Beverly Marquita McCollin was born in St. Michael Parish in Barbados on June 21, 1951 to parents Gloria White and the late Darcy McCollin.

Beverly migrated to the United States with her brother Anderson “Bobby” to live with their dad on July 21, 1968. On July 21, 2024, Beverly celebrated her 56th anniversary living in Boston. Beverly attended St. Ambrose Primary School in Barbados and then George Washington High before completing her studies at Roxbury Girls High School.

After High School, she continued her education by taking banking courses and nursing courses. She graduated with her certification as a licensed practical nurse that launched her career into the health services for over 30 years at two well-known Boston medical facilities. Beverly began working at Harvard Vanguard as a medical secretary in the 1980’s. She was promoted to various positions during her tenure there. She later went on to serve in various roles at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital for 26 years, where she easily made friends with patients and staff alike.

Beverly had a passion for life and loved fiercely. She loved music and especially playing in the rain. One of her favorite songs was “In the rain” by the Dramatics. Anytime it would rain, she would go outside and sing that song. She was a huge fan of Carnival and would often travel to Toronto for Caribana to spend time with her favorite Aunt Maggie. New York Carnival on Labor Day and locally for Boston Carnival. If you knew Beverly, she would have her favorite drink in a flask and the party started with J’ouvert in the morning and she would be on the road all day until late into the night. She always enjoyed a good time.

Her love for family in particular her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was evident especially at Christmas- Her favorite holiday. She would cook everything for everyone, and she gave generously to her loved ones. Even in Illness, Beverly never lost her passion or humor, still making her family laugh during their visits to her. Should start many of her conversations with “I got a joke for you…” She was known as “Sexy Bev”. Her favorite color was red, and she loved dying her hair all kinds of different colors long before it was fashionable.

On July 28, 2024, Beverly passed peacefully. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her mother Gloria White; her brothers, Anderson “Bobby” McCollin and Roger White; Sisters, Laureen McCollin-Gopie (Richard) and Lorraine McCollin; her Daughters Melisha McCollin, Lakesha McCollin and Saquinna Thomas; her grandchildren: Shakia Searcy, Antwaun McCollin, Trajaharie Watkins, and Clinton King: great grandchildren, Jordyn White, Antwaun McCollin, Ja’Miyah Dixon and A’mei McCollin, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visiting hour on Saturday August 17th 11am- 12pm in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester Lower Mills. Celebration of Life Service to follow at 12PM in the funeral home.

Interment Private