Evelyn F. (Garrity) Fitzgerald, 95, of Milton, passed away Friday December 7, 2018.

Evelyn is the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Garrity. Predeceased by her loving husband of 68 years, Albert A.Fitzgerald and siblings,John, Thomas, Rita Rigoli, and Mary Doyle. Proud mother of Maryellen Benson and her husband Richard of Plymouth, and Joan Traverse and her husband Paul of Milton. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren: John Fitzgerald Traverse (Jennifer), Elizabeth Traverse Fernald (Brian), Brian Benson (Jennifer), Michael Traverse, and Julie Fitzgerald Avergun (Edward). Great grandmother of Isabella and Grace Fernald, Sophia and Andrew Benson, and Charlotte, David, James and Emily Avergun. Survived by her brother Paul Garrity and sister Elizabeth (Betty) Garrity and her brother-in law Francis “Red” Doyle, and many nieces and nephews. Evelyn’s greatest pride and joy was her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Monday December 10 at 10:00 am. Visiting hour at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Monday 8:30-9:30 am. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Milton Cemetery.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the Dwyer Home for the wonderful care of Evelyn. We are forever grateful.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-3678.