SANFORD — Evelyn M. Daniello, 67, died March 12, 2016, at her home after an extended illness.

Born in Rockland on July 22, 1948, she was the daughter of Mont T. Sr. and Doris M. Curtis Daniello. She attended local schools.

Following her father's untimely death, Evelyn left school to help support her family. For more than 40 years, she worked as a fish cutter in area fish processing plants and those on the Portland waterfront as well, even at the same time she was raising her children.

On Sept. 1, 1966, she married Dalton A. Malmstrom. They made their home in Rockland, where they raised eight children.

She enjoyed playing bingo and playing scratch tickets. Her greatest passion was her family, which included her children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and extended family. She was particularly thankful to be cared for by family in her home during her final days.

She was a member of the Curtis Lake Christian Church in Sanford.

In addition to her parents, Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Dalton A. Malmstrom Sr.; her brother, Mont T. Daniello Jr.; two sisters, Patricia Daniello and Bonnie S. Daniello; one grandson, Dillon DeMass; and one great-grandson, Hoare Dalton Canvas.

She is survived by her eight children, Anita Malmstrom of Sanford, Glenda Teele of Nobleboro, Dalton Malmstrom Jr. of Sanford, Ericka Malmstrom of Westbrook, Virgina Farnham and her husband, Randy, of Vinalhaven, Clara Malmstrom of Sanford, Lisa Daniello of Portland and Eric Malmstrom of Warren; one brother, William R. Daniello of Palermo; three sisters, Linda D. Pianka of Sanford, Debra L. Warren of Burlington, Vt., and Cindy A. Colson and her husband, Terry, of Thomaston; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Private services are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Achorn Cemetery in Rockland.