Evelyn Gertrude (Kelson) Wise, 98, formerly of Chester NH, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, in Aurora Senior Living in Derry, NH. She was born in Somerville, MA on July 20, 1921, a daughter of the late Oscar and Harriett (Merrill) Kelson. Evelyn was a resident of Chester for over 65 years, formerly living in Medford, MA. She was a member of the Chester Congregational Church and the Chester Seniors. She was also a founding member of the Chester Neighborhood Club. Evelyn enjoyed Bingo, reading, knitting and crocheting. Evelyn will forever be remembered for her passion for jigsaw puzzles.
She is survived by her two daughters, Evelyn and Arnold Wilcox of Manomet, MA and Shirley and Tony Bruno of Derry, NH; her son, Frank and Linda Wise of Freedom, NH; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, many great great-grandchildren and one sister, Lillian Bingham of Topsham, ME. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Frank Wise in 1989, her brother Charles Kelson and four sisters, Alice Zirpolo, Edith O’Neil, Doris Boutilier and Eleanor Mahoney.
There are no calling hours. Funeral services were held on Monday November 4, 2019 at 11:00am in the Chester Congregational-Baptist Church, Chester Street, Chester, NH. The burial followed in Great Hill Cemetery, Rt. 121A, Chester, NH. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Chester Seniors C/O the Wason Pond Community Center 603 Raymond Road, Chester, NH 03036, or the Chester Congregational-Baptist Church 4 Chester St., Chester, NH 03036