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The obituary notice of Colin William EVANS

South Wales | Published in: Media Wales Group.

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Colin WilliamEVANSRetired Assistant Chief Constable South Wales Police Suddenly but peacefully, on Jan 24, at UHW, surrounded by his loving family, Colin Evans QPM, aged 80 years, was promoted to glory; a devoted and dearly loved husband of Margaret, cherished father to Christopher, Beverley, Jacqueline and Lindsey and their partners, proud Grandpa and Great-Grandpa to his five grandsons, five granddaughters and two great-granddaughters. Colin was awarded the Queen's Police Medal in recognition of his distinguished 34 year career with the Devon & Cornwall and South Wales Constabularies. A lifelong Salvationist, Colin was a keen bandsman and President of the City of Cardiff Melingriffith Brass Band. Highly respected, admired and a true gentleman, Colin was above all a loving family man and will be dearly missed. The funeral service will be held at Canton Salvation Army Citadel, Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1JG on Friday Feb 6 at 2.30pm, thereafter to the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff, for 4.15pm. No flowers by request, but donations in lieu, if desired, would be appreciated for Ty Hafan via www.greenwillowfunerals.com (Donations) or direct to the charity. Any inquiries to Green Willow Funerals, 31-33 St Isan Rd, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 4LU. Tel. 029 2075 5555.
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He was a very friendly and kind man
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24/11/2025
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Bob Giffard
06/02/2015
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My beautiful grandparents, RIP gramps xx
Katie brinkworth
04/02/2015
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Most amazing grandpa


I still can't believe we won't see u again, your smile, your kind words, and your love every single day! Words can't describe how much we will all miss you. This isn't goodbye, it's just until we meet again. Love u forever gramps xxxx
Katie brinkworth
04/02/2015
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Miss you dad. Bev xxxxx
04/02/2015
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Jacqui Curtis
03/02/2015

My dear, darling Dad


The kindest man, a gent, our rock.
Love you Dad and Grandpa
Jacqui, Peter, Maddie and Laurel xxx
Jacqui Curtis
03/02/2015
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Jacqui Curtis
03/02/2015
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Dad's 80th with Mum
Jacqui Curtis
03/02/2015
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