Mr G Blythe

Haverfordwest

MR George Blythe of Haverfordwest passed away quietly and surrounded by family on May 30 at Withybush Hospital.

He was aged 68.

George was born, Richard William Blythe, on October 30 1947 in Birmingham, the second of eight children to Frederick and Stella Blythe.

He went to primary school in Sible Headingham. Then after passing his 11 plus exams and was lucky enough to get a place at The Colchester Royal Grammar School. It was at the Grammar School that he really started to excel at sports. In September 1963, at the age of 15, he was allowed to leave school and join the army. He started his military career at The Junior Regiment at Rhyl. His progress took him to the very top as boy Regimental Sergeant Major.

It was at Rhyl that Richard Blythe became known as George Blythe. He continued his military career, first at The Royal Engineers Training camp at Cove, Aldershot, and after three months of basic training in combat engineering, he was posted to Germany. With his sporting background he gained his first promotion and joined the physical training staff, and was later posted to the Army Apprentices College at Chepstow. Moving up the ranks, he eventually qualified to join the Army Physical Train Corps.

After leaving the army, he worked at Ridgeway petrol station, then for a short time, he ran his own coal delivery company which he named “George Blythe and son”.

From this he moved onto Unigate Dairies, where he delivered milk to people’s doorsteps during the night and became known to many as ‘George the milk’. When this finished, he began work for AJK Taxi’s in Merlins Bridge.

This was evening work going into the late hours but during this time, he also once again set up his own business as a printer. Producing stationary and business cards for local firms. During the late 90’s, he turned his hand to once again driving a taxi, working for Preseli Taxi’s in Haverfordwest. After a time, he once again wanted to work for himself and finally took the plunge and set up Georges Taxi. His car of choice, a white Skoda Octavia. This he did up until retiring.

The family left to mourn are Madeline (partner); Thomas, Charlotte and Jamie (step children); Rhys and Lisa (son and partner); Beki and Leigh (daughter and partner); Ceri (son); Charlie and Mukti (daughter and partner) along with his brothers, sisters and numerous other family members and friends.

The funeral was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium on June 14 and was officiated by Reverend Christopher Gillham.

The funeral was directed by Mr Andrew Rees of F. G. Rees and Sons of Portfield Gate.

The bearers were Jamie and Thomas (both stepsons), Rhys and Ceri (sons), Adam Blythe (nephew) and Barrie Kelly (brother-in-law).

Charity donations are for “Cancer Research UK” and “Guide Dogs For The Blind”

sent to Mr. R. Blythe, c/o 35 Fernhill Road, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1LE.

Mr J H Williams

Nevern

HYWEL, the youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs John Williams, formerly of Rhosmaen and a former member of Nevern agricultural show committee, Newport Male Voice and Cantorion Ingli choirs, passed away peacefully on June 7 aged 83 years following a long illness borne with courage and determination.

A service of thanksgiving for Hywel’s life was held on June 16 at St Brynach’s Church, Nevern followed by burial in the Church cemetery.

The service was officiated by the Reverend Neil Llewellyn and was attended by a large gathering of family and friends too numerous to mention.

The principal mourners were Gillian (wife); Roger and Lloyd (sons); Esme (granddaughter); Roy (brother in law); Emma and Reg Atkinson.

Unable to attend were June and Primrose (sisters), Iris, Olwen and Gareth (sisters in law and brother in law) also numerous relatives and friends.

The bearers were Michael Selby, Corbett Williams, Arwel Thomas, Ronald Ladd (nephews).

The professional and dignified funeral arrangements were carried out by Paul Jenkins and Sons, Funeral Directors, Feidr Castell, Fishguard.

Donations in memory of Hywel, if desired, made payable please to the Alzheimer’s Society are being received by the Funeral Directors.

Mrs S M Williams

Newport

MRS Sal Williams of Brynglas, Parrog Road, Newport passed away peacefully at Withybush Hospital on June 2, aged 89.

Sal and her late husband, Glyn had farmed Felin Llwyngwair in Newport from 1954 until their retirement to Parrog Road in 1989.

The funeral service which was officiated by Rev Alwyn Daniels was held on June 9 at Bethlehem Baptist Chapel, Newport, where Sal had been a faithful member for many years.

A large gathering of family and friends attended the service and the burial followed at Brynhyfryd Cemetery.

The family left to mourn are Gareth and Annette, Wyn and Val (sons and daughtersin- law); Michael and Katie, Claire and Owen, Stephen and Kirsty, Anthony and Rebekah (grandchildren), together with relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

The organist was Jean Young and Sal’s bearers were her four grandsons.

There were immediate family flowers, but donations if desired for Newport Health Centre may be sent to Paul Jenkins and Sons, Feidr Castell, Fishguard, SA65 9BB who carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs M J Price

Milford Haven

MRS Margaret Joyce Price (nee Kendrick) passed away peacefully on April 3 at Rostley Residential Home, Milford Haven. She was 85 and formerly lived in Nubian Crescent.

During her working life she supported her parents as a barmaid at The Kings Arms, Hakin Point. She was a housewife/mother and carried out potato picking in the 1960s, followed by employment at Solartron in 1966.

She retired in 1990, having attained supervisory status from the Solartron Factory in the Thornton Estate.

Her main hobbies were bingo, knitting, watching TV, crosswords, and travelling with Neyland Ladies Choir on their tours throughout Europe and within the UK.

She also enjoyed home-baking, church fayres, and attending concerts to listen to both male and female choirs.

She was predeceased by her husband Harold John Price BEM in 2004.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Alan John Price (son); Patricia Margaret Davies (daughter); Peter William Price (son); Linda Price (daughterin- law); five grandchildren and spouses; seven great grandchildren and spouse; nieces, nephews and cousins too numerous to mention.

Matthew John Price deceased her in 2011 (Joyce’s youngest grandson).

The service was held at St Marys Church, Hakin on April 12 followed by interment at Thornton Cemetery with her beloved husband Harold.

The service was officiated by Rev Andy Bookless, Rev Josh Maynard and Rev Bill Lewis.

The bearers were Alan Price (son), Neil and Karl Davies, Allen Price (her three grandsons).

Special tributes were read out by Karl Davies (grandson) and Ieuan Davies (great grandson).

Donations to Cancer Research c/o Mrs Margaret Jones, 113 Waterloo Road, Hakin, Milford Haven.

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

Mrs O Robinson

Formerly of Solva

MRS Olive Robinson born in Co Durham in 1917 died in Watford on June 7 age 99.

Olive moved to Solva with her husband Morris in 1977 to be near to her daughter Kay and her three grandchildren.

She spent her happiest years there tending her garden at River Cottage.

One of seven children, she is survived by her sisters Millie (103) and Helen (95), her daughters Kay and Carole, grandchildren David, Jane, Helen and Thomas and great grandchildren Ivy, Florence, Olive, Frankie and Teo.

She was greatly loved and will be sadly missed.

A service of remembrance will be held in Narberth Crematorium on Friday June 24.

Mr D Parry

Little Milford

DICKY Parry of Dyrham Service Station, Robeston Wathen passed away peacefully at ITU, Withybush Hospital on March 16 aged 62, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Dicky had been suffering from Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and had faced his illness with great courage, along with his special brand of humour.

Dicky met and married Gill and immediately set up business at The Dyrham, following in the footsteps of his parents and grandparents.

His business logos – “We need your custom” and “Please fill-up here” became a by-word throughout Pembrokeshire.

Dicky had a keen interest in all sports and in his younger years had been an enthusiastic player of cricket and rugby for Narberth. This interest continued through his sons and grandsons, who he was very proud of and was typified by his support for many sporting organisations in the county.

The very large and representative gathering at Parc Gwyn Crematorium on April 1 bore testament to the high regard in which he was held.

The funeral and celebration of his life was officiated by Reverend Graham Lloyd and Reverend Nigel Griffin.

During the service, eulogies were delivered by Malcolm Lewis (cousin) reading Gill’s reflections, Dr Geraint Rees (family friend), Charlie Parry (son), and Richard Jones (old school friend) with Amy Allen (god-daughter) reading poems. Following the ceremony, the wake was held at Plas Hyfryd Hotel. Those that knew him would know how much he enjoyed a get together with friends and socialising.

The bearers at home in Little Milford were Richard Jones (Stag), Steve Allen (Pops), Martin James (Minner), Rob Lewis (Basher), David Perkins (Perks) and Michael Douglas (Dougie).

At the crematorium the bearers were Michael Jones and Jack Mason (godsons), Harry Allen, Joe Allen, Johnny Phillips, Lewis Woods and Ben Perkins (close family friends).

The principal mourners were Gill (wife); Tim and Kai, Charlie and Anna (sons and daughters-in-law); Pat and Aled Williams (sister and brother-in-law); Charles and Linda (brother and sisterin- law); Thelma Richards (mother-in-law); Gary and Lynne Richards, Anthony and Quita Richards (brothers- in-law and sisters-in-law), along with numerous other relatives and close friends.

There were family floral tributes only and donations in lieu in respect of ITU Withybush Hospital and MND Society have been and will continue to be gratefully received, by Stuart Treharne c/o E. C. Thomas & Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth SA67 8QH, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.