Haverhill, NH- Howard W. Evans, 91, died on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at his home. He was born in Wentworth, NH, on January 12, 1922, a son of Claude B. and Mary (Crane) Evans. He attended Wentworth Grammar School and was able to go by train to Plymouth (NH) High School, graduating in 1940. He enrolled in Plymouth Teacher's College in the Class of 1944, but was inducted into the US Army in October 1942. He trained in the Infantry in Florida, Tennessee, Arizona, and Kansas before going overseas with the 79th Infantry Division in 1944 to England. He arrived at Utah Beach soon after D-Day, and was involved in the capture of Cherbourg and in the campaigns near Mantes-Gassicourt, Nord Wind, and the Ruhr District. The 79th Division was involved in many actions during the War, and at some time in every Army group in France. At the end of the War, the Division was sent to Czechoslovakia and to Germany, before returning to the States in September 1945. He received a 45 day furlough and was then discharged in November 1945. He enrolled again in Plymouth Teacher's College and graduated in 1947. He taught for a year in Warren, NH. Then he married Doris Yeaton on June 20, 1948. They came to Haverhill and both began teaching in the Haverhill school system. He received his Master's Degree in 1953 from Keene State College. Ronald was born in 1951, James in 1953, and Sandra in 1958. Ron and Jim were both afflicted with Muscular Dystrophy. Jim died in 1975 and Ron in 1992. Howard taught in several Haverhill schools and ended his career as Principal of the Haverhill Academy Junior High School. After retirement, Howard and Dot did volunteer work for a number of years. Over the years, he has been a member of the Grange, the Haverhill Memorial VFW Post #5245 of North Haverhill, NH, and of the Grafton-Kane Lodge #46 of North Haverhill, the Haverhill Historical Society, the Haverhill Budget Committee and Zoning Board, and a member and former trustee of the First Congregational Church of Haverhill. The family would like to recognize the people of Haverhill and the surrounding towns for their great help with Ron and Jim throughout their lives. Along with his sons, James and Ronald, he was predeceased by a brother Richard Evans. Howard is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Doris Yeaton Evans of Haverhill; their daughter, Sandra C. Niven and husband Richard of Nashua, NH ; two grandchildren, Siamara and Harper Niven; a sister Lucille Tuttle of Altus, OK; a brother Donald Evans and wife Priscilla of Plymouth, NH; numerous sisters and brothers in law, several nieces and nephews, and cousins. At Howard's request there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Sunday, May 19th, at 2 PM in the Ladd Street Cemetery, Haverhill, NH. Rev. David Norling of the First Congregational Church of Haverhill, UCC will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to either the First Congregational Church of Haverhill, UCC, PO Box 102, Haverhill, NH 03765, or to North Country Home Health & Hospice, 568 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561.