Obituary of Collins Evans

Cyril Collins Evans

October 10, 1930- August 28, 2025

With heavy hearts but joy for a life well-lived, we announce that Collins passed away peacefully at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital on Thursday August, 28, 2025 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Dianne Evans (nee White). Predeceased by wife June Evans. (2007). Proud father of Cleo Evans, Todd Evans and Tracy Evans (Brenda). Lovingly remembered by his step-children Larry Fillmore (Ann-Marie), Karen Cole (Dave), Roxanne Mesman and Alberta McNicol (Jason) as well as their children. Cherished grandfather of Hollie (Tyler) and great-grandfather of Noah. Predeceased by brothers Orval Evans (late Dorothy) and Vyner Evans (late Jean). Missed by many nieces and nephews. Will be remembered fondly by his nephew Ken Evans (Gwen). Son of the late George and Nettie (nee Starr) Evans.

Collins was a skilled carpenter by trade and a talented cabinet maker. He will be especially remembered for his dedicated maintenance role at the Arnprior Hospital, where he demonstrated his remarkable versatility and ability to turn his hand to any task. An avid country music fan, he delighted in playing music and singing with his guitar, and he will be deeply missed by the music community in the Ottawa Valley and surrounding areas.

Collin’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior where visitation will be held Tuesday September 2, 2025 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Funeral Service will be held in the Boyce Chapel Wednesday September 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow at the Boyce Reception Centre. Interment Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery. In memory of Collins, a donation may be made to the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation.

A Sincere Thank You

The family of the late Collins Evans would like to express our sincere thanks to all who sent cards, flowers and gave donations to the Perth and Smiths Falls Hospital in his memory. Thanks to all who came to share our grief. Thank you to Rev. Sheryl McLeod for such a beautiful funeral service. Thanks to Marion Campbell for her help and Alberta McNicol, my daughter, for driving me to Arnprior and home. Thanks to Anne-Marie Fillmore for providing lunch between visitations. Thank you to the pallbearers: Greg Dykens, Jim Woods, Ken Evans, Larry Fillmore and Jason McNicol. Thanks to the ladies at Boyce Funeral Home for the lovely lunch after the funeral. Sincere appreciation to Lisa Smith and all the Boyce Staff, who went out of their way to make us feel comfortable.

Dianne, Cleo, Todd, Tracy and Brenda Evans.