Bagpiper.
Born at Winnipeg on 29 December 1953, son of Johnny and Betty "Liz" Evans, he grew up in East Kildonan. He had a 30-year career as a printing supervisor at Winpak. His passion was bagpipes. He was a member of the Transcona Junior Pipe Band from an early age, and became pipe-major in 1975. He took over leadership of the senior pipe band in 1978, continuing until its breakup in 1984. He played a key role in the establishment of the Stirling Pipe Band, after which he led several other bands, including Winnipeg Celtic, Erin Street, and Transcona & District. He wrote and arranged music, judged, and taught music. He died at Winnipeg on 11 July 2021, survived by his wife and two sons.
John “Ian” Evans, Ethical Death Care.
Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 17 July 2021.
We thank Bill Blaikie for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 11 January 2022
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