GREGORY T. EVANS

THE HONOURABLE GREGORY T. EVANS C.M.,O.ONT., K.C.S.G.,Q.C.,LL.B. FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE HIGH COURT OF ONTARIO JUNE 13, 1913-MAY 23, 2010 Passed away suddenly on Sunday May 23rd, 2010 after a life time commitment to his church, family, country, profession, and community. He is predeceased by his dear wife Zita (Callon). He will be sadly missed by his friend Mary Johnson of Toronto. He is survived by his children Tom (Esther) of Toronto, John (Sue) of Bracebridge, Gregory (Colleen) of Orillia, Rory of Orlando, Florida, Mary (Mark) of Toronto, Kerry (Julie) of Barrie, Brendan (Sharon) of London, Catherine Rea (the late James) of Welland, and Erin (the late Janet Milligan) of Bass Lake. 'Grandpa Judge' was much loved and cherished by 21 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Greg leaves his brother Austin (the late Rita) of London and his sister Agnes Boyle (the late Hugh) of Thunder Bay. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary Ellen Evans (McDade) and brothers Judge Joseph (the late Annette), Gerald (the late Joan), Dr. Daniel (Betty), and sister Blanid (the late James). Greg was born in McAdam N.B.. He obtained his BA from St. Joseph's University at Memrancook, Moncton. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1939. He practiced law in Timmins for 25 years with Evans, Bragagnola & Sullivan before he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Ontario where he served on the Trial Division, the Court of Appeal and as Chief Justice of the High Court of Justice of Ontario. He retired from the Supreme Court at age 75. He was then appointed Integrity Commissioner (Ontario) and served for ten years while serving on several Commissions. He was a past President of the Ontario English Catholic Education Association, a former bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada, past VicePresident of the Canadian Bar Association, Ontario branch. He was a Governor of the American Judges Association, Commissioner for the Commission on the Conflict of Interest (Ontario) and for the Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall Jr. Prosecution. He was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great by Pope John Paul II. He loved the law, the lawyers, judges and court staff that he worked with. He finished his last mediation at age 92. He was passionate about education for young people. He touched many lives and his genuine concern for family, colleagues and friends was legendary, as was his storytelling and sense of humour. Special thanks to Drs. MacSweeney and Hislop and the nursing staff at Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland for their exceptional care. Thanks also to his Toronto Medical Team of Dr. Robert Chisholm, Dr. Le Francois, Dr. MacRae, Dr. Robinette and many other health care professionals who kept the motor running. The Evans family will receive family and friends at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West Street North, Orillia on Thursday, May 27th, 2-4pm and 7-9pm (prayers at 6:45pm). Funeral at Guardian Angels Orillia, Friday, May 28th at 10:30am. Following burial at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Orillia a reception will be held at the Highwayman Inn, Orillia. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to the charity of your choice. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.mundellfuneralhome.com