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Milford firefighter, husband and father of 3 unexpectedly dies

MILFORD, Mass. — The Milford Fire Department announced the tragic, untimely passing of firefighter and EMT Patrick W. Evans on Sunday.

Evans, 37, was a 13-year veteran of the Milford Fire Department after serving several years with the Hopedale Fire Department.

He was an active member of the state District 3 hazmat team and the District 14 technical rescue team.

Evans leaves behind a wife and three children.

His funeral will be held on December 20 at the Sacred Heart Church of Jesus in Hopedale.

Memorial donations can be sent to the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts Foundation at 21 Birch Street, Milford, MA 01757.