Brian R. Evans

February 26, 1960 - December 22, 2020

Brian R. Evans, 60, of New Britain, husband of Roberta (Ruel) Evans, passed away Tuesday (December 22, 2020) at Yale New Haven Hospital. A lifelong New Britain resident, son of the late William and Jeanne (Battersby) Evans, he attended New Britain schools. Prior to a knee replacement, Brian was working at Advanced Auto in New Britain for 5 years. He was Past Master of Unity Lodge 148, AF&AM in New Britain, where he held that position twice. He was also a member of New Britain Elks Lodge 957. He was active in city politics as a former elected official serving on the Board of Tax Review and Constable. He was a former EMT with the New Britain Civil Defense Rescue Squad. He was also a former New Britain Auxiliary Police Officer. Brian enjoyed watching the Miami Dolphins, racing, the history channel, listening to music, playing the drums, motorcycles, and hanging out with his dog Annie and his cat Bailey. He went through so many difficult medical situations always with a positive attitude. A kind friend, who was always interested in how you were doing and always willing to help. Besides his wife Roberta, he leaves a brother, William “Bill” Evans and his wife Angela of Marlborough; a niece and nephew, Justin Evans and his wife Jill of Townsend, Mass; and Amy Resh of Tustin, CA; many other special nieces and nephews including, Jonathan, Zachary, Stacie and Stephen. He also leaves a brother-in-law Patrick of New Britain, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and Maria Ruel of Newington. The family would like to give thanks to the doctors and nurses at Yale New Haven Hospital for taking care of him during his time in the hospital. Calling hours are Monday (December 28, 2020) 5 to 6:45 PM, immediately followed by a Masonic Service 6:45 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of Brian to the Heart & Vascular Center Support Fund, Yale New Haven Hospital, PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com