Beverly A. Borden, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 22, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Charles "Billy" Borden for 58 years. Beverly was born in Fall River, MA and was the daughter of the late John Franco and Veronica (Panocz) Franco. She lived in Westport, MA for many years before moving to California in 2005.

Employed for many years as a teacher assistant for the Fall River School Department at the Wixon School, Beverly was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and will always be remembered for her kindness, warmth and love of family. She was also a faithful Neil Diamond fan who saw him in concert countless times.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Jon Borden and grandchildren Stephen and Avian of Olympic Valley, CA, sister Paula M. Desmarais and her husband Armand, brother Stephen Franco and his wife Elaine of Fall River, sister-in-law Colleen Franco of Fall River and many nieces and nephews.

She was also the loving mother of the late Stephen Borden and the sister of the late Michael ("Mickey"), Robert, John and Thomas Franco, Marion Paulo, Veronica Ferreira and Cynthia Beaulieu.

Following her cremation in California, Her Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, July 5th, from our Fall River Chapel with a committal service at St. Patrick Cemetery in Fall River. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Beverly's memory to the Fall River Boys and Girls Club, Attn: Mimi Larrivee, 803 Bedford St, Fall River, MA 02723; 508-672-6340; Thomas Chew Memorial Boys Club Inc - 2021 Great Futures Campaign (networkforgood.com)

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you were unable to do so, because of this pandemic or any other reason, all are urged to express their sympathy online or by mail. To ensure that said condolences and/or sympathy cards reach the family, please always make sure that submissions online are made directly through the funeral home's website ( www.silvafaria.com ) and not through a third party. Thank you!