Obituaries for June12th 2013

MILFORD HAVEN

THE death occurred at Withybush Hospital on May 18th of Dolly Marchant, aged 93.

The funeral took place on May 31st at Rehoboth Chapel, Hakin, Milford Haven, where the officiating minister was Rev Martyn Evans.

The bearers were Andrew and Simon Morris, Carl Wonnacott (grandsons) and Gareth Morris (great grandson).

Family left to mourn and principal mourners are: Jean and David Morris, Janet Wonnacott (daughters and sons-in-law); Andrew and Anne, Simon and Llinos, Louise and Gareth, Carl and Lucy (grandchildren); Gareth, Bethan, Alex, Finley (great grandchildren) Rhiannon (unable to attend); Nin Smith (sister), plus numerous nieces, nephews and friends too numerous to mention.

There were family flowers only, with donations for Great Ormond Street Hospital to HSBC Bank, Milford Haven.

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

MR K. J. RICHARDS

BEGELLY

KENNETH John Richards, of South Carne Farm, Begelly, died after a short stay at Withybush Hospital, on May 2nd. He was 83.

Originally from Narberth, Ken was a farmer all his life.

Even after retirement, he kept a keen interest in farming news and was fascinated by the technical advances that took place in recent years. He was a real countryman, always aware of the seasons and their significance.

He retired in 1990 following the death of his wife Rhona.

He was keen on gardening, keeping his family supplied with vegetables and fruit. He continued gardening into his 83rd year. Ken enjoyed watching rugby and cricket on television and following events in the rural year including hunting and point to point.

Family left to mourn are: Wendy and Tony Marmara (daughter and son-in-law); Desmond Daye (brother-inlaw); Pauline and Brian Davies, David and Janet Bennett and Robert Owen (second cousins).

He was predeceased by his sister Monica in 2009.

The service was held at Parc Gwyn and was officiated by Rev Elwyn John.

The bearers were Hugh James, David James, Haydn Mathias and Gareth Nicholas.

There were family flowers only, with donations for the ward ten Trust Fund being received by E. C. Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

MRS F. M. SWEENY

NEYLAND

FLORENCE May Sweeny died on May 23rd at her home, aged 97. Born in Chatham, Kent, she moved to Neyland aged seven.

During her school years she was involved in church activities, concerts, eistedfods, and at the age of 16 she met her husband to be, Les Sweeny. They married in 1937, and had two sons, Roger and Russell.

In 1939, she was a founder member of the Neyland Mothers Union, and both St Clements and Llanstadwell churchs became a corner stone of her life. She had interests in singing, swimming, badminton and ballroom ballroom dancing. She loved sport, particularly rugby, and together with Les they were very involved from an early age with Neyland RFC.

In the early 1950s they became stewards of the Homeguard Club and later the licensees of the New Inn, from which they retired in 1980, having built a bungalow on the Promenade.

She was always appreciative of help and support given by family, friends and neighbours.

The funeral service was held at St Clements Church on June 4th, where there was a large gathering. Rev Alan Chadwick officiated, with a reading by Ann Minugh and later interment at Honeyborough Cemetery.

The bearers were John Laugharne, Rodney, Chamberlain, Robert John and Peter Roberts (Neyland RFC).

The chief mourners Roger and Sandra, Russell (sons and daughter-in-law); Michele and Charles (granddaughter and husband); Mark and Ann (grandson and wife); Alex and William (great grandchildren).

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

MRS S. G. JOHN

CAMROSE

IT was with great sadness that family and friends learnt of the death of Sadie John, of Sunny Bank, Camrose, who was taken ill on the May Day Bank holiday and died at Withybush General Hospital just over a week later.

Aged 82, she was the wife of Thomas Owen John for 62 years. They had, within the warmth of their home, encouraged everyone to love life’s people and beautiful things, attending chapel together where Sadie had become a pillar of strength and support.

Sadie was definitely rich in friends near and far away.

Milford born, she was brought up at Haven House, North Road, and was employed in the fishing industry at Milford Docks prior to her marriage.

Her own large family were blessed with many people who so warmly touched her heart and were part of her life’s memories. Her genuine pleasant demeanor and kind-heartedness were hallmarks that characterised her to both the young and elderly – with her contagious, positive attitude and genuine consideration, love and care.

The fact that she will be sadly missed was manifest by the large attendance of relatives and sympathisers present at the funeral service and interment which took place at Bethel Chapel, Wolfsdale at which her minister, Rev Martin Spain, officiated, assisted by Mervyn Strand.

Principal mourners were: Thomas Owen John (husband); Kenneth and Christina John (brother-inlaw and sister-in-law); Mary Pettit (sister-in-law); Michelle John and Mark Roach, Angela and Don Wallcott, Robert Woodcock, Susan Counsel, Diane McGarvey, Stephen and Christopher Braithwaite and Pamela Humphreys (nephew and nieces) together with many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Lilly Chick and Lucy Twoser (sisters) were unable to be present.

The bearers were Peter Williams, John Morgans, George Thomas, Kerry Richards, Mark Roach and Nathan Roach.

There were family flowers only, but donations in lieu for Wolfsdale Chapel are being received by Kenneth John, Red House, Camrose.

The funeral arrangements were undertaken by Glyn Thomas, Freystrop.

CAPTAIN K. RICHARDS

NEYLAND

THE death occurred at Withybush Hospital on May 12th of Captain Kenneth Richards, of Springfield Avenue, Neyland. He was 76.

A native of Pontypridd, he served over 22 years in the Royal Regiment of Wales, 41st Foot, until 1976, being posted to Berlin, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Benghazi, and four tours of Northern Ireland.

He left with an exemplary service. He was also commissioned by HM Elizabeth II to the rank of captain in 1986.

He also worked for John Long in Milford Docks and retired in 1996 from RAF Brawdy.

His main interests were with the Army Cadet Force, Neyland detatchment, raising funds for Gurkha Fund, RBL Poppy Appeal, Help for Heroes, and he was parade marshal at all parades in Neyland until 2009 when ill health forced him to stop.

He also organised Armed Forces Day services and remembrance.

Family left to mourn and principal mourners are: Hillary Richards (wife); Michael and Jane (son and daughter-in-law); Tasmin and Jonathan, Fran and Sean Wendy (daughter and son-in-law); Kirsten, Nicola, Olivia, Tasha and Paige (granddaughters); Martin, Nathan, Daniel, Mark, Andrew, Ashley and Nicholas (grandsons); Joseph, Ffion, Elin, Beth and Harmony (great grandchildren); Tim, Laura, Debbie, Peter, Denise, Graham, Cerys, Rhys, Julie, Phillip, Rosalynd, Rebecca and Bethan (nieces and nephews); Brian (brother-inlaw); Margaret (sister-inlaw).

The funeral service was held at St Clements Church, Neyland followed by interment at Honeyborough Cemetery and was officiated by Rev Alan Chadwick.

The bearers were Colour Sergeant Barry John MBE, L/Cpl Ralph Williams, PT Ben Thomas, PT Martin Perham, PT Richard ‘Flu’ Jones, Royal Welsh Regiment, and Sgt Keri Jones and L/Cpl Leeroy Smith, Royal Engineers.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Help for Heroes can be sent to J. Llewellyn, 12 Springfield Avenue, Neyland.

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

MRS P. DANIELS

PEMBROKE DOCK

A LARGE gathering of family, friends and neighbours attended the funeral recently at St Mary’s Church, Pembroke, of Phyllis Daniels, daughter of the late Alice and Fred Webb, of West Street, Pembroke.

Family left to mourn are: Peter (husband); Julie and Steve (daughter and son-inlaw); Helen and Simon (daughter and partner); Louie (grandson); Malcolm (brother); Mike and Pat (brother and sister-in-law); Christine, Clair and Liann (nieces); Graham (nephew); Wendy and John, Roy and Jenny, Dave, Fred (brothersin- law and sisters-in-law) and cousins too numerous to mention.

The bearers were Bob Griffiths, Barry Smith, Anthony Watkins and Paul Walkey.

The service was officiated by Canon Roger Jones and was followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn.

There were family flowers only, but donations for Withybush Hospital may be sent to John Roberts and Son, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

MRS E. M. REED

ST DAVIDS

IN the obituary for Mrs E. M.

Reed in the Western Telegraph last week it should have read: they settled in Tretio; they moved to St Davids in 1948; and family included Valerie (daughter), and Tom (step family).