Evelyn Dempsey

A lifelong resident of Fall River, she was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School. She worked as a Receptionist at Charlton Memorial Hospital before retiring in 1981 and prior to that, she worked at Globe Manufacturing.

She was an avid gardener and bred cats for many years. A true caregiver, Kitty really enjoyed babysitting.

She is survived by two sons: Edward J. Dempsey III and his wife Carol of Jupiter, FL, Robert D. Dempsey and his companion Gloria Megna of Fall River, five grandchildren: Elizabeth Robson, Victoria Black Corey, Edward “TJ,” Brian, and Kaitlyn Dempsey, eight great-grandchildren; Daphne and Ethan Robson, Aidan and Samuel Corey, Chase, Avery, Lyla and Brooklyn Dempsey with one on the way and a very special nephew Gary Sullivan. She was the mother of the late Elaine Black and sister of the late Anne Sullivan, Mary, Michael, and Stephen Kiteck.

Private services were in the care of the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, Fall River. Contributions in her honor may be made to Landmark Senior Living Activities Fund, 400 Columbia St., Fall River, MA 02721. To send a tribute please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com