William Robert Evans, 71, of Groton died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his home.
He was born in New London on June 4, 1949, the son of William and Barbara Evans.
He grew up in Groton, graduating from Fitch Senior High School. He served for four years with the Marines, being honorably discharged in 1972.
He is survived by sisters Susan Roberts, Patricia Schuyler, Rose Carvalho and brother Robert Evans.
He is predeceased by his father William Charles Evans and mother Barbara Matilda Evans and brothers Richard and Edward Evans.
Billy had a great circle of friends and family that he kept in close contact with and they will miss him deeply. He had a great love for animals and has rescued several dogs and gave them the best lives that they could possibly need or want.
Services will be held graveside at Riverbend Cemetery in the spring.
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