Mr N B Humfrey

Bridell

NIGEL Bruce Humfrey of Bridell died peacefully on November 5, aged 90.

Bruce was born in Purley in 1926, the son of a judge. He was brought up with his sisters Patricia and Margaret, and attended Whitgift School.

He was proud to be a Bevin Boy and went on to work in Lady Windsor Colliery, Ynysybwl.

In 1941 he was evacuated to cousins in the country and this began his love of the land.

After training at agricultural college he worked as a farm manager at Steambow, part of Glastonbury, where he met his wife Coralie.

They married in 1948, and in 1950 bought their first farm Penskyber near Letterston, where they brought up five children, Ann, John, Alice, Terence and Robert.

They lived a simple but happy life, supplementing their income from milking six cows by shooting rabbits, which were sent by train to the London markets. In 1961 they moved to Maes y Felin, Bridell, near Cardigan, where they set up the Dyfed Riding Centre and Katy was born, bringing the total of children to six.

Sadly Coralie became ill and died in 1982 leaving a great gap in the life of the family. Bruce later married Margie and they moved to Rhiwsaeson Cottage on the farm. He remained a prominent character on the yard, and enjoyed chatting with all who came there.

In his youth he was a keen ballroom dancer, and in later life he kept fit through swimming regularly at the pool in Cardigan.

As his health declined Bruce moved into Brondesbury Lodge Care Home, Cardigan, in January 2016, where he remained strong, dignified and spirited. The family is grateful to staff at the home for their care, kindness and patience.

Bruce was devoted to his large family and enjoyed an interest in family history, which he shared with his sister Margaret.

He was very proud of his children and their families.

He leaves behind six children, 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The funeral took place at Parc Gwyn on November 10, led by funeral director Colin Phillips. Donations to the Riding for the Disabled Association.

Mr J S McQuaker

Haverfordwest

A LARGE attendance of mourners at Parc Gwyn on January 23 demonstrated the respect and affection for John McQuaker, one of Pembrokeshire’s most capped badminton players.

John died at his home in Albert Street, Haverfordwest, on January 8.

Born in Dumfries, Scotland, in January 1945, John and his sister Tessa were twins whose lives received a sad blow when they lost their mother when they were only 14.

Their father, also John, worked for the major construction company John Lang and the siblings experienced an interrupted education as they moved around the country with their father, which meant they attended nine different schools.

John left home at 16 to join the Merchant Navy and travelled all over the world, leaving his seagoing life at 21 when he met and married his wife Judy Thomas, daughter of a well-known local butcher, Mr Billy Thomas, in St Mary’s Church, Haverfordwest, where her parents wedding had also been solemnized.

John joined the Fire Service at Haverfordwest for a period after leaving the sea, later working for Air Works on aircraft maintenance at Brawdy until the firm closed, and then for the TV company Rediffusion who were taken over by Granada and transferred their operations to Swansea. His last job before retirement was with Thompson’s Laundry.

But it was as a sportsman that John will be best remembered and admired and it was his wife Judy, who introduced him to tennis, badminton and hockey and who was his doubles partner in many games all over Wales and further afield. In his younger days he played soccer for Solva and more recently pool for the RN Association Club. He was a formidable tennis player. He was referee and organiser for the County Tournament for some years. But it was in badminton that he really excelled, dominating the local scene for many years, both as County Secretary and player, winning well over 100 trophies and becoming one of Pembrokeshire’s most capped players.

As a veteran he represented Wales in several triangular tournaments held in Dublin between England, Scotland and Wales. He also enjoyed a trip to Gateshead to play in the European Championships.

He and Judy travelled far and wide, delighting in visiting and exploring historic castles, cathedrals, churches and stately homes.

After he retired, he joined a group of friends working in the grounds of St Mary’s Church.

Although not a church-goer, he spent his Monday mornings painting the gates and railings, cleaning the windows and helping put up the Christmas tree in the church.

John had a keen if not surreal sense of humour. He appreciated the humorous side of a misspelled inscription on a presentation tankard to commemorate his 100th County badminton game which resulted in the nickname John McDuck.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Judy, other family members and a host of friends and admirers of a fine sportsman.

Diagnosed with cancer a year last summer, John bore his illness with great courage and fortitude, thanks to the devoted care of his wife, his niece Rachel and the Paul Sartori Foundation. He died at home only four days after his 72nd birthday on January 4, leaving to mourn his wife Judy, sister Tessa and husband Mike, nephews and nieces John and Andrew in Australia, Samantha in Thailand, Clare, Rachel and partner Alberto and sister-in-law Christine.

The funeral took place at Parc Gwyn on January 23, the officiating ministers being Father Alun Evans, Curate of St Mary’s, who had visited John during his illness, Rev Martyn Evans, who read the Eulogy, with Fr Nicholas Cale, Vicar of St Mary’s, also in attendance. The bearers were members of the Church Working Team Roy Folland, Stuart Mills, Gordon Peachment, Mike Rogers, Derek Rees and Charles Davies. The ashes were interred privately on January 25 in St Mary’s Churchyard where John had worked assiduously until last September. Donations made to the Paul Sartori Foundation c/o The Treasurer, 31, Haven Road, Haverfordwest.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Roy Folland and Son, of Haverfordwest.

Mrs C Evans

Dinas Cross

MRS Cordelia Evans (known as Dil) formerly of West End, Dinas Cross passed away on January 22 at Withybush Hospital at the age of 84.

She was born in Werndew, Dinas Cross and lived there until her marriage to Alfryn Evans in 1956. Dil and Alfryn moved to Trewreiddig Fach where they farmed until their retirement in 1988.

They then moved to West End where Dil spent her time between gardening, cooking, family and friends. Sadly, she had to leave her home in 2015 due to failing health and spent her last years living with her family. Her funeral took place on February 1 at Gedeon Chapel, Dinas Cross. The principle mourners were Philip and Helen Evans (son and daughter-inlaw); Michael, Rachael and Anthony, Bethan and David and Megan (grandchildren and partners); Olive Jones and Morfwyn Henry-Jones (sisters in law); Ann and Des Lewis, Delyth Jones, Ceris Llewellyn, Gaynor and David Putnam (nieces and husbands) and many other family and friends. Unable to attend were Eluned Owen (sister) and Arwel Llewellyn (niece’s husband). Officiating was Parchedig Ken Thomas, assisted by Parchedig Emyr Evans and Mr David Morgan.

The bearers were Berian Edwards, Arwel Thomas, Arwel Phillips and Eifion Thomas.

The organist was Freda Williams.

Donations to Alzheimer’s UK are being received by Paul Jenkins and Sons, Feidr Castell, Fishguard, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs M V Eynon

Narberth

THE death occurred peacefully at Ridgeway Care Home, Llawhaden on February 12 of Mrs Margaret Valerie Eynon, aged 92, formerly of 35 St.

James Street, Narberth.

Predeceased by her husband Wyndham, Margaret is survived by Dorothy and Richard (daughter and sonin- law); Jonathan and Wendy (son and daughter-in-law); Lindy (daughter); Ceri, Phillip, Bethan and Christopher (grandchildren).

Margaret was born in 1924.

She was the child of Charles and Rubie Lewis of 11 High Street, Narberth also known as Bristol House, which became the first café in Narberth, where Margaret was well known for making wedding cakes for family and friends.

In December 1952, Margaret married Wyndham Eynon, whom she had met at the October fair, two years earlier. Upon their marriage, Margaret moved to Middleton Farm, Ludchurch and became a farmer’s wife. They had three children Dorothy, Jonathan and Lindy. Margaret shared 59 years of marriage with Wyndham, until his passing six years ago.

In 1992, Margaret and Wyndham retired and moved back to Narberth to St James Street. They were faithful members of St Andrews Church helping with coffee mornings and the summer fetes. You could be sure that if you went to No. 35, there would always be a pot of tea and a plate of lovely cakes to greet you. Margaret always loved cats and was never without one until she moved into Ridgeway Care Home in March 2016.

Family was everything to Margaret. She was proud of her grandchildren Ceri, Bethan, Philip and Christopher and loved spending time with them, and loved their visits, where she found out about everything going on in their lives!

Family, friends and neighbours attended the funeral at St. Andrews Church Narberth on February 18 followed by interment at the church cemetery. Officiating were Revd Martin Cox, Revd Graham Lloyd and Revd Chris Rees. The bearers were Philip Eynon, Mark Simpkins, Peter Thomas and Garwood Edwards.

Donations for Narberth First Response c/o E.C.

Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, SA67 8QH, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr W H Morgans

Pembroke

MR WILLIAM Henry Morgans, known as Billy of Main Street, Pembroke passed away at his home on January 24. He was 88.

He left school at 14 years of age and began a seven year apprenticeship with Bush Estate Services as a carpenter.

He continued working as a carpenter throughout Pembrokeshire on various construction projects both large and small. Billy was a skilled carpenter and his trade skills were put to good use from making anything from Welsh dressers to renovating property. Besides working as a carpenter in 1963 Billy became licensee and owner of the York Tavern which he ran with his wife Ruth until their retirement in 2002.

He enjoyed looking after his smallholding and over the years got involved in rearing cattle, pigs and chickens. He also had a love of horses and was always delighted to see new life arrive in the form of a new foal being born on the small holding. He was very interested in horse racing, a passion he shared with his wife Ruth. Billy would love nothing better than a family day out at Ffos Las racecourse.

Billy liked travelling and visited many countries including Australia.

He married Ruth Morgans 67 years ago, a Liverpudlian girl who was in the Land Army when the met. They began their married life in Laws Street, Pembroke Dock.

The family left to mourn are Ruth (wife); Ruth and Tony Batt (daughter and sonin- law); Diane Morgans and Hugh James (daughter and partner); Elsie and Tommy Tinsley, Marian and Terry Cairns, Lola Wood (Australia) (sisters and brothers- in-law); David and Beth Giddins (nephew and wife); Elsie Berry (cousin); Anne and Mal Campbell (niece and husband), together with numerous other nephews and nieces.

The bearers were Michael Batt, Paul Hay, Ernest Jones and Daniel Treharne.

The funeral service was held at St. Mary`s Church, Pembroke on February 10 with interment at St.

Michael`s Cemetery.

It was officiated by Rev Paul Nash.

Donations for The Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o E.C.

Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, SA67 8QH.