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The Leader of the Council paid tribute to Councillor Ted Evans and said that he was a great ambassador for Flint and the whole county.  He spoke of Councillor Evans’ loyalty, dedication, commitment and selflessness and the fact that he had become known as ‘Supersub’ for the Labour Group due to him always volunteering to substitute on Committees to ensure the Group had its full attendance at meetings.  He had put a significant amount of time and dedication into representing the Council and had taken a great deal of pride in serving on the Clwyd Pension Fund and on the Deeside College Board.  The Leader felt that many Members would remember Councillor Evans for his keen eye for detail, particularly when highlighting grammatical errors or corrections to figures in reports and said that the Council had lost a good friend.  He spoke of Councillor Evans’ dedication to his family, faith and the way he always put the community first.  He was certain that his family would take great strength in the high regard that Councillor Evans was held in and concluded that he was proud to have known him. 

Councillor Alex Aldridge spoke on behalf of Flint Members and thanked the Chief Executive, officers and the many Members who had attended the funeral, which had been a celebration of Councillor Evans’ life.  .  Councillor Aldridge said that Councillor Evans’ standards were high and he never had a bad word to say about anyone.  He felt that Mrs. Evans would have found immense solace in the numbers that had attended the funeral. 

Councillor Hilary Isherwood added to the tributes and referred to the work Councillor Evans had undertaken for the Community and also his religious beliefs.  She said that he was a wonderful and generous man and she had been privileged to know him. 

Councillor Mike Peers spoke of the well thought of and respected man who came across as a gentleman.  He referred to his persistence and said that his lasting image would be of Councillor Evans leaving County Hall and walking across to the bus stop, despite his illness,which showed his commitment.

Councillor Tony Sharps agreed with all that had been said and stated that they had served together on Delyn Borough Council.  He referred to the death of Councillor Evans’ son and said that he felt that he never got over his loss.  He said that Councillor Evans was a wonderful man who would be greatly missed and that he should be seen as a role model to all. 

Councillor Robin Guest echoed the comments made and said that Councillor Evans had been a man that nobody could fall out with.  He spoke of the admiration felt by many for Councillor Evans following the loss of his son and said that he was a delightful man who would be missed and that he would remember him for his musical ties and his cheerful grin. 

The Chair concurred that he had been a great role model and added that he had been kind to her when she first became a Councillor.