Fundraisers Set Up For Family Of Milford Firefighter

MILFORD, MA — Funeral services for a Milford firefighter who died unexpectedly over the weekend will be held on Thursday and Friday, according to an obituary. In addition, two fundraisers have been set up to benefit Patrick Evans' family.

Evans, 37, was found dead on Sunday, according to Milford Fire Chief William Touhey. He was a 13-year veteran of the department and was also an EMT. Evans served on regional technical rescue and hazmat teams, and formerly worked as a Hopedale 911 dispatcher.

The Worcester County District Attorney has said that Evans died an unattended death, which typically means there was no criminal cause. However, state police detectives were investigating the death, according to the DA's office.

A wake for Evans will be held Dec. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home, 42 Congress St., Milford. A funeral mass will happen Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 187 Hopedale St., Hopedale.

In lieu of flowers, the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts has set up a fund for Evans' three children. Donations can be sent to the Pat Evans’ Children Fund, 21 Birch St., Milford, 01757 or to the PFFM Academy, P.O. Box 448, Westminister, 01473.

Friends of the Evans family have also set up a GoFundMe fundraiser seeking $8,000 for the family.

Patrick "was an amazing father, husband, friend and firefighter, who will be missed by so many people," organizer Misty Albert wrote on the fundraiser page.