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Roy Evans

Roy  Evans

EVANS, Roy Nash LCdr R.C.N. CD - born in Wilmot NS, passed away suddenly Saturday, October 18, 2014 at home. He was a son of the late Herbert (born in England) and Elsie (Nash) born in Pennsylvania. Roy graduated from Middleton High School in 1947, graduated from NS Teachers College in 1948 & from McGill University in 1954. Roy taught school at Bridgetown High from 1954 to 1958. He joined the R.C.N. in 1958 as Sub Lt as an Instructor Officer & retired from R.C.N. in 1980. Upon retiring he operated the family farm in Kingston. Roy also operated, in conjunction with Katharine, the business "Ewe Wear" sheepskin products until 1996. He built a new retirement home in 2003 & enjoyed his retirement. Roy is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Katharine Whitman; daughters Cynthia (Allan) Gates, Abbotsford, B.C.; Katharine Evans (Bertram Hudgins), Kingston; sons Herbert Evans (Barb Keddy), Millville and David Evans (Julie Spinney), Kingston; brother Lloyd (Shirley) Evans, Wilmot; grandchildren Jasmine, Daniel, Sarah, James, Caitlin, Zack, Adele, five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Stephen and a brother Ronald. By request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, October 28 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448, Rev. Joel Hardy officiating. Interment will be in the Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Middleton. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Salvation Army or charity of your choice. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com.

 

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