Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Watertown, New York
May 28, 1932 – Nov 16, 2021
Roger D. Evans, 89, of Watertown and Haines City, FL, passed peacefully on November 16, 2021 at the Commons on St. Anthony, Auburn, NY.
The funeral will be 2 pm Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021 at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home with Pastor Ben Mackey from the Grace Wesleyan Church in Watertown. Burial will be private. Calling hours will precede the funeral service on Tuesday beginning at 12 noon. Military Honors will be conveyed following the service at the funeral home.
Roger is survived by his wife of 13 years, the former Yvonne Manchester; a daughter Anita Evans of Clifton Park; son Steve (Laurie Foley) Evans of Front Royal, VA; grandchildren, Riki Ostrom, Roni Evans, Chad Evans and Kodi Goodson; five great-grandchildren; sister Wanda Henderson; sisters-in-law Barbara Manchester and Lucille (Jerry) Flanders; sever nieces, nephews, cousins and his beloved dog, Sammy. He was predeceased by his parents and his first wife Jeannie (Norris) Evans in 2006.
Born May 28, 1932 in Theresa, NY to the late Hervie and Regina (Boulerice) Evans. Roger grew up in Newton Falls, NY where he played hockey and baseball. He attended Newton Falls School and graduated from Oswegatchie Normal School and attended Clarkson University. Roger was a United States Navy veteran, serving from 1951-1955 aboard the USS NOA during the Korean War. He participated in the Honor Flight in April of 2016.
Roger worked at the Newton Falls Paper Mill, Alcan Aluminum, and retired from St. Regis Paper Company in Deferiet. Upon his retirement he worked part time at the Wide World of Sports at Disney World in Florida.
Roger was an avid golfer, bowler and a rabid NY Yankees fan. He was a member of the Watertown VFW Post 1400, Bassett-Baxter American Legion Post 789, Knights of Columbus Council 291, the Carthage Elks lodge, the Aldrich Fish and Game Club, the Chaumont Hunting and Fishing Club and the Carlowden Country Club. He attended the Grace Wesleyan Church and St. Anthony’s Church.
Roger had a “big heart” and made friends wherever he went and with anyone who knew him.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Wesleyan Church, 311 Prospect St., Watertown, NY 13601 or to the Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com..
Read MoreMS. EVANS PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FROM TEXAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I PRAY THIS MESSAGE REACHES YOU IN GREAT HEALTH AND SPIRITS. BELIEVE IN HIS HEART AND HIS HELLO. : ) STAY IN THE FAITH OF BELIEF IN THE GOOD LORD ABOVE AND MAY YOU STAY STRONG! KIND REGARDS TO ALL.
PATRICIA NICOLETA PINITLIE
March 06, 2022 | Other
Sorry to read of Roger's passing. Yvonne, let your faith sustain you during this time of grief.
Ed & Evie Elliott
November 22, 2021 | NORTH CHITTENDEN, VT
Roger's family: we are sincerely sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, Yvonne.
Yolanda and Frank Skvorak
November 22, 2021 | Carthage, NY | Friend
Steve and Anita, your dad was such a good friend. He will be dearly miss.
Elsie Chatelain
November 22, 2021
Anita and Steve, so sorry to hear about your dad. May you find comfort in knowing he was loved by so many.
Lynn Chatelain Marchant
November 21, 2021 | Friend
Yvonne, Words cannot really express how saddened we are to hear of Roger's passing. Your faith will be a guide and comfort for you as you mourn his loss. You are in our thoughts, cousin.
Linda and Gary
November 21, 2021 | Family
Sending my condolences to Yvonne and family
Phil towne
November 21, 2021
Not only did I grow up in Star Lake I belonged to Carlowden in the years that Roger was there. He knew my father and mother and always stopped to chat. Nice man and a great loss. Bob Phillips
Robert Phillips
November 21, 2021 | Carthage, NY | Friend
To Rogers family I offer my sincere sympathies. I am MaryJeanette Noody Newtown daughter of Bob &Liz Noody of Star Lake and Roger & Jeanie were my godparents. I lost touch with them when I got married and moved away. May his memory be eternal and may he Rest In Peace.
Mary Newtown
November 20, 2021 | North Royalton, OH | Friend