Raymond R. Evarts

EVARTS, Raymond R. Raymond Richard Evarts, 65, a former Newington resident, died Thursday, (July 24, 2008). Born in Meriden, son of the late Richard and Nellie (Alix) Evarts, he was a long time Newington resident. Raymond was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Newington, the Elks BPOE Lodge #2308 Rocky Hill/Wethersfield, the Sequin-Level Masonic Lodge #140, the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #115 and was Past Advisor of the Marcus Holcomb DeMolay Chapter. He retired from the State of Connecticut, Comptroller's Office after 25 years of service. Survivors include his former wife Gail C. Evarts, and his two sons Jason Raymond Evarts and Eric Raymond Evarts all of Newington. His funeral service will be held on Monday, 9 a.m., from Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Avenue, Newington followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit. Private burial will be in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Family and friends are invited to call TODAY from 5-8 p.m., with a Masonic service to be held at 7 p.m., at Newington Memorial. Memorial donations may be made to Connecticut DeMolay, 55 Green Manor Ave., Winsdor, CT 06095 or MCF Connecticut Quality of Life Fund, P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492. To share a memory with the family please visit us at www. newingtonmemorial.com