Laconia -----Samuel "Sam" Lyman Evans, of Belvidere Street passed away with his twin sister, Sue, by his side on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the Jack Byrne Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Lebanon NH.
Sam was born on March 8, 1950 in Lawrence, MA the son of Burgess C. and Eleanor (Lyman) Evans. He grew up in Lakeport and was a Laconia High School Band member playing the clarinet. Sam graduated from LHS Class of 1968. He attended Laconia Technical Institute for two years. He was a hard worker, the owner/operator of SLE Enterprises, installing flooring. He also worked for several companies in the Laconia area. He was manager of a carpet store in FL for a few years and received an award for highest area sales. Sam was a great painter and meticulous handyman. He was a member of the Rod and Gun Club in Laconia.
Sam loved his family from the East Coast to the West Coast. He was kind-hearted helping anyone he could. He had a good sense of humor and was a wonderful cook. He liked to hunt, fish and ski. He love birds and flowers, the sky, stars and moon, the lakes and the ocean. He was a fan of the Patriots, Red Sox and an avid NASCAR fan, especially the Earnhardts. Sam was a member of the United Baptist Church of Lakeport.
Survivors include his beloved companion, Diane "Dee" Insley of Lakeport, two sisters, his twin, Susan Clinton and her husband, Stuart of Moultonborough and Etta Ladd and her husband , Keith of Lakeport; five nephews and nieces: Susan Perry, Stephen Perry, Mary Alexander, April Jordan and Evan Clinton. In addition to his parents, Sam was predeceased by a brother, Burgess Charles Evans, Jr.; a sister, Sandra Evans, and his nephews, Vincent and Carleton Ladd. Sam will be missed terribly and will remain in our hearts forever. While there is no greater burden than sorrow, we find there is no better solace than inspiration of faith and act of love. Sorrow, Faith , Love.
There will be no calling hours.
Family may be greeted at noon, prior to the memorial service which will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 12:30pm at the United Baptist Church of Lakeport, 23 Park Street, Lakeport.
A celebration of life will continue at 2:00pm at the Rod and Gun Club, 358 South Main Street, Laconia.
A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 11:00am in the Trinity Churchyard Cemetery, 926 NH-175, Holderness NH.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.