assistance. If Brian was the conductor, Patrice and Bev were his office engineers, they were important and we all knew it.
Not long after Brian left the Ministry I must have come in for something and sensed that Bev and Patrice needed to commiserate and I sorely needed their insights and experience and so we went and had lunch. That would become our monthly routine on and off for the next 6 to 10 years at La Trattoria restaurant. I was a new father and a new civil servant and their counsel, insight and humour were most valuable to me and so we became friends.
Friends change us, helping us to see perspectives that we might not usually embrace. We discussed our latest challenges, personal and at work, and shared family events, discussed plans and hopes. Bev had strong opinions - they were plain to see and be heard.
It is easy to see what made Bev an original - purple - yet the colour was not just skin deep. It defined her as a person -not the colour but the decision to be an original. Bev held her own thoughts and ways of seeing the world and it moved her through this place and others as a unique individual free to hold her own counsel, free to make friends with who she wanted and walk between worlds, social, political and personal. Bev was unconventional. What Bev had seen, where she had been would surprise anyone who didn't know her, but it was also the way she saw it - not as a passenger but as a driver of her life - not so much bucking convention as just being herself. No one who knew her was surprised to see her at midnight premieres of the Twilight Vampire film series or hear that she dreamt, actually planned at one point, to move to the Seychelles.
With her drive to be herself Bev freed us all to be more ourselves just by association. Her outward expression of her uniqueness allowed anyone who knew her to lean in just a little bit to their own individuality even if only internally. She would often say - why worry about how others do it or how it was done before- be yourself -do what you think is right.
So it was a shock to hear about Bev´s sudden passing. But Beverly goes out as herself leaving her community, friends and family as the truly independent person she was - a burden to no one.
When Nicole Famous called me last week to give me the news I was walking down the street in Hamilton. I pulled into the parking lot next to Makin´ Waves to sit on the curb of a parking bay to take it all in. As I looked down there at my feet on the black grey tarmac was a splash of purple, bougainvillea leaves blown into the corner by the wind.
So now when I see the color purple I will invariably think of a challenging but ultimately uplifting book, a royal color, and Bev, and I will lean in a little more to being myself. I am grateful.
Philippe Max Rouja, Southampton April 6th 2023

Condolences to the family of Beverly, I was shocked to hear of her passing. I have known the family for years and enjoyed being in her presence as she was a joyful person.
She was a reliable tagger for the Orchid Charity Club and will be missed.
RIP Beverly

My sincere condolences to Beverly´s family. I came to know Beverly when I was working alongside the Immigration Department, when we were computerizing their systems. I always appreciated her honest and direct manner as well as her sense of humor. Rest In Peace Beverly.

I am so sorry for your loss - Beverly always made me smile - I have such warm memories of this lovely Lady. My prayers are with your Family. Wearing purple in my hair today just for you.

Our deepest condolences to Beverly and her loved ones.
We were all neighborhood friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Rochelle, Valerie, Bobby (Stovell)

Dear Bertram:
My wife and I offer our condolences to you and to your family. We are so sorry to have learned about your loss.

Too sudden! Undoubtedly, it is with the deepest of sadness for the loss of our LOVING sister Beverly. Lorretta, Bertram, Richard, and FAMILY, we know all so well what you are experiencing. At the same time, we know you are a FAMILY that will draw upon the strengths of each other. It is with OLIVIA's TRUST (Khamisi, Cindy, Carol & Lew) that we know that Beverly joins Aunt Prudence to watch over you.

Dubby, Lauretta, Kizzie and your entire family

May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. Purple was a beautiful person.

My deepest sympathy
We are thinking of you
Stacey, Kwonde & Kevonte Lathan

Deepest condolences, Family, on the loss of your dear loved one.

As a teacher, I remember Mrs. Tavares, back when MOED offices were on Point Finger Road. Lately, during her frank conversations in the school office, I grew to admire the fair and thorough professional that she was.
Always smiling, she had the uncanny ability to communicate urgency, while still pausing long enough for due research and quick completion of the challenge at hand. Mrs. Tavares gave keen and kind attention to students, particularly those who were habitually late or absent.

I remember walking into the office, near the end of that last day we spoke, to find our Amin. Assistant seated in darkness, her purple-ized office surroundings immaculate. When asked if she was OK, "Ms. Purple" quickly took the attention away from herself. She offered one of her purple pens, though I wasn't writing anything; and, she was seen (among others) greeting students as they left school, that day.

"See you, when you get back," she'd answered, in response to whether she was returning.
"See you in the morning, Mrs. Tavares! It will be difficult for us to return to work, without you."

May her family and friends, including our school family, be encouraged.

Mrs Purple all I can say is this cannot be real! You were our acting admin at WPS until June 2023. You were so helpful, got things done and knew your admin skills! The last thing that you said to me on the Friday the last day of school before our Easter break was here! You handed me an envelope that you were going to go over with me when we returned back to school! The phone call that I received left me numb when I heard of your passing! How am I going to return to work on Monday, April 3rd and know that you won't be there sitting behind the desk in the office with your purple attire and purple keyboard and mouse! The short time that you worked with me you had left an impact on all of us at WPS! Condolences to your daughters, husband and other family members! RIP Purple!

My deepest condolences to Beverly´s family´s she was a very beautiful and warm person. May God give your comfort in this time bereavement

Winifred Butterfield

My deepest condolences to the Tavares and Dublin family. Beverly had such a beautiful personality and will be greatly missed. May God bring you comfort during this time.
Debra Paynter

To Mrs. (Purple) Tavares Family, you have my deepest sympathy for the passing of your mom. She was dedicated, reliable, and generous . She was a great support to the Ministry of Education School Secretaries and we will miss her much May the God of all peace, bring you comfort...2 Thessalonians 3:16.

Sincerest and heartfelt condolences to Beverly´s family and friends!!
May you please find comfort in your many memories of time spent with Bev.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

My sincere condolences to Beverly's family. I pray that God will give you strength and peace during this difficult time of bereavement.

My deepest condolences to Beverly's family. From Lavita Williams n fam

To Denyelle & Family,

I was shocked to hear of your mother's passing. Beverly was a beautiful person, always bright and cheerful. Condolences to the family, our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love & Blessings.
From your cousins,
Sharon (Busby) Davis-King & Family

Our sincere condolences to Lauretta and all her family at this very sad time of Beverly's passing. God will keep her safe, and may he give you strength to cope, and that the fond memories of her will help you be strong for her going forward.
Know that she will be missed by all who knew her.

My condolences to the Tavarves and Dublin families.
Larry Samuels

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Dearest Denyelle,

Sincere condolences to you and family. May you remember the good memories and cherish them.

To The Tavares Family,

Our Deepest Sympathy, May you get through this difficult time, through prayers and comfort of family and friends.