Obituaries for June 14 2017

Cresselly

MRS Janet Williams (Netty) of Vicarage Farm, Cresselly, formerly of Rosedene, Lawrenny Road, Cresselly passed away on April 28 at her home.

As a native of Carew Cheriton she trained as a nurse in Llanelli General Hospital in 1946/48, and worked in South Pembs Hospital as a Senior State Enrolled Nurse until her retirement.

Netty continued to work privately looking after Major Mirehouse of Angle for many years.

Her main interests were being a Cancer Research fundraiser for 62 years, local co-ordinator for Leprosy Mission, and was a life-long member of Carew Wesley Chapel.

She loved being with her family, gardening and baking.

She was predeceased by the late Geoffrey Hicks (died 1968), and the late Llewellyn Williams (died 2006).

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Judith Ashley (daughter); Christine and Christopher Phillips (daughter and sonin- law); Gareth and Anita Hicks (son and daughterin- law); Vanessa Phillips (daughter); Susan and Peter Johnson (step daughter and son-in-law); Karen and Andrew Goodridge (step daughter and son-in-law); Margaret and John Davies (sister and brother-in-law); George Palmer (brother) plus many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins.

The funeral service was held at Carew Wesley Chapel followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth on May 9.

It was officiated by Rev Lorrette J. Hinson.

The bearers were Simon and James Philips, Daniel Goodridge (grandsons), Dafydd Palmer and Gerald Hicks (nephews), Philip Stockton (partner of granddaughter).

Donations in lieu of flowers if desired are for Carew and Cresselly Cancer Research and Leprosy Mission c/o E.C.

Thomas & Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth SA67 8QH, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs M E Morgan

Roch

MRS Marlene Elizabeth Morgan of Trem yr Ynys, Roch passed away peacefully at her home on April 27 at the age of 84.

Marlene was born in Neyland on December 21 1932, one of three siblings born to the late Alice and Daniel Mathias, her brother being the late Billy Mathias and sister Dorothy Chamberlain who was unable to attend the funeral and sadly passed away at the time of Marlene’s cremation service.

Marlene attended Neyland Primary School and Milford Haven Grammar School.

After her school days she went to work in Harries the Chemist in Bridge Street, Haverfordwest. Also working in the same Pharmacy was Winnie, a Penycwm girl. Apparently, when Winnie’s brother Hughie, used to call to pick her up to take her home it was then that Hughie’s eyes fell on this young Neyland girl. Their first date was to the cinema in Haverfordwest.

On July 1 1954 Hughie and Marlene were married at Llanstadwell Church, and kept those promises made for almost 59 years, until Hughie’s passing some four years ago.

The newly married young couple moved to Golygfa, Penycwm.

But on one stormy night, the veranda, chicken coop and chickens blew away, forcing Hughie and Marlene to move to Solva for a time, before moving to Brodawel, and then to Erw Lon, Penycwm, Shordon, Roch and finally to Trem yr Ynys.

Marlene was a member of Roch Choir.

She was one of the founder members of the Roch Short Mat Bowls Club and also a member of the Roch Circle.

Marlene and Hughie enjoyed their holidays. For many years they went to Llandudno or Bournemouth and were keen supporters of Llangollen International Eisteddfod.

They also travelled abroad on many occasions More than anything else, the family was the centrepiece of her life. Anthony and Gill, Chris and Janet, her grandchildren Rebecca, Rhys, Simon and Rachel - they were her greatest source of pride and pleasure.

Nothing gave her more pleasure than to have them around her, there was always a welcome and the kettle was always on.

She was an elegant, kind, caring, unassuming and gentle lady, loved a bit of fun, always stood in the background, wasn’t one to push herself forward, a good listener; she led by example and was a role model for all who knew her.

With the onset of dementia and after a fall, over the last four and a half years, the family have watched her fade away.

She fought hard but now is resting peacefully.

The principal mourners and family left to mourn are Anthony and Gill, Chris and Janet (sons and daughters-inlaw); Rebecca, Rhys, Simon and Rachel (grandchildren); Brian and Beryl, Alan and Pat, Alice (brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law); Jean and Ronnie (niece and husband); Kevin, Rodney and Tracey (nephews and wife); Debby, Barbara, Angela (nieces); Gareth (nephew) and many more family and friends too numerous to mention.

The service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth and was officiated by Rev Geoffrey Eynon.

The bearers were Anthony and Chris Morgan (sons), Simon and Rhys Morgan (grandsons).

There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu, if desired, for the Alzheimer’s Society (Pembrokeshire Branch), kindly received by W.G Bernard Mathias, 64 New Street, St. Davids, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr T J Reid

Milford Haven

THE death occurred on May 2 of Mr Trevor Reid, Bayview Drive, Milford Haven.

He was 86.

Trevor passed away peacefully at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest.

He was born and raised in Milford Haven.

Trevor spent most of his working life working at Esso at the Milford Haven Refinery and also at the company’s others plants in Scotland, Southampton, Rotterdam, Norway and America.

In retirement Trevor enjoyed gardening, cycling, reading and spending time with his grandchildren.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Mary Reid (wife); Alison and Graham Davies (daughter and son-in-law); Helen Coles (daughter); Paul Davies and Katia Sgroi (grandson and partner); Sarah and Ian Cross (granddaughter and husband); Lisa and Matthew Coles (granddaughter and grandson); Joel Davies and Ben Cross (great grandsons); Shirley and Michael Lewis (sister and brother-in-law).

The service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth on May 12, and it was officiated by Rev Josh Maynard.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Pembrokeshire Stroke Club, Haverfordwest Cricket Club, Dale Road, Haverfordwest SA61 1HZ.

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

Mrs J Martin

Milford Haven

MRS Joyce Martin of Eastleigh Drive, Milford Haven passed away on April 1 at the age of 76.

She was born in Barn Lake in Burton.

Joyce worked in the Mac Bakery in Milford Haven when she was a young woman.

She met her future husband Jimmy Martin at one of the local dances when she was aged twenty They had six children, sadly one of their daughters Susan died at five weeks old.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

Joyce enjoyed family life, looking after her husband and children, she enjoyed the outdoor life, long country walks and cycling.

Her husband Jimmy predeceased her in 2012.

The principal mourners and family left to mourn are Shirley and Sammy (daughter and son-in-law); Nick (son), Mandy and Janice (daughters); Tim and Paola (son and daughter-in-law); grandchildren Sam, Jerry, Tom, Spencer, Miriam, Isabella, and great grandchildren Amiee, Scarlet, and Hunter; brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, family, and friends.

She will be so very sadly missed.

The funeral was held at Hamilton Court Funeral Home, Milford Haven followed by interment in Thornton Cemetery, Milford Haven on April 11.

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

Mrs J Evans

Southampton

Formerly of Boulston Nr Haverfordwest

Mrs Josephine Evans of Burridge, Southampton passed away after a short illness at her home surrounded by her close family on May 29 at the age of 77.

She was born in Haverfordwest, eldest daughter of Jim and Gwyneth Evans, late of Hanton Farm and Five Arches, Haverfordwest in 1940.

Then lived in Hanton Farm, Boulston, near Haverfordwest.

She was educated at Prendergast Primary and Tasker`s School for Girls in Haverfordwest.

Josie was a member, along with her family, of Hill Park Baptist Chapel, and of Haverfordwest Young Farmers` Club.

During her working life she worked at Barclays Bank, Milford Haven.

She was extremely popular with her colleagues in Barclays Bank where her first post was in the Milford Haven branch in 1957.

She married Wyn, a wellknown banker and rugby player, in 1963.

They lived in Narberth and Saundersfoot, before moving to Hampshire.

She was blessed with granddaughters Isabelle and Rebecca, born in 2004 and 2006 respectively, and a golden wedding anniversary celebrated in 2013.

She led a full and happy life which included many foreign holidays all over the world.

Possessing a marvellous sense of humour, Josie lifted everyone’s spirits with her funny stories and excellent sense of timing. She will be sorely missed.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are her husband Wyn; children Stephanie and Ceri; sister Gillian and brother Bernie.

The funeral was held at Burridge Crematorium on June 14.

Mr S Harries

Fishguard

Mr Stephen Harries, Penbanc, Fishguard formerly of Velindre Farm, St Nicholas passed away peacefully at Withybush Hospital on March 26 at the age of 92.

He was married to Olwen for 66 years until her death in October 2014.

Stephen was born in June 1924 at Gardwyrain Farm, Letterston to Walter and Elizabeth Harries.

The family moved to Cruglas Farm in 1929, where Stephen attended Carnhedryn School and later St Davids Grammar School.

In 1939 the family moved to Cilauwen Farm, Letterston and he left school at 15 to work on the family farm.

In 1948 he married Olwen Price of Velindre Farm, St Nicholas where they farmed successfully side by side at Velindre.

In his earlier years he enjoyed running especially sprinting at the Gwaun Valley sports and in his later years enjoyed a round of golf at Newport, being chosen for the club team and winning a number of trophies.

He had been a member of Fishguard Show for nearly 60 years, being President of the Show in 1982 and was delighted to be made a Life Vice-President.

One of the most satisfying tasks was to restore the Mill and Waterwheel at Velindre and he was delighted that local schools and many societies visited one of the few working corn mills left in Wales and was proud to receive a placard from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park recognizing his hard work and dedication in restoring the mill.

The funeral service was held at Harmony Baptist Chapel on April 4 where Stephen was a member and deacon of the chapel.

A large gathering of family and friends attended his funeral service which was officiated by the Rev Geraint Morse and the organist was Mrs Valerie Llewellyn.

A tribute to Stephens long life was delivered by John, Stephens (son).

The bearers were his six grandsons John, Robert, Meurig, Tom, Daniel and Carwyn.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners were John and Gaynor (son and daughter-in-law); Mair and Owen, Ann and Gerald (daughters and sons-in-law).

Also present were all his grandchildren, husbands, wives and partners and many other family members and friends too numerous to mention.

There were family flowers only with donations in memory of Stephen if desired to be made payable to Wales Air Ambulance c/o Paul Jenkins and Sons, Feidr Castell, Fishguard SA62 9BB, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.