Mrs M J Miles

Burton

MONICA Jasmine Miles passed away on August 23 at her home in Burton. She was 69.

She was born in Llanfrechfa and later lived in Blackwood, before moving to Burton, when she was 14.

After leaving school Monica joined Pritchard Read, an Accountancy firm in Victoria Place Haverfordwest, and it was there that she met Glyn, who was an articled clerk, when they were both teenagers.

Monica later worked for W H George, Wine Merchants in Castle Square and she married Glyn when she was 21, and they were together for 47 years.

Monica gave up work to look after her children and support and care for numerous elderly relatives, who she nursed diligently over the years. She had four children Debbie, Chris, Mark and twin Anthony, who tragically died aged 11 weeks.

Monica had a fantastic outgoing personality and embraced all her activities with enthusiasm and skill. She was involved with the Burton Community, from driving the school bus, assisting in the school canteen, Burton WI, Gulf Wives and she was on the Burton Jubilee Hall Committee which changed the old reading rooms into the present hall. She was very involved with the fundraising and her father was the Committee chairman.

She was a very devoted and supportive mother who was dedicated to her children and helped them in every way to become successful in their careers. With Glyn, she travelled to support the children in University, Debbie in Edinburgh and Chris in Cardiff, while the whole family travelled out to Jerez in Spain, to see Mark graduate with BAE Flight Training School. She was also tremendously supportive of Glyn in his career, and after his early retirement as Finance Manager at the Chevron Refinery in Milford Haven, they embarked on foreign travel. They followed the Lions rugby team around Australia in 2001, visiting Fiji on the way home.

They subsequently travelled around China and the USA, as well as Dubai in recent years to visit Mark. Later travelling involved visiting her eight grandchildren, aged 12 to the most recent aged three months, she was a proud and doting grandmother and all her grandchildren adored her.

Monica had many activities including woodwork and sugar craft, and the last few years she was very involved with Line Dancing and really enjoyed some wonderful trips with some very dear friends.

She was also a member of Freystrop WI and also went on trips with them and made some wonderful friends. She did everything with tremendous enthusiasm, commitment and skill, which was appreciated by all who knew her. Monica will be sorely missed by Glyn, her children and grandchildren, and all her numerous friends.

The funeral was held at Parc Gwyn on September 1 and her cousin Rev. Dr. Hugh Willis officiating, who also gave a very personal eulogy, having known her all his life, and the bearers were family friends Anton Lowe, Chan Bowen, Tony Tuckwell and Gareth Lewis. Later interment took place at Burton Church, with Anthony and next to her parents.

The family left to mourn are Glyn (husband); Debbie and Steve (daughter and son-in-law); Scarlett, Monty and Oscar (grandchildren); Chris (son); Alex, Bethan and Max (grandchildren); Mark and Samantha (son and daughter–in-law); William and Abigail (grandchildren) also other relatives, friends and neighbours too numerous to mention.

Donations to either the Paul Sartori Foundation or Macmillan Cancer Care and sent c/o Mr Anton Lowe, The Forest, Crundale, Haverfordwest, SA62 4DF.

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

 

Mr P G Lloyd

Little Honeyborough

ON August 11 the funeral of Mr Peter George Lloyd of Little Honeyborough Farm took place, who sadly passed away on July 30 aged 71 after a brief illness.

Peter was born in 1943 and spent his childhood at the Three Crowns Inn in Waterston, which at that time was being run by his parents Ben and Florence Lloyd, having been managed by his mother’s family the Merriman’s for two generations previously.

In 1959 the family moved to Little Honeyborough Farm where Peter spent his life doing what he loved best, farming, along with his parents, brother Bill and sister Marion.

In 1961-62 Peter attended Gelli-Aur Agricultural College where he achieved a National Certificate in Agriculture.

On the death of their father in 1968 Bill and Peter took over the running of the farm and were still partners up until Peter’s untimely death.

In 1976 Peter was married to Jean at Llanstadwell Church and they had 39 happy years together, with their first child Benjamin being born in 1979 and their second child Claire following in 1983. The family was a close one with Ben and Claire sill living in Little Honeyborough, which enabled Peter to spend time with them on a daily basis.

The family left to mourn are Peter’s wife Jean; son Ben, daughter Claire and their partners Jane and Anthony; brother and sister-in-law Bill and Susan Lloyd; sister and brother-in-law Marion and Richard Hancock; mother- in-law Freda Evans and brother-in-Mike Evans; Jane, Chris, Nicola, Roger, Mark and Becki, nieces and nephews; Sam, Finn, Ben and Joe, great nephews.The bearers at the funeral were Ben Lloyd, Anthony Price, Peter Roberts and Leslie Philpin.

The funeral arrangements were carried out with great dignity and respect by John Roberts and Son, Pembroke Dock.

 

Mrs D E Jones

Johnston

MRS Doris Eileen Jones of Glebelands, Johnston passed away peacefully at her home on August 16. She was 87.

She was originally from Burton in her childhood and then Johnston.

She worked in T P Hughes and Ocky White and also the local shop in Johnston and retired in 1993.

Her main interests were gardening, knitting and reading.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Robert Jones (husband); Gaynor and Gary (daughter and partner); Shawn and Karen (son and partner); Sharon (daughter); Jane and Chris (son-inlaw and daughter); Kirsty, Lee, Scott, Andrew, Hannah, Nikki, Sophie, Amy, Ellie and Korben (grandchildren); Brandon-Lee, Ethan and Zak (great grandchildren); Katy (sister) plus nieces, nephews and families too numerous to mention.

The service was held at Parc Gwyn and was officiated by Father Jeffrey Gwyther. The bearers were Lee Roberts, Scott Murray, Shawn Jones, Andrew Murray, Hannah Jones and Amy Rees. A poem was read by Kirsty Roberts (granddaughter).

Donations for Macmillan Nurses and Johnston Surgery c/o Jane Rees, 10 Queensway, Haverfordwest.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by F G Rees and Sons, Haverfordwest.

 

Mrs E R Davies

Llangwm

THE well attended funeral service of much loved and respected Elizabeth Rachel Davies, Woodlands Farm, Nash Road, Llangwm took place at Llangwm Methodist Chapel on August 26. A week earlier the skies darkened when Betty, age 82 years, passed away peacefully at her home on August 19 with her devoted family at her side.

Betty (as she was known to all), the only daughter of Elizabeth Jane and William James (Jimmy) Bennett, was born in Stepping Stones Cottage, Rectory Road, Llangwm before moving to the Woodlands Farm at age four, where she subsequently lived throughout her life.

A service of tribute with deep appreciation of her life was officiated by the Rev Hugh-John Wilson assisted by Mr Richard Laws who read Psalm 23. Rev Hugh- John spoke warmly and affectionately of Betty’s devotion as a wife, mother and grandmother and the deep love for her felt by her close family. He recounted Betty’s early upbringing and education in the village and subsequently Hill House College, Haverfordwest. He reminded us how she enjoyed taking a full part in village activities and her gift for elocution and public speaking.

On leaving school she supported the family farm and business. Increasingly Betty involved herself in the work of Llangwm Methodist Chapel to which she gave a lifetime of dedicated service. As well as participating in anniversaries and special events she played a full and leading role as a Sunday school teacher, chief steward and president of the Women’s Fellowship.

Betty’s warmth of welcome, caring nature, thoughtfulness, compassion, work with young children and organisational ability endured her to all.

In July 1962 she married the ‘love of her life’ Johnnie Davies, a local joiner and carpenter.

His untimely death in May 1991 was a devastating blow. But fortitude and the deep love and support of her closest family helped her through this difficult period.

She continued working hard to maintain the farm and care for the family but still found time for her commitments to the chapel and local community in which she was held in high esteem. Betty lived for her family but also gave willingly of her time and experience to many others who benefitted from her advice.

Sadly she took seriously ill 21 months ago being admitted to Withybush Hospital and subsequently underwent treatment at Singleton Hospital, Swansea. Betty was happiest with her family around her. Until her sad passing away they cared for her tenderly with love and affection.

Betty’s kindness, work and support touched many lives.

She will be lovingly remembered by many friends but none more than her closest family.

Betty leaves to mourn heartbroken Jane and Jeremy (daughter and son-inlaw); Jonathan and Jennie, Babz and Jamie (grandchildren) and many family members.

The funeral arrangements were professionally carried out by Mr David Davies, Llangwm and the bearers were Jonathan Davies, Christopher Richards, Timothy Brock, Stephen Bolt, Mark Ratcliffe and Nathan Proctor.

The organist was Mrs Llinos Martin.

Donations in aid of Llangwm Methodist Chapel and the Paul Sartori Foundation, may be sent to Jonathan and Jennie Brock, Woodlands Farm, Llangwm, Haverfordwest SA62 4NH.

 

Mr A T Rees

Goodwick

ANDREW, the precious son of Noel and Jean passed away peacefully ay home with his loving and caring parents on August 13 aged 48.

The funeral service was attended by a large gathering of family, friends and neighbours.

The service at Hermon Chapel was officiated by the Rev D Carl Williams assisted by the Rev John Roberts and Rev Wyn Vittle at Parc Gwyn.

The eulogy of Andrew’s life was given by his Uncle Roy.

Apologies were received from the Rev Menna Brown who was unable to attend.

Chief mourners were Noel and Jean (parents); Raymond and Brenda, Roy and Gwyneth, Morfydd, Eira, Myfanwy, Hazel (uncles and aunts) and relatives too numerous to mention.

The bearers at Hermon were his cousins Neil, David, Kevin and Boyd. At Parc Gwyn Richard, Dwayne, Steven and Jason.

Donations in memory of Andrew, made payable to Goodwick Surgery or Goodwick School, c/o Paul Jenkins and Sons, Feidr Castell, Fishguard SA65 9BB.

 

Mrs P Hughes

Llanrhian

THE funeral took place on September 9 of Mrs Pam Hughes of Llanrhian, wife of the late Mr Eifion Hughes.

The service was officiated by Rev. Geraint Morse at Berea Chapel and was attended by a large gathering of family, friends and neighbours.

The principal mourners were Sandra and Sian (daughters); Emily, Ellie, Olivia and Ben (grandchildren); Elizabeth (sister); Angela and Tony (sister and brother-in-law); Oliver and Margaret (brother and sister-in-law); Col (brother); John and Jackie (brother and sister-in-law); Len (brother) plus brothers and sisters-inlaw along with other family members and friends too numerous to mention.

The bearers were Arwel Williams, David Morris, Richard Reynolds and Andrew Phillips (nephews). Donations if desired for ‘Solva Surgery’ or ‘Paul Sartori Foundation’ being received by Paul Jenkins and Sons, Funeral Directors, Feidr Castell, Fishguard, SA65 9BB.

 

Mr T M Phillips

Milford Haven

MR Thomas Melville Phillips (known as Mel) passed away on August 2. He was 87.

He was born in Milford Haven and during his life lived in Haverfordwest, Manchester, London, Cheltenham, Banbury, Guildford and many other locations.

He was a type set compositor having worked on local newspapers as well as further afield. He was a well read, loving, generous gentleman.

The family left to mourn are his partner, three daughters, one son, stepdaughters and stepsons plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The service was held at the Chapel of Rest, Dartmouth Street, Milford Haven followed by interment at Thornton Cemetery on September 4. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Tom Newing and Son, of Milford Haven.

 

Mrs F M Thomas

Johnston

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

Patsy was born at the Rising Sun Inn, Pelcomb Bridge, Haverfordwest and spent her childhood in Burton with her parents, her two brothers and three sisters.

She married Ronnie in 1947 and together, they farmed at New House, Johnston, becoming well known in the village carrying out the daily milk round. In 1965, they remained at the centre of village life by running the local shop in Glebelands until their retirement. Patsy cared for Ronnie for many years until he sadly passed away in 2004.

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

She was well known and respected in Johnston and loved by all who knew her. Over the past few years, Patsy had suffered ill-health and was cared for by Nick and Julie, her son and daughter-in-law.

The family left to mourn were Nick (son), Julie (daughter-in-law), Kate (granddaughter), Beth (granddaughter), Mrs Kate Barnes (sister) and Mrs Doris Jones (sister), along with many nieces and nephews.

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

Donations in lieu of flowers, to Cancer Research Wales, c/o Mr T H Bowen, Wyncote, Dale Road, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 1HZ.

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

 

Mr J Price

Goodwick

THE funeral took place on July 3 of John Price aged 94 of Hillside Close, Goodwick (formerly of Mill Farm, Manorowen), who died on June 20 at Ridgeway Nursing Home, where he had been since August 2014.

John Price was born in Reading and left school at 14 to help support his family.

Instead of working in the local factory, he went to work on a large farm outside Reading having developed an interest in the countryside and farming as a very young boy. Although farm workers were exempt from military service, he joined the army in the War and served in the signals corps in the Far East. This experience not only broadened his horizons, but enabled him to get a College education after the War when he went to The Royal Agricultural College (RAC), Cirencester to study for a National Diploma in Agriculture.

He graduated with the College’s highest award.

By this time he had married Pat who he met while they were working at the National Institute in Dairy Science in Reading. Pat was a kindred spirit who shared John’s love of the countryside and animals.

When Pat died in 2012 they had been married for 62 years.

On leaving the RAC Pat and John moved in 1953 to Talgaer Farm, Pwllderi to pursue their dream of becoming self-sufficient small holders. It soon became clear that 30 acres of poor land were insufficient for this purpose and so John needed to also get a ‘proper job’. He became a consulting officer for the Milk Marketing Board (MMB) and in 1956 moved ‘inland’ to a small holding in Manorowen. Their daughter Joanna arrived in 1959 and Richard in 1964. John lived and breathed his job as he loved working with farmers and gained great satisfaction from helping them improve their working lives and businesses.

When the MMB eventually got too bureaucratic for him John set himself up as an independent farm advisor.

He had enormous energy and managed to work full time, run his own small farm and to give back to the local community. He helped establish the Pembrokeshire Grassland Society, was a member of Fishguard Show Committee and the Rotary Club (becoming President of both) and was chairman of Fishguard School’s Governing body. John was passionate about politics, read the Guardian every day and was a long-time supporter of the liberal party. Despite their busy lives Pat and John always found time for friends and family and there were always visitors at Mill Farm and Hillside Close.

When John eventually retired he looked after Pat who had Parkinson’s disease and, with the wonderful support of June Hopkins, was able to spend more time reading and writing and walking his beloved dog. John read widely and his shelves were crammed with books that reflected his wide range of interests.

He also gained great pleasure from his creative writing classes and wrote extensively about his childhood.

His grandchildren Barnaby and Tilly loved hearing his stories and learning the songs he remembered from his childhood.

Although in later years John needed to have heart surgery and suffered from two stokes he remained fiercely independent and retained a great passion for life and a lively interest for what was going on in the lives of his friends, in the local community, society and the wider world. He never lost his determination to make a difference and his heroes were those who tried to make the world a better place for those who could not always speak for themselves.

The funeral was led by the Rev Paul Davies at Parc Gwyn where a large gathering of family and friends gathered to pay their respects.

His daughter Joanna gave a eulogy on behalf of herself and Richard and read the Dylan Thomas poem ‘Do not go gentle into that good night’. His grandson Barnaby read a poem by his favourite poet John Clare and his niece Sandra read a poem called ‘Success’ by Ralph Waldo Emerson. The bearers were Richard and Barnaby, his nephew David Hamilton- Fox and John White, a close family friend.

Donations to the Salvation Army c/o Paul Jenkins and Sons, Funeral Directors, Feidr Castell, Fishguard.

 

Mr I Edwards

Llanstadwell

ON June 12 Mr Irwin Constantine Edwards died peacefully at the age of 85. Irwin was born in Leeds in 1929. He was the youngest of four children having two sisters, Eunice and Mavis and a brother, Jack. Irwin left school at just fourteen years old to begin an apprenticeship in joinery.

He developed his skills with wood to such an extent that he was recognised by the companies he worked for as a superb craftsman and achieved a first class certification in his City and Guilds qualifications.

Irwin’s relationship with Pembrokeshire began in 1950 when he was posted to Roch for two years of National Service as a Leading Aircraftsman in the RAF working in radar operations. Returning to his career in joinery after he was discharged Irwin worked all over the UK but in the late fifties he was back in Pembrokeshire and met his future wife Jean. The couple settled briefly in Reigate, where Irwin taught at Frenches County Secondary School in Redhill, before they moved back to Pembrokeshire where Irwin worked as a Lecturer at Neyland Technical College. In 1964 Irwin was appointed as Handicraft Master at Milford Central School and continued to teach woodwork and metalwork up to his retirement in 1985, leaving a lasting impression with many of his pupils.

In the early 70’s Irwin became involved in local politics, and was elected to Milford Haven Urban District and Town Council, becoming Mayor in 1976. He also was a County Councillor on Preseli District Council from 1983 to 1987. He was very proud of Milford Haven, thought Pembrokeshire was magical and loved the people that had become his friends and colleagues, but he never forgot his Yorkshire roots.

Irwin’s also had a great enthusiasm for learning and sport. As a young man he was a keen cyclist and would be regularly be found pedalling up and down the Moors of Yorkshire and went to evening classes to further his education. In his early years he also learnt to dance in the ballrooms of Yorkshire which meant he was never short of a partner at any social event. In 1978 he took a break from his teaching to successfully complete his Bachelor of Education degree at Hull University. His skills were also evident as a competitive archer, and enthusiastic sailor with Pembrokeshire Yacht Club racing on Uforia. He also had an encyclopaedic knowledge of jazz and big bands, and in late found friendship and success at golf.

Following the breakdown of his marriage Irwin was to become great friends and an enduring companion with Grace Scurlock. They shared a love of the outdoors, art, good food and antiques and enjoyed many happy years together. Irwin loved the arts, particularly live theatre, and was honoured to be on the Board of the Torch Theatre between 1991 and 2008.

Irwin loved children and relished being a grandfather because having children in his life brought him pure joy.

Irwin always made time to enjoy them and to share their wonder at the world. He was a sociable person who would always make time for people extending concern and care to everyone he knew. Irwin bore his failing health with great dignity, resilience and grace.

Left to mourn are his children Mr Duncan Edwards and Mrs Claire Incledon, and his sister Mrs Mavis Dunwell, his extended family, grandchildren and many friends.

The service took place at Parc Gwyn and was officiated by Mr Michael Ashbridge.

The bearers were Irwin’s nephews Neil and Stuart Croxford, his best friend Mr Billy Williams, and a representative from his Lodge, Mr John Morris. Funeral arrangements were provided by Tom Newings and Sons, Milford Haven.

Donations in memory of Irwin can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), 5th Floor, Queensgate, 121 Suffolk Street, Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1LX or the RNLI Hakin Point c/o Mr John Haughey, 12 Hayston Avenue, Milford Haven SA73 2DB.

 

Mrs D G Bateman

Milford Haven

FAMILY and friends gathered at St Katherines Church for the funeral of Dorothy Gertrude Bateman of Meyler Crescent, Milford Haven.

Dorothy aged 88 died at Withybush Hospital on June 24 after a short illness.

A native of Northfleet, Kent, Dorothy moved to Milford Haven in 1946 soon after marrying her late husband Ted Bateman, who was well known as a Tug master with Cory Ship Towage. Dorothy enjoyed helping out with the Milford Haven Sea Cadets when her late husband was Commanding Officer of the Unit and this is why all donations in lieu of flowers are being forwarded to this Unit.

Dorothy’s interests always centered around her family especially her grandsons, granddaughters and great grandchildren and also enjoyed holidays with her sisters.

The service was officiated by Father Harri and a special poem was read by Adrian Cook.

The bearers were Alan Bateman Gareth Thomas, Karl Rozblat and Adrian Cook.

Predeceased by her husband Ted.

The family left to mourn are Moira (daughter); Alan and Jackie (son and daughter-inlaw); Gladys and Noel (sister and brother-in-law); Kath and Ken (sister and brother- in-law); Gareth (grandson); Carolina and Amanda (granddaughters) and husbands Karl and Adrian; Max, Leo, Lexi and Alysha (great grandchildren) and also many nephews and nieces.

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