Evelina “Evelyn” E. (Devine) White

Evelina “Evelyn” E. (Devine) White, a homemaker, of Dorchester, died on January 1, 2011 after an illness.

Born and raised in King’s Cove, Newfoundland, Canada, Mrs. White came to the United States at the age of 17. She was a resident of Dorchester for over 68 years and was a longtime member of Saint Gregory Church.

Beloved wife of the late Leo F. White. Loving mother of Leo F. White of Revere, Maureen Magri of Milton, Paul White of Georgia, Kevin White of Dorchester, Kathleen Loranger of Plymouth and Joanne Anderson of Brockton. Also survived by 21 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, Dorchester on Wednesday, January 5 at 9:30AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Mass. National Cemetery, Bourne on Wednesday at 1:15PM. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday, 4-8PM.

Due to cemetery restrictions that limit flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations in Evelyn’s memory may be made to Fisher House Boston, PO Box 230, South Walpole, MA 02071.The Fisher House in Boston allows family members of veterans to stay close to a loved one during their hospitalization and treatment at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury.