NEW GLOUCESTER — Evelyn Leavitt, 85, a longtime resident of New Gloucester, died peacefully Wednesday, April 22, at home with her family by her side.

Evelyn was born May 17, 1929, in Lisbon Falls, daughter of Walter and Edna Wallace Rideout. Evelyn was the third born of 10 children. She graduated from Livermore Falls High School in 1948.

She married the former Earl Dunphy, who died in 1985. They had five children together. After devoting time to raising her children alone, she married the former Tallman Leavitt. After her marriage ended, she went to work at Pineland Center for many years until her retirement.

Evelyn enjoyed her flowers, gardening and her cat, Checkers, who was her companion for 10 years. She fondly remembers her trip to Alaska with her brother and his wife. She also enjoyed reading and doing word-search puzzles and artex. Evelyn enjoyed visits from family and friends, especially around the holidays.

Evelyn is survived by her four children: daughters, Sharon Gosselin of New Gloucester, and Dorothy Bazinet and her husband, Maurice, of Turner; sons, Bruce Dunphy of Auburn, and William Dunphy Sr. and his partner, Kimberly Dioninsio, of New Gloucester; as well as six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by two sisters, Jean Cox and Velda Rideout; two brothers, Gerald and Kenneth Rideout; and sister-in law, Priscilla Rideout. Evelyn is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by an infant son; two infant brothers; sisters, Fannie Maschiono and Marion Twist; and brother, Dawn Rideout. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.

We would like to extend a special thanks to Androscoggin Home Health Hospice House.

Condolences may be may be expressed at wilsonfhllc.com.

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