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Obituary of Ronald Evans
The passing of David Ronald Evans, occurred on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Hospice House Fredericton. Ronald was born September 10, 1934 in Cardigan, New Brunswick to Violet and Caleb Evans. He was the beloved husband of Sherrie (Boone) Evans for 67 years (October 5, 1957) and they loved each other and were happily married.
Ronald was a hard worker and started to drive trucks at an early age (12 years old). He worked for Ashley Colter at Diamond Construction and he helped to build the Trans Canada Highway in Newfoundland and the Broad Road in New Brunswick. Ronald and Sherrie worked for Imperial Oil as agents for 50+ years.
Ron learned early on that people could make a difference by helping others in the Community. His love of hockey lead him to volunteering with Minor Hockey as a Coach, Manager, Team Bus Driver and even financial supporter both from his business and personally. This continued to the time of his passing and beyond.
Ron joined the Nashwaaksis Lions Club in 1968. He held many offices, including President. Since 1968 he has had a perfect attendance and he was very proud of this accomplishment. Ron has been awarded the highest award in Lionism “Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship” along with many other awards.
When Ron was coaching minor hockey, he began to notice that some young people were getting into trouble with drugs and alcohol and he committed himself to do something about it. In 1984 the program “Try Hugs not Drugs” was created. In the first year, Huggy (the Mascot) and the Lions presented to over 20 schools, attending over 120 functions, marched in over 30 parades and reached approximately 600,000 people with their message. The program became world renowned. Ron, however, realized that older youth were often falling through the cracks so Ron and the Lions began to raise money to establish a permanent facility in NB to service the Maritimes. The result was The Portage Atlantic Youth Addictions Centre. Ron was on The Board of Directors and has continued to raise funds. In 2014 Ron received the Portage Atlantic exceptional service award for his work.
Ron’s quiet volunteerism was not limited to his work with the Lions Club. He also volunteered at the Community Kitchen, plowing driveways for the elderly, breakfast programs, blood donor clinics and too many other things to mention. He looked for no recognition or payment of any kind. He worked in the shadows happy to know he was helping others.
In 2014 he was nominated by his grandson, Evan and was awarded the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award which was presented to him at Rideau Hall in Ottawa by the Governor General of Canada, David Johnson. This is one of many of the honours he has received through the years. He does not like to boast or advertise his awards, but they are all a reminder of his devotion to his selfless volunteerism
Ron’s greatest love was Sherrie. His dedication and respect for her continued to the end. He always said he could not have done any of the things he did without her love and help. His family was very important to him as well and he loved the family suppers, birthday parties and just getting together for a snack and talk.
We wish to offer special thanks to Dr. Rushton, Hospice House and Extra Mural. Ron will be sorely missed by his wife, Sherrie, children Lori (Ray) Schriver, Brent (Darlene), Sherrie Lee (Edward); grandchildren, Robin (Adam) Mohle, Evan (Danielle) Schriver, Andrew (Hannah) Schriver, Heather (Cory) Edwards, Greg Moore; great grandchildren, Maddie Moore, Amelia and Sophia Schriver; several nieces and nephews.
Ron was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Lynwood (Elsie) Evans and his sister, Donna (John) Arnold.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 6 – 8 pm and will be preceded by a Lions Tribute Service at 5:45 pm. A Funeral Service will be held from Grace Memorial Baptist Church, 536 Northumberland Street, Fredericton on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 2 pm with Rev. Dr. Peter Lohnes officiating. Live stream of the service will be available through the church website. Interment will be in North Cardigan United Church Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, remembrances may be made to Portage Atlantic, Ron Evans Bursary, Hospice House, North Cardigan United Church Cemetery or the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com
Lions Tribute Service
Visitation
Funeral Service
Spring Interment

In Loving Memory
Ronald Evans
1934 - 2025
Contact
Fredericton: (506) 458-9538
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yorkfuneralhome@yorkfh.com
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