Timothy J. Evans, 52, of Brentwood, NH died Saturday, November 6, 2010. Tim was born in Derry, NH on August 7, 1958, son of the late Lawrence S. and Lois M. (Fortier) Evans. He graduated from Pinkerton Academy, Derry in 1976 and later from MoTech, Michigan in 1977.
Tim had resided in the Derry area most of his life and worked alongside his father operating Evans Gulf Service at 3 Crystal Ave., Derry from the time he was a small boy until 2000. He married Faith L. Beckley of Londonderry in 1979 and is survived by his son, Christopher T. Evans, and two daughters, Tiffany L. Redmond, and Jessie J. Evans, all of Manchester, NH. He is pre-deceased by his daughter, Precious Moment Evans.
Tim spent the last years of his life living at Rockingham County Nursing Home fighting his battle with Multiple Sclerosis after his diagnosis in 1991. Despite his struggle, he had a positive outlook on each day and counted his blessings as they came to him. Tim enjoyed spending time with his children and laughing at a good joke. He was blessed by the constant compassion of the wonderful caregivers in his life and is beloved always by his family.
Calling hours were held on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 5 to 7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053. A service of remembrance was held immediately following. Tim’s children have requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society, Greater New England Chapter, 101A First Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451 or Rockingham County Nursing Home, Residents Fund, 117 North Rd., Brentwood, NH 03833.