Donald Edward Evans Obituary
We announce the death of Donald Edward Evans of Mansfield Center, Connecticut, born in Dafter, Michigan, who passed away on October 29, 2026, at the age of 79. Donald will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Edward Evans to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Evans and Linda Evans; and his sister Phyllis Julin. He is survived by: his wife Anita Evans (Saaranen); his children, Tonya Lemire (Larry), Krista Park (Todd Dandria) and Joseph Evans (Karen); his grandchildren, Seth Lemire (Julie Bianchi), Zachary Lemire, Tyler Lemire, Ryan Park, Eric Park, Kayla Park, Brendan Evans and William Evans (Sophia Cherrier); and his sister Diane Talsma (Art) of Boise, Idaho..
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Potter Funeral Home (456 Jackson St, Willimantic, CT 06226). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Mansfield Center Cemetery (42 Cemetery Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250).
Those wishing to honor Don's memory may make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association (https://donorservices.alz.org) or the Covenant Soup Kitchen in Willimantic, Connecticut, in place of flowers. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
