Claire Ann EVANS

CLAIRE ANN EVANS 1931 - 2023 On April 3, 2023, Mom slipped away from us peacefully, after a long and full life. She will be missed by her son, Tim Jr.; and daughter, Joanne. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Natasha and Gabriel; and one great grandchild, Max. She was predeceased by her husband, Rhodes Bethune (Tim) Evans. Claire was born and grew up in Montreal West. She attended Trafalgar School for Girls and later McGill University, enrolling in the Arts faculty. She was very musical and studied classical piano, completing the Royal Conservatory program. In later years, she enjoyed playing the organ in church. Claire and Tim married on June 23, 1953, at Montreal West Presbyterian Church. The family lived for many years on the West Island of Montreal, in both Point Claire and Beaconsfield. Claire was a terrific mother, homemaker and a great cook. She was always there for her kids. She enjoyed sailing with her husband, Tim, and loved a good tennis match. Claire and Tim lived in Oakville, Ontario, for a number of years, before making the decision to move out West after Tim retired. Active in the Anglican Church, Claire often volunteered her time at the Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria. Claire was a very social person, and she and Tim maintained many of their old friendships from the east after their retirement and after they moved westward. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023, 2:30 p.m., at Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Avenue, in Victoria, BC. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.mccallgardens.com