Evelyn M. Gillespie, of Melrose, formerly of Medford, died at the Courtyard Nursing Care Center in Medford on Feb. 13, 2017 at the age of 91. Evelyn was born in Somerville, raised in Medford and a graduate of Medford High School, Class of 1943. She was a homemaker, resided in Melrose for 29 years and Kittery, ME for 21 years. Evelyn was very active with the Incarnation Church Ladies' Sodality in Melrose and organized a women's & men's grief support group. She loved reading, long walks on the beach and ballroom dancing at Mosley's on the Charles in Dedham. Evelyn had a flair for fashion, decorating and entertaining large holiday parties. She enjoyed traveling to Ireland, Hawaii, San Francisco, Prince Edward Island, Hampton Beach and taking many road trips all across America. Evelyn's family was the most important part of her life. She was married to the love of her life the late Thomas F. Gillespie for 37 years. Loving mother of Susan E. Gillespie-Tocco & her husband Vincent of Gloucester, Christine L. Gillespie-Baker & her husband Bob, Diane L. Gillespie & her husband James McKinley, all of Medford and Joyce Gillespie & her husband Tom Poirier of Lowell. Caring sister of Ann Sacco & her husband Carl of Reading and Paul Hardy & his wife Lois of Malden. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Monday, Feb. 20th from 2-6PM. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 21st at 9AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.