THE TRUSTEES, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES OF ROYAL FREEMASONS MOURN THE PASSING OF JOHN ROBERT EVANS, A VALUED TRUSTEE OF THE ROYAL FREEMASONS’ HOMES OF VICTORIA AND A MEMBER OF THE COMPANY SINCE 2007.
John Evans was an esteemed friend and well-respected mentor to many of us at the Homes. We will always value the opportunity with which we were blessed of experiencing and witnessing John’s counsel, inspiration and kindness.
Former trustee, Garry Sebo, when delivering the eulogy at the service to celebrate the life of John Evans, pointed out that being a trustee is an active and most responsible role, and not merely a token appointment. He added, “at a time when he [John] could have been forgiven for taking it easy and taking time off to ‘smell the roses’ he accepted an appointment as a Trustee of the Royal Freemasons’ Homes of Victoria and he filled this demanding position with distinction for ten years until his passing.
” We will honour John’s legacy by always remembering his genuineness, candour and generosity of spirit in every endeavour in which he was engaged at the Homes. We offer our sincerest condolences to Rosemary and to David and Robert on their great loss. While we cannot feel your pain, we do share your sorrow. May he rest in peace.