Mr R. Hill

Pembroke Dock

The death of Ricky Hill, of Ocean Way, Pennar, Pembroke Dock, occurred on February 25th at Withybush Hospital. He was 63.

Ricky was born in Doncaster, Yorkshire, and moved to Monkton with his father at the age of seven.

He served his apprenticeship as an electrician with SWEB in Tenby, and worked on the construction phase of Pembroke Power Station and off shore on various oil/gas platforms in the North Sea and around the world. In 2007, he returned to work in Pembrokeshire as an engineer on the LNG project, remaining there until his retirement due to ill health in November 2009.

Ricky’s main leisure interest was sport and from an early aged he showed a natural ability in many sports disciplines, which continued throughout his life. Playing rugby at the scrum half, he first represented the school at junior level and then at under 15 level, ultimately gaining his county cap for his skills.

However, Ricky’s real sporting talent was football, playing for both Pembroke Boro’s Welsh League team and Monkton Swifts at varying times. During this time he helped them achieve numerous championship titles, including the Wiltshire Cup and the Senior Cup. Ricky also achieved a county singles tennis championship title and enjoyed snooker, cricket and golf.

Ricky’s family were always his top priority. He adored his grandchildren Karla, Ricky and Jonathan and was always proud of their achievements. He was married to Jenny for more than 42 years.

Hundreds of people attended the funeral service at St John’s Church, Pembroke Dock, on March 6th, followed by interment at Llanion Cemetery. The service was officiated by Rev Nigel Thomas, and the lesson was read by Rev David Hammon.

A sporting eulogy was given by Martin Rickard and a family tribute was made by Ricky’s daughter Jayne Molloy.

Family left to mourn and principal mourners are: Jenny (wife); Richard and Louise (son and daughter-in-law); Jayne and Drew (daughter and son-in-law); Karla, Ricky and Jonathan (grandchildren); Hugh and Christine (father and wife); Shirley Hayes (aunty); Gary and Annette Hannam, Maureen, Griff and Robin Barrett, Hugh Viv and Selina Emment (cousins); Betty McLeod (mother); Jim and Ann (brother and sister-in-law); Janis and Kevin, Aileen and Kenny, Kay and Paul and Isabel (sisters and brothers-in-law); Doris Hill (aunty); Teresa Evans, Lilian and Tony Spicer, Julie and Robert Taylor, Margoe and David Hammon, Paul Brown, John, Janice, Michael, Mavis, Christine, Leona, Jenifer, Derek, Keith and Michael Pugh, Jill and Norman Best, Lucy and Mervyn Williams (cousins); Barry and Cilla Stubbs, Roy and Elaine Barnett, Susan and Tom Morgan (close friends).

Hugh and Christine Hill (father and wife); Doris Hill (aunty); Jonathan Molloy (grandson) and Janis and Kevin Tipton (sister and brother-in-law) were unable to attend.

The bearers were Chris Perkins, Jason Bellmaine, Carl Davey, Paul Williams, Ray Asparassa and Keith Leonard.

There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu for Mesothelioma Research to Graham Thomas, 34 Charles Thomas Avenue, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6UR.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by E. C. Thomas and Son, Pembroke Dock and Stepaside.

Mr R. J. Davies

Clynderwen

Ron Davies, of Heol-y-Gaer, Clynderwen, died at Morriston Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a well known character in the village having spent all his life there.

Ron was the beloved husband of Heulwen; loving father of Janet, Julie and Dave, dear grampa of Sian, Alun and Lowri and a much loved brother of Muriel.

A private service was held at the chapel of rest, Clynderwen followed by a service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium on March 9th where a large gathering attended.

The bearers were Alex Davies, Brian Thomas, Vernon Beynon and Dai John.

The officiating minister was Rev Huw George assisted by the Revs Beti-Wyn James, Emyr Wyn Thomas and John Roberts.

The chief mourners are: Heulwen (wife); Janet (daughter); Julie and Dave (daughter and partner); Sian, Alun and Lowri (grandchildren); Muriel and John (sister and brother-in-law); Hywel and Pat (brother-in-law and sister-in-law); Susan, Roland, Judith, Tony, Nikki, Mark, Dawn, Josh, Morgan and Matthew (nephews and nieces); John and Ogwen, Heather, Ceinwen and Dai, Sadie and Hywel, Gareth and Ann, Mark, Andrew and Janet, Delyth and William, Edmund, Louvaine and Barry, Tracey, Martin, Eddie, Ida and Hafwen (cousins) and numerous other relatives.

There were family flowers only with donations for Cancer Research.

W. J. Ken Davies and Sons carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs F. M. Brown

Haverfordwest (formerly of Wiston and Treffgarne)

The death of Frances Mary Brown occurred at the West Wales General Hospital, Carmarthen.

Aged 87, she was born at The Quay, Wiston, the only child of the late Annie and Dickie Daye.

Frances grew up to become a well known and popular figure in the Clarbeston Road area.

Like her family before her, she became a member of Wiston Presbyterian Church and served as one of its organists for more than 30 years.

After the death of her father, she sold the farm and moved to Treffgarne to be nearer to her family.

She later married Elwyn Brown, and took up residence at Rosemary Hill.

He died in 1994.

The couple become members at Penybont Ford Chapel, and the pensioners’ club and made many friends along the way.

Since her husband’s death, Frances had been cared for by her stepchildren, and last year she made her home at Highgrove, Haverfordwest.

The funeral service took place at Ford Chapel and was led by her minister, Rev Geoffrey Eynon with the assistance of Revs Aled Jenkins and Wynford Thomas. Barbara Jones was the organist.

Interment followed at St Mary’s Church cemetery, Spittal. The bearers were Neville Davies, Tudor Griffiths, John Morgan and Julian Williams (former neighbours).

Principal mourners are: David Brown, Meyrick and Janet Brown, June Gray, Helen and Angela Brown, Andrew Gray, Catherine Padfield, Marian Gray, Steven Gray, Nancy and Enid Lewis, Sandra Brown, Brian and Doreen Brown, Queenie Hughes, Jeanette James, Alison and Antonia Brown and a large number of other more distant relatives and friends.

There were family flowers only but donations for Ford Chapel are being accepted by John Morgan, Swn-y-Gwynt, Hayscastle Cross.

The funeral arrangements were undertaken by Paul Jenkins and Sons, Fishguard.

Mrs S. E. George

Neyland

The death occurred on February 19th of Shirley Elizabeth George (nee Morgan) who died at Withybush Hospital after a short stay. She was 58.

Shirley was born at Laurel Hill, LLangwm and later moved to Neyland.

Family left to mourn and principal mourners are: John (husband); Terry and Marjorie (brother and sister-in-law); Elizabeth and Bryn (niece and husband); Carol (niece); Angharad and John (great niece and nephew).

The service was held at St Clement’s Church, Neyland, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn. It was led by Rev Paul Flavell.

The bearers were Paul and Malcolm Raymond, Andrew Lloyd and Allan Richards.

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for the ward ten trust fund, Withybush Hospital, being sent to Mrs Elizabeth Edwards, Mountain Park Farm, Lawrenny, Kilgetty, Pembs, SA68 0PT.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Glyn Thomas and Son, Freystrop.

Mr H. JOHN

Mynachlog-ddu

Fu farw Hywel John, Tycwta, Mynachlog-ddu, yn Ysbyty Llwynhelyg, Hwlffordd, yng nghwmni ei deulu ar Chwefror 11eg, yn 60 oed. Er iddo fod yn anhwylus ers nifer o fisoedd, ni bu hyn yn rhwystr iddo fynd o gwmpas ei waith tan yr wythnosau diwethaf.

Ef oedd plentyn canol y teulu, yn frawd i Leonard ac Iona ac yn adnabyddus i bawb fel ‘Hywel Tycwta’. Treuliodd ei oes gyfan yn byw ac yn amaethu gyda’i frawd ar y fferm deuluol. Roedd ardal Mynachlog-ddu a’i thrigolion yn agos iawn at ei galon ac roedd ganddo wybodaeth eang o hanes yr ardal a diddordeb mawr yn y mynyddoedd. Dros y blynyddoedd, bu’n tywys nifer helaeth o bobol o gwmpas y cernydd a’r llwybrau, ar droed, yn ogystal ac ar ei feic ‘cwad’ yng nghwmni Bob ei gi ffyddlon. Ar hyd ei oes roedd ganddo ddidddordeb mawr mewn ceffylau a merlod mynydd.

Roedd yn gymydog hoffus ac yn gymwynaswr da i drigolion yr ardal ac yn un o’r criw ffyddlon oedd yn troi ei law i gynnal a chadw tir y capel. Yn dilyn eu tad, bu ef a’i frawd yn gofalu am y fynwent newydd a’i chadw’n ddestlus am dros ddeugain mlynedd. Bu’n ymddiriedolwr ym Methel hefyd.

Yr oedd yn meddu ar gymeriad a wnai i blant ac oedolion dynnu ato’n naturiol ac roedd yn ei elfen yng nghanol cwmni. Ers yn blentyn roedd yn gymeriad mentrus a direidus ac yn dynnwr coes ac erys yr atgofion am y campau hynny’n hir gan ei deulu, ei berthnasau, ei gymdogion a’i ffrindiau.

Cynhaliwyd ei angladd ar Chwefror 16eg a chapel Bethel Mynachlog-ddu yn orlawn i dalu’r gymwynas olaf iddo. Roedd y gwasanaethau yng ngofal ei weinidog, y Parch. Eirian Wyn Lewis. Cafwyd gwasanaeth byr i’r teulu agosaf yng Nghapel Gorffwys Efailwen, lle cafwyd gwasanaeth y Parch Islwyn Selby a datganiad o’r emyn ‘Mi glywaf dyner lais’ gan ei gefnder Teifryn Rees. Gwasanaethwyd yng Nghapel Bethel gan y Parchedigion Alwyn Daniels, Islwyn Selby, Roger Thomas a Eric John gyda’i weinidog yn cyflwyno’r deyrnged. Yn ystod y gwasanaeth, cafwyd darlleniad gan ei nai, Dylan John, yn ogystal â darlleniad o englyn coffa o waith ei frawd-yng-nghyfraith, Eifion Daniels.

Derbyniwyd ymddiheuriadau oddi wrth y Parchedigion Denzil John, Roger Morgan a Llinos Edwards. Yr organyddes oedd Annette Jones. Yr arch gludwyr yn y Capel Gorffwys oedd aelodau’r teulu, sef Dylan, Dafydd, Aled a’i gyfaill Eifion Blaensawd, ac yn y capel, Dyfed Davies, John Davies, Alan John, Richard Lawrence, John Llewellyn a Malcolm Phillips. Dosbarthwyd y taflenni gan Cerwyn Davies a Mair Davies ac roedd y trefniadau parcio yng ngofal Dyfrig Griffiths a Dan Evans. Yn dilyn y gwasanaeth, claddwyd ei weddillion ym mynwent newydd Bethel.

Y prif alarwyr oedd Leonard ac Elizabeth John (brawd a chwaer-yng-nghyfraith); Iona ac Eifion Daniels (chwaer a brawd-yng-nghyfraith); Bethan ac Aled Scourfield, Dylan John, Heledd a Rhian Daniel (neieint a nithoedd); Gwenan Scourfield (gor-nith); Rita James (modryb); Nansi Smith, Teifryn ac Olive Rees, Iwan a Linda Lewis, Rhuddian a Chris Burge, Diana Thomas (cefndryd a chyfnitherod); Jennifer Smith, Paul Smith, Gareth Lewis a Sian Caprini, Colin Burge, Dafydd a Wendy Burge, Angharad Thomas ac Anwen Williams (plant y cefndryd a’r cyfnitherod); ac Eifion Evans (cyfaill). Yn ogystal, cafwyd o bresenoldeb nifer helaeth o’r teulu estynedig.

Cyflwynwyd plethdorchau gan Leonard a Iona a’u teuluoedd a Nansi, Teifryn, Iwan, Rhuddian a’u teuluoedd. Derbyniwyd blodau i’r ty gan amryw o ffrindiau a pherthnasau. Rhoddwyd blodau yn y capel gan Haulwen Parri Roberts a derbyniwyd rhoddion yn lle blodau tuag at ward deg, Ysbyty Llwynhelyg trwy law Hefin Parri Roberts. Gwnaethpwyd trefniadau’r angladd yn urddasol gan Dennis Jones, Trefnydd Angladdau, Efailwen.