John
McEvoy
October 24, 1942 – April 3, 2010
John W. McEvoy, 67, of
Spencer, passed away, Saturday, April 3rd at the Spaulding Rehabilitation
Center in Cambridge, MA.
Born in Natick, MA; he was the son of the
late William and Thelma (Blanchard) McEvoy and husband of Phyllis (McIntyre)
McEvoy.
A resident of Spencer for the last two
years Mr. McEvoy previously resided in Searsmont, ME
where he and his wife owned and operated Aldus Shores Lakeside Campground. In
addition, John retired from Coan Transportation as a truck driver for over 30
years. He was a member of the Framingham Eagles and booster member of the
Natick V.F.W. John loved animals, especially his two dogs and cat.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by
two children; Noreene McEvoy of Almond Beach, Fl; and
Shawn McEvoy of Michigan; nine step-children; Cheryl Ferrelli
of Ashland; Vincent Tonelli of Petaluma, CA; Timothy Tonelli of Dudley, MA; Lisa DeVries
of Spencer, MA; Lynn Troiano of Millbury, MA; Michael
Tonelli of San Jose, CA; Allen Tonelli
of Medway, MA; Tammi Ouillette
of Northbridge, MA; and Traci Paletsky of Hudson, MA;
19 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one aunt, Elizabeth McEvoy, and
many cousins.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday,
April 9th at 9:00am in St. Cecilias Church followed
by urn burial in Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland. Calling hours will be held
Thursday from 4:00-8:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral
Home, 325 Main St. in Ashland. www.mataresefuneral.com.