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.

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

Evans leaves behind a wife and three children.

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