Evelyn M. Scott, 68, of Groveton, NH died Sunday evening, April 1, 2007 at Havenwood Heritage Heights Healthcare Center. She was born in West Stewartstown, NH on December 12, 1938, a daughter of the late Leonard and Lila (Alger) Potter. Raised in the Lancaster, NH area, she moved to Holyoke, MA in the 1950’s and raised her family as a dedicated homemaker. Her family was very important to her and she always kept them close to her heart. Evelyn moved back to Lancaster in 1982 and later to Groveton and also enjoyed traveling.
She is survived by three sons, Sam E. Palmer of Derry, NH, Thomas Palmer of Westfield, MA and Keith Palmer of Bowling Green, FL; three grandchildren, Samantha and Paige Palmer, both of Derry and Tina Mahuex of Jupiter, FL; four sisters, Lois Potter, Charlene Potter and Edna Crandell, all of Groveton and Jacqueline Halveson of Bismark, ND; also by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel E. Scott Sr., a son, David Palmer and a sister Juanita Sanford.
Calling hours were held on Friday, April 6th from 4 to 6 PM in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Cremation followed.