Obituary: Karen C. Evans, 58

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Karen C.M. Evans of North Kingstown passed away peacefully on July 5 after battling cancer. She was 58 years old. She was the daughter of Ruby A. (Collins) Minchak of Wakefield and the late Joseph J. Minchak.

A graduate of Prout High School, Evans received a BA in fine arts from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota and later attended CCRI. She served as a paraprofessional at elementary schools throughout the district, including . She enjoyed gardening, baking, needlework, scrapbooking and travelling.

She leaves behind her husband James A. Evans and two sons, Arthur J. Evans of Wakefield and Patrick J. Evans of Burbank, CA. She also leaves behind a brother (Gregory J. Minchak of Richmond), three sisters (Paula Campbell of Florida, Joanne Minchak of Florida and Martha Minchak of Minnesota) and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Susan Minchak.

Friends and family are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, July 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. at . A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, August 11 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of St. John the Divine in Saunderstown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the RI Community Food Bank or to the will be appreciated. For information and condolences visit www.FaganQuinnFuneralHome.com.