It is with great sadness the family of William «Gordon» Evans announces his sudden passing Friday, November 11th, 2022 at the age of 67.
Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories his loving wife of 46 years, Dorothy(Byrd); daughter Annie Thornhill (Ryan) of English Harbour East; son Adam Evans (LeighAnn) of Paradise; special daughter Ashley Evans of English Harbour East. The beloved treasures of his life his grandchildren Nicholas Evans (Haliey), Brooklyn Evans (Brandon), Paige Boland, Summer Evans, Nyah Evans and great grandson Wyatt Evans. Also leaving to mourn his sister Rita Hunt of Harbour Brenton; brother-in-laws, Calvin Byrd (Diane), Fred Byrd (Laura), Stanley Byrd and Wilson Kearley and sister-in-law Daphne Hynes (Andrew) all of English Harbour East. Gordon also leaves to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Gordon was predeceased by his parents Ruben and Annie Mae Evans; mother and father-in-law Mary and Robert Byrd; sisters, Hazel Kearley, Christine Evans, and brother Clarence; nephew Todd Kearley; brothers-in-law, Junior Byrd, Norman Hunt and sister-in-law Violet Byrd.
Gordon was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. At the age of 16 he went to work at the fishplant, from there he went fishing on the deep sea trawlers at Marystown and Harbour Grace for 49 years. While he loved his life on the sea, he also loved his life at home making memories with his family. At the age of 65 Gordon retired to spend more time at home with his family, many evenings you would find him and Dorothy out for a drive and Gord stopped trouting along the way. He also loved to play tricks and share jokes with his close family and friends especially his grandchildren. You can be sure that Gord left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
The Evans Family will be accepting visitors at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, English Harbour East on a date and time to be announced.
As an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to the The Gordon Evans Memorial Fund, by e-Transfer to payments@wisemansfh.ca , in person or by mail c/o Wiseman’s Funeral Home, P.O. Box 548 Marystown, NL, A0E 2M0 or flowers gratefully accepted.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Peninsula Funeral Home.
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Saturday November 12th 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gordon Evans Saturday November 12th 2022..
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