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John Evans Obituary

EVANS, John W. 84 years of age, of Norfolk, June 18, 2009. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Stone) Evans. He was the loving father of Jonathan K. Evans of Saxonburg, PA, Jennifer F. LeBlanc of North Attleboro, and Jeffrey F. Evans of Quakertown, PA, and the dear brother of Charles Evans, Elizabeth Collier and Shirley Mackey. He was also the devoted grandfather of Jason "Jay" LeBlanc and Jamie LeBlanc, David, Elisabeth, Krista, and Becca Evans, and of Graham and Ben Evans. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the RJ Ross Funeral Home, 135 South Street, Route 1A, Wrentham Centre, on Monday from 4-8 PM. His Funeral will be on Tuesday at 11 AM, in the Sanctuary of the Norfolk Federated Church, 1 Union Street, Norfolk Center. Burial will follow in the Norfolk Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Richard Ross and the RJ Ross Funeral Home, Wrentham Centre.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 21, 2009.

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June 22, 2009

Dear Barbara and family...
We were saddened to hear of John's passing. Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Walter and Jackie Darling

Elaine Ring & family

June 21, 2009

To Barbara & family...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you

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