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Agnes Evans Obituary

AUGUSTA -- Agnes D. Evans, 86, of Gray Birch Drive and formerly of Newland Avenue, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center, Gray Birch, following a brief illness.

She was born in Union on Feb. 23, 1924, a daughter of the late George W. and Clara W. (Dearborn) Day.

Mrs. Evans graduated valedictorian of her class from Union High School in 1942 and from Gates Business College in 1943.

She worked in local radio for more than 40 years.

Mrs. Evans was a member of People United Methodist Church of Union, a 70-year member of the Grange, a member of the Kennebec Historical Society and the A.A.R.P.

She was pre-deceased by her husband, Gregory G. Evans and a brother, Robert W. Day.

Mrs. Evans is survived by a sister, Hazel Ellingwood and her husband Herbert of Satellite Beach, Fla.; a brother, Edrick "Dick" R. Day and his wife Joan of Warren; six sisters-in-law: Patricia Tuttle, Shirley Sinclair, Janice Pushard, Nancy Pare, Judy Labrie and Rhona O'Mara; two brothers-in-law: Ronald and Robert Evans; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; two great-great nieces and one great-great nephew whom she loved very much as well as many special friends.

At her request, there will be no public visiting hours. Following cremation, committal prayers will be held at the old Maine Veterans Memorial cemetery, Civic center Drive, Augusta at a later date.

Those who desire may make donations in Agnes' name to: Kennebec Historical Society, 61 Winthrop St., Augusta, ME04330.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, Me, 04330.

Condolences to the family may be sent through the funeral home Web site at www.plummerfh.com.

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

Published by Kennebec Journal on Mar. 8, 2010.

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March 10, 2010

Agnes, you were a good friend in the 1950's when I was living in Augusta. We got our Wings for a year of Monday evenings spotting planes at the airport. Now that you have your own pair, enjoy them, and may you have found peace. Betty Byrd, Farmington, NM

Nina Conklin

March 9, 2010

my thoughts and prayers are with you,at this time.Agnes was a dear old friend of mine for many years.She will be sadly missed.

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