Obituaries for August 28

Pembroke Dock

THE large attendance at the funeral of Mrs Phoebe Mary Warlow, Gwyther Street, Pembroke Dock (formerly of Narberth) was testimony to her popularity and the respect in which she was held.

Aged 86, Mary passed away peacefully at South Pembs Hospital on July 18. She was originally from Narberth, being a member of the well-known Killa family, of Orielton Farm.

Mary spent the early part of her life at Orielton Farm with her parents, Leonard and Etta, and her sisters, Annie, Gladys and Olive. She was also a member of Bethesda Baptist Chapel. She later worked as a school cook at Narberth School.

After marrying her late husband Roy she moved to Pembroke Dock and took up employment at Pembroke School and later at Golden Manor School, Pembroke.

Her main interest was her family, to whom she was devoted, as well as cooking, baking, sugarcraft and gardening.

She also gave time generously to help neighbours and support various charities, especially the NSPCC and Cancer Research.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The funeral took place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium on July 31 and Rev Roger Hart officiated. The principal mourners were Ann and Katharine (daughters); Gareth and Richard (sons); John and Jim (sons-in-law); Margaret (daughter-in-law); Olive (sister); Geoffrey (brother-inlaw); Sian and Sean (grandchildren); Ivy (sister-in-law) and Tony (brother-in-law).

The bearers were Hugh, Peter and Simon (nephews), John and Jim (sons-in-law), Gerald (family friend). Eulogies were read by her son, Richard, and daughter, Ann. Donations if desired to Bethesda Baptist Chapel can be sent to John Roberts and Son, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr P L Lewis

(formerly of Haverfordwest)

MR Peter Lloyd Lewis, artist, formerly of Jury Lane, Haverfordwest, passed away peacefully in St John’s Wood Hospice, London, on August 4, aged 59. The funeral was held at Golder’s Green Crematorium on August 15. He was very much loved and will be sadly missed by his partner, family and friends.

Mrs C Haynes

Haverfordwest

THE death occurred suddenly on July 9 at her home in St Anthony’s Way, Haverfordwest, of Mrs Christina Haynes ‘Tina’. She was 84.

Christina Haynes was born on Christmas Day 1928 to Mary and William Jones, of Milford Road, in Haverfordwest, and she was one of six children. Though she had been named Christina, as she had born at Christmas, she was always known to her friends and family as Tina.

As a child she attended St Thomas Church and the St Thomas School Room, where she particularly enjoyed English and poetry. After leaving school she started work in Market Street in Haverfordwest as a retail assistant.

It was at a dance held at Brawdy in 1953 that she met her husband, Peter, who was working as an aircraft engineer for Airwork, and they got married in 1955 at St Martin’s Church, Haverfordwest.

Following their marriage they moved to Blackwater, near Camberley in Surrey, and she started work for MicroCell as a progress chaser in their office.

She enjoyed travelling with Peter and visiting different parts of the country and Europe, and spent many holidays in Cobh, in Ireland, where Peter’s parents had retired.

They also enjoyed sailing their boat on the Thames and taking it on trips.

In 1963 they moved to Hartley Wintney in Hampshire, where their daughter, Caroline, was born and she became a member of the WI and an active member of their drama club. During their time in Hartley Wintney Tina ran the school library and also was a dinner lady at the local primary school.

Following Peter’s death in 1975 at the age of 46, Tina moved back to Haverfordwest with Caroline to a new bungalow at Elm Park in Crundale.

Though she had not been able to drive before the move she took on the task with a determined vigour, and helped by her brother, John, she passed her test at the age of 47.

She started work at County Stores, helping in the office and the shop, and joined the WI in Crundale and Towns Women’s Guild. She was also involved with the Conservative Association.

Just before she retired she decided to move back into Haverfordwest, where she continued to remain active by undertaking fundraising for Barnardo’s and also working for many years as a volunteer in the WRVS canteen at the magistrates’ court. She also became an active member of Haverfordwest Ladies Choir and also Friends in Harmony, and enjoyed not only performing and giving concerts but meeting her friends.

Tina’s greatest joy was the birth of her grandchildren, with Laura in 1987 and Guy in 1992, and she looked after them while her daughter, Caroline, was at work.

After Tina first became ill the family all moved into St Anthony’s Way, and though she had some periods of very poor health she would bounce back and continued to remain as active as she could by joining the Civic Society, and also was a regular member of Probus. When she was able she enjoyed trips to Haverfordwest, shopping and meeting friends, and especially her sister, Jane.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Caroline and Michael Noott (daughter and son-in-law); Laura and Guy Noott (grandchildren); Jane Jones (sister); Emlyn and Enid Jones (brother and sister-in-law); Margaret Jones (sister-inlaw); Nicola Legge, Simon and Jackie Jones, Lyndon and Nikki Jones, Rachel and Colin Evans (nieces, nephews and spouses).

The service was held at St Mary’s Church, Haverfordwest, followed by interment at City Road Cemetery, and was officiated by Father Graham Lloyd, and was attended by the many friends Tina had made over the years. The bearers were Michael Noott, Guy Noott, Lyndon Jones and Colin Evans. Caroline read a tribute to her mother and Caroline and Laura also read poems at the service, with a reading undertaken by Rachel Evans.

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for the Stroke Association or Barnardo’s to be sent to Caroline Noott, 14 St Anthony’s Way, Haverfordwest. Roy Folland and Son, Haverfordwest carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr H A Mason

Narberth

AFTER a short illness, Mr Aubrey Mason passed away on August 7 at his home with the family. He was aged 66. Born in Carmarthen, he moved with his parents to St James Street, Narberth, at the age of three. He attended Narberth Primary School and upon leaving Haverfordwest Grammar School for Boys, entered the accountancy profession, first with the late Morgan Garrett and then Ashmole and Co, Haverfordwest.

He left in 1995 to start his own practice in Narberth (Aubrey Mason Accountancy Services).

Aubrey had many interests which he pursued outside work. He was a founder member and chairman of Narberth and District Community and Sport Association (who operate Bloomfield House) for over 20 years, former treasurer for the Ramblers in Wales (Cerddwyr Cymru) and the Pembrokeshire Baptist Youth, auditor for Bethesda Congregational Chapel, Llawhaden, and governor at Dyffryn Tâf School.

He was also on several committees, including Narberth, Haverfordwest and Tenby Civic Societies, Langton Trust and Offa’s Dyke Association.

Many considered Aubrey a local historian, and valued his in-depth knowledge about the town. He led many walks in Pembrokeshire offering interesting and fascinating information about the area as he went along. This informative and frequently entertaining knowledge would be enjoyed by many. As well as walking, reading and map reading, he had an interest in the Arts, enjoying all aspects of culture. He attended many concerts, theatre productions, art galleries and museums, as well as supporting local events, in particular at St David’s Cathedral and Fishguard Festival.

Aubrey was a faithful member of Bethesda Baptist Chapel. He attended Sunday school and services with his parents from the age of three and was baptised at the age of 17. He was a deacon for 42 years and the secretary for 38 years. Ministers, past and present, thought a lot of him. He was a family man and very much a gentleman.

But perhaps most of all, Aubrey was a loving husband of Bronville and supportive father of Ellen, a man who dedicated his time to the family.

He was well known and respected in Narberth and in wider Pembrokeshire. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

The funeral took place at Bethesda Baptist Chapel followed by private cremation at Parc Gwyn. The service was officiated by the Reverend Chris Rees, assisted by the Reverend Hywel Jones and the Reverend John Williams.

Reverend Hywel Brown and Reverend Alwyn Evans were also present, and an apology for absence was received from Reverend Peter Thomas, secretary for the Baptist Union of Wales. The organist was Mrs Olga Adams.

The family left to mourn, bless and honour his life were Bronville Mason (wife); Ellen Mason (daughter); Glanville Hancock, Mauville Hancock and Melville Hancock (brothers- in-law and sister-in-law); Sandra Bradley-Mason, Janet and Ronnie John (nieces and nephew); Rachael Hughes, Jonathan Bolt and Alexandra Bradley-Mason (great-nieces and great-nephew), also present were many cousins and close friends.

Unable to attend were Mrs Olive Mason (aunt); Mrs Olive Mason (sister-in-law); Richard Mason (nephew); Shirley Urakalo (niece) and Rebecca Coombes (greatniece).

The bearers were Vivian Edwards, Peter Morris, Clifford Reynolds, Dylan Harries, Nigel Tayler and Nigel Phillips.

Flowers were given from the immediate family. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, towards Narberth Health Centre and Care in Hand (cheques payable to ‘Donations Account’ please) will be kindly received by Ken Davies and Sons Funeral Directors, Blaenwern, Clynderwen, SA66 7NQ who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr L Edwards

Haverfordwest

THE death occurred on August 2 of Mr Larry Edwards, of Prospect Place, Haverfordwest who died peacefully at Withybush Hospital. He was 63.A large gathering of family and friends attended.

Originally from Fishguard he worked in Crowhill Garage for 40 years as a motor mechanic, but he had to retire due to ill health. During his long illness he fought with courage and bravery.

His main interests were his family he liked to go off in his caravanette, music, rugby, football and all motor sport which he travelled to watch, especially rally cross.

He liked to chat to family and neighbours and he was well liked by all who met him.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Muriel (wife); John and Charlotte, Renny and Pat (brothers); Lorraine and Phill (sister); John, Christine, Richard, Robert, Renny, Steven, Christopher, Andrew and Claudette, numerous nieces and nephews, brothers- in-law, sisters-in-law and cousins plus many friends and neighbours.

The service was held at Prendergast Church and was officiated by Geoffrey Gwyther. The bearers were John, Richard, Robert, Steven, Christopher and Andrew (nephews).

The funeral arrangement were carried out Glyn Thomas of Freystrop.