Mrs. Evelyn M. (Phillips) Dalton, age 70, a lifelong resident of Lawrence, died on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, NH. She was the loving wife of Kenneth R. Dalton, with whom she predeceased by 1 day and shared 39 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Lawrence, she was the daughter of the late Herbert & Evelyn (Ford) Phillips. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School and worked for many years as a supervisor for Parlex Corporation. Evelyn was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, going to the beach, and was an avid Red Sox fan.

Evelyn is survived by 1 son, Michael Cox & his partner Carleen Costin; 2 daughters, Kira Trainor & her husband Eric of Sandown, NH and Crystal Dalton & her fiancé Ross Pitts of Hampstead, NH; 3 grandchildren, Alicia Dalton, Johnathan Trainor, & Charlotte Pitts; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She is also survived by her dog, Blu and many nieces & nephews. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by 1 daughter, 1 sister & 1 brother.

Relatives & friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Diaz-Healy Funeral Home, 107 South Broadway, Lawrence on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 4 -7 p.m. On Wednesday, Evelyn’s funeral will begin at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. followed by a graveside service at Bellevue Cemetery, 170 May St., Lawrence at 10:30 a.m. For directions & condolences, www.DiazHealyFuneralHome.com