Evelyn Ernestine (Merrill) Desper, 83, of Franklin died suddenly October 30 at Rhode Island Hospital.
Born in Plymouth, New Hampshire, August 26,1942, the daughter of the late Ernest and Geneva (Sprague) Merrill, Evelyn was raised in Norwood and had lived in Franklin since 1962.
Evelyn had been an attendant at the Wrentham Developmental Center for 30 years before retiring.
She loved to garden.
Evelyn is survived by her children, John Desper , Paul Desper , Ben Desper , and Darleen Parks .
She was the also the mother of the late Anthony Desper.
Evelyn is also survived by her siblings David Merrill of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and Eleanor Merrill of North Attleboro.
She was the sister of the late Loretta, Linda, Susan, Richard, Robert, Raymond and Ernest.
Evelyn is also survived by her grandchildren, John, Dylan, Paul, and Christopher and Heather , and her great-grandchildren, Jayce and Scarlett.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 4 in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street, Franklin from 4-6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the Franklin Food Pantry 341 West Central Street, Franklin,MA 02038.