Obituary of Bruce A. Evans

BRUCE A. EVANS, 61, passed away June 27, 2011 at Togus. He was born in Belfast on December 5, 1949 to Carl and Carlene (Gordon) Evans. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam Era. He worked for EmBee Cleaners for many years and for Little River Apparel. He played baseball for 22 years with the YMCA League and was an avid football fan of the Patriots. Bruce enjoyed hunting, NASCAR and was an avid fisherman. He loved his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren. He is predeceased by his father, mother-in-law Ruth Taylor and son-in-law Bruce Chipman. Bruce is survived by his wife, Connie Evans of Palermo; his children, Erin Armstrong and husband Jason of Searsmont, Bruce Daniel Evans and companion Ashley Bonin of Swanville, Amanda Lynn Evans and companion Kevin McGary of Belfast; his mother Carlene Hall of Belfast; his siblings, Pauline Butler and husband Charlie of CA, Alan Evans of Searsport, Mark Gardiner of Glenburn; 17 grandchildren, Logan, Kaylee, Caleb, Gregory, Brighton, Brianna, Octavia, Destiny, Haley, Kali, Cassie, Ryker, Arianna, Jacob Vick, Brandon, Karrah, Kaden; several nieces, nephews and cousins and special friends Bonnie and Wayne Ladd, Arlene and Lou Fuller. Family and friends are invited to call from 4-6 p.m. with a service at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 30th at Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast with Rev. Ed Hatch officiating. A reception will follow at 6 p.m. at the American Legion in Belfast. Private burial will be held at Smart Cemetery. On-line condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com.