Phyllis K. Delvental (Tartis), of Stoneham and Tewksbury, MA., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, MA. She was 95 years old.
Phyllis was born in Chelsea, MA, on October 24, 1930, the daughter of Katherine and Chester Tartis. She was one of four children. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Johnny, and her sister, Jessica. She is survived by her younger sister, Pearl Tibbetts.
Phyllis is also survived by her children, Christine MacMullin of Manchester, MA, Karen Swartwout of Burlington, MA, and Carl Delvental and his wife Sherri of Fairfield, IL. She was the loving “Nana” of Cathy and Rocky, PJ and Christine, Julie and Kevin, and Jill and Otis, and beloved “GranNan” to 9 great-grandchildren. Phyllis is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was devotedly married to her loving husband, Lewis “Del” Delvental, until his death in April 2025. They met at a dance at St. Michael’s Parish Hall in Lynn, MA. Del must have made quite the impression, as they married one and a half years later, and remained happily married for the next 73 years.
Phyllis and Del first settled in Chelsea, then moved to Stoneham, where they raised their 3 children and remained until retirement.
Phyllis was a stay-at-home mom when her children were young. When they grew older, she joined the work force, working as a cashier in the courtesy booth at Star Market in Stoneham, MA. Phyllis loved her job and was a faithful employee for twenty plus years.
Upon Del’s retirement, Phyllis and Del moved to Tewksbury, where they lived for over 25 years. They loved to travel and went on several trips and excursions within and outside of the United States. They enjoyed dinners, outings and get-togethers with friends & family, and never missed a family celebration.
Phyllis had many hobbies and interests. She was always on the go. She was a member of St. William’s Parish in Tewksbury and faithfully attended Mass every week. The ocean was one of her favorite places to be and she enjoyed spending lots of time there. She loved to crochet and knit and was always working on a project. She donated many hats, scarves, and mittens to those in need. Every family member has a treasured crocheted blanket handmade by her. Phyllis liked to cook and, especially, bake. Her recipes are a staple at all family holidays and events. She also loved playing Bingo and was a weekly participant and volunteer for many years at the local senior center.
Phyllis will be remembered as an eternal caregiver. She took incredible pride in her home and the people in it. A doting wife, mother, grandmother, and loyal friend, Phyllis was always there when anyone needed her. No words can describe how much she will be missed.
Calling hours are Thursday, March 26th, from 9 am to 11 am at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee Street, Tewksbury, followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:30am at St. William’s Church, 1351 Main Street, Route 38, Tewksbury. Services will conclude with interment at St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute/The Jimmy Fund or The Children's Heart Foundation