Obituaries for April 2 2014

Pembroke

MR Keith Williams passed away peacefully at home on March 1.

Originally from Crunwere Farm, Llanteg, the only son of the late Mr Leslie and Dorothy Williams and grandson of the late Mr and Mrs William Tribe, Highgate Farm, Martletwy.

Keith qualified as a building surveyor and commenced his professional career with Mr Derek Davies, Park Street, Pembroke Dock, eventually becoming a partner.

He later joined the firm of Davies and Colley, Water Street, Pembroke Dock. In 1981 he formed his own architectural, surveying and management company, ‘Pembroke Design’ with Mr Gareth Scourfield, Architect.

He retired 20 years later and carried out his ambition to build a house to his own specification and design on which he spent quite a few years working at his own pace from inception to completion – a true monument to his flair and capability.

His love of Pembroke was such that he belonged to the ‘litter picking’ group and ‘Pembroke Heritage and Town Environment’ group, amongst other things for the benefit of Pembroke.

The family left to mourn are Pauline (wife), Deborah and Della (daughters); David and Jonathan (sons-in-law); Beaux, Sadie, Lowri and Imogen (granddaughters); Logan (great-grandson); Bradley and Ann Perry, Margaret and John Dade, Ross Davies, Diana Doherty (brothers and sisters-in-law); Trevor Barnickle (friend); Ashley Thomas, Julie Williams, Thelma, Huw and Norma Tribe (cousins); Jeremy Gullam and family, Amanda Cook and family, Jane Hunt and family, Steven Nicholas and family, Owain and Sarah Perry, Janet Perry and family and Katie Doherty (nephews and nieces); Terry and Margaret Jarvis, Terry and Nanette Armstrong, Philip Roache, Rosalie Lilwall, Joan Scott, Helen Powell and family, Paul and Leigh Scott and family (friends).

Unable to attend were Mrs Ann John, Glyn and Ann Williams, Roy and Margaret Tribe, Peter and Helen Worthing, Russell Thomas (cousins); Herman Schlender (brother-in-law); Karin Harzheim (niece).

The funeral took place on March 11 at Molleston Chapel, Templeton followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn and was officiated by the Reverend Hywel Brown. The bearers were Andrew Powell, Steve Duignan, Carl Bentley, Paul Scott, Rowland and Scott Powell (friends) and the organist was Mr Huw Tribe (cousin).

Funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs John Roberts and son, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock SA72 6AN to whom donations may be made to Macmillan Nurses and Paul Sartori Foundation.

Mrs G E M Walters

Spain

Formerly of St Clears and Goodwick

A VERY large number joined the family of the late Glenys Eira Mary Walters, nee Evans, of Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain and formerly of St Clears and Goodwick, for a service of celebration of her life, held at Narberth. Many had travelled considerable distances to attend. In the thirteen years she and Irfon, her husband, lived in Spain they made many friends and a large number also attended the service prior to cremation held in Torrevieja in February.

Glenys was born and raised in Carmarthenshire, spending most of her childhood in Laugharne and St Clears where she went to Brook School, Laugharne and The Board School, St Clears before going on to Carmarthen High School for Girls.

She married Irfon when she was 18 and they had been married for 58 years before she died after a short illness, in a Spanish hospital. She also leaves three daughters Angharad, Anna and Sharon and their families.

The family moved from Carmarthenshire to Pembrokeshire in 1963 and they made their home for most of this time in Goodwick, where Irfon and Glenys ran an ironmongery and hardware business in the 1970s and 1980s.

Irfon was Mayor of Fishguard and Goodwick in 1977, the Queen’s Silver Jubilee year, and Glenys served the twin towns as Mayoress. She supported Irfon well in his community roles, as a Rotarian and on the Chamber of Trade and as a member of the Strumble Lodge. She also served the community of Fishguard and Goodwick in her own right as a member of the WI, Mothers’ Union, Girl Guides’ Committee and the local Lifeboat Ladies’ Committee.

An excellent cook, she worked at Fishguard Junior School and the former Slimma as head cook and was the Housekeeper at the Fishguard Bay Hotel before working at Hillside Home.

When she retired from work she spent her time supporting her family, and the family was very important to her. She delighted in hearing of the news and successes of her family members.

She cared for her own father, both Irfon’s parents, but especially her mother-inlaw, who lived with them in Goodwick for several years, and who shared her love of food and cooking. She also looked after her grandchildren.

A number of the cards and messages received by the family referred to the warm welcome and the fine food they shared, and which had been prepared for them by Glenys. Glenys and Irfon travelled a lot together and saw most of the British Isles but also saw a lot of Europe, holidayed in the USA and they went to New Zealand as members of a British Lions tour party.

She leaves behind Irfon; Angharad, Alan and Richard; Anna, Karen and Andy, David and Ed; Sharon, Ian, Rhian and Aled, Bethan and John, and Emyr; her greatgrandchildren Carys and Seren; Gerald her brother; together with nephews, nieces and cousins too numerous to mention. Her sister Yvonne, Piet and their family in Holland were unable to attend.

Mrs B E Peters

Crundale

THE funeral took place recently at Bethlehem Baptist Chapel, Bethlehem, Spittal of Brenda Emily Peters, who passed away peacefully on February 18, aged 78. The very large congregation at the funeral was an indication of the high esteem in which Brenda was held by people from far and near who will sadly miss her.

Born at Upper Frog Hall Farm, Spittal in 1935, Brenda was the eldest daughter of the late William and Margaret Luke. She started her education at Spittal School and at the age of 7 moved to Newport, Pembs to live with her maternal grandmother.

For the following three years she attended the local school at Newport and the Sunday School at Bethlehem Baptist Chapel, Newport. After returning home she attended the Convent Private School at Fishguard. When Brenda left school she helped her parents on the family farm.

She attended a course at Wye Agricultural College after winning a competition with the Farmers Weekly, and kept in touch with many of the girls that she had met. She attended Salem Baptist Chapel, Treffgarne with her family and in 1952 was baptised by the late Rev WT Jones and then became a member of the Chapel.

In September 1955 the Luke family purchased and moved to Selvedge Farm, Clarbeston Road.

In April 1960 Brenda married James (Jim) John Peters at Salem Baptist Church. Jim and Brenda made their home at Sunny Hill Farm, Crundale.

Brenda was a loving wife of Jim supporting him in the family business and taking an active role in the daily running of the farm.

Jim and Brenda were blessed with two children Paul and Jill, she was a very caring mother. She was a kind mother-in-law to Michael and Margaret. Her four grandchildren James, Charles, Annie and Jack were her pride and joy. Her pleasure was to see her family happy and she rejoiced in all their achievements.

In 1992 Brenda was elected Deaconess of Salem Chapel.

She was a founder member of the Ladies Fellowship of Bethlehem and Salem. She brought the ‘History of Salem’ up to date in a booklet which she had published in 2001 and recently had been working on the history of Bethlehem Chapel. In 1998 Jim and Brenda semi-retired to Greenfield, Cross Lane, Crundale. They were fortunate to celebrate their Ruby and Golden Wedding Anniversaries and on both occasions raised money for the British Heart Foundation.

Brenda was a prolific reader.

She was very knowledgeable and always interesting to speak to. She was a researcher of family lineage and had good local history knowledge.

Brenda had suffered much ill health in her later years which she always fought in a stoic and dignified manner.

She had been a patient at several hospitals throughout South Wales and was always supported by family and friends, with her faith, cheerfulness and determination shining through and giving her strength. Greenfield became an open house where friends and family visited and were always welcomed with a cup of tea and a beautiful smile. In recent years Salem deacons have held their meetings at Greenfield.

The chief mourners at the funeral were Jim Peters (husband); Paul and Margaret Peters (son and daughter- in-law); Michael and Jill George (daughter and sonin- law); James and Charles George, Annie and Jack Peters (grandchildren); Eric and Roselle Luke (brother and sister-in-law); Peter and Joyce Williams (sister and brother-in-law); Randal Luke (brother); Keith and Sonia Luke, Colin and Janet Luke, Nigel Rees, Richard Rees and Anne Adams, Robert Luke and Rowenna Sinclair, Roland and Emma Luke, Rhonwen Luke (nephews and nieces); cousins of Brenda and Jim and close friends too numerous to mention.

The bearers were her six nephews Keith, Colin, Robert and Roland Luke, Nigel and Richard Rees. The service was officiated by Pastor Rev Jenny Gough and the eulogy was delivered by Rev Paul Davies. Clive Sheridan, deacon at Salem Baptist Chapel, read Psalm 121 and the poem, ‘Miss me but let me go’ was delivered by James and Charles George.

Rev Trevor Spill gave a brief tribute and announced the hymn at the close of the service.

The organist was Mrs Nesta Thomas, who played the hymns chosen by Brenda ‘What a friend we have in Jesus’ and ‘All the way my saviour leads me’. Brenda’s immediate family attended a service at Salem Baptist Chapel the following Sunday where the hymn ‘Now thank we all our God’ was sung by her wish, and senior deacon Mr Arthur Morgan led a prayerful tribute to Brenda for her faithful service to the Chapel. Donations in lieu of flowers, are c/o Miss Carol Reynish, Churchlands Farm, Spittal for Bethlehem and Salem Chapels. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Roy Folland and Son, Haverfordwest.

Mr T D Phillips

Jameston

MR THOMAS David Phillips of St James Place, Jameston passed away on March 15 at the age of 79.

As a native of Jameston he was a farm worker, served his national service in the army in Egypt, carried out general building work and also worked at the Power Station.

His main interests were gardening, watching sport, racing and playing darts.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners were Wynford and Sophie (brother and sister-in-law); John, Byron, Janine, Catherine and Peter (nephews and nieces); Luke, Emma, James, Kate, Tomas, Jack, Leyla, Luke (great nephews and nieces).

Unable to attend Edna (sister- in-law); David and Maria (nephew and niece); Tom, Lee, Natalie, Adam, Holly, David (great nephews and nieces); Suzie and Will, Linda and Paul and many cousins and friends too numerous to mention.

The service was held at St James Church, Manorbier and was officiated by Rev Sharon Swain. The bearers were Gerald Asparassa, Philip Kidney, Paul Goodrick, Jack Surtees, Luke and James Philips. Donations in lieu of flowers for Help for Heroes may be sent to Mr Graham Thomas, 34 Charles Thomas Avenue, Pembroke Dock. The funeral arrangements were carried out by E C Thomas and Son, Pembroke Dock.