Mr D J Hughes

Haverfordwest

Mr David John Hughes of Mayoral Terrace, Prendergast, Haverfordwest passed away on August 9th at the age of 58, at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

Originally from Whitland he worked for Whitland United Dairies and before retirement he worked as a gardener.

His interests included music, carpentry, sketching/ drawing, rugby and walking with his dog, Penny.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners were Ann Hughes (wife); Cyril and Mair Hughes (brother and sister-in-law); Colin Hughes and Susan Leighton (brother and partner); Glyn and Linda Hughes (brother and sisterin- law); Mary and Roy Morgan (sister and brother-inlaw); Eric Hughes (brother); Eileen Lewis (sister-in-law), plus nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces and great great nieces.

Unable to attended were Steve and Ann Ashby and family; Ryan Mewear, London; Lorraine Brenna, London; Karen Taylor, London; Sue Leighton, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, Australia; Julie Hughes, London; Mair Hughes (sisterin- law).

The service was held at Parc Gwyn followed by interment at St Mary’s Church, Whitland and was officiated by Canon Geoffrey Gwyther.

The bearers were Cyril, Colin, Glyn and Eric (brothers).

There were family flowers only with donations if so desired for Winch Lane Surgery, Haverfordwest c/o E C Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Llanteg, SA67 8QH, who also officiated the funeral arrangements.

 

Mrs W D James

Hakin

Mrs Winifred Dilys James of Hayston Avenue, Hakin, Milford Haven passed away at Withybush Hospital on August 6, after a short illness.

She was the devoted wife of the late Arthur Fraser James.

Winifred (Winnie) James ( nee Davies) was born and raised in Havenshead, Hakin, the youngest of six children namely Rhona, Sal and Doris, and Gordon and Ronnie.

She attended local schools in Hakin and Milford Haven.

Upon leaving school she had various clerical employments before joining the police force during WW2.

Upon marrying Arthur Fraser James in December 1951, she devoted her time to being a housewife and raising two daughters Jeanette and Margaret.

Winnie was proud to be a founder member of Milford Haven Inner Wheel (founded in 1959)for which she remained an active member throughout her life. She was also a member of Mothers Union of St Mary’s Church, Milford Haven and latterly an attendee of Havenhurst Day Centre.

The funeral took place at St David’s Church, Hubberston (where she was married in 1951) followed by internment at Milford Haven cemetery to be reunited with Arthur. The service was conducted by the Rev Andy Bookless. The bearers were Roger Hogg, Roger Merrett, Dustin Merrett and Martin Smith.

The principal mourners were Jeanette Hogg and Margaret Merrrett (daughters); Roger Hogg and Roger Merrett (son-in-laws); Sian and Gary Vaughan, Sophie and Andrew Donoghue, Caroline and Wayne Fulham, Dustin and Zoe Merrett, Faye and Andre Liem, Ceri and Stefan Jacobsen (grandchildren and spouses); Sam and Freddie, Ellis and Esme, Eloise, Jacob and Finn (great grandchildren).

There were family flowers only but donations in lieu to RNLI c/o Mr John Haughey 12 Hayston Avenue, Hakin