Mr G G Thomas

Pembroke

MR George Gurfil Thomas (known as Garfield) passed away peacefully on July 27 at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest.

He was 82.

He was the second son of five children and was born and lived in Pembroke all his life.

He had various jobs.

He was a signal man at Pembroke Station for many years.

Then later he was employed at Pembroke Power Station until his retirement.

He married Joan in 1962 and they celebrated their golden wedding in 2012. They had two children Neil and Nicola, three grandchildren Emma, Liam, and Anna whom he loved dearly.

He was a member of Pembroke Dock Bowling Club and played for the 1st and 2nd team for many years and also played for the county until illness prevented him.

In his younger days he was a very good darts player.

He was a linesman for Pembroke Town Football Club and then Monkton Swifts.

He enjoyed all sport.

He also was relief steward at Monkton Swifts Social Club for many years then Pembroke Power Club.

A service of celebration was held at Monkton Priory Church followed by interment at Monkton Cemetery, which was attended by a very large gathering of family, friends and neighbours. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

The family left to mourn are Joan (wife); Neil (son) and Mel; Nicola and Kevin (daughter and son-in-law); Emma (granddaughter); Liam (grandson); Anna (granddaughter); Albert and Theresa (brother and sister-in-law); Gerald and Betty (brother and sister-inlaw); Maurice and Christine (brother and partner); Keith (brother-in-law), also other relatives, friends and neighbours too numerous to mention.

He was predeceased by his sister Audrey.

It was officiated by Rev Paul Nash and the bearers were Andrew and Eamonn Thomas, Ian Thomas, Kevin and Jonathan Thomas (all nephews) and Kevin Deardon (son-in-law).

The eulogy was by Gerard (brother).

A tribute was given by Maurice (brother) and a poem was read by Ann (friend).

At the end of the service his son Neil Thomas sang Danny Boy, a great favourite of his dad’s.

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu of flowers for Ward 12 and the Alzheimers Society c/o John Roberts and Son, Funeral Directors, Bush Street, Pembroke Dock.

 

Mrs F M Thomas

Johnston

MRS Frances Martha (Patsy) Thomas passed away on August 1 at South Pembrokeshire Hospital. She was 89.

She was born at the Rising Sun Inn, Pelcomb Bridge, Haverfordwest and then she had lived in Burton, Johnston during her childhood in Bulford Road. She worked at New House Farm, Johnston between 1947 and 1965, a shopkeeper at Glebelands, Johnston between 1965 and 1977, she did both these roles with her husband who predeceased her in 2004. Patsy cared for her husband for many years until he passed away.

Patsy was a keen member of many organisations during her lifetime, including Johnston Church, Mothers Union, Johnston Sunshine Club, Haverfordwest and Milford Haven Bowling Clubs.

Patsy suffered ill-health in recent years and was cared for by Nick and Julie, her son and daughter-in-law.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Nick (son); Julie (daughterin- law); Kate (granddaughter); Beth (granddaughter); Kate (sister); Doris (sister).

The funeral was held at Parc Gwyn on August 12 and the Rev Victoria Jones officiated.

Donations are for Cancer Research Wales.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Roy Folland and Son, of Haverfordwest

 

Mrs B N Llewellyn

Milford Haven

The death occurred peacefully of Bernice Nancy Llewellyn, aged 101, at her home in Kensington Court, on July 29. Her funeral service and cremation took place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium and was attended by her six nephews and nieces; their partners, three great nephews, three great, great nephews and nieces along with many friends.

Nancy was the eldest of five daughters of the well known Llewellyn business family and was much liked and respected.

She was a native of Milford Haven and was happy to spend her entire life there. During the war she worked in local government and also in a department of the fire service.

In her younger days Nancy loved tennis and spent many happy years playing on local courts with family and friends. At one time she was also a member of the golf club and played there when her father was a popular captain.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed many visits to the Torch Theatre. Her exceptional memory of past historical events gave her and others pleasure. She was also a life-long member of the United Reformed Church for which she had a great affection.

Nancy enjoyed holidays both abroad and in this country but also appreciated visits by her nephews, nieces and their families when on holiday in Pembrokeshire. When age and arthritis caused her to give up her house in Stratford Road, Nancy moved into Kensington Court, becoming a popular resident and spending her contented last years.

 

Mr E Newton

Hakin

ON August 6 family and friends gathered at Parc Gwyn Crematorium for the funeral of Eric Newton of Bay View Drive, Hakin.

He was a war veteran and had led an active life before his long stay in hospital.

The service was attended by a large gathering of family, friends, neighbours and members of Milford Haven Town Band, of which he had been a prominent member.

The service was officiated by his son Miles. The principal mourners were Lisette (Lee) - (wife); Miles and Ruth (son and daughter-in-law); Abby and Dave (daughter and son-in-law); Julie, May, James and Jack (grandchildren).

The funeral service was officiated by Frank and Shane of Tom Newing and Son Ltd, of Milford Haven.

 

Mr G Francis

Little Newcastle

GLEDHILL Francis of Ael Y Felin, Martell Mill passed away peacefully at his home on July 30 aged 71. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle.

He was the eldest of six children of the late Austin and Mair Francis. He attended Lettertson and Puncheston Primary School and then went on to Fishguard High School. After leaving school he worked with his uncle at Linton Farm, then on to Prette John Farms as a tractor driver and cowman at Martel before setting up his own business of farming and contracting. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret in 1977 and also his youngest daughter Eiry in 2010.

Farming became harder in his later life due to ill health with the last three years seeing Gledhill having to rely on oxygen to assist with him breathing.

The funeral took place at St Peter’s Church, Little Newcastle followed by interment at Croesgoch Cemetery on August 6. It was officiated by the Rev Richard Davies assisted by Rev Geoffrey Eynon and the organist Mrs Ann Lewis. The bearers were Kevin Francis, Dyfrig Francis, Dylan Vaughan and Adrian Vaughan (nephews).

The family left to mourn are Bethan and Bob (daughter and son-in-law); Rhian (granddaughter); Erith and Mair (brother and sister-inlaw); Joyce and Cledwyn, Bronwen and Brian (sisters and brothers-in-law); Gwyn (brother); Jean (sister); Darren and Belinda (nephew and partner); Colin (brother- in-law); Eirlys, Nan and John, Len, David and Angela (sisters-in-law and brothersin- law), also nieces, nephews, cousins and friends too numerous to mention. Donations for The British Lung Foundation c/o Mr Paul Jenkins and Sons, Funeral Directors, Feidr Castell, Fishguard who carried out the funeral arrangements.

 

Mr L T P Lewis

Tenby

Lewis Thomas Price Lewis, known as Tom, was born at the family farm Llettyfanddu near Mydffai, Llandovery on March 25 1927. He was the second of three children, and was predeceased by his older sister Winifred and brother Edwin.

Tom was brought up on the farm and worked very hard, particularly during his teenage years, and developed a physical strength and interest in agriculture which stayed with him for life.

He was educated in Llandovery Grammar School and Aberystwyth University, where he graduated with an honours degree in Law in 1951. Whilst at University he excelled at sport, and represented Welsh Universities at rugby as a powerful back row forward, and at boxing as a heavyweight.

Tom went on to pass his solicitors final examinations at the first attempt (an achievement of which he was particularly proud) and then moved to Cardiff where he took up employment as an articled clerk, although he had to pay for the privilege. It was during his articles that he met an attractive young legal secretary called Mary, whom he married at Llandaff Cathedral on August 10 1955.

They subsequently had four children Dan, Ted, David and Sarah and remained married for 47 years until sadly Mary died from cancer in 2002.

Tom and Mary moved to Pembrokeshire in 1960 when Tom took a job as assistant solicitor to Byam Mathias- Thomas in Tenby. This proved successful and the practice became known as Mathias Thomas and Lewis and prospered in the 1960’s and 70’s. The family settled in 1966 at the Glebe House, St Florence which became the Lewis family home for the children, grandchildren and friends and was full of warmth and welcome and laughter for decades.

Tom developed severe back problems in the mid 70’s, inevitably the result of his farming and sporting years.

He retired in 1976 for medical attention but recovered well and was ready to resume practice in 1978 when he opened the doors of a new practice in Haverfordwest.

He ran this practice very successfully until 1984 when he sold it to his partners, which enabled him to start again as a sole practitioner which he did in St Clears and shortly afterwards was joined by sons David and Ted, and remained there until his retirement.

During his long professional career he built a reputation as a hard working, uncompromising lawyer who always did his best for his clients, and built an enviable reputation for honesty and integrity.

Tom was a loyal member of St Florence Church and attended regularly for over 40 years. During his retirement he enjoyed his garden, trips with his late wife, and the company of his friends but most of all his family and together with his four children he leaves 14 grandchildren, with his first great grandchild expected in October.

His final four years were spent at Park House Court as he became unable to live independently due to mobility problems and the onset of Parkinsons Disease. Whilst there he was very comfortable, and enjoyed regular visits from family and friends, but his condition gradually deteriorated until he passed away peacefully on August 4.

The funeral took place at St Florence Church followed by cremation on August 28.Donations if desired to The Parkinsons Society c/o funeral directors W and M J Rossiter and Sons Ltd, of Tenby.