Evelyn was born in Boston, daughter of the late Richard and Lillian (Walters) Patterson. She was a
resident of Melrose for the past 25 years andpreviously resided in Malden. Evelyn graduated from the Malden Business School and was a member of the Maplewood Baptist Church for over 50 years and she was also a long time member of the Malden indoor sport club.
Evelyn was the beloved companion of the late George F. Fisher. Mother of Richard E. DeCosta
and his wife Mary of Saugus and Michael A. DeCosta of East Boston. Sister of the late
John Patterson. Sister-in-law of Prudence Patterson of North Reading. Grandmother of
Shira, Michael, Eryn, Joseph and Brian DeCosta. Great Grandmother of Austin and
Ariena DeCosta.Devoted friend of Delores Carbone. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Service in the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose Friday March 21 at 9 AM.
Visiting hours Thursday 4-8PM.
Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.
Gifts in her memory may be made to Para Tours,PO Box 15597 Boston, MA 02215.