John Evans (archdeacon of Malta) explained

John Walter Evans (22 February 1919 – 24 November 1988) was Archdeacon of Malta from 1975^[1] to 1978.^[2]

Evans was born in 1919 and studied at Durham University as a member of St Chad's College, completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1941.^[3] After theological studies at Ripon College Cuddesdon, he was ordained in 1942.

After a curacy at Roath he became Chaplain of Barnard Castle School. He was Vicar of Hammersmith from 1965 to 1975.

In retirement, Evans lived in Huntington, Cheshire.^[4] He died there on 24 November 1988, at the age of 69.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Church news. The Times (London, England), Thursday, May 08, 1975; pg. 16; Issue 59390
2. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]
3. Book: Graduates of the University . 1948 . Durham University . Durham . 86.
4. Book: Crockford's Clerical Directory: Volume 90 . 1987 . Oxford University Press . 175 . 4 February 2023.
5. Web site: John Walter Evans . England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916–2007 . 4 February 2023.
6. Web site: John Walter Evans . England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858–1995 . 4 February 2023.