Mrs M F Hemingway

Haverfordwest

MRS MARY Francis Hemingway passed away peacefully on January 29 at Parc y Llyn Nursing Home. She was 98 years of age.

Born in 1918 to Percy and Sarah Griffith of Upper Scolton Farm, the family later moved to Sutton Lodge, Portfield Gate where she was to live for 60 years.

After leaving school she farmed at home with her parents and was a founder member of Haverfordwest YFC.

In addition she also enjoyed playing tennis, gardening and flower arranging with a passion.

In 1950 she married James (Jim) Hemingway who was the Surveyor and Engineer for Haverfordwest Borough Council.

Together they were active members of St Martins Church in the town for over 50 years and she was a long term member of Haverfordwest Inner Wheel. In 1985 she and Jim moved to Ruther Park which was to be her home for a further 30 years.

She was a truly caring person and many benefitted from her tireless work delivering meals on wheels, arranging flowers for the church, knitting blankets and jumpers for refugees and visiting and running errands for the sick.

She leaves to mourn her two sons Michael and Paul and their wives Alison and Jackie, grandchildren Sian, Rebecca, Richard, John, Peter, Rosie and Cathy, their husbands Mark and Stuart and nine great grandchildren.

Her family was touched by the large attendance at her funeral which was held at St Martins Church, Haverfordwest followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn. This was testament to the contribution she made to the community and to the many good friends that she had.

Rev Nicholas Cale and his assistant clergy officiated.

The bearers were Mark Mc- Mullan and Richard, John and Peter Hemingway. The funeral arrangements were carried out by FG Rees and Son, Portfield Gate.

 

Mr J W Brown

Redberth

MR John William Brown of Redberth passed away at his home on January 28.

He was 60.

He was a native of Newcastle upon Tyne.

During his working life he was an agricultural contractor, working for Rees Brothers in St. Florence whilst at the same time establishing himself as a sheep farmer.

His main interests were breeding Oxford Down Sheep to establish the Monkstone Flock. He attended shows across Wales and England where the flock achieved reputable successes.

He was married to Margery.

The family left to mourn are sons Henry and James; daughter Miriam; granddaughters Ella and Izzy; daughter-in-law Amanda; mother and father Grace and Ken; sisters and brothers-inlaw Christine and Martin; Gillian and Charlie sisterin- law and brother-in-law; Margaret and Alf, nieces and nephews Ben, Beth, Edwin, Hannah, William, Catherine, Emily, Charles, Lucy and Ben. Sheepdogs Moss and Seren.

The funeral service was held on February 4 at St.Brides R.C. Church, Saundersfoot, followed by interment at Tenby New Cemetery.

It was officiated by Father Owen McGreal.

The bearers were Henry, James, Edwin, William, Ben and Batty.

Donations, if so desired, for Withybush Hospital C.D.U. and Saundersfoot and Tenby District Nurses c/o E.C.Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs E E M Butler

Pembroke Dock

MRS Evelyn Edna May Butler, affectionately known as May of Glenview Avenue, Llanion Park, Pembroke Dock passed away at Ashdale Care Home, Pembroke on January 23.

She was 96 years.

May was born in 1920 in Pembroke Dock, and lived there all of her life, she was pre-deceased by her beloved Stan in 1969 after 30 happy years of marriage, and had one daughter Ann.

Being such an active lady, she enjoyed many holidays abroad with Ann and her husband Ray. Unfortunately, at the age of 90 she fell at Cardiff Airport, when about to leave for a holiday in Spain, and broke her hip. May never fully recovered from this and slowed down until her illness took over, and for the last two and a half years was in Ashdale Care Home where she was looked after with such care and respect.

May was a proud grandmother to Neil, and was overjoyed when Neil and Joanna had a baby boy, Rhys, last September, meeting him for the first time over the Christmas period in Ashdale. May was able to hold and kiss her great grandson, and family photos were taken of this happy event.

During her life May`s main interests were her family, home, cooking, gardening, sewing and knitting and she was always ready with help and advice to family and friends and will be remembered for her dignity, honesty, patience, understanding, helping other people, friendships which she held dear, and her overwhelming love and support for her family.

She was predeceased by her husband Stan in 1969.

The family left to mourn are Ann and Ray (daughter and son-in-law); Neil and Joanna (grandson and fiancée); Rhys (great grandson); Lyn Court (nephew); Susan Bowen (god daughter) plus numerous family, friends and neighbours.

Unable to attend were Barbara Beare, Pam Butler, Sarah Gronroy, Amanda Butler, Jane Butler (nieces) and Gary Goldthorpe (godson).

The bearers were Stewart Treharne, Daniel Treharne, Dorian Evans and Mark Parsell all of E.C. Thomas and Son.

The funeral service was held at St. John`s Church, Pembroke Dock, Monday February 6, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, where a poem was read by Gill Sefton.

It was officiated by Rev Marina Evans.

There was a reading by Shirley John, and a personal tribute by Graham John.

Donations are for Ashdale Care Home 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 C I Hughes

Reynalton

MR COLWYN Ivor Hughes of Maes Elwyn John, Reynalton passed away on January 19 at Withybush Hospital.

He was 83 years.

Originally from Lawrenny, Ivor left school at 14 years and went to work at Returno Farm, Narberth and then went to work for Jack Harries at Carne, he remained there until he married Sheila in 1958. Shortly afterwards he went to work for his father- in-law at Horse Park and lived close by at Guildford.

In 1961, they moved to a smallholding at Grove, Cresselly, where they started farming and in 1969 moved to New House where he successfully farmed until 2009.

They moved to Reynalton where he enjoyed his retirement.

His main interests were all sports especially cricket where he played for Lawrenny in his early days whilst following as a spectator in later years.

He was a founder member of the South Pembs Hunt Supporters Club and was a chairman for many years.

He also enjoyed local whist drives.

The family left to mourn are Sheila (wife); Roy (son); Derek (brother); Evelyn (sister); John and Delma (brother and sister-in-law) plus nephews and nieces.

The bearers were Denzil Hughes, Robert Griffiths, Ton Lewis, Sam Davies, Matt Lewis and Joe Kidney.

A family funeral service took place on February 1 at Parc Gwyn, Narberth followed by a celebration and thanksgiving service at St. Caradog Church, Lawrenny.

It was officiated by Father Paul Boyle and Canon Michael Lewis.

Donations for Wales Air Ambulance and St. Caradog Church, Lawrenny c/o E.C. Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth SA67 8QH, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

 

Mr D J Hastings

Milford Haven

MR DEREK John Hastings passed away on January 7 at South Pembs Hospital.

He was born in Brooke Avenue in 1932 and was one of seven children born to Frank and Jessie Hastings, both of whom were from local fishing families.

Derek started work aged 14 as a telegram boy, eventually becoming a postman and finally manager of the sorting office in Milford until his retirement in 1992.

The only break in his career was when he carried out his national service, in the RAF at Stoke Heath, Shropshire.

He married Maureen Johnston in 1956 and they lived happily together, in Starbuck Road, until her untimely death in 2001.

Derek enjoyed fishing, bowling, stamp collecting, reading, gardening and doing crossword puzzles.

He was also a lover of horse racing and enjoyed the occasional flutter, but was always very responsible with his money.

He loved spending time with his family and friends, reminiscing about old times, and he could tell a good story.

His funeral took place at the Chapel of Rest on January 20 and he was buried at Milford Cemetery.

The service was officiated by Father Edward Le Brun Powell, the lesson was read by Catherine Council (greatniece) and the organist was Peter Griffiths.

The bearers were Roland Council, Bill Warr, Jim Warr and Robert Anscombe (nephews).

Derek will be sadly missed by his brother Leslie, sister Vilma, nephews, nieces and their families.

There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu for the Sunderland Ward, South Pembs Hospital, c/o Barclays Bank, Milford Haven.

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

 

Mrs D S Nicholas

Haverfordwest

THE funeral took place on Wednesday March 1 of Dorothy Sheila Nicholas (known as Sheila) who passed away peacefully after a short illness, at Lynnefield Residential Home. She was 93.

She was born at a time when Haverfordwest saw hardship and poverty which she experienced as a child at Colby Scott. She was an assiduous and hardworking young person, becoming a NCO of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WAFFs). She was in charge of the large Postal Service Office based at Tetbury near Gloucester and served in other parts of the country.

After the war Sheila returned to work in clothing retail in Haverfordwest at Ocky White, before she married Bill Nicholas, the son of the successful business family of F C Nicholas.

She dedicated her time then, with her loving husband, to their family of two sons, firstly in City Road, and then as a resident of Queensway near to her Prendergast roots.

In recent years, Sheila had found sincere affection and exceptional care at Lynnefield from Ros, Heather, Louise and their wonderful team, who very much became a second family to her.

Sheila was a determined spirit often with strong views, and a loyal friend to those closest to her. We will remember her as a dedicated wife and mother, and for her robust and tenacious character.

The funeral service at Parc Gwyn was officiated by the Rev Fr Mark Griffiths. A poem dedicated to Sheila from her friend Gwyneth Thompson was read by Teresa Pateman.

The principal mourners were Philip Nicholas and Theresa Pateman (son and daughter-in-law); Michael and Kate Nicholas (son and daughter-in-law); James Nicholas (grandson); Daniel Nicholas (grandson) and Gwyneth Thompson.

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