Evelyn M. (Evans) Simmons Waite, 108, of Tiverton, RI passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015. She was the wife of the late Henry G. Simmons and the late Warren H. Waite.
Born in Assonet, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Delia B. (Terry) Evans and was one of nine children. She resided in Fall River before moving to Tiverton in 1956. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a Practical Nurse for many families in the Fall River and Freetown areas and was also employed at Truesdale Hospital for 10 years. Mrs. Waite was a member of the First Baptist Old Stone Church, Tiverton, the Fall River Garden Club, Women’s Club of Fall River and the Freetown Historical Society. She enjoyed back yard birds, flowers, cooking and making crafts. For many years, she attended the Lifetime Learning Classes at First Baptist Church, Fall River. Her sense of humor, unique and generous spirit was a joy to all of her friends and relatives. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her step-son Arnold W. Waite and his wife Helen of Tiverton, her cousin: Grace Gross of ME; many nieces and nephews; and several step grandchildren; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by all of her siblings and was the step mother of the late Leonard A. Waite and Gordon S. Waite.
Celebration of her life to which relatives and friends are invited will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the First Baptist Old Stone Church, 7 Old Stone Church Rd., Tiverton, RI 02878 at 2:00 P.M.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Old Stone Church; Gentiva Hospice, 275 Martine St., Suite 202, Fall River, MA 02723; or to the charity of your choice.