Mr W R Summons

Milford Haven

THE funeral of William Randall Summons who passed away peacefully at Fairfield Nursing Home, Johnston, on January 17, took place at St Peter’s & St Cewydd Church, Steynton, Milford Haven. He was 86 years of age. The service was officiated by Rev Father Harry. The eulogy was read by his eldest son, John.

The bearers were his sons John, Brian Alan and Barry.

His wife and children and grandchildren were his life.

The family left to mourn are Pat (beloved wife ); John, Brian, Alan and Barry (sons); Lillian, Bill and Roy (sisterin- law and brothers-in-law); Lesley, Pauline, Wendy and Allison (daughters-in-law); Martin, Rosie, Kristian, Matthew, Caroline, Jane, Tracey, Mark and Morgan (grandchildren); Jessica, Lewis, Ross, Ashley, Laurie, Ollie, Declan, Lucas , Amealia, Jack and Bobby (great grandchildren), along with many relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Originally from Waterston, as a young man he was wildly known and a highly respected figure in the local community.

A very hard worker, he supported his wife and children and built a fine home for them. He began work as a mechanic, progressed into management, and soon set up his own company, specialising in Plant and Construction machinery for hire. He also went into property and land development.

At the age of only fifty, he suffered a serious stroke which disabled him from further work. With his wife Pat who nursed and cared for him throughout the rest of his life, they made a new home for themselves and moved into Milford.

He became a well-known character around the town centre for many years. Never happier than to spend time laughing and joking with the neighbours and shoppers.

With his experience of business and so much time to think, he became a great mentor to his four sons who followed him in the path of business life. He had a great love of cruising, and enjoyed many holidays, not letting his health disabilities spoil time together with his wife and family.

The last eighteen months of his life was spent, together with his wife Pat in the Fairfield Nursing Home in Johnston, where he spent a comfortable time, given good care by excellent staff. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Tom Newing and Sons Ltd. Milford Haven.

 

Mrs P F G Jones

Milford Haven

The DEATH of Phyllis Frances Gwendoline Jones (Philly) occurred peacefully on January 7 at Withybush Hospital.

She was 79 years of age and was the beloved wife of Roy and much loved mother of Ian who sadly passed away in 1984.

Phyllis was one of three children brought up in Prescelly Place, Milford Haven.

She was very proud of her roots and a true patriot as experienced by many who witnessed her support of the Welsh rugby team.

She went to Milford Haven Grammar School and represented Pembrokeshire at Hockey. She left school at 15 to work at Hugh Simmons the Chemist on Charles St.

From there she went to work in Woolworth’s in Haverfordwest.

She soon became a Supervisor and was one of the youngest supervisor’s that Woolworth’s ever employed.

Roy and Phyllis started courting when she was 17 and they were due to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary in October this year. After Ian went to school Phyllis started to work with Roy selling fish on the market at Pembroke Dock. They had many happy times working together and made many friends in the process.

The Manchester Club played a big part in their lives with many celebrations being held there.

Over the years Roy and Phyllis considered themselves very fortunate to have many good friends, relatives and wonderful neighbours.

Phyllis was very close to her family and her great nephew James, summed this up in a poem written for her funeral:- PHILLY My mum’s aunty Philly was the greatest aunt to both Georgia and to me; but just like gin and tonic, will I ever get used to seeing Roy without his wonderful Philly; Starbuck Road is my second home, the house is number 5; Philly would feed me all my favourite food. Five star fussing from the minute I arrived, Philly supporting Wales, a passion from her heart, she’d sing the national anthem before the rugby would start, she’d be dressed in welsh colours and the dragon across her chair, but if the ref was wrong or England were on song, let’s just say, it’s from here I learned to swear; Philly I promise to take care of everyone, maybe not quite as good as you but I was listening during our lengthy chats and your wise words will pull us through; you treated me like a second son, after Ian that was quite a test but I hope I eased that awful pain; I promise Philly I tried my best, love from, James.

The principal mourners were Roy Jones (husband), Christine Morris (sister), Julia Williams (niece), Georgia Williams (great niece), James Williams (great nephew).

The bearers were Mark Bowen, Paul Kingston, Peter Griffiths and James Williams.

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

 

Mrs B M Morris

Templeton

MRS Brenda May Morris of Templeton, Narberth passed away at Withybush General Hospital on January 9. She was 77.

As a native of Saundersfoot, after leaving school, Brenda went to work as a nanny in London. On returning home to Pembrokeshire, Brenda worked at several hotels in and around Tenby, and also working in retail in Saundersfoot.

After marrying Brenda was a devoted mother and grandmother to Andrea and her children Rhys and Seren.

Brenda enjoyed gardening, often enjoying visits to the National Trust Properties.

Brenda was a keen walker before her health deteriorated she enjoyed visiting North Pembrokeshire for its scenery.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are John (husband); Andrea and Dafydd (daughter and son-inlaw); Rhys and Seren (grandchildren); Eira and Tim (sister and brother-in-law); Caroline and Michael (nieceand nephew), plus other family member too numerous to mention.

The service was held at Templeton United Reformed Church on January 19 and it was officiated by Rev Hywel Brown.

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

 

Mr A R D Mackenzie

Cresselly

THE funeral took place on January 15 of Mr Alasdair Robert Dickson Mackenzie, Lawrenny Road, Cresselly, who passed away peacefully at his home on December 29.

He was 57.

Mr Mackenzie was born in Scottburgh, South Africa, the eldest of three children born to Ian and Betty Mackenzie.

When he was three the family moved to Swaziland where his father, worked for Courtaulds, and was in charge of running a pulp mill.

As a boy, Mr Mackenzie attended Waterford School in Swaziland. When the family returned to Britain he attended Oundle School, gaining a scholarship to Cambridge University to read Natural Sciences and Chemical Engineering at Peterhouse College.

It was at Cambridge that he was to meet his future wife Penny.

After graduating, Mr Mackenzie joined the Texaco oil company and began work at the Pembroke Refinery.

Apart from two years based at head office in London and a year on secondment in the USA, Mr Mackenzie was to spend most of his working life in Pembrokeshire, eventually rising to the position of Strategy and Planning Manager at the refinery and remaining in post under Chevron and later Valero.

Mr and Mrs Mackenzie lived for some years in Cosheston, moving to Cresselly in 1993 with their young family daughter Fiona and son James. Always keen to be involved in the life of the community in which he resided, Mr Mackenzie built up a large circle of friends in both villages through his enthusiastic involvement in a wide range of activities, ranging from pub quizzes to taking a leading role in the organisation of the Carew 500 jousting tournament.

A love of sport, fostered in his childhood, continued throughout his adult life.

Rowing was a particular passion, and he rowed for his college at Cambridge, at Henley Regatta, and also on Milford Haven with a crew assembled by round the world yachtsman Val Howells.

Mr Mackenzie also played village cricket for a time, but in recent years a back injury restricted his role in sport to that of enthusiastic spectator.

He regularly attended Henley Regatta and Cheltenham Races, and more locally was a keen supporter of Narberth Rugby Club and Cresselly Cricket Club.

Another passion was genealogy and he spent a great deal of time happily researching his family roots among the Scottish clans.

The funeral at Parc Gwyn was attended by a large number of people, attesting to the high regards in which Mr Mackenzie was held. Among those present were school friends from South Africa with whom he had kept in touch, together with many colleagues from the Pembroke Refinery.

The service was officiated by Mr Mike Ashbridge, tributes were given by longstanding friends Robert Scourfield and Damien Kennaby, and another old friend, Colin Evans, read a poem.

The chief mourners were Mrs Penny Mackenzie (wife); Fiona and James Mackenzie (daughter and son); Ann Wilson and family (sister); Colin and family (brother); Gill Miles and family (sisterin- law); Mrs Audrey Crone (mother-in-law).

Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK (Carew and Cressely Branch) and the Paul Sartori Foundation c/o E C Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth SA67 8QH who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

 

Mr D Spriggs

Formerly fo Milford Haven

In the obituary for Mr D Spriggs of Milford Haven the list of mourners should have read - the children, from a previous marriage left to mourn are David, Wendy, Jane, Ian, Paul and Susan.