Elmer Howard Silva of Vineyard Haven passed away peacefully on Sept. 14, 2025, at the remarkable age of 102. Elmer was born at home on July 22, 1923, to Joseph and Virginia Silva at T Lane Farm in Chilmark. In 1953, Elmer married the love of his life, Beverly Rhoda Smith. They went on to have two children, Elmer Howard Silva Jr. and Rhoda Jean Silva. Elmer was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Virginia Silva; his sister, Clara Silva Rabbitt, and brothers, Walter Silva and Robert Silva; and by his in-laws, Alec and Gladys Smith.