Douglas Evans

October 3, 1936 to December 5, 2015

Douglas Evans of Ethel, passed away unexpectedly at Guelph General Hospital on Saturday December 5, 2015 at the age of 79. Doug owned and operated Evans Hardware in Ethel and drove school bus for many years. He was a former volunteer firefighter serving on the Ethel Fire Department. Doug will be remembered by his friends and neighbours for his friendship and commitment to his community over the years. Doug was a family man and cherished the time spent with his family.

Beloved husband of the late Jean (McFarlane) Evans who predeceased him in 2011. Loving father of Cindy and Paul Fallis, Bonnie and Steve Conners, and Roger Evans. Special papa of Evan, Allie, Abi, Riley, Will and Cole. Dear brother of Bev and Herb Brenneman, Barb Consitt, Gary and Sharon Evans, Brian and Karin Evans, Pat and Barry Taylor and brother-in-law of Jack Fish. Lovingly remembered by Andrea Evans, special friend Barb Currie and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Stuart and Grace (Perdue) Evans, brother-in-law Tom Consitt and sister-in-law Mary Lou Fish.

Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Tuesday December 8 from 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Douglas life will be held at the Grey Township Fire Hall, 44358 Brandon Road, Ethel on Wednesday December 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to:

Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation

255 Elizabeth Street E.

Listowel, ON N4W 2P5

or

Grey Township Fire Department - Ethel Station

c/o Gary Boyer, District Chief

RR1

Ethel, ON N0G 1T0

would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home.