Mr D C Richards

Lamphey

 

MR Douglas Claude Richards affectionately known as Dougie and ‘The Bear’ of Whitehill Cottages, Lamphey passed away at South Pembs Hospital on September 23. He was 85.

Originally from Cosheston, he served his time with Macky Stevens as a mechanical fitter and after finishing his national service in Lincoln, he was employed by Parsons at the Power Station. He later worked at Esso, Texaco and then on to Haven Automation. Finally, after working in the REME at Castlemartin Camp, he was involved in an accident incurring such injuries that meant he had to take early retirement. He also ran a garage with Paul Brown.

He was a very colourful character and an avid supporter of all sports. He was a member of Carew Cricket Team for over 15 years and was a superb bowler. He loved snooker, darts, rugby but was particularly keen on horse racing.

Dougie had open wounds on his leg for nearly 27 years.

He never complained and was always cheerful. The latter months have been difficult for him but he stoically managed to carry on. He was indebted to neighbours and friends for their help and called them all ‘magic’. He was admitted to Withybush Hospital and later to South Pembs Hospital where he died peacefully.

He was predeceased by his wife Gwendoline Frances Mary.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Mr Trevor Howells (brotherin- law, unable to attend), plus numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

The service was held at Parc Gwyn and was officiated by the Venerable Graham Davies. It was lovely to see so many old work and sporting colleagues attending. A tribute was read by Eira, his niece.

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

 

Mr L A Todd

Goodwick

THE funeral of Leo Alphonsus Todd, Goodwick (formerly of Rosslare Harbour, Ireland) took place on September 10 at the Holy Name Church, Fishguard. He was 79. He passed away peacefully at Withybush Hospital on August 31, surrounded by his family.

Originally from Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, he joined the Merchant Navy at the age of 16 as a steward. Leo travelled extensively, working for the Cunard and Union Castle lines.

He served on the ‘Queen Mary’, ‘The Queen Elizabeth’ and ‘The Andes’, to name a few. In 1965, Leo spent a summer season on the Fishguard- Rosslare ferry, where he met Margaret, a stewardess. They married that November.

He did one more trip on ‘The Andes’ and then settled in Goodwick, working at R.N.A.D Trecwn until its closure. Leo was a treasured husband of Margaret, a devoted father to his four children and a much loved grandfather.

He was a keen pigeon fancier and a member of Fishguard and Goodwick Homing Society. It was a hobby he enjoyed from a young age and for which he still had a great interest.

Leo also enjoyed sea fishing and had previously been a member of the Fishguard and Goodwick Sea Angling club.

A large congregation attended the Requiem Mass, which was officiated by Father Ross Patterson. The principal mourners were his wife Margaret; Julie, Bobby, Elizabeth and Marie (son and daughters); Tim, Samantha, Stephen and Mathew (daughter and sons-in-law); Kieran, Osian, Cameron, Oran, Leo, Macsen, Azanor, Skye, Samuel and Joseph (grandchildren). Also Agnes and Lisa (sister and niece); Michael and Loreen (brother and sister-in-law); Catherine (sister-in-law), along with many nephews, nieces, family and friends too numerous to mention.

The bearers were Bobby Todd (son), Kieran Lamb (grandson) Mark, Andrew and Steven Jackman (nephews), Tim Fudge, Stephen Parker and Mathew Lamb (sons-in-law).

The interment was at Llanwnda Cemetery. Following the service at Llanwnda a flock of Leo’s pigeons were released as a tribute.

Donations in memory of Leo, if desired can be made to ‘Cancer Research UK’, c/o Paul Jenkins and Sons, Feidr Castell, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire.

SA65 9BB, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

 

Mr R Cooke

Johnston

MR Robin Cooke of Johnston passed away peacefully at Glangwili Hospital on August 30 aged 72. A dear and caring husband of Jean, loving father of Emma and Nigel, father-in-law of Christopher and Elizabeth and a much loved grandfather of Thomas, Owen, Lloyd and Joseph.

Originally from Steynton where he lived at the Green with his parents, grandparents, sister Jackie and brother Stanley.

Robin moved to Johnston in 1965 when he married his wife Jean. During the ensuing years he supported the farming partnership with his brother at the family farm in Steynton and also assisted Jean’s father at Moorlands, Dale.

Robin took a position at the Amoco Oil Refinery in 1972 finally retiring from the refinery in 2002.

In retirement he was able to devote more time to his hobbies, gardening, producing an abundance of vegetables and flowers, walking the coastal path and enjoying his love of wildlife.

He was a member of the Rotary Club of Milford Haven and was due to become president in June but due to ill health he was unable to take up the position. He always enjoyed his time in rotary and helping others less fortunate.

Robin was essentially a family man always encouraging Emma and Nigel in all their activities, and was delighted when both achieved successful careers.

He was a devoted grandfather to his four grandson, always supporting their many and varied interests be it on the school sports field, musical productions or watching cricket at weekends.

Although Robin was someone who did not like being in the limelight himself, he supported Jean in all her activities, especially when she became president of the Inner Wheel Club in Milford Haven.

In June they celebrated their Golden Wedding although Robin was a hospital patient at that time he enjoyed the day surrounded by his loving family.

Robin’s sincere concern for others endeared him to a wide circle of friends, which was evident by the large attendance at his funeral service on September 10 at St Cerwydd and St Peters Church, Steynton, officiated by Rev Derek Davies. The bearers were Simon Nicholls, Steven Philipps-Harries (nephews); Charles McGarry, Andrew Vaughan-Harries (neighbours); Herbert Scurlock, Robert Edwards (Rotarians).

The eulogy was read by Walter Roch, a poem was read by Emma (his daughter) and the lesson was read by Joan Walters (friend).

Donations for the British Heart Foundation or Paul Sartori Foundation received by Mr Glyn Page, 14 Cuffern View, Simpson Cross, Haverfordwest SA62 6EG.

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

 

Mr M J Evans

Formerly of Pembrokeshire

MALCOLM James Evans, a dart and snooker champion, aka James Bartholomew Roberts, son of James Albert Evans and Phoebe Valerie Evans, has passed away. He died of lung cancer.

He had been living in the United States with his bride, V’léOnica Roberts, whom he married in Little Newcastle church on May 17 2005.

Later the couple journeyed to Arizona, U.S.A. for the sole purpose of selling their property and returning home to Wales, but unfortunately the state of the U.S. economy prevented them from doing so.

 

Mr H O W K Lewis

Solva

AFTER a very short illness Henry Owen Wyth Kelway Lewis passed away peacefully at his home in Solva on August 19 aged 53.

The youngest child of the late Owen and Mary Lewis, Solva.

He was predeceased by his oldest brother Simon and his sister Rachel in 2011.

He leaves to mourn his wife Jayne; daughters Eloise and Rachel; Timothy (brother); Jane, Rhian, Sally-Ann and Victoria (sisters); a large extended family, and not forgetting his beloved springer spaniels Candy and Fern.

Henry was a well-known character with a heart of gold and he will be greatly missed by his family, friends and the local community in Solva.

The bearers were Timothy Lewis, William Lewis, Chas Thompson, Steve Regan, Dan Rowland, Richard Page, Dai Canby-Lewis and Chris Voyce.

The family were overwhelmed by the large attendance at the service on August 25 at St Aidans Church, Solva which was followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn Narberth.

Arrangements were carried out by WG Bernard Mathias, St Davids.

 

Mr G Clark

Neyland

FAMILY and friends attended the funeral of George Clark of Hazelbeach, Neyland and formerly Tiers Cross on September 11. George having sadly passed away after a short illness at the age of 91, but thankfully with many previous years of good health.

As a young man George and the Clark family (Marion, Rita, David and their parents Gladys and Peter) were involved in the farming community around Tiers Cross having originally owned St Elvis Farm and Slate Hill Farm.

George was well known in Pembrokeshire as a successful business man running P H Clark Ltd for 40 years with diverse business interests such as farming, managing a quarry, engineering supplies, skip hire and haulage.

He seized an opportunity to hire portakabins to a local refinery and with help from his eldest son Ian they eventually formed one of the largest fleets of portakabins in the UK.

This hard-working farmers’ son married Jean Dickenson in 1954 and had three children Ian, Janet and Michael.

A devoted husband and father, his direction, love, guidance and laughter will be forever missed, not least by his nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

George had a passion for sailing and the sea. He was Commodore of Pembrokeshire Yacht Club for a couple of years, he also served his country during WW2 in the Air Sea Rescue in the English Channel and his enthusiasm for yacht racing is also legendary.

He was well known to members of Pembrokeshire Yacht Club, Milford Golf Club and Neyland Bowls Club having greatly enjoyed their friendship and camaraderie.

George’s funeral was held in Tiers Cross United Reformed Church officiated by Rev Martin Spain. The eulogy was presented by Martin Sykes, a life-long and respected friend of George, it reminded us of the special times each of us will hold dear. The family were grateful to Andrew Clark, Georges’ nephew for a heartfelt reading at the church, Clive Griffith for the Toast at the Pembrokeshire Yacht Club and Phillip Llewellyn for lifting our thoughts to happier times with George, reminding us of his smile and cheeky grin. Always missed, never forgotten.