David was born in Birmingham, England and came to Canada in 1954. He died peacefully and gently in Victoria on Saturday, February 13th, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (nee Reid), his children Andrea, Jonathan, David and their children, Brittany and Owen, Jonathan, Brandon, Matthew, Brett and David. He was also great-grandfather to Savannah, Alalia, Brody, Benjamin, Vince and Logan Patrick. David is also survived by his sister, Jacqueline Margaret Jessup and her family.
David was a Professor Emeritus at Western University, where he was a member of the Clinical Psychology Program for 30 years. Over the years he was a consultant to numerous agencies, including hospitals, adolescent facilities, addiction facilities, and police services. He received an honours BA in psychology from the University of Toronto, an MA from the University of Ottawa, and a Ph.D. in Applied Psychology from the University of Toronto. He was twice a Visiting Scholar at Wolfson College, Cambridge University. He was a past President of the Ontario Psychological Association, a member of the Council of Representatives of the American Psychological Association, and a representative to the International Union of Psychological Science. He was the author of several books, chapters, journal articles, tests, and papers.
A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Victoria and internment at Hatley Gardens will be livestreamed on Monday, February 22, 2021. A family gathering will follow later.
He was and is a much-loved man.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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I have such fond memories with all of you…on Western Rd and Bayfield, and so many places in between. Marg and Dad were always Marg and Dad and usually the sentence was something like, ‘don’t let Marg and Dad find out!’. I blame Jon and Dave for most things…surely Andi and I had nothing to do with it! I remember so well our trip to Cambridge with Marg and Dad during one of his sabbaticals….getting yanked out of the pub by your irritated dad, Andi! and biking in the Cotswolds.. We tested their limits for sure, and paved the way for our little brothers <3 I'm so sorry for your loss and I send you all lots of love during this difficult time and a specially big hug to you, Marg, xoxoxo love wendy
Margaret and family:
I was saddened to hear of David’s death and I express my deepest condolences. David has a tremendous influence in the field of psychology and he touched many lives. Mine was one of those lives. I am deeply grateful for David’s support guidance, and mentorship in my gradate studies at Western. He will be remembered with fondness,
Margaret you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Fazakas-deHoog
Chris Dennett and Rena Princis
Dear Margaret: Rena and I offer our deepest condolences on the passing of David. We spent many years of dining and theatre going during your long years in London. We remember David’s sly sense of humour and many warm and wonderful welcomes to your cottage home on Talbot. And of course all those weekend trips to Shaw and Stratford. We share many pleasant memories together. David will be missed by many. Much love at this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to Margaret and the Family.
Dr. Evans was the best mentor in the world.
I want to share my condolences to you, Margaret, and to your family. I knew David for many years and had the great fortune to work with him in recent months on a revised version of his Canadian ethics book. He was a major influence in the field of Psychology in Canada, having served in leadership roles in academia and the professional world. His passing is a great loss. – Keith Dobson
Margaret,
Thinking of you and your family as you mourn the loss of your husband, David. May your memories and the support of friends and faith provide comfort at this difficult time.
Fondly,
Zann Charlton
This is such very sad news about Dave. I consider myself amongst the many, many fortunate students who were shepherded into the profession under Dave’s mentorship and teaching. It was Dave who gave me my start with Margaret at the Children’s Hospital – a time that I cherish still, most every day. And through the years, as recently as last December, Dave would be in touch about the ‘next’ book on ethics in psychology….always concerned …forever thoughtful
With deepest appreciation and heartfelt thoughts of Margaret at this time.
Alan Leschied
Dear Margaret and the Evans Family, Please accept the most sincere condolences of Joan and myself. We have such happy memories of David and Margaret as our neighbours on Barton Street in London for many years. You were neighbours in the most complete and truest sense of the word. Your kindness and patience during the time of Eve’s demise helped me overcome the tremendous grief I underwent at that sad time. Please forgive our failure to maintain contact over the years after you’re leaving London, you are our loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Dear Margaret and Family
Levonty and I offer our deepest condolences on the passing away of Dave. He was an advisor, mentor, colleague, and friend. Our life was enriched by his guidance, collaboration, support integrity and fidelity to you and the children. Levonty and I will miss him dearly.
Margaret, I am sure you are feeling overwhelmed at present. Please accept my condolences. David will always be fondly remembered as my psychology prof and a member of my thesis committee. When you feel up to it, how about a walk, coffee?
Virtual hug,
Dawne