Evelyn M. Gorham

S. ROYALSTON - Evelyn M. (Clancy) Gorham, 81 of 8 Blossom Street, S. Royalston, died Sunday, February 8, 2009 in the Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol. She was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, on May 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Charles and the late Nellie (Gould) Clancy. Evelyn grew up in Brattleboro, Vermont and graduated from Brattleboro High School. She moved to Athol when she married Francis A. "Frank" Gorham in 1947. They later moved to South Royalston where she has resided since 1961. Her and her husband owned and operated Frank's Store in South Royalston for many years. She was a member of the Second Congregational Church of Royalston. She enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles and playing solitaire. She leaves two daughters, Donna L. Smith and her husband Roy of S. Royalston, Diane S. Padziora and her husband Larry of S. Royalston; one son, Charles R. Gorham and his wife Becky of Athol; one granddaughter, Christie Chiappetta and her husband Jeremy of Providence, RI; two great grandchildren Katelyn and Jackson Chiappetta of Providence, RI and her beloved cat Shadow. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Francis A. "Frank" Gorham who died in 1998. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 13, 2009 at 10:00 am in the Murphy Funeral Home, 137 Main St., Athol. Burial in Jonas Alliene Cemetery, Royalston will be in the spring. Calling hours will be held Thursday, February 12, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in her memory to Quabbin Valley Healthcare - Activity Fund 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, MA 01331. For more information or to sign our online guest book please visit www.murphysfuneralhome.com. The Murphy Funeral Home 137 Main St., Athol is directing arrangements. $(document).ready(function(){ });