Evan Morris Winters, 78, passed away on February 9, 2025.

Evan Morris Winters, 78, of Milford, beloved husband of Kathleen McLaughlin, passed away on February 9, 2025. Born on April 28, 1946 in Oakland, CA, he was the son of the late Seth and Mary Winters. Evan graduated from Milford High school in 1966 and attended Southern Connecticut State University. Along with his wife, Evan leaves behind his brothers, Russ (Robin) Winters, Richard (Debbie) Winters, and his nephew, John (Teresa) Winters, who was more like a brother to him; nieces and nephews, Lacey, Seth, Kyle, Karlie, Giovanni, and Gavin; great nephews and nieces; as well as extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, John “Jack” Winters.

A lifelong Milford resident, Evan came from a strong family lineage of community and public service which led him to a 33 year career as a dedicated Milford firefighter. He loved his Milford community, was deeply committed and actively involved in numerous clubs and affiliations. As a member of the Shriners, he voluntarily drove children in need of care as far away as Boston and Philadelphia, many times waited hours so that he could provide them with a safe return trip home. In addition, he was an active member of the Point Beach Volunteer Engine Company No. 6, Plymouth Men's Club, Masonic Ansantawae Lodge, the Milford Fire Department Dinosaurs, Toy for Tots program as well as the Milford Historical society-Milford Fire Department division.

When he wasn’t busy serving his community, Evan was an avid reader, and on many occasions he could be found sitting in a beach parking lot reading in his truck. He loved socializing and, on most days, stopped in to meet ‘his boys’ for coffee at Devine Bagels. He also loved to travel and throughout his lifetime visited too many places to name within the US, Caribbean and around the world. However, his true passion and life’s work was to help others. He was unquestionably happy to help freely and it didn’t matter what needed to be done or for whom, be it a stranger, coworker, friend, or most importantly, his family. The love for his family was where the depth of his heart shone brightest. He was the rock and foundation of the Winters family. On February 9th, we lost Evan Winters who passed away suddenly at Milford Hospital. His passing has left a void that no one else will be able to fill.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospital, Plymouth Men’s Club, Toys for Tots-Milford Professional Firefighters & Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Burns Center fund 267 Grant Street Bridgeport, CT. 06610.