Obituaries, April 30th 2008

2:01pm Monday 5th May 2008

Mr M. R. Miles

Haverfordwest

The funeral took place on Friday, April 4th, of Malcolm Richard Miles, of Tudor Gardens, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, who died on March 28th, aged 55.

Born at Pen Parc, Croesgoch, he went to school in Croesgoch and then to St Davids Grammar School. After finishing his education he became a steward onboard the Sealink ferry crossing to Ireland. He later joined the Dyfed-Powys Police Force serving nearly 28 years, mostly as a detective constable.

Malcolm loved sport, especially rugby, cricket and boxing.

He was predeceased by his son Gareth, his brother Alan and his father Idwal.

The family left to mourn are: Mari (wife); Matthew and Ruth, Daniel (sons and partner); Rita (mother); Paul and Rachel, Joanne, Ryan (step-children), Mim (sister-in-law), and other close relatives.

The funeral service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium was officiated by Rev Geoffrey Eynon.

Donations in lieu of flowers towards the coronary care unit at Withybush Hospital may be sent to David Price, Hafan, Croesgoch, Haverfordwest, SA62 5JZ, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs H. M. G. Rees

Tenby

Hazel Rees died on on April 11th after a stay at Withybush Hospital. She was 80.

Originally from Ogmore Vale, Glamorgan, she was in service with the Smith family in Tenby, a crossing patrol lady at the Catholic School, Tenby and then latterly a cleaner with Tenby Council, from where she retired in 2001 at the age of 73.

She enjoyed the Salvation Army over-sixty club and was a life-long member of the Salvation Army. She also loved dogs.

Predeceased by her husband Jack Cyril Rees, the family left to mourn and principal mourners were: Wendy and David (daughter and son-in-law); Andrew John Dix and Erica Thomas (grandson and partner); Julie Marie Bowers and Wayne Bowers (granddaughter and husband); Peter Lloyd Dix and Teresa (grandson and partner); Glyn Price and Ann Price (brother and sister-in-law); Malcolm and Vicky Price (nephew); Vickey and Gairent (foster daughter and partner); Nicola Andrews and Suen Andrews (niece and partner); Samantha Bowers and Nathan Bowers, Andrew Jack, Zoe and Connor, (great-grandchildren) and Diane (carer.

The funeral service was held at The Salvation Army, Tenby followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn and was officiated by Majors Denise and Martyn Clements, of the Salvation Army Tenby Corps.

The bearers were Andrew Dix and Peter Dix (grandsons); Malcolm Price (nephew) and Suan Andrews (nephew).

There were family flowers only with donations for the Salvation Army (Tenby) c/o E C Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside SA67 8LT who carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs E. M. Turner Clynderwen

The funeral of Edith Mary Turner (nee Yeomans) formerly of Clynderwen and Saundersfoot took place on Friday, April 4th, at St Mary Magdelene Church, Lower St Clears. Mary died after a long illness on March 23rd at Plas-y-Dderwen Care Home, Johnstown.

Mary, widow of the late Byron Turner, was born in the Hermitage, Lower St Clears on November 3rd 1920, the fourth child of Thomas Henry Yeomans and his wife Sophia, the youngest daughter of James Griffiths and Esther Williams.

Mary's brother Douglas died when she was very young and her father a year later in 1922.

At the height of the depression and through most of the 1930s, career opportunities were few, especially for girls. But the outbreak of the war in 1939 represented a chance to get away from home for 19-year-old Mary. She found adventure on wartime night-train journeys in the blackout from Carlisle to Weymouth or from Carmarthen to York.

The chance to travel overseas eluded her but her wartime duties on the home front were no less challenging. Private Mary Yeomans cared for the physically injured and the mentally shell-shocked. It was during active service while in York, that she met her husband Byron.

Married in September 1947 at St Mary Magdelene, Lower St Clears, by the mid 1950s, Mary had moved to Scunthorpe, Byron's hometown where she was soon busy bringing up a son and daughter and supporting her husband in business as a pharmaceutical chemist. Through the 1960 and 1970s, she played her part in local life, she joined the Inner Wheel as both secretary and treasurer. She also supported the local Cymodorian Society where she could socialise with fellow expatriate Welshmen and women.

Mary and her husband moved back to Wales to Saundersfoot in 1987 and from there to Clynderwen in 1995. She became a patron of the Whitland Male Voice Choir and a member of the Llanboidy branch of the Royal British legion.

In 2001, Mary became unwell and was admitted to Waungron Country Mansion, in Whitland, where she stayed until her death. Her husband Byron predeceased her in 2006.

Family and friends who attended the service were: Prudence Jarvis and Allan Oakes (daughter and partner); Davies (son) and his wife Claudine; her grandchildren Paul Jarvis accompanied by Lynn Birrell, Rebecca Jarvis and her partner Mark Povah; Anthony Yeomans and Mariann (nephew and wife); and Cllr Phillip Hughes, of St Clears (cousin).

Other family and friends in attendance were Russell and Ann Thomas, James and Chrissie Davies, Brenda Worthing, Brynmor and Angel Thomas all from Clynderwen, Les Skone of Carmarthen, Stan Phillips of Whitland, representing the Narberth and District Probus Club, Hugh Lewis of Whitland, John Bennet of Narberth, Juliet Rossiter Conductor Whitland Male Voice Choir, Violet Davies and Dr Edmund Davies, both from St Clears, Hywel and Vannu Thomas representing the Llanboidy branch of the Royal British legion, Vernon Evans of Penally, Hubert Phillips of Llanboidy, Lionel and Joan Allen and Haydn Williams, representing the Rotary Club of Saundersfoot, Olive Spence representing the Inner Wheel Association Saundersfoot, Joy Blount, Val Richards and dawn Storer, of Waungron Country mansion Whitland.

Mary's funeral arrangements were carried out by E. C. Thomas and Son of Stepaside and the service was officiated by Rev Bryan Witt.

Mrs A. L. Johnston

Pembroke (formerly of Narberth and Tenby)

The funeral service took place at St John's Parish Church, Pembroke Dock, on Thursday, April 17th, of Alice Lilian Johnston (known as Lila), who died on April 7th at Bush House Nursing Home, Pembroke, after a long illness. She was 95.

Lila, formerly of 20 Halkon Crescent, Narberth, was the widow of Harry Johnston, who was well known in the local printing industry, and a former councillor of the old Narberth Urban District Council.

She was born on April 1st, 1913, at Taff's Well, Pontypridd. Her early years were spent in Hereford when her mother moved following the death of her husband in the First World War. When Lila left school she worked for a period at the Green Dragon Hotel in Hereford, and while she worked as a silver service waitress at the Kings Arms Hotel in Dorchester she met Harry Johnston, who worked at the nearby printing works.

Just before she married Harry the couple moved to Southend, and after several years they moved to the outskirts of Bournemouth.

After the outbreak of the Second World War, Lila's husband was called up to serve in the army, and Lila moved back to Hereford to live with her mother. While living in Hereford during the war she worked at the Royal Ordnance Factory at Bradbury Lines.

In 1943 Harry was discharged from the army on medical grounds, and he obtained a job in the printing industry in Taunton, where he worked at the Somerset and County Gazette.

In 1945, the family relocated to Pembrokeshire where her husband was employed by H. G. Walters and Son printers and publishers in Narberth. In the early 1950s Harry and Lila became licensees of the Commercial Inn in Narberth, which they renamed the Kirkland Arms. They were licensees of this pub and small hotel for many years.

H. G. Walters eventually relocated to Tenby, so in 1970 Lila and Harry also moved to Tenby. When Harry retired, the couple returned to Narberth, where they enjoyed about 15 years of retirement before ill health forced them both to be admitted into nursing care at Bush House, Pembroke.

Lila leaves to mourn: Henry (son); Michelle and Deanna (daughters); Andrew, Dawn, Jayne, Caroline and Kathy (grandchildren); Lucy, Richard, Dylan and Abbie (great-grandchildren); Ruth (daughter-in-law); Richard (son-in-law) and Ivy and Sheila (sisters-in-law).

The service was officiated by Rev Martin Cox, assisted by Rev Thelma Barber. The Parish Choir and the Pembroke and District Male Voice Choir, and organist Brian Lavender contributed music during the service.

The bearers were Sam Thomas, Glyn Smith, Phil Lloyd and Charles Hare from the Pembroke and District Male Voice Choir. Mrs Johnston was interred at Llanion cemetery, Pembroke Dock.

There were family flowers only with donations for Pembrokeshire Crossroads Caring for Carers, which may be sent to John Roberts and Son, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock SA67 6AN who were responsible for the funeral arrangements.

Mrs G. M. E. Boardman

Pembroke Dock

Glenys Mary Elizabeth Boardman died at Withybush Hospital on March 19th. She was 90 years old.

A native of the old King Street, Pembroke Dock, she worked in a factory during World War Two in Halifax, Yorkshire and then became a state enrolled nurse in her mid-40s and worked at the Atherleigh Hospital, Lancashire until her retirement.

Her interests included floral gardening, and in her younger days she was a supporter of the Quins rugby club Pembroke Dock, a one-time social secretary of the Friendship Club and latterly the Darby and Joan Club and enjoyed the many holidays and coach trips with these clubs. She also attended the South Pembrokeshire Centre.

She was predeceased by her husband John Boardman in January 2008.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are: John Prescott and Sandra (son and wife); Commander Shaun Prescott (grandson); James and Benjamin (grandsons); Susan Lay-Lambert and James (granddaughter and husband); Jacob and Toby (grandsons); Ann Prescott and Don Jenkins (daughter and partner); Gareth Prescott and Rosaleen (grandson and wife); Bryn (great-grandson); Laura (great-granddaughter); Dylon (great great-grandson); Paul Prescott and Linda (grandson and wife); Adam (great-grandson) and her great-granddaughter; Robert Prescott and Beverly (grandson and wife); Shaun and Lee (great-grandsons); Katie (great-granddaughter); June McCree and Derrick (daughter and husband); Jayne Wisdom and Ian (granddaughter and husband); Michael (great-grandson); Bethany (great-granddaughter) (all residents of Canada); Philip McCree and Corrien (grandson and partner); Sarah Constable (great-granddaughter); Joseph, Benjamin and Jack (great-grandsons); Olivia (great-granddaughter); Lynne Lyon and Raymond (daughter and husband); Dr David Ellis and wife Joanne; Sian (great-granddaughter); Kim Aucote and partner Sean; Daniel and Tomm (grandson); Shaney and Amber (great-granddaughters); Lisa Kettle and husband Lee; Ethan (great grandson); Dr David Gwyther, Philip Gwyther, Christine Gwyther and Susan Perkins (widow of Michael Gwyther) (nephew and nieces); Vilma Polhill, Ronald Gwyther, Mr Leonard Roberts and Mr Adrian Cook (cousins); Daisy Vernon, Nancy Jones, Beryl Jones and Vera Bailey (best friends); plus numerous friends from the old King Street and surrounding area; the friendship and Darby and Joan Clubs, staff of the Hollylands residential Home at Pembroke and friends and neighbours too numerous to mention.

Unable to attend were Ann Prescott (daughter and family); Jayne Wisdom and family; Philip McCree and partner; Dr David Gwyther, Philip Gwyther, Christine Gwyther, Susan Perkins; Kathleen Player and family (stepdaughter); Susan Lay-Lambert and family.

The funeral service was held at St John's Church, Pembroke Dock followed by interment at Llanion cemetery, and was officiated by Rev Thelma Barber. The bearers were Shaun Prescott (grandson) and Lee Kettle (husband of granddaughter).

The funeral arrangements were carried out by E. C. Thomas and Sons, Pembroke Dock.

Mr G. J. Spinks

Milford Haven

The tragic death occurred following a motorcycle accident on April 3rd of Graham John Spinks (known as Spinksy) of 65 Milton Crescent, Milford Haven. He was 41.

He was a Pill boy through and through, playing down the Pill and in the woods when he was younger. Also in his younger days he loved watching the rallying at Talbenny.

Mr Spinks loved fishing and took the lads on many adventures. He passionately supported the Ospreys and loved a pint, and could often be heard saying: "It's not my round, it's yours, I got the last one".

Graham became very close to his niece Amelia after the death of his sister Gillian in 2005.

The family left to mourn are: Barbara (mother); Amelia (niece); Jackie and Susan (father and stepmother); John (uncle); Tracey, Alan, Thomas and James (cousin and family); Roger and Peter (cousins); Robert and Patrick (stepbrothers) and Alison (stepsister).

The funeral took place on April 10th at Hamilton Court Funeral Home and was followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn .

The bearers were Kyle Garton, Jake Griffiths, Leeam Newboult, Carl Morgan, Gareth High (Jabba), Carl Morgan, Chris Cartmill and Geraint Thomas.

Donations in lieu of flowers for Cancer Research may be sent to Margaret Jones, 113 Waterloo Road, Hakin, Milford Haven.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Tom Newing and Sons, of Milford Haven.

Mrs B. M. James

Haverfordwest

Brenda Mary James died suddenly on April 9th, shortly after being admitted to Withybush Hospital.

Born in 1928, she was the eldest child of the late Samuel and Ruby Davies of Milford Haven, and wife of Hugh James, who predeceased her in 1982.

A native of Grays, Essex, her father moved the family to his home village of Llangwm during the war. Initially the family stayed with his parents, but then moved on to live in Milford Haven, where Brenda spent her early life.

Brenda met Hugh at the old Empire Cinema in Milford Haven, where he worked as a projectionist. They married at Haverfordwest register office in September, 1948, and had two children, Linda and Alan.

In later life she became housebound with arthritis and mostly kept in touch with relatives and friends through the telephone.

The service at St David's Church, Prendergast, on Wednesday, April 16th, was officiated by Canon Geoffrey Gwyther, and was followed by interment at Prendergast Cemetery.

The family left to mourn were: Linda and John Evans (daughter and son-in-law); Alan and Sharon James (son and daughter-in-law); Elizabeth, Catherine and Victoria Evans, Laura and Rachel James (granddaughters); Steven James (grandson); Carys Mari (great-granddaughter); Bryn Davies (brother); Glyn and Beryl Davies (brother and sister-in-law); Phylis James (sister-in-law); Gillian Davies, Martin Davies, Lynne Buirds and Peter James (nephews and nieces), together with relatives friends and neighbours too numerous to mention. Unable to attend were Catherine and Carys Mari.

There were family flowers only, and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Roy Folland and Son, Haverfordwest.

MR. D. ROBERTSON

Milford Haven

The funeral of David Robertson of Priory House, Milford Haven, took place on Friday April 18th at Parc Gwyn Crematorium. He died on Saturday, April 12th, after a short illness, aged 69.

David was born in Johnston but spent much of his early life in Malta, Scotland and South Africa as his father was an official with the Admiralty.

After his father's death, the family moved back to Pembrokeshire and David's mother and step-father, Madeline and Gordon Linton, lived for many years in The Close, Johnston.

In the mid-1980s David moved into Scarrowscant House, in Haverfordwest, and then, in 1988, became one of the first residents of Priory House, where he was to spend the happiest years of his life. For many years he was also a service user at the Portfield Social Activity Centre, in Haverfordwest.

David loved gardening and worked for some years in garden centres in Haverfordwest and Pembroke. He often enjoyed a drink and a game of pool at the Priory Inn.

He was a keen sports fan and for many years watched the Bluebirds at the Bridge Meadow in Haverfordwest. In later years, he continued to follow the affairs of Swansea City and the Welsh rugby team.

The family left to mourn are: Gyll and Robert Nisbet (sister and brother-in-law); Penny and Tony South (sister and brother-in-law); Nigel, Geoffrey, Richard and Lynda (nephews and niece); Joyce Nash (aunt); Gladys Nash (aunt); David Mason (uncle); many cousins too numerous to mention and the trustees and staff of Priory House.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Tom Newing and Son, of Milford Haven, and Rev Paul Bartlett officiated at the service.

Mr R. V. Davies

Jeffreyston (formerly of Morfa Las, Fishguard)

The funeral service took place on Monday, March 10th of the late Robert Vittle Davies, formerly of Morfa Las, Fishguard, who died on March 3rd, at East Park Care Home, Jeffreyston.

Robert worked as an electrician, learning his trade with Roy Morris, before going on to work at Fishguard Harbour. He then went to work in RNAD Trecwn.

Robert was a keen fisherman and gardener but ill-health for the last 30 years prevented him from pursuing his hobbies.

The funeral service took place at The Chapel of Rest, Feidr Castell, Fishguard, and was followed by interment at Hermon Chapel cemetery. The funeral service was officiated by Rev D. Carl Williams, and the bearers were Colin Davies, Colin George, Barry Thomas, Roy Harries, Islwyn Jones and Peter Davies.

The principal mourners were: Rozelle White and Margaret Phillips (sisters); Mr and Mrs Eric Davies (brother and sister-in-law); Joan Davies (sister-in-law); Samantha and Mervyn (niece and partner); Julian and Bryony (nephew and partner); Lesley and John (niece and partner); Adrian and Emma (nephew and wife); Mr and Mrs Brian Smith; Mr and Mrs Victor Horsley; Mr and Mrs Howell Longthorpe; Millicent Price; Mr and Mrs Gwyn Davies; Mr and Mrs Lyn Davies; Colin Davies; Mr and Mrs Terrence Richards; Mr and Mrs Ronald Evans; Mr and Mrs Harry Price; Steven Davies; Rozina Vittle and Howell Vittle (cousins); Peter Johnson (childhood friend), together with other relatives, friends and neighbours too numerous to mention.

There were immediate family flowers only, with donations in lieu for the Fishguard and District Stroke Club which may be sent to HSBC Bank, West Street Fishguard.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Paul Jenkins and Sons, Funeral Directors, Fishguard.

Mr G. Evans

Pembroke

The funeral of George Henry Evans, of St Ann's Crescent, Pembroke, took place on April 11th and was attended by a large gathering of family and friends. George died at his home on April 3rd, aged 82.

Monkton born-and-bred, he was educated at Monkton School and the old Coronation secondary School in Pembroke Dock. He was also a choirboy at Monkton Priory.

He enlisted in the army during the Second World War and saw action as a gunner in the Royal Artillery when he was part of the Normandy Invasion, landing at Gold beach with his regiment.

He received severe shrapnel wounds later in the campaign and was brought back to the UK close to death. He spent three years in various hospitals in England and final convalescence in Cardiff before being demobbed and allowed home in 1948. He was also a proud member of the British Legion and latterly the Normandy Veterans' Association.

Although severely disabled, George lived a full and active life, working at Manorbier Camp until his retirement.

He married Dorothy in 1951 and they set up home in Golden Lane, The Green, Pembroke in 1953, where they raised two daughters, and they moved to St Ann's Crescent in 1986.

George possessed skilled hands and a practical brain and could turn his hand to any jobs around the house.

His main hobby was fishing and he would often venture out in wild stormy weather with his good friend Alan Hughes, clambering over rocks and huddled on remote beaches. He also loved watching sport, especially Welsh rugby internationals.

The principal mourners and family left to mourn are: Dot (wife); Jacquie and Les (daughter and son-in-law); Christine (daughter); Christopher and Annie (grandson and partner); Louise and Terry (granddaughter and husband); Dean and Gemma (grandson and partner); Danny (grandson); Pippa, Maisie, Archie, Millie, Neve and Nate (great grandchildren); Beryl (sister); Roy and Joy (brother and partner); plus many family and friends too numerous to mention.

The funeral was held at Monkton Priory Church, followed by interment at Monkton Cemetery, and was officiated by Rev Martin Cox.

There were standard bearers representing The Normandy Veterans' Association, and The Royal British Legion. The bearers were Christopher, Dean, Danny, Les, Terry, Steven and Peter. There were readings by Bishop Ivor Rees on behalf of the NVA and grandsons Christopher and Dean.

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for Macmillan Nurses and the Paul Sartori Foundation.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by John Roberts and Sons, Pembroke Dock.

Mr W. H. James

Swansea (formerly of Princes Gate)

The funeral took place at St Catherine's Church, Princes Gate, of William Henry James, formerly of Green Grove, Princes Gate, who died at Singleton Hospital on March 31st at the age of 95.

His wife Olive Maud predeceased him in December 2000 after 65 years of marriage. He was also predeceased by his four-year-old grandson, Andrew Morgan, and his son-in-law Tony Hulme-Davies.

He was born at Belmans Wells, Cold Blow, in October 1912, and educated at Narberth Church School. Upon leaving school he worked on a local farm and later at Gelly Halog quarries, Ludchurch.

During the Second World War0 he was drafted into the Royal Naval Armament Depot at Trecwn, where he was commended for the courageous manner in which he dealt with badly corroded ammunition which was in imminent danger of exploding.

At the end of the war he took up employment with the Great Western and British Rail track maintenance until he retired at 65. He was renowned for his high standards and conscientious work ethic.

In his youth he was a keen sportsman, having played rugby for Narberth between the first and second World Wars. He maintained his love for rugby until he died.

Among his many talents he was a qualified gents hairdresser and butcher as well as an excellent carpenter. He was well known in the area not only as a superb gardener, but also as a beekeeper and judge at local shows. He was a man of nature, the soil and a lover of wildlife.

He is survived by Yvonne, Glynne, Olive and Reynold (children); Dennis (son-in-law); Beryl and Susan (daughters-in-law); seven grandchildren and eight great-grand-children.

The service at St Catherine's Church was conducted by Rev Chancellor G. Morris and the bearers were Chris James (grandson); Mark Jones, Steven Francis (grandsons-in-law) and Campbell Richards (friend).

There were family flowers only, but donations in lieu for St Catherine's Church, Princes Gate, may be sent to E. C. Thomas and Son, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, SA67 8LT, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs M. E. Boswell

Saundersfoot

Margaret Elizabeth Boswell, of Sandyhill Road, Saundersfoot, died at Withybush Hospital on March 16th. She was 67.

Originally from High Wycombe, Margaret spent the early part of her working life in retail shops - mainly gift shops.

After a few years she finished work to look after her two children, before returning to retail work in a part time capacity when her children were teenagers.

When Margaret retired she was a housewife and helped her husband Graham with the running of a private hire chauffeur business.

Margaret's main interest was travelling around Europe, America, the Far East and Australia, also going to places around the UK to visit other members of her family and friends.

In 1998 Margaret and her husband Graham decided to retire to Pembrokeshire to live. They used to come on holiday with their children and later grandchildren to Tenby where Graham grew up.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Graham (husband); Helen (daughter); Michael (son); Matthew (grandson); Lois (granddaughter); Kyle (son-in-law); Brian (brother); Eileen (sister-in-law); Cossette (sister-in-law) plus nephews and nieces.

The funeral service was held at Parc Gwyn, and was officiated by Canon Michael Butler. The bearers were Terry, Graham and Gavin.

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for Wales Air Ambulance to E. C. Thomas and Son, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside SA67 8LT who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs R. E. Thomas

Haverfordwest

The funeral took place on April 4th of Rose Elizabeth Thomas, who died aged 90 on March 27th, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.

Rose was born in Quay Street, Haverfordwest, in 1918, the eldest of six children.

Rose's first job was with the Pioneer Cheque Company selling insurance. In 1936 she moved to Swanage, Dorset, where she worked as a chambermaid in a hotel.

When war broke out, she moved to Birmingham, and worked in an munitions factory, later transferring to the armaments department in Trecwn. Rose then joined the ATS and became a corporal, and was stationed in various parts of the country.

She married Clem in 1949 and lived in Merlins Bridge, where Clem farmed at Greenhill. They had two daughters Judith and Jane and in 1953, moved to Cinnamon Grove Farm, Old Hakin Road, where they spent 30 happy years. During this time Rose worked as a care worker in Avallanau and as a dinner supervisor at Prendergast Junior School.

In June 1985, they moved to their bungalow at 2 Milward Close, City Road, where Rose continued to live for twenty years after Clem died in 1987.

Rose retained her active, independent life, and loved her home and garden. She was a lifelong Methodist and very knowledgeable about the local history of Haverfordwest. She enjoyed attending her various pensioners social clubs, and loved music of all types.

There was a large attendance at the funeral at Albany Chapel, followed by interment at Hill Mountain Methodist Chapel. Tributes were paid by Daniel and Amy (grandchildren) and Roger (nephew).

The service was officiated by Rev Linda Woollacott and Rev William Robertson.

The bearers were Daniel Gill (grandson), Simon Smith (grandson), Robert Osborne (nephew) and Laurence Kelly (dear friend).

The family left to mourn are: Judith and Ravinder (daughter and son-in-law); Thomas, Daniel and Amy (grandchildren); Jane (daughter); Simon and Emily (grandson and partner); Lou and Grace (brother and sister-in-law); Mary and Alf (sister and brother-in-law); Fred and Bess (brother and sister-in-law); Myrtle (sister-in-law); Vernon (brother-in-law) and Gwen (sister-in-law); Robert, Roger, Mark, Debra-Jayne, Jean, Jill, Pam, Alan, Ann and Wendy (nephews and nieces) together with Claire, Joyce, Glenys, Evelyn, Tottie, Christine and many other close friends.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Tom Newing and Sons, Milford Haven.

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