Obituary of Robert J. Evans, Sr.

Robert J. Evans, Sr., 54, of Reynolds Street, Danielson, died Wednesday August 26, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 7, 1954 in Central Village, son of the late Theresa (Lambert) Evans and Howard W. Evans of Danielson. He was employed for over fourteen years at Loos and Company, working as a wire handler. He retired in 2008 due to poor health. He has made his home in the Plainfield-Killingly area all his life. Robert was active with the Danielson VFW 2650, for many years. He had a great sense of humor and was a caring and loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed camping, picnicking and family get-togethers. He had a great love for his grandchildren, and would always keep in touch with his family and friends. He was a "Dad" to many of his nephews and nieces. He leaves his father, Howard Evans, Sr., of Danielson; his love and devoted partner, Katherine Kight of Danielson; his children: Jennifer Evans Cicarelli and her husband Louis of Danielson; Nicole Evans Walker and her husband Abram of Putnam; Robert J. Evans, Jr. of Danielson; Nathaniel Kight of E. Killingly; Kane Kight of Danielson; Asa Kight of Danielson; Tammy Lynn Williams of Madison, NC; his siblings: Howard Evans, Jr.; Edward Evans, David Evans all of Lincoln, ME; Arthur Evans of Windham; Theresa Hart of Brooklyn; his former wives Carlene Evans of Danielson; Deborah Evans of NC; his beloved grandchildren Brandon; Colin; Dakota; Olivia; Jayden, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, a special aunt Cora Lambert of Plainfield; He was predeceased by his siblings: Shirley Evans; Norman Evans; Jimmy Evans; Gilbert Evans; his step father, Leo Brisson. His family would like to thank Sue, Annie and Lee of the Connecticut VNA for the care that they gave to Robert. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT. Calling hours on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash Street, Hartford, CT 06108 or to his family. To share a memory with his family, 'Light a Candle" at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com