Obituaries for July 9 2014

Templeton

THE funeral took place recently of Ted Harding of Penygraig Drive, Templeton, who passed away peacefully at Park House Court Nursing Home, Tenby.

Ted was born in 1928 and brought up in Prioryville, Milford Haven the eldest of eleven children. He served in the Royal Corps of Signals in 1944/45 in Italy and Palestine.

Ted and his wife, Yvonne, were married in December 1951 and made their home in Neyland.

Ted joined the Prudential Assurance Company as an agent for the Neyland area, a job that brought him into close contact with the wider community.

Ted took great interest in many aspects of local affairs.

He served on Neyland Council for many years, being made Chairman in 1967. During the sixties he was a governor of Neyland Primary School and was Chairman of Governors at the former Central School in Milford Haven. He was particularly proud of the fact that he was a founder member of Neyland Cricket Club.

In 1970 Ted and his family moved to Neath to further his career within the Prudential.

For several years he then served on the National Executive Council for the Prudential Staff Union. 1977 saw Ted return to Pembrokeshire as the Prudential agent for the Narberth area. He continued to take an active part in the community, becoming President of Narberth Rotary and a keen member of the Kilgetty Glee Singers.

Ted and Yvonne enjoyed several trips to the States and Canada with the choir and Ted sang with the 1000 Welsh Voices on two occasions.

He retired in 1986 and maintained his local interests, but now had more time to pursue his love of music, reading and gardening.

Ted and Yvonne travelled extensively in Europe and further afield.

The family mourners were his beloved wife, Yvonne; daughter, Alison; son, Jeremy; grandchildren Rachel, Christopher, Jack and Sam; brother, John; sister-in-law, Charmain; daughter-in-law, Sharon and son-in-law, David.

The funeral was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth,where the reverend Chris Rees officiated.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Rossiters’ of Narberth.

There were family flowers only and donations in lieu to the Alzheimer’s Society.

Mr I Harries

Clynderwen

MR IDRIS Harries, of Llwyndurus, Clynderwen sadly passed away at his home on April 1 at the age of 93. He enjoyed life to the full and despite being confined to his home in recent years, was able to maintain a healthy interest in his family, friends and the community.

Born in Penlanfeigan, Boncath, the youngest of eight children, he spent his early years at the family farm at Llandre, Llanfyrnach. During that time, he was conductor of the Hermon and District mixed choir. He was married to Mair in 1959 and shortly afterwards, moved with his family to Llwyndyrus, Clynderwen where he farmed for 52 years.

He was a quiet unassuming character and always ensured that his family came first.

Amongst his many interests was music and he had been faithful to the ‘Cymanfa Ganu’ for many years. Blaenconin Baptist Chapel was close to his heart where he had been deacon and music director.

His funeral service at Blaenconin Chapel was officiated by his minister, Rev. Huw George, assisted by Reverends Hywel Jones, Eirian Wyn Lewis and Emyr Wyn Thomas. The organist was Mrs Sadie Davies.

Principal mourners are Mair (wife), Wyn, Dylan and Michelle (sons and daughter in law), Dilwyn Griffith and Eileen Griffith (brother in law and sister in law), together with many cousins, nephews and nieces far too numerous to refer to by name. The bearers were Hywel Davies, Stephen James, Arwel Llewellyn, and Berian Owen. There were family flowers only with donations in lieu towards Withybush Chemotherapy Unit, and the Paul Sartori Foundation.

Funeral arrangements were carried out by WJK Davies and Sons.

Mrs C J Warlow

Camrose

The death occurred peacefully on June 12 at Torestin Nursing Home of Constance Jean Warlow of Plumstone View, The Folly, Camrose.

She attended Camrose North School and Taskers High School for girls. Jean was a lifelong member of Wolfsdale URC and attended regularly until failing health. She loved singing and from an early age always took part in Sunday School, Easter and Christmas concerts. Jean had a competitive nature and often enjoyed a table tennis match and was known to be a formidable opponent in her younger days with the Camrose Youth Club.

When Jean left school she worked with her sister at Camrose Farm helping to bring up her young family. Her ambition was to train for a career in nursing, her dream was attained when at eighteen years of age she was accepted at the County Hospital at Hereford.

She loved her work and gained her SRN qualification in record time and was made a Theatre Sister. She was half way through her midwifery course when news came from home that her sister had contracted polio. They appealed to Jean for help and typical of Jean she gave up her very promising career in nursing and unselfishly returned home to care for her sister and the family at Furzy Mount, where she stayed nursing and caring for the family for eleven years.

Jean then married and moved to Mountain Water where she farmed with her husband Billy for 33 years. There the door was always open to family and friends, some even stayed there on holiday where the welcome was overwhelming.

The postman and milk tanker driver also enjoyed cooked breakfast most days.

After Billy’s death Jean built a bungalow at the Folly and moved to Plumstone View where she enjoyed her garden and was often heard singing while she weeded her plot.

Still with nursing in her veins she looked after her sister- in-law and sister until their passing. Jean was able to remain in Plumstone View until last November but following a fall, she become a resident at Torestin Nursing Home where very caring staff looked after her needs.

The family left to mourn are Marion Mathias (sisterin- law); Jean and Alan Roblin, Roger and Jackie Mathias, Moira and Graham Jenkins, Mary Evans, Betty and Howell Phillips, Margaret Davies, Delwyn and Peggy Thomas, Keith Thomas, Lynette and Tony Bevan, Tony and Luise Thomas (nieces and nephews) also other relatives too numerous to mention.

The funeral service was held at Wolfsdale URC and Parc Gwyn, the officiating minister was Rev Martyn Evans, and the organist was Miss Shirley Watts. The bearers were her nephews Roger Mathias, Tony Thomas, Mark Mathias and Paul Thomas.

Donations in lieu of flowers for Wolfsdale URC may be sent to Mr Ray Hornett, Penylan, Wolfscastle Road, Hayscastle Cross, The funeral arrangements were carried out by Roy Folland and Son, Haverfordwest.

Mr J H Davies

St Davids

A VERY large gathering attended the funeral of John Howard Davies, of 10, Pen- Y-Garn, St Davids, formerly Treiago, at St Davids Cathedral on June 19.

A family service, officiated by the Dean of St Davids, was held the previous evening to receive John into the Lady Chapel.

John was born at Treiago Farm, St Davids. He attended the Church School at St Davids and as a young boy, John and his brother Tony were choristers at St Davids Cathedral.

After leaving school, John came home to farm and enjoyed working on the land, also working on many farms in the area. He was an excellent ploughman and won many cups and trophies in ploughing matches over the years.

He was a special constable for years in the St Davids area, a job he was proud to do.

John was the father of Amanda, Andrew and Richard and proud ‘Daci’ to his six grand children.

He leaves to mourn: Amanda and Mark (daughter and partner); Andrew and Sian, Richard and Charlotte (sons and daughters-in-law), Cameron, Jacob, Lily, Ffion, Hattie and Gracie (grandchildren), Mabs and John, Lynne and Jason, Eirys and Dave, Joy and Phil (sisters and brothers-in-law); Tony and Mair, Mel and Norma (brothers and sisters-inlaw), together with many close nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, too numerous to mention.

The service was conducted by the Dean of St Davids and Canon Dorian Davies. Interment was at St Davids Cemetery.

There were family flowers only with donations, if so desired, between Shalom House and The Paul Sartori Foundation c/o the funeral director, Bernard Mathias, 54 New Street, St Davids.

Mr W James

Haverfordwest

Mr Wilfred (Wiffy) James passed away peacefully at his home, with his family, on May 17. He was 75.

Wilfred was born in 1938 to Howard and Mary James of Butterhill Lodge, St Ishmaels.

The family then moved to Talbenny where he grew up.

When he left school, he took up his trade as a carpenter with James of Radford Bridge.

On his marriage to Ruth, they lived in Merlins Bridge.

For many years he worked in partnership with his fellow carpenter, Frankie Barnett, until he was unfortunately forced to retire through ill health.

Wilfred was devoted to his family. A caring husband, beloved father of Kim and the late Stephen and was a very proud grandfather and great grandfather.

He was a great supporter of Haverfordwest Cricket Club which was an important part of his family life for so many years. He enjoyed watching his late son Steve and thereafter his grandsons play at the club.

Although he was unwell for many years he never complained and remained cheerful and positive throughout and was so appreciative of the care Ruth and the nursing and medical team gave to him. His friends were constantly there for him and he was grateful for their kindness and many visits.

The family left to mourn are Ruth (wife); Kim and Scott (daughter and son-in-law); Julian, Adam, Ashley, Maddie and Ben (grandchildren); Leah Louise (great granddaughter); along with nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.

The funeral took place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium and the bearers were Julian, Adam, Ashley and Mr David James (cousins).

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation and Paul Sartori.

Mrs M A Rees (Nan) Kirby

Formerly of Dinas Cross

The funeral for the late Margaret Ann Rees (“Nan”) Kirby, formerly of Dinas Cross, was held on May 29 from the MacLean Funeral Home, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada where the service was officiated by The Rev Ian Glass. Words of remembrance were shared by her son, Jim Kirby. The 23rd Psalm was read in Welsh by Sian Morris. The congregational hymn was Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah. Bryn Terfel’s musical recordings in Welsh of Cwn Rhondda and Calon Lan were played.

In attendance were members of the Welsh Society of Prince Edward Island, the Royal Edward Chapter of the IODE, Charlottetown Duplicate Bridge Club and the staff of Palmer Electric. Interment took place on May 29 in the Murray River Cemetery. Nan was predeceased by her husband Jack. She is survived by her sons, Jim (Brenda) and John (Kathleen) and grandsons Isaac and Ben.