Obituaries for October 8 2014

Cresselly

MR Neville Arthur Hart of South Row, Cresselly passed away at Withybush Hospital on August 22. He was 75.

Originally from Saundersfoot, he left at the age of 15 and served his apprenticeship as a shipwright with RS Hayes Dockyard, Pembroke Dock. He worked on the Barr Boats and tugs operating out of Pembroke Dock. In 1971 he married Brenda and became a hotelier in Tenby. In the winter months he worked as a carpenter/builder for a variety of businesses and individuals in Tenby and surrounding areas. He retired in 2001 and lived in Sageston, and more recently Cresselly.

His main interests were his love for the sea and building many boats, he loved fishing and spent many happy hours in boats. He travelled widely in the UK and also abroad visiting many exotic countries.

In his later years he had a keen interest in beekeeping and also spent many hours in his garden which he loved.

He still enjoyed his carpentry work, and was highly skilled.

His new home in Cresselly is a legacy to that.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Brenda (wife); Cecil and Alec and Barbara and Ann (brothers and their wives); Wilma (sister-in-law); Pat and Trevor Williams (sister-in-law and brother-in-law); nephews and nieces Carol and Geoff Owen, Gwynne and Ann Williams, Stephen, Mark and Linda Hart, David and Jonathan Hart and their wives Denise and Becky, Anthony and Philip Walter and wives Clare and Jo; great nephews and nieces Jamie and Nia, Vanya and Llewellyn, Daniel and Rebecca, Thomas and Gemma, Oliver, Georgie and Ella, Nell, Mathew and Ellie, Katie and Megan and many cousins.

The funeral was held at Pisgah Baptist Chapel, Cresswell Quay and was officiated by Rev David Gooding, with tributes by Alec and David Hart. A poem ‘His journey’s just begun’ was read by Mark Hart. The organist was Janice Scourfield and the bearers were Stephen, Mark, David and Jonathan Hart (nephews).

Donations for the Paul Sartori Foundation are c/o E C Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg SA67 8QH who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs W M Eva

Hakin

ST Davids Church, Hubberston, was filled to capacity to pay tribute to May Eva of Camuset Close at her funeral on September 12.

Having been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 12 months ago she had enjoyed comparatively good health during that time and her family were fortunate to have shared this extra time with May enjoying shopping and visits to local beaches. May was admitted to Withybush Hospital on September 4 and passed away suddenly and peacefully some hours later. She would have been 88 a week later and had been looking forward to a birthday party on the 11th.

May was born at Gellyswick where the Yacht Club is now situated, the 7th child and eventually having seven brothers and two sisters.

When she was five her mother, Lily Maud Evans and father Jack Evans, moved to Glebelands in 1930.

She met her husband Jim at a dance in Haverfordwest when he was a Petty Officer in the Fleet Air Arm stationed at Brawdy until 1953. They were married in a double wedding at St Davids Church, Hubberston with her sister Margaret and Mike in 1956 and celebrated 58 years of marriage just recently. May and Jim lived in the family home at Glebelands with her mother and brother George.

Their only son Paul was born in 1960 and was May’s pride and joy. They later moved to a new bungalow at Camuset Close where they have spent many happy years.

May liked to travel and spent a year with her sister, Frances in Canada in 1951 and said the sky was always bluer over Milford. She, Jim and Paul visited Canada a few times after that and had many holidays in other countries.

May was a very competent dressmaker and even went to sewing classes for a while, but her passion was dancing and most Saturday nights she would be at the Masonic Hall or Drill Hall in Haverfordwest.

May was a happy, kind and loving person well liked by all who knew her, which was evident by the large attendance at her funeral/ May leaves to mourn her husband Jim, son Paul and wife Cheryl, grandsons Liam and wife Lee, Craig and wife Sam and their daughter three year old Alysha named after her great grandmother, Melissa (granddaughter) and partner Cassie. Her sister Margaret and husband Mike Carter, Jayne and Dr Danny Chang and son Thomas, Preston and Claire Carter and sons Michael, Nick Charles (Michael having flown in from New York on the morning of the funeral), Debbie Hind and son Leif from Canada, Professor Peter Evans and Dr Roger Uglow and wife Ann (nephews) Sue and Graham Muir, Jennifer Barnett and Jenny Evans, Angela McCarthy and partner Chris and family (nieces); Dale Evans and wife Siti (nephew); Emma Chang (niece) and Jim’s relatives who live in Cumbria were unable to attend.

Dr Daniel Chang read ‘What is dying’ by Bishop Brent, the eulogy was given by Debbie Hind and the bearers were Liam and Craig Eva, Preston Carter and Thomas Chang.

The service was officiated by Rev Andy Bookless, who also visited May several time to administer communion during her illness.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Frank Newing and Shane.

Donations may be sent to Mrs Margaret Carter, 74 Waterloo Road, Hakin, Milford Haven or to the Paul Sartori Foundation, 31 Haven Road, Haverfordwest.

Mrs I J James

Pembroke Dock

MRS Irene (Renee) Joan James of High Street, Pembroke Dock passed away at home at the age of 94 on September 7. She was 94. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur David James.

Originally from London she was a house wife. During the 1970’s and 80’s she was a choreographer and tap dancer for the Pater Pantomine Society in Pembroke Dock. She spent many years teaching young children tap dancing.

Her other interest was her family.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Mervyn and Ivor (sons); Diane (daughter-in-law); Mary (Ivors partner); Lloyd, Lyndon, Gary, Gaynor, Louise, Dean and Danny (grandchildren); Derek, Celeste, Stacey, Chris, Terry, Gemma, Emily (grandchildren’s partners); Lauren, Leiugh, Callum, Arthur, Maisie, Archie, Connor, Lydia, Morgan, Millie, Neve, Nate, Dylan (great grandchildren); Rita (sister); Dinkie and Tom (sister and brotherin- law); Terry and Maureen (brother and sister-in-law), and many too numerous to mention.

The service was held at St Johns Church, Pembroke Dock and was officiated by the Rev Nicky Skipworth. Donations in lieu of flowers for the Paul Sartori Foundation 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.

Mr W C Savidge

Milford Haven

THE death occurred peacefully on September 22 at home of Mr William Charles Savidge (Billy), he was 92.

He was born in Nottingham, the second of three children. On leaving school he worked for the post office, at the onset of war he joined the Army Signal Corp, his service with them took him to South Wales and during this period he met and married his beloved wife Doris.

They were a devoted couple and had one son Robert, they relished time together.

On his demo from the army he worked for the Pembrokeshire County Council, Barrett’s furniture store then went to the Mining Depot and remained there until his retirement.

Billy loved sport and was involved with Pembrokeshire football for many years.

His beloved wife predeceased him in 1991 but he continued to live in Picton Close with the support of family and friends he remained independent until the end.

The family left to mourn are Robert and Val (son and daughter-in-law); Jane (granddaughter); Stuart and Katy (grandson and wife); Ben and Milla (great grandchildren) plus family and friends.

The service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth was a celebration of Billy’s life and officiated by Father Harri Williams.

There were family flowers only with donations to Help for Heroes 14 Parkers Close, Downton Business Centre, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 3RB The funeral arrangements were by Tom Newing and son Ltd of Milford Haven.

Mr B A John

Templeton

MR Benjamin Arthur John of Templeton, Narberth passed away on September 1 at Belvedere Residential Home, Tenby. He was 90.

He started his working life with a local haulier collecting milk and livestock. He completed war service with the REME.

He moved to work on the buses with many local companies before becoming a delivery driver for an ironmongers with daily routes in Pembrokeshire, and moving into Gas cylinder deliveries to caravan sites in the area, where he became the local gas man before retiring with ill health. His main interests were motor vehicles and his garden.

He was predeceased by his wife Vera and his daughter Mandy.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Graham and Wynford (sons); Gareth, Karensa, Kristian, Anthony, Emma, Donna, Gareth, Nia (grandchildren); 12 great grandchildren; Doreen and Chris.

The service was held at Parc Gwyn and was officiated by Rev Huw George. Donations in lieu of flowers for Belvedere Residential Home, Tenby c/o E C Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg SA67 8QH who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr R D O’Neill

Pembroke Dock

MR Ross Dunbar O’Neil passed away peacefully after a short illness in Withybush Hospital on September 6. He was 49.

Born and brought up in Milford Haven and Neyland from 1987 until his death he lived in Pembroke Dock. Besides his work as a carpenter, his main interests in life were local history, wood carving, reading and travel.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Connor and Lauren (son and daughter); Maureen and Peter (parents); Rocsand and Kevin Bateman (sister and husband); Lynn (sister); Lori and Joanthan England (sister and husband); Kylie, Carolyn and Sam (nieces and nephew); Marie and Peter, Margaret and John, Susan and Katherine (aunts and uncles), along with friends and neighbours. Unable to attend were Edwin, Anne, Joan, Margaret and Momo.

The funeral service was held at Parc Gwyn and was officiated by Father Liam Bradley assisted by Deacon Peter McLaren who gave a moving eulogy to Ross which touched everyone present.

As did the poem of remembrance to her father written by daughter Lauren and read by her aunty Rocsand.

If desired donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Ross to the Help For Heroes Charity may be sent to Mr Peter O’Neill, 25 Water Street, Pembroke Dock SA72 6DN.

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

Mr H Beaumont

St Davids

HENRY Beaumont, who lived in St Davids until his death on August 6, was born in 1925 in Stamford, Lincolnshire. In 1931 he moved to the nearby village of Edith Weston, Rutland, when his father was appointed as rector to the living of Edith Weston with Normanton. He was six years old when his mother died and her loss was compensated for by the very close relationship he developed, and maintained throughout his life, with Mary, his older sister.

His love for all members of his immediate and extended family shone through in everything he did.

He greatly enjoyed his education, a joy which influenced his eventual decision to choose teaching as a career. He initially attended Stamford Junior School before winning a scholarship to the Senior School from where he was awarded a State Scholarship to St John’s College, Cambridge.

He read Classics, which was a constant source of great pleasure to him and one that he liked to share with others.

In addition to his academic success he was a popular and very capable member of the College’s Lady Margaret Boat Club while also being a keen squash and tennis player.

He was in the Royal Artillery during his period of National Service in the late 1940s, serving mainly in Glasgow and India. His time in India coincided with Ghandi’s active campaigning for independence.

In 1951 Henry was appointed to teach Latin and English at The King’s School, Gloucester.

This was to prove a huge challenge as the school was due to be closed but due to his work and commitments, alongside that of others, the school went from strength to strength. He became the first master of a boarding house, a role he undertook for over twenty years and in which he showed his admirable capacity to care for and to promote the welfare of children.

Subsequently he became the Head of the Middle School.

Much to his delight and to that of many pupils he was encouraged to form a rowing club for the school and, in 1964, he was largely responsible for the building of a boathouse. The pleasure he imparted to those he coached was reflected in some of his former rowers, now themselves in their seventies, acting as bearers at his funeral.

In 1992, following his retirement he and his wife, Anne, to whom he was very happily married for 61 years, moved to St Davids, a city he loved, set in the beautiful area of West Wales which they had known for over thirty years, spending family holidays with their two children, Charles and Elisabeth.

He became a very active member of the local community who kindly responded with warmth to his enthusiasm for a diverse range of interests. A friend from St David’s has said that he “contributed so very much to the community and will be greatly missed by everyone, especially those linked to the many organisations with whom he was involved both here and in Llanhowell, where he was an active member of the Parochial Church Council”. In 2009 both he and his wife were awarded MBE’s for services to the community.

He thought it important to learn Welsh and to continue to contribute to the world of education. He was appointed a Foundation Governor of the former St David’s primary school and offered his time as a tutor to young people. Comments from former pupils, received by the family since his death, have included “[Henry] was a man of faith who held to Christian truth and principles, I owe Henry much gratitude for his tuition during my year at St Davids’ and ‘the time spent with Henry was one of the most influential elements of my life’.

He was very proud of his role, as one of the founder members of St Davids and Dewisland Historical Society, which continues to go from strength to strength. He was a keen member of the Pembrokeshire Dyslexia Society and was active with the Early Birds swimming club in St David’s for which he helped to co-ordinate a committee, in order to raise funds for a new pool, when the old pool sadly closed. Other interests included campanology, he joined many long-serving ringers in the Cathedral’s Bell Tower and was pleased to have been involved in ringing in the new Millennium and for the Queen when she visited the City. St David’s Cathedral was at full capacity for his funeral , it can definitely be said that he was a pilgrim to the end of his earthly life.

Mrs E A M Edwards

Milford Haven

THE funeral was held on September 23 of Mrs Elizabeth Annie May Edwards of Steynton Road, Milford Haven.

Betty as she was known passed away peacefully on September 18 at South Pembs Hospital aged 89 years.

Betty was predeceased by her husband well known local businessman George Edwards in 2001.

Betty leaves to mourn her children and their spouses Christine and Dave, Robert and Diane, Sharon and Tim and Deborah and Martin, together with 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

She also leaves to mourn her sisters Eva, Rose, Mavis and Margaret, her brother Billy and wife Sue, sister-in-law Gwen.

Betty will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

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

Mr H J Richards Lamphey MR Henry John Richards formerly of Lamphey passed away at Highfields Residential Care Home, Newent, Gloucester on September 15.

He was 83.

During his working life between 1946 and 1950 he was a driver for Jenkins Bros, then between 1951 and 1957 he worked in admin and management for local farmer Govan Davies, 1958 to 1979 he was a driver for Pembroke Dock Co-op Furniture stores and 1979 to 1996 he was a collector and supervisor on the Cleddau Bridge Toll.

He was a very keen gardener and a dedicated family man.

He was predeceased by his wife May Richards in 2010 and also his daughter Christine Richards in 1996 The family left to mourn and principal mourners are David Richards (son); Hannah Richards, Lauren Richards and William Richards- Baldwin (grandchildren); Florence Branton (sister) plus many nephews, nieces and cousins.

The service was held at Lamphey Church followed by burial in the churchyard and was officiated by Rev Roger Jones and assisted by Graham Davies. The bearers were Terry Brace, Stewart Treharne, Dorian Evans and Paul Hay.

Donations for Alzheimers Research UK can be sent to Mr G Thomas, 34 Charles Thomas Avenue, Pembroke Dock.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by E C Thomas and Son of Llanteg.

Mr I J Warlow

Milford Haven

MR Ivor James Warlow of Trafalgar Road, Milford Haven passed away on September 15 at Rickeston Mill Care Home where he resided for just over seven weeks.

Originally from Herbrandston he worked at the RN Mine Depot for short spell and then on the market with A E Cleaver, Mr George James of Farrant and Mr Jones of Picton Road. His last job before retirement was with Roy Jones, the docks.

He was proud of his home and wanted things to be right. He was an Arsenal supporter and was interested in boxing. His work in the fishing industry was very important to him and when he was in his prime.

He believed in the Lord.

He was predeceased by his wife Olga Mary Warlow.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Valeria Warlow (daughter); Gwyn and Pat Warlow (brother and sister-in-law); Rose and Bryce (sister); Norman Jones (brother-in-law); Vera Jones (sister-in-law) and various nieces and nephews.

The service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium and was officiated by Rev Martyn Evans.

There were family flowers only with donations to the Paul Sartori Foundation and Cross Roads.

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