Obituary of Caleb Evans

The passing of Caleb “Lynwood” James Evans occurred on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Lynwood’s greatest love in life was his wife, Elsie and their three children, Heather Bird (Bill), Karrie Evans and Vaughan Evans (Monica Myshrall). He is also survived by grandchildren, Sandy Bird (Karen), Adam Bird (Trena), Samantha Evans, Abigail Evans and Tabitha Evans; great grandchildren, Kayla, Bradley, Gwyneth and Hayden Bird, brother, Ronald Evans (Sherrie); aunt, Helen Staples; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Caleb and Violet (Haines) Evans, Lynwood was predeceased by his sister, Donna Arnold (John). Lynwood, after leaving the family farm located in Cardigan, N.B. in 1948 started employment with Ashley Colter Ltd, Diamond Construction and Western Construction Company all owned by Ashley Colter. He spent from 1951 – 1955, on and off, working in Newfoundland helping to build the Trans Canada Hwy. In 1955, he then joined Imperial Oil Ltd, first as an employee and later as an agent and dealer where he covered many different challenges in his 50 years. He also, along with his brother, Ronald, ran a trucking and excavation business. From 2000 until 2010, he enjoyed visiting his family at the local Imperial Oil bulk plant where his family carried on the business he had started. The business during that time grew to include hauling different petroleum products throughout the Atlantic Provinces and the Gaspe. Lynwood enjoyed being at the old family farm in Cardigan where his ancestors were granted land and settled from Wales in 1819. When he was able, he would attend services at the Cardigan United Church and the Welsh Society Church at Cardigan. He is a member of the Central New Brunswick Welsh Society. Lynwood loved hockey, especially the Montreal Canadians. He played local hockey with the Sticks and Blades until he was 65 years old. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, N.B., on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. A Funeral Service will be held from North Cardigan United Church on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 2 p.m. with Mr. Wally Ellis (DLM) officiating. The pallbearers for the service will be Sandy Bird, Adam Bird, Brent Evans, Stephen Groves, Kerry Hayes and Tim Clowater; Honourary Pallbearers are Gary Barr, Tom Kilpatrick and Douglas Pettie. Donations may be made to the Lung Association of New Brunswick, North Cardigan United Church or to the North Cardigan United Church Cemetery Fund. Lynwood will be buried at the Cardigan United Church Cemetery, close to the place and people he loved. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com