Herbert George Evans
Born In: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Passed in: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Passed on: November 17th, 2008
EVANS, Herbert George – Passed peacefully away on Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John’s, beloved husband, father and grandfather, Herbert George Evans, in his 88th year. Predeceased by mother Alice Mary, father Louis Herbert and sister Margurite Shaw (Albert). Left with fond and loving memories, his beloved wife of 51 years, Patricia; daughters: Mary, Gwynith and Meredith (Elio Scigliano); son Christopher (Halla Thorsteinsdottir); grandchildren: Unnur Fjola and Thorsteinn Patrick Evans; sisters-in-law: Doreen Walsh (Michael), Geraldine Bouzane (James), Kathryn Fisher (Kevin); brother-in-law Patrick Byrne (Gloria); fourteen nieces and nephews, and his cousin Dorothy Constance of Wales. Herbert lived a full and adventurous life, travelling more than once around the globe, serving with distinction in the Merchant Navy during World War II and devoting himself to education both as an instructor at the College of the North Atlantic, and a student at Carleton University (Bachelor of Arts) and Memorial University (Master of Education). He was also a Professional Engineer (Ontario). Herbert will be cremated, and in respect of his wishes there will be no visitation. A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held in the Chapel at Caul’s Funeral Home on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 2 p.m. Inurnment to follow at the Columbarium, the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road.


