Obituaries for July 31st 2013

Milford Haven

THE death occurred on May 16 of Mrs Glenys Elizabeth Mary Craig of Greville Road, Milford Haven, at Withybush Hospital. She was 87.

As a native of Milford Haven she was a housewife and also worked in the braiding room on Milford Docks.

Her interests included whist, old time dancing and going on holidays.

She was predeceased by her husband Joseph William.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Brian Craig and Tony Craig (sons and partners); Kathryn Lewis, Sonia Hepworth (partners); Jonathan, Craig, Jemma Bamford, Lee and Emma Craig (grandchildren); David and Ivy Smith, Mark Smith.

The funeral service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium and was officiated by Martin Evans.

The bearers were Brian Craig and Tony Craig (sons), Lee Craig (grandson).

Donations in lieu to Withybush Hospital Ward 11.

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

Mr R L George

Narberth

THE death occurred peacefully at home on July 4 of Lionel George, of Kiln Park Road, Narberth. He was 82.

Born in Clynpattel Farm, he farmed there until his retirement in 1995 when he moved to Stromness. The funeral, to celebrate Lionel’s life, took place at Parc Gwyn on July 11.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Joan (wife); Wendy and Glyn (daughter and partner); David and Lynn (son and daughter- in-law); Richard and Sian (grandson and wife); Robert and Sinead (grandson and wife); Owen, Niamh, Gethin and Ava (great grandchildren) and many other relations too numerous to mention.

The bearers were Steve Jones, Nigel Rossiter, Graham Dyer and Gordon John.

The service was taken by Reverend Huw George and the organist was Jill Williams.

There were family flowers only. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Ken Davies and Son, Clynderwen.

Mrs E Moody

Haverfordwest

AT HER home on June 2, the death occurred of Elizabeth Moody (Ninna). She was 96.

She was the wife of the late Ben Moody, and mother of Teddy, Linda and Jean, and grandmother of Michelle, Marquita, Sophie, Jessica and Bianca.

Originally from Cardiff, she moved to Haverfordwest with Ben in 1957 to take over the tenancy of The Rifleman on St Thomas Green.

They continued as publicans until 1972 when Ben worked for Social Services and Ninna ran a B and B in Goat Street Haverfordwest.

They moved to Merlins Bridge in 1989, where they lived with their daughter Linda and her family.

Ben predeceased her in 1997 and Ninna continued to be very active.

She worked for several years for Save the Children, and enjoyed many holidays abroad up until her 90s.

Family left to mourn are Teddy and Doreen Moody (son and daughter in law); Linda and John Dyas (daughter and son in law); Jean Smith (daughter); Michelle John, Marquita Smith, Jessica Dyas (granddaughters); Bianca Smith and Martin McGeown (granddaughter and fiance). Unable to attend were Bobby Gorman (brother) and Sophie Dyas (granddaughter).

The Rev Huw George officiated at a family service at her home, and again with family and friends at Parc Gwyn.

The bearers were Martin McGeown, Marquita Smith, Jessica Dyas and Bianca Smith.

The funeral arrangements were made by Roy Folland and Son, Haverfordwest.

There were family flowers only with donations being made to Arthritis Care, c/o Floor 4, Linen Court, 10 East Road, London, N16AD.

Mrs M M Hancock

Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest

THE death occurred on June 30th of Mrs Mair Magdelene Hancock (nee Lewis) of Haroldston Close, Merlins Bridge, who died at her home peacefully. She was 79.

Originally from Pencader, Llanpumpsaint, she was the third eldest of 13 children and she worked the land, the egg stores at Swan Square, a home help, a domestic in the county hospital and then a catering assistant at Withybush Hospital for seven years. She then left to look after her husband Dennis due to his ill health. Sadly, she was predeceased by Dennis in 1989.

Her main interests included her family, gardening, bingo, Merlins Bridge Social Club, weekly get together, horse racing, watching wildlife, all sport programmes and more recently, Mrs Browns Boys.

She loved being in the garden talking to her neighbours Sue, Den, Wobby and Iris.

She excelled at sport, which she passed down to her children in one form or another.

The family left to mourn are Nigel and Karen (son and daughter-in-law); Meryl and Sonia (daughter and partner); Barbara and Graham (daughter and son-inlaw); Richard (son); Ian and Christine (son and daughterin- law); Vikki, Jonathan, Rhianon, Adam and Martin (grandchildren); Alex and Stanley (great grandchildren); Brenda (sister); Owen (brother); Len and Rose (brother and sister-in-law); Cleds and Mags (brother and sister-in-law); Joe (brother); Albert and Marc (brother-inlaw and nephew); Idfys (niece and family); Hilda and Rhys (sister-in-law and husband); Cynthia (sister-in-law); Elizabeth and David (niece and husband) plus many friends, neighbours too numerous to mention.

Principal mourners are Nigel and Karen, Rhianon, Alan and Alexander, Meryl and Sonia, Barbara, Graham, Vikki, Jonathan, Lisa, Richard, Ian, Christine, Martin, Adam, Rhianne, Stanley, Timmy, Louise, Hannah and Leon, Sue and Den.

The service was held at Sardis Baptist Chapel near Burton and was officiated by Rev Marianne Osbourne.

The bearers were Jonathan Mayne, Martin Hancock, Adam Hancock (grandsons); Robert Hoare, Denny Barrett, Dean Barrett (family friends).

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for the Paul Sartori Foundation c/o Mr G Thomas, 34 Charles Thomas Avenue, Pembroke Dock SA72 6UR.

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

Mr R Jenkins

Haverfordwest

ROY Owen Jenkins passed away peacefully after a long battle with illness at Singleton Hospital on June 16th.

Roy was born in Haverfordwest and raised with his sister Shirley at ‘Rasli’, Little Haven.

He left school at the age of 15 and served his apprenticeship as a mechanic at Portfield Motors, he later went to work for Fred Jones Coaches where he obtained his license as a coach driver. For the last 28 years he worked for Edwards Bros both as a mechanic and driver.

In 1973 he married his beloved wife Audrey and they had two sons Damian and Lee. He was very proud of his family and supported them fully in all that they did.

Roy’s main interests were his family, his beloved dog Taffy who he enjoyed walking, caravanning, especially with his circle of friends, boating and DIY.

A large gathering of family and friends attended the funeral at St Martins Church followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth.

The service was officiated at both by Father Graham Lloyd and Cannon Illtyd Protheroe. A eulogy at the church was read by close friend Ross Nicholas and Adrian Howells (brother-inlaw) at the crematorium.

The bearers at the church were Leighton Wharrad, Gareth Morgan, Paul Hanley, Dennis Rees, Derek Davies and Adrian Price. The bearers at the crematorium were Anthony Howells, Richard Baker, Peter McDonnell and Alan Philpin.

The principal mourners were Audrey (wife); Damian and Lisa (son and daughterin- law); Lee (son); Shirley and Peter (sister and husband); Taffy (his beloved dog); Kathryn, Matthew, Ian, Rhiannon and Elin (nephew and nieces); Adrian and Elaine, Anthony and Sue, Merys and Richard (brothers and sisterin- law). There were immediate family flowers only with donations in lieu to The Air Ambulance Wales and the RNLI sent to Mr L Wharred, 63 Slade Lane, Haverfordwest SA61 2HT.

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

Mr D A Burton

Haverfordwest

DOUGLAS ALFRED Burton was born in Cardiff, the son of William and Alice Burton.

He started his working life with his dad, and did national service with the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He married Sylvia in 1953 and their 60th anniversary would have been celebrated this month. They were blessed with children Timothy, Philip, Elisabeth, Deborah and Sarah - and their spouses Julie, Carol, Finbarr, Colin and Patrick. Doug had a blessed full family life with 15 grandchildren (plus their partners) and seven great grandchildren and counting.

He was strong, impatient, steadfast, loving, caring, firm, supportive and full of encouragement with a sense of humour, quick wit and mischievousness, brave and determined.

In 1967 the couple moved to Pembroke Dock having bought a men’s outfitters – originally trading as John H Tee. This became the first Douglas Burton shop at 8 Laws Street. Over the next few years their business flourished with shops in Tenby, Haverfordwest and Pembroke town.

When he reached his 50s Doug decided that God was calling him to focus his time and energy into building up people and the Christian community. His strong faith was always at the centre of his life – he believed in truth, honesty, compassion, courage, integrity, hospitality, moral upstanding, appreciating and serving others.

He was one of the founders of the Christian fellowship known as the Haven Evangelical Church – starting with a children’s Sunday school in the local park in Pembroke Dock and eventually moved to the Old Brewery in Pembroke which still functions as the Haven Church and Christian Centre.

A keen member of the Gideons and a supporter of TEAR fund and other Christian organisations, he was closely involved with Operation Mobilisation, its ships that travel the world and other projects. In the late ‘90s the couple moved back to Cardiff where he became the Pastor of Rumney Gospel Chapel – he then returned to Pembrokeshire in the last few years and eventually settled at De Clare Court, Haverfordwest where he was nursed by family and carers in the last few months.

The funeral took place on June 20 at Monkton Priory Church and was led by Rev Paul Nash who was also a close friend.

The funeral directors were John Roberts and Son, Pembroke Dock, to whom donations for the Paul Sartori Foundation can be made in memory of Douglas.