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Richard Evans Obituary

EVANS, RICHARD A., CHIEF PETTY OFFICER USN RET., 79, a long time resident of East Greenwich died November 21, 2008. He was the husband of the late Thelma R. (Brown) Evans. Born in South Berwick, ME he was a son of the late William and Mary (Kirkwood) Evans.

After many years in the furniture business, Mr. Evans retired as manager for the former Harold's Wholesale Furniture.

He is survived by a daughter, Diana L. Brown and grandchildren, Heather Pierson and Todd Brown. He was the father of the late Richard A. Evans and brother of the late William Evans.

Funeral Service Monday at 11:00am in the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., E. Greenwich. Burial with military honors will be in Glenwood Cemetery, East Greenwich. Calling hours Sunday, 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 22, 2008.

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Bob and Pat Brown

November 24, 2008

At rest.
At peace.

Sarah Rockett

November 23, 2008

Diana,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I am thinking of you.

maryanne potter

November 23, 2008

Uncle Dick was a great guy and a wonderful uncle to me and to my family. I'll miss hearing him call me, "kiddo", but know that he's at peace and one day we'll all be together. They don't make 'em like him anymore. Praying for God's peace to surround you all

Florence & Mick Beaudette

November 22, 2008

To our friend, our uncle and most of all, someone who has meant so much to us and our kids.
We have shared a lot together, good times and bad times, but we always prevailed...There has always been a very special place in our hearts for you and Aunt Tillie and now is the time for the two of you to be together again along with Rick..We will miss you so much. You are now at peace, which you deserve, and forever will be.

Peace be with you,,Love always,

Florence, Mick and family

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