It is with great sorrow that the Presbyterian Church of Wales and Coleg y Bala come to terms with the tragic death of Sion Ifan Evans. He passed away at Maelor Hospital, Wrexham, in the early hours of Saturday 9 February, following an accident at the College.

Siôn was leading a youth weekend at the time, in virtue of his work as one of the youth workers of the Presbyterian Church of Wales. Naturally, our concern lies with Sion’s parents and sister, and with the many friends he made during his life.

Sion was appointed Youth Worker for the Presbyterian Church of Wales in 2002 following a successful academic career at Ysgol Llandysul and Bangor University.

Sion’s talents and skills made him an exceptional individual: a very approachable person, a true professional who was thorough and conscientious in every aspect of his life. He was a true friend and was always ready to help – but above all he was a Christian of conviction, who had come to know and accept Jesus as Lord. His faith was not expressed solely in words, but in all aspects of his life, and his steadfast faith could be seen in all that he did.

He will be greatly missed because his life touched so many people, and we can but pray that his family and friends will know the strength and comfort of the Lord during this period. We extend our most sincere sympathy, sharing their grief at the loss of one who achieved so much, and who had so much more to contribute.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15