Mrs. Margaret R. (Fernandes) Evans, of Taunton, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 5 in Morton Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerome A. “Jerry” Evans. She was born 77 years ago in Taunton, the daughter of the late Anthony and Marion (Perry) Fernandes. She was educated in Taunton, graduating from Taunton High School Class of 1956, and had been a lifelong city resident. Prior to her retirement, Margaret was employed as a supervisor of several departments at Wheaton College, Norton, for over 40 years. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Church Womens Guild, the Church Choir, and was very active in many parish functions and events. She also performed and sang in many musicals staged by Heart to Heart Productions in the area, and was also involved in the Miss Taunton Pageants. Margaret especially enjoyed spending time with her family and with her dog, Scooter. She was a communicant of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Taunton.
She leaves: 1 son; Michael A. Evans of Taunton; 1 daughter: Toni M. Barra and her husband, James of Onset; 3 brothers: Arthur Fernandes and his wife, Kathy of Colorado, Anthony “Chico” Fernandes and his companion, Mary Sauder of Taunton, and Steven Fernandes and his wife, Diane of Taunton; 4 sisters: Sandra Offley of Taunton, Sister Joanna Fernandes of Rome, Italy, Susan Fernandes of W.Bridgewater, and Shirley Guillemette of Berkley; 4 grandchildren: Justin Evans, Daniel Hall, Edward Navarro and Tyler Barra, and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Margaret was also the sister of the late Richard Fernandes, Carol Jean Davidson, and Alyce Fernandes.
Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Monday, May 11 at 9:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Andrew the Apostle Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M.