Evelyn R. Wood a longtime resident of Newton and Newton Highlands died on Friday June 23, 2006 at the Stanley R. Tippett House in Needham. She was 86 years old. Born in Boston, Mrs. Wood grew up in Newton and graduated from Newton North High School. She was a former Secretary for the First Baptist Church in Newton. Mrs. Wood was a retired receptionist for Facing History and Ourselves in Brookline. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Newton for many years. Beloved wife of the late Gardner K. Wood. Dear mother of Pamela J. Wood and her husband Bruce DiDucca of Taunton. Sister of Virginia Lane of Shrewsbury, Frank Ring of Walpole and Bill Ring of Holliston. Cherished grandmother of Kate and Will DiDucca both of Taunton. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Newton, corner of Beacon and Centre St., Newton Centre on Saturday July 1st at 1:00 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations in Evelyn’s name may be made to the First Baptist Church in Newton, 848 Beacon St, Newton Centre 02459 or to Facing History and Ourselves, 16 Hurd Rd. Brookline MA 02445 (www.facinghistory.org). Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham.