Neil W. Evans Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Hampton- Neil W. Evans, Sr., 81, of Hampton, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Oceanside Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hampton. He was born in Stratham, October 23, 1940. Neil spent a lot of time with his aunt and grandfather growing up. His grandfather, Leon was a house painter in Greenland. Neil attended school in Portsmouth. This is where he met many of his lifelong friends. Neil shared 60 years of marriage with his wife, Emily E. (Stiles) Evans. They created a family and home in Hampton and for 38 years, Neil worked for Hampton Water Works/Aquarion Water Company. He retired in 2007. After his retirement he went on to work for the Town of Hampton helping to maintain cemeteries. He was an avid antique car enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time with friends restoring cars, going to car shows, especially the annual trip to Lake George. In his retirement, Neil enjoyed having coffee each day at Marelli’s catching up on the happenings around town with his friends. Neil loved animals. He especially loved dogs and enjoyed visiting Otto and Steele. Neil was most proud of his grandchildren. When he spoke about them he lit up. He liked to pick Eli up from school in the ’36 Chevy. He made sure his ’50 Ford had seat belts, as he had plans on giving the grand kids rides. In remembering my dad, let me share what the word home meant to him: Home was Hampton for nearly 60 years and 16 Tucker Lane for ever. Home was his garage full of tools and the old cars he loved so much. It was riding around in his 50 Ford or his 36 Chevy Pick-Up. It was the Hampton Water Company for 38 years. It was Marelli’s, coffee with his buddies. Home was trips to Lake George and car show after car show. Home was Saturday nights with Donna and Roger (for as long as anyone can remember). It was hot dogs at Gilley’s and trips to Lagos in the Chevy. Home was his grand kids and grand dogs. Home was his wife, Emily. It wasn’t just one place. It was people, places and pieces that made his life whole. It was each one of you reading this that meant something to my dad. If he egged you on, teased you, flashed you a sly smile, gave you a pat on the back or offered you a hand… that's my dad. We know you are home now, free from pain. Rest easy Neil, you are loved, you left your mark. In addition to his wife, Emily, family members include three sons, Neil Evans, Jr., and his wife Ann of Randolph, ME, Timothy Evans of Rochester, Matt Evans and wife Theresa of Hampton, his daughter, Lee Anne Miller and husband Jeff of East Kingston, four grandchildren, Brian, Hannah, Eli and Ella and a great grandson, Lucas, brothers in law, Charles Stiles and his wife Marlene of Lowell, MA, James Stiles of Hampton and Tom Stiles and his wife, Cheryl of Merrimac, MA, as well as nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial car show from 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Wall's Ford, 2 Merrill Street, Salisbury, MA where friends and family will celebrate Neil’s life and love of old cars. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Hampshire SPCA or to Beacon Hospice through their Amedisys Foundation Arrangements are by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home Crematory.

Neil W. Evans

October 23, 1940 - December 1, 2021