Evan George Blackladge

Blev 92 år.

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EWAN GEORGE BLACKLEDGE (037) 4 October 1919 - 31 October 2011 was born in Bootle a year after the Great War in which his uncle and namesake Ewan Blackledge died. Ewan was the third child of James Gressier Blackledge and Helen (Nelly) Chamberlain. His elder siblings were James, Peter (0A33) and Rosemary Ann; the younger were Helen and Basil (D44). Ewan outlived them all and died inthe same year as both Rosemary Ann and Basil.

Ewan's education progressed from Miss Horne (governess) via St Mary's, Crosby and onto the more liberal regime at Ampleforth where he thrived. Ewan was very keen on art, woodwork and rugby, and played for the 1st XV. Ewan generally enjoyed his time at Ampleforth and retained strong links and a great fondness for it throughout his life. A liking for construction and art led him to study Architecture at Liverpool University, and not to enter the family bakery business.

However, when World War Two started, he joined the Army and was training in North Wales during the Dunkirk evacuation. He was, with others, moved out of his accommodation to make place for the traumatised 'Dunkirk' troops. Ewin's six years as a soldier began in searchlights and ended in overseeing a luxury hotel and organising troop trains in the north of Italy. In between, he served in the Royal Artillery in North Africa and Italy. He also produced a great many watercolours and drawings during this time.

After the war, Ewan returned home and lived a student life with plenty of sport andbeer; captaining Waterloo 3rds and once playing for Waterloo against Leicester Tigers. That life changed when Ewan married Angela Lynch and his main role in life came into play.

Ewan accomplished much in his 92 years. His roles included husband, father of seven including William (E76), Robert (E75) and Nicholas (E78),grandfather of 16, soldier, sailor (or at least First Class passenger), architect, obsessive builder of sheds, pergolas and outdoor furniture, maker of heavy wooden toys and being a fun, erratic and playful person.

Källa: The Ampleforth Journal September 2011 - July 2012 Volume 116

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