The family of a long-standing Cardiff barber has paid tribute to him as a "real fighter" who "lived for his family" following his death aged 69. Barrie Evans, known affectionately by his customers as 'Barrie the Barber', ran Barries Barber Shop in Penarth Road in Grangetown for 47 years.
Mr Evans is remembered in particular for his unwavering loyalty towards his customers – even during his battle with cancer in the last 10 years of his life. The much-loved father and grandfather died on November 3 after being taken to hospital.
Born and bred in Grangetown, Mr Evans left school at 15 and did a hairdressing apprenticeship at a salon in Clare Road. He left briefly to work at Ely Hospital to cut hair for the psychiatric patients on the wards. "He found that very rewarding. He really enjoyed his time there," his wife told WalesOnline.
