Obituaries, May 26th 2010

Milford Haven

The death occurred at Withybush Hospital on April 24th of William Douglas Setterfield, of Wellington Road, Hakin, Milford Haven. He was 89.

Originally from Swansea, he worked as a process operator in Esso Refinery and served in the RAF during the Second World War in North Africa.

He enjoyed bowls and all sports and was president of the Welsh Indoor Bowling Association in 1992.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are: Lilian Setterfield (wife); Richard and Pat Setterfield (son and daughter-in-law); Michael and Terri (grandson and partner); Andrew (grandson); Terry and Cynthia Setterfield (brother and sister-in-law); Mavis and Hayden Jones (sister-in-law); Lynne Lewis (niece).

The service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematoirum and was officiated by Father Jaime Bautista. The bearers were Hayden Jones, Bobby Williams, Jock Walker and Bryon Huddlestone.

Donations in lieu of flowers for the Intensive Care Unit, Withybush Hospital c/o Hayden Jones, 20 Pointsfield Crescent, Hakin, Milford Haven SA73 3DA.

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

Mrs F. S. Culleton

Milford Haven

The death occurred at Torestin Nursing Home, Tiers Cross on May 11th, of Frances Sheila Culleton, aged 82 years. She was formerly of Glebelands, Hakin.

She will be greatly missed by her large family, neighbours and friends.

The funeral service took place on May 18th at North Road Baptist Church, Milford Haven and was followed by interment at Milford Haven Cemetery.

There were family flowers only and donations being made to the Pembrokeshire Alzheimer’s Society, Suite 18, Cedar Court, Haven’s Head Business Park, Milford Haven SA73 3LS.

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

Mrs P. L. Thomas

Wolfscastle

Phyllis Lillian Thomas died at Withybush Hospital on April 15th, aged 90. Her funeral was held on April 26th.

Originally from Wolfscastle, and one of eight children, Phyllis first worked on a family farm. During the war she worked at Haverfordwest Railway Station where she met her future husband Alan when he was home on leave from the RAF.

Phyllis was unstinting in her care and support of Alan until he died in June 2009.

She was never happier than when surrounded by family and friends, and her interests also included baking and gardening. She was a member of the Pain Support Group, Merlins Bridge Pensioners and Arthritis Care and a faithful member of Hill Park Baptist Church for more than 60 years. Phyllis was also an active fundraiser for the Friends of St Thomas’ Hospital and the Withybush Hospital League of Friends for over 50 years.

The service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium was led by Pastor Gareth Edwards, assisted by Ian Middlemiss and Rev Geoffrey Beynon.

Family left to mourn and principal mourners are: Derrick (Dekker) and Sue Thomas (son and daughter-in-law); Sue Thomas and Ann Davies (daughters); Emma and Darren John (granddaughter and husband); Adam Thomas, Thomas Davies and Lloyd Davies (grandsons); Lucie and Eve John (great granddaughters); Glyn Vaughan, Islwyn and Enid Vaughan Austin and Carole Vaughan (brothers and sisters-in-law); and Avril and Ralph Williams (sister and brother-in-law).

Unable to attend were Avril and Ralph Williams and Eileen Towler.

Bearers were Adam Thomas, Thomas and Lloyd Davies and Darren John.

There were family flowers only but donations in lieu may be sent in aid of Withybush Hospital League of Friends c/o Mr Bryn Perkins, 2 Thurston Lane, Sardis, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire The funeral arrangements were carried out by Glyn Thomas and Son, Freystrop.

Miss G. F. A. Davies

Milford Haven

The funeral took place recently of Gwendonline Frances Anne Davies, of Steynton Road, Milford Haven, who died at Withybush Hospital on May 2nd. She was 96.

Originally from Steynton and Robeston West, she farmed with her parents at South Neeston Farm, Herbrandston, Bulford Farm, Johnston and Lower Rickeston Farm, Robeston West. She retired from farming at Lower Rickeston upon the death of her father in 1963.

She was of a quiet disposition and her life revolved around her family, home and garden.

She enjoyed attending church and functions until her health began to decline.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are: Edith and Percy (sister and brother); Sheila (sister-in-law); Julie and John, John and Elaine, Jeremy and Liz (nephews and nieces); Elizabeth, David, Christine, Alastair, Peter, Michael, Joanne, Mali and Elin (great nieces and nephews); James (great great nephew).

The service was held at St Peter’s and St Cewydd Church, Steynton. Cremation at Parc Gwyn was followed by burial of her ashes at the family grave in Robeston West. Rev Dr John Holdsworth officiated and the bearers were John, Jeremy, Peter and Michael (nephews and great nephews).

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu divided between St Peter’s and St Cewydd Church, Steynton and St Andrew’s Church, Robeston West to John Richards, Fernhill Farm, Haverfordwest.

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

Miss S. Lewis

Newport

It is with sadness that the family and friends learned of the death of Miss Selina Lewis, Geli-deg, Newport. She died at Withybush Hospital on April 13th aged 32.

Selina was born at the County Hospital and spent all her short life at Gelli-deg with her mother and father Olive and the late Watkin Lewis.

At the age of five she started school at Eglwyswen and when it closed, moved to the special unit at Crymych CP School, and then on to Portfield Special School. Selina was greatly loved by all who taught her and came into contact with her. During her childhood she enjoyed being out on the farm with her father Watkin helping to feed the sheep and in the spring she loved to bottle-feed the orphaned lambs.

As she matured Selina lost the ability to walk, but she remained a happy girl, and loved life, in particular her trips out in the car, television programmes such as Noson Lawen, walks out in the wheelchair to see the ewes and lambs and a large part of her daily life was to listen to music on her CD player. She also loved to hear her father sing to her and would try to join in.

Selina had a fantastic sense of humour and during later years while needing special care, she kept both her mum and carers laughing. She looked forward to every day and the fun each day would bring.

She will be missed and be remembered with great love by all who came in close contact with her.

The funeral service took place on April 19th at Tabernacle CM Chapel, Newport and was followed by interment at Nevern churchyard. The service was officiated by Rev William Owen and Rev Alwyn Daniels.

The principal mourners are: Olive Lewis (mother); Geraldine George, Joyce Poole, and Mair Edwards (carers); Joyce and Cledwyn Vaughan, Joyce and Desmond Davies, Phyllis and Wyn Thomas, Sally and Dewi Evans, Gwennie James, Robert and Gwenda Morgan (uncles and aunts); Aeres and Granville James, John Rowe Lewis, Sandra and Neville, Hilary and Meurig, Andrea and Gareth, Delyth, Dilwen and Graham, Helen and Grant, Melanie, Wendy and Wyn, Bethan and Chris, Annette, Amanda, Carol, Dawn, Susie, Tracey and Adrian, Neil, Lee, Gwenda and Mathew, Gareth, Richard, John, Martin, Gwendoline, Bessie, Gwennie, Beryl, John and Arwel Phillips, David Lewis, Neville Morgan (cousins); Alison and Geoff Morgan, Devon; Nick Poole, Ireland; Richard Morgan, London (close friends), together with family, friends and neighbours too numerous to mention.

The bearers were Dylan and Adrian Vaughan, Andrew Morgan, Anthony Davies, Elfyn Thomas and Emyr Evans. Leaflets were distributed by Gwynfor James and Terry Grover, and the organist was Martin Lewis.

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for Tabernacle CM Chapel and Newport Surgery being received by Desmond Davies, Morawel, Nevern, Newport.

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

MRS I. M. WILLIAMS

CAMROSE

Isabelle Mary Williams, of Beech Grove, Camrose, who died in her 91st year on April 28th, was a highly respected, much loved member of a well-known farming family.

Born into the Vaughan family of Home Farm, Camrose, she farmed for over 30 years with her husband Howard Williams at Leweston Farm, after their marriage in 1939. They met at Camrose Baptist Chapel where they enjoyed a life-long membership.

Despite her unassuming personality, Isabelle played a matriarchal role in her family, delighting in cooking and entertaining family and friends. Her life revolved around family, and she was proud of the successes of her three daughters and one son and their respective families. She wrote poetry, mainly of a religious nature, and often produced instructive verse for the Sunday School pupils.

As a young woman she was a skilled needleworker. The loss of her husband three years ago was a cruel blow, and it was significant that she died just after reaching his life span.

The large attendance at her funeral on May 3rd at Camrose Baptist Chapel, bore testimony to her widespread popularity.

The service was officiated by Rev Anne Rendell, assisted bv Rev Gwyn Rogers and the organist was her grandson Andrew George.

The bearers were her grandsons Paul Raymond, Richard Williams and Jonathan Raymond and her grandson-in-law Sandy Sutherland. Granddaughter Nicola Raymond read one of her poems while granddaughter Elizabeth Forster also read a favourite item of verse.

The principal mourners are: Bernard and Rosemary Rees, Arthur and Valerie George, Meurig and Hilary Raymond (daughters and sons-in-law); Nigel and Shirley Williams (son and daughter-in-law); Beverley Hymers, Sandy and Tracey Sutherland, Andrew and Enfys George, Julian and Elizabeth Forster, Paddy and Kathy Wilson, Richard Williams Paul and Claire Raymond, Nicola Raymond, Jonathan Raymond and Jane Reyersbach (grandchildren and partners); Nia George, Isla Sutherland (great granddaughters). Unable to attend were Donald Hymers (grandson-in-law) and Jess Williams (granddaughter-in-law).

There were family flowers only, but donations in lieu for the Paul Sartori Foundation may be sent to David Adams, Oxlands, West Lane, Keyston, Haverfordwest, SA62 6EH.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by F. G. Rees and Sons, Haverfordwest.

Mrs M. J. Ribbon

Milford Haven

The death occurred at Torestin Nursing Home, Tiers Cross, of Marjorie Joyce Ribbon, originally of Silverstream Drive, Hakin, Milford Haven, who died on May 2nd. She was 81.

She loved gardening, knitting, sewing and dressmaking, and also any craft making activity and regularly won monthly competitions at Hubberston WI.

She regularly attended St David’s Church, Hubberston and Dairy Park until ill-health prevented her. She was also a member of the mothers’ union.

She was predeceased by Dennis Geoffrey Ribbon in May 2004.

The service was held at St David’s Church, Hubberston followed by interment at Milford Haven Cemetery and was officiated by Rev Alan Chadwick and the curate Peter Jones.

The bearers were Gareth Ribbon and Christopher Ribbon (sons); Andrew Norman and Jeff Sinnett (sons-in-law).

The principal mourners are: Helen and Jeff Sinnett, Dianne and Andrew Norman (daughters and sons-in-law); Gareth Ribbon, Sharon and Christopher Ribbon (sons and daughter-in-law); Hannah and Alexandra, Norman and David Sinnett (grandchildren); Doreen Beaumont (cousin); plus numerous neighbours, friends and members of Hubberston mothers’ union and WI.

Unable to attend was Deborah Ribbon (daughter, living in Australia).

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu to Torestin Nursing Home, Tiers Cross, c/o The Manager.

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