Ieuan Lynn Richard Evans
BMJ 2004; 329 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.329.7458.175-c (Published 15 July 2004) Cite this as: BMJ 2004;329:175
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Ieuan Lynn Richard Evans
Former general practitioner Rhymney, Gwent (b Bihar, India, 1917; q Cardiff 1940; MBE, JP), d 22 November 2003.After active service in Burma with the 42nd Squadron, Ieuan returned with obstetrics in mind, but found the challenge of practice in the valleys of South Wales totally absorbing, contributing for 46 years until 1991. This was largely in partnership with his brother Alun and included surgery at Redwood Memorial Hospital. Long working hours were accompanied by the deep affection of his patients.
Ieaun’s hospitality and generosity were legendary. He supported the St John Ambulance and the Burma Association, and was a magistrate. His interests were cricket, rugby, and the stock exchange. He accepted his cruelly inactive retirement with dignity. He died 11 years after a cerebellar stroke that he suffered postoperatively. Predeceased by his wife, Gwyneth, who died in 1988, he leaves four children (two doctors) and seven grandchildren. [R I Evans, R W Evans]