Honeoye/Brighton: Beverly Jane Roberts (Rowley) passed away on January 18, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. Beverly was born in Canandaigua, NY on December 11, 1947 to the late Vincent and Pearl Rowley of Honeoye, NY. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from Alfred State College and worked as a psychiatric nurse and nurse administrator until she retired. She leaves her loving children Matthew (Kimberly) Roberts and Victoria Roberts (Ezra Bereziuk), her former spouse and dear friend Wayne Roberts (Janice Attersley), beloved grandchildren, Lana and Jett Bereziuk, and Jack and Samuel Roberts. She is also survived by her siblings Stephen Rowley, Vincent Rowley (Patricia) and Bonnie Rowley, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Beverly is predeceased by her parents Vincent and Pearl Rowley, mother and father-in-law Elton and Melva Roberts, brother-in-law Gary Roberts and sister-in-law Gale Onderdonk.
Beverly radiated with love and compassion towards everyone that was fortunate to know her. This love is endless and will remain in our hearts forever. She will be greatly missed.
Calling hours will take place on January 25, 2021 from 3-6pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye, NY. To attend the calling hours virtually please e-mail vgrolive@hotmail.com. Memorial contributions can be made to the Friends of the Rochester Psychiatric Center or Wilmot Cancer Institute.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Wilmot Cancer Institute for their dedicated care to Beverly during her battle against cancer and her beloved sister Bonnie who devoted herself to caring for Beverly throughout the past 16 months.
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My aunt Bev was one of those rare souls, when you met her you were just drawn to her positive energy. She was one of the most selfless human beings i’ve ever met. Anytime I called her she just wanted to know about me, my life and how I was doing. I would ask how she was doing but I would quickly get rebuffed and the focus was right back on me. To my aunt Bev, everyone was “sweet heart”. I can close my eyes and hear her plain as day calling me that. It’s ironic because she’s the true sweet heart. When we lose someone as special as aunt Bev the world and life doesn’t just go on business as usual, it can’t, her impact is too great. Things don’t go on the same, there’s a giant hole left behind. I view this “hole” not as a void but rather an opportunity. The love and energy that aunt Bev gave so selflessly to this world must be replicated by those still here to fill that hole. I believe this is how we honor her, by living selflessly and loving unconditionally.
It is with much sadness I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of BEVERLY ROBERTS. She was a warm individual with love and caring for all that knew her. She was and is my friend, a great friend. I miss her with all my capacity. I want to Thank BONNIE, Beverly’s sister and VICTORIA, Beverly’s daughter for their friendship and consideration in this difficult time. I send my LOVE and PRAYERS. I miss my friend. Goodby Beverly, always my friend. Barbara Poisson
We were so sad to hear of Bev’s passing…We were fortunate in visiting with her and her family at the last Lilac Festival. It had been ages since seeing her but with Bev it was like it had only been days…the same happy, smiling lady she always was. Enjoying her grandchildren and having fun. She will be missed so much by all that love her, but she has left behind many great memories.
Take care, Love Susan and Bill Schneider
Many of my earliest and fondest memories were of Aunt Bev.. her warmth and kindness never receding an inch ever since. Sorraya and I send our deepest condolences Uncle Wayne, my father and his surviving siblings, Uncle Steve and Aunt Bonnie, her children Victoria and Matthew, and her grandchildren Lana, Jett, Jack and Sam whom she loved so dearly. We are very grateful for Aunt Bonnie’s crucial aid throughout the extremely trying ordeal. We miss and love you, Aunt Bev. We miss and love you all.
Godspeed
Bev, I will miss you so much. You were my best friend in the whole world. I have know you for 55 years. You loved our children and their child unconditionally. You have always been there for all of us. I’ll miss our long talks on the phone, going shopping together, and most of all coming to our grandchildren’s birthday parties, our Easter egg hunt, and after Christmas family get together. It’s going to be hard not having you with us. I love you so much.
I loved Bev as a sister, sister-in-law, and as an aunt to our children. I have known her for 55 years and she was my bridesmaid. She was my best friend in the whole world. She loved our children and her grandnephews and grand nieces. Bev was always so caring and loving. She was the best and I will miss her so much. I love you Bev.
Our hearts are filled with so many warm memories, our eyes are full of tears.
Bev’s life was filled with many loving deeds, forever taking to heart the needs of others.
We will always remember her brilliant
smile and her caring, beautiful heart.
May love, comfort, and peace surround her entire family during this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to the family of this angel named Bev. She was an amazing lady and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to know her. Rest in peace Bev. Love to all.
Bev was great friend and colleague. It was a privilege and pleasure to work with her. I have so many fond memories of working with her. Her nursing and leadership skills were exceptional. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
My aunt Bev was one of those rare souls, when you met her you were drawn to her positive energy. She was the most selfless human being I’ve ever met. Anytime I would call her she just wanted to hear all about me and what was going on in my life. I would ask how she was doing but I would be quickly rebuffed and the focus would be right back on me. To my Aunt Bev, everyone was “sweet heart”. I can close my eyes and hear her plain as day calling me that. It’s ironic because she was the true sweet heart. When we lose someone as special as my aunt Bev the world doesn’t simply just go on business as usual, it can’t, her impact is too great. There’s a giant hole left behind. I view this “hole” not as a void but rather an opportunity. The love and energy that aunt Bev gave so selflessly to this world must be replicated by those still here to fill that hole. I believe this is how we honor her, by living selflessly and loving unconditionally.
Dear Robert’s and Rowley families,
I had the absolute privilege to work with Bev at the Rochester Psychiatric Center over many years. She was the consumate professional, warm and caring. She was liked by everyone and made a real difference in many lives. She will be missed. My prayers and thoughts during this time of grief.
Steve,Bink,Bonnie, Matt and Victoria
I am so sorry you have to go through this. I know what it like to lose a sister, an to watch a love one fade away. Bev was Avery special lady, she was kind, giving, shared her life with us. Bonnie thank you so much for being able to be with her. Our families have gone through some tough times in the recent years and it was always so good to know that the Rowley cousins were always there for each other. I am glad we had the cousin fests because all of our children were able to know all of their cousins. All of you are in my prayers and please remember how much you are loved by me. I would love to see you all but COVID has stopped a lot of family get together. Love you all very much , Cousin Roke
You touched so many lives, mine being one of them, I am a better person for knowing you! Working for you was a riot, being accepted by you as one of the family, a blessing. You will be forever in my heart. Jodi(jodster)
We are so sad about Beverly death, our deepest sympathy to Bonnie & the rest of Bev’s family she loved & talked about.
We will miss Bev beautiful smile & red hair , she was such a sweet,kind friend & neighbor.
Beverly was such a sweet kind neighbor & friend.
We will miss her sweet smile, kindness & beautiful long red hair..
Bev was a dear friend for over 30 years. Her love, kindness, bright smile and words of encouragement were her gifts to all. She was truly a beautiful person in every way. Fly with the angels Bev, I will miss you. My sympathy to her family.
We have lost another dear member of our family. It is sad to hear of Bev’s passing but know she is smiling down on us from on high. We are blessed and still have fond memories of all our summer picnics over at the Mastin Pond that we have shared over the years. We’ll meet again down the road. God Bless you and your family and Bev, you will always remain in our hearts.
I am so saddened to learn of Bev’s passing. I had the privilege of working with her at Norris. She was always so helpful and compassionate – not only to the patients but to her co-workers. She was a beautiful light to this troubled world.
Peace to your family at this difficult time.
I worked with this lovely lady for many years and found her to be caring for all.i respected her for her love for all.upon her retirement it was with much sadness because a great lady was leaving. To her family I send my condolences and pray that they will heal in time.
Bev and I were coworkers and friends for many years. Even after retirement we stayed connected through lunches, phone calls and visits. She was, and remains, the most compassionate, honest, classy, fun person I have ever known. She will be missed.
I offer my condolences to the family.
Bev and I were coworkers and friends for many years. Even after retirement we stayed connected through lunches, telephone calls and visits. She was, and remains, the most compassionate, honest, classy, fun person I have ever known. She will be forever missed. I offer my heartfelt condolences to her family.
I am so sorry to learn of the sad news of Beverly’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Robert’s and Rowley families,
It is with great sadness that we learn of Bev’s passing. We remember her fondly as a lifelong childhood friend and classmate. May God be with each of you at this very sad time.