Mrs L M Cole

Haverfordwest

MRS Lilian Mary Cole passed away at Fairfield Nursing Home, Johnston on May 6 2015. She was 84.

Lilian was born in June 1930 to George and Martha Roach in the family home at Rudbaxton and later moved to Mountain Hall, Crundale and after completing her education, she found work at the newsagents in Market Street, Haverfordwest.

In 1952, Lilian was married to Roger Cole of Milford Road, Haverfordwest and made their home in Haverfordwest.

She had two sons Stephen who was born on Christmas Day 1952 and Ralph who was born in 1954.

Lilian’s husband Roger was a serial entrepreneur and started his own furniture removals business Roger Cole and Sons, which after expansion, was renamed Trailway Removals. Lilian was a key member of the family business, organising and dealing with clients in the business office.

Lilian and Roger had a passion for Latin and Ballroom Dancing and after passing their teaching qualifications taught dancing at several locations throughout Pembrokeshire. They also competed nationally themselves as well supporting their students from the Pill Social Centre Milford Haven, in their competitions.

When Lilian’s husband Roger passed away in June 1998 the business became too much for her to handle and she moved to a smaller house in Trafalgar Road.

She lived at Trafalgar Road until, due to weakness and health issues, she moved to De Clare Court where she kept her independency but also had the security of sheltered housing.

Lilian’s youngest son Ralph suffered a sudden heart attack in January 2010 which was a tragic loss to her and her remaining eldest son Stephen.

However, in 2014 Lilian took a turn for the worse and after several stays at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest passed away at Fairfield Nursing Home, Johnston in May 2015.

Lilian will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her, as she was known and loved deeply by many.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Stephen and Anna-Leena Cole (son and daughter-in- law); Dilys Champion (sister); Randall and Pia Cole (grandson and spouse); Michelle and Neville May (granddaughter and spouse); Leigh Cole and So Mei Liu (grandson and partner); Diane Blakely (niece); Martin and Jane Sutton (nephew and spouse); Maureen Barnard and Peter (sister-in-law and partner); Toby, Sean, Paul, Nishka, Jayden, Karina, Aaliyah and Jack (great grandchildren).

Her funeral service was officiated by Ben and Helen Dare at Broad Haven Baptist Church, where she was a long and loyal member.

She was buried at City Road Cemetery with her late husband Roger. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Andrew Rees, Portfield Gate, Haverfordwest.

 

Mrs J James

Sageston

THE funeral of Jean James took place at St Mary’s Church, Carew Cheriton on December 18.

Jean passed away peacefully at Withybush Hospital, aged 65 years old.

Jean was born in Lammas Street, Carmarthen, the youngest of three sisters.

She spent many a happy childhood holiday caravanning in Tenby and visiting family in Cheshire.

She went on to attend Ammanford College, where she qualified as a nursery nurse.

Jean married Peter and they spent their early family life in Pembroke before settling in Sageston in 1980.

They had three children Stephanie, Phillip and Holly.

Sadly Peter passed away in 2002.

Jean greatly enjoyed her job as a support worker for adults with learning difficulties for over the last 20 years mainly at Tudor House, St David’s Carmarthen, she considered her colleagues as part of her extended family and was affectionately known as Ruby.

Never far from the fun Ruby was always keen for a night out, a trip to the Bingo and a particular favourite was the Moulin Rouge in Paris, with her partner in crime Coral.

Jean had a wonderful zest for life and this was evident in all that she did. When her family were young there were regular beach gatherings of family and friends, particular favourites were Broad Haven South and Pembrey. With a picnic, bbq, wind breaker and rubber dingy - usually the first to arrive and last to leave! Many an adventure was had on those trips.

Always a keen gardener, something she inherited from her mother, Connie, she took much pride and pleasure in her garden and rarely missed the opportunity to visit a garden centre or take a day trip to a flower show to acquire new pots and plants.

Hampton Court Flower Show was an annual favourite with Gwen.

Jean enjoyed researching her family tree and had taken many a day trip to get her information, she had traced her family back to 18th century discovering lots of interesting family history.

Jean enjoyed travelling and always took the opportunity to go to historic family houses, weekends to Christmas markets and visiting many countries with family and friends.

Reading was a great passion for Jean and a joke was often made about opening a library with the books she had at home.

Jean will be greatly missed by all her family and friends, but as someone who looked on the bright side of life ‘she would want no doom and gloom’ but for us to remember her with a smile.

The family left to mourn are Stephanie and Brendan (daughter and son-in-law); Phillip and Hayley (son and daughter-in-law); Holly and Ryan (daughter and son- in-law); Patricia and John (sister and brother-in-law); Jennifer and Alex (sister and brother-in-law); Peter and Beryl (close cousins); Cameron, Meryn, Euan, Aaron, Bradley, Joshua, Sam, Max, Otto and Henry (grandchildren); Darcie (great granddaughter) and many nieces and nephews.

Donations in memory of Jean can be made payable to the Harriet Davis Trust c/o Funeral Directors, Messrs W and M J Rossiter and Sons Ltd. The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, SA70 8AB or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, SA67 7DR

 

Mrs D Williams

Formerly of Pembroke Dock

MRS Dorothy Williams (Morse) passed away on December 7 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado in the United States.

She was 94.

She was born and raised in Pembroke Dock. She then attended nursing school in London and became a registered nurse during WW11 and the Blitz.

She met a US airman and travelled to Denison, Texas in 1947, where they were married.

Dorothy continued her nursing career in Denison, working at all three hospitals. She moved to Colorado after her husband passed away in 2012 and lived in the Denver area until her death.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Mary Ann White and Nancy Hanson (daughters); Robert Williams (son); five grandchildren and one great granddaughter; Nancy Thomas, Ruth Ludbrook and Ivy Minchin (sisters).

She was cremated according to her wishes and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Malesich and Shirey, Arvada, Colorado, US.

 

Mrs J Leonard

Templeton

MRS Jackie Leonard (also known as Dot) passed away on November 24 at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen at the age of 69.

She lived in Larkspur Close, Templeton.

During her working life she worked at Barclays Bank (covering Pembrokeshire until her retirement in 2009).

While on a career break to raise her family Jackie worked part time for Harry Rees Insurance and Greenfields Caravan Park for the late Gwyn and Lib Jenkins.

She loved her family. Her main interests were sport of any kind. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play cricket for Llandysul Cricket Club. In her early years she enjoyed whist drives, bingo and dancing.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Jeff Leonard (husband); Julie and Aled (daughter and son-in-law); Rhodri and Rhys (grandchildren); Linda and Lyndon (daughter and partner); Courtney (granddaughter); Rob and Ann (brother and daughter-in-law); Paul and Sian, Melanie and Geor - gia, Jonathan, Linda and Casey, Michael, Joe, Jaimee and Liam (nephew, nieces, great nephews and great nieces).

The funeral service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium on December 4 and was officiated by Rev Graham Lloyd. The bearers were Paul Adams, Paul Harries (Bilko), Ian Harries (Dodger) and Mark James (Tommy).

Donations for Cancer Research and the Meningitis Trust c/o E C Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth SA67 8QH who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

 

Captain J F Phillips

Milford Haven

CAPTAIN John Francis Phillips of Charles Street, Milford Haven passed away on December 3 at Morriston Hospital. He was 75.

Originally from Wallasey, Cheshire and latterly of Milford Haven he joined the Merchant Navy in 1957 and was promoted to Captain and took his first command in 1972.

He came ashore in 1979 taking up the manager and marine superintendents positions with Rowbothams in the Milford Haven office. He was a manager and marine superintendent with James Fisher Tankships in the Milford Haven office before retiring.

His main interest upon retirement was Freemasonary, where he was an active member of 13 orders which saw him travelling the whole of Wales and most of England on a regular basis. He was also the secretary of the Milford Haven Probus Club and an examiner of pilots for the Milford Haven Port Authority. He was a member of the Pembrokeshire Quiz League, but his main other interests was his family, grandchildren and great grandchild.

The family left to mourn are Mrs Kathleen Phillips (wife); John and Jaqueline Phillips (son and daughter-in-law); Captain Chris and Sandra Phillips (son and daughter- in-law); Tracey and Martyn Toombs (daughter and son- in-law); Gemma and Tom Christopher (granddaughter and grandson-in-law); Ben Phillips, Jason Phillips, Richard Phillips, Michael Phillips (grandsons) Elliot Christopher (great grandson); Chris Phillips (brother); Marie Kain (niece); Paul Thomas (great nephew); Lynn Thomas (great niece).

The service took place at St Katherines and St Peters Church followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn.

It was officiated by Father Harri Williams and the bearers were Ben Phillips, Jason Phillips, Richard Phillips and Michael Phillips.

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for the RNLI Hakin Point Branch Benevolent Fund c/o Peter Scoble, Ashgrove, Steynton Road, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.

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