SMITH DEMILLE, Evelyn F., Age 76, of Arlington, originally from Cambridge, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” DeMille and devoted mother to Jonathan S. DeMille (spouse Amanda L. Staples) and Abigail R. Fear (spouse Matthew Fear). Dear daughter of the late Robert E. Smith and Francis E. (Bucelwicz) Smith; and loyal sister of the late David P. Smith, late Robert D. Smith, Gerard T. Smith, late Barbara L. Smith, and Richard G. Smith. Her greatest pride was to be Grammy to Cortland A. Staples DeMille, of Virginia, and Felicity R. G. Fear, of Massachusetts. A life-long learner, she earned her bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, and master’s degrees from Simmons College, School of Social Work and Harvard School of Public Health. Evelyn was a dedicated social worker for more than thirty-five years. Evelyn loved spending time with family, Disney World, and working tirelessly to support charitable organizations aligned with cancer and diabetes research.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation at Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, on August 13, 2022 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM, with memorial service to follow beginning at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in her memory to Joslin Diabetes Center (https://www.joslin.org/support-joslin/ways-give).