Evelyn M. Norvish

Evelyn M. (Fisher) Norvish, 68, a longtime resident of Whitman, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, April 25. She was the wife of the late Robert Norvish. Born in Brockton, she was educated in Brockton and Stoughton schools and graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of 1962. She was a resident of Whitman for 25 years. Mrs. Norvish was a hairdresser for many years at the Scissor Shack in Easton before working as a secretary at Mass. General Hospital for 8 years until her retirement in 2009. She enjoyed candy making, cake decorating, quilting and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Norvish is survived by her daughter, Robin L. Azevedo and her husband John of Bridgewater and her granddaughters, Francesca and Emersen Azevedo. She was the sister of the late Joyce Simmons and Robert Fisher. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Wednesday, May 2 at 11 AM. Visiting Hours Tuesday from 4-7 PM. Interment will take place at Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Donations in Evelyn's memory may be sent to the MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington St., Boston, MA 02130 or www.mspca.org.