5:14pm Thursday 26th August 2010
Miss H. M. Kemble
Wisemans Bridge
The death occurred at Withybush Hospital on July 21st of Helen Margaret Kemble, of Wisemans Bridge. She was a native of Wisemans Bridge and worked for the family business at the Wisemans Bridge Inn.
Helen loved to be part of the local community. She was a kind and generous person who would give her last especially to children. She had a wonderful sense of humour and had a gift of making children happy. Helen’s generosity, playfulness and her devotion to her family will never be forgotten.
Family left to mourn and principal mourners are: Jane and Karen (sisters); Robert (brother); Jack, Sarah, David, Amy, Alice and Rhys (nephews and nieces) together with many friends.
St Issell’s Church, Saundersfoot was full to capacity with family and friends who came to pay their respects to Helen. The service was officiated by Canon Michael Butler and the bearers were Henry Lewis, Hugh Scale, Thomas Lewis and Bob McHarg. The organist was Michael Gulliford. Lifelong friend Ceri Lewis paid a moving tribute to Helen.
There were family flowers only with donations for the NSPCC to Marian Lewis, 3 Cartwheel Flats, Amroth, Narberth, SA67 8NO.
The funeral arrangements were carried out by E. C. Thomas and Son, Stepaside.
Mr M. J. Hay
Pembroke Dock
Mike J. Hay, of Milton Terrace, Pembroke Dock, died at Withybush Hospital on July 24th. He was cared for by his wife Brenda and daughter Juliet.
The funeral was held at St John’s Church, Pembroke Dock, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn on August 3rd. It was officiated by Rev Shirley Rayner, with Graham Phillips reading on behalf of the family.
Mike was the only child of Sydney and Lily May, of Pembroke Dock. His first wife Muriel predeceased him at the early age of 43. He married his second wife Brenda in 1993.
Mike started his working life at Silcox, Pembroke Dock, where he served an apprenticeship. He then joined the RAF for three years, stationed in Egypt.
On returning home he worked for United Dairies, Whitland and then went on to work for Texaco. He joined the Pembrokeshire Ambulance Service in the 1960s, moving through the ranks to become Chief Ambulance Officer. During his long and distinguished service, he dedicated his time caring for the people of Pembrokeshire. He was held in high regard by his work colleagues and staff.
Mike had many interests. He loved sailing on the river Cleddau in his boat (Smuggler).
He was a founder member and president of Pembroke Dock Boat Club, where they had many family get togethers. He was keen on cars and often went to Silverstone, and spent many happy days caravaning with his daughter Juliet. They stayed for long periods at Rosebush Caravan and Camping Park.
Mike endured his illness with great courage and dignity. He was a gentle caring man, with a great sense of humour. He touched the lives of many people, and will be sadly missed.
Family left to mourn are: wife Brenda; daughter Juliet and husband Nicholas; stepson Rob and wife Sharon; grandchildren Ben, Joe, Rachel, Matthew and Rhys; sister-in-law and dear friend Audrey and Michael; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Margaret and Steve and Graham and Ann, and Sybil; Reg and Joan; plus many relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Unable to attend was Rob’s wife Susan.
The bearers were serving members of Pembrokeshire Ambulance Service – Mike Green, George Oulton, Rob Jeffreys, Hywel James, Mike Tebbit and Howell Phillips.
There were family flowers only, with donations for the the Paul Sartori Foundation being sent to Graham Thomas, 34 Charles Thomas Avenue, Pembroke Dock.
The funeral directors were E. C. Thomas and Son, Pembroke Dock.
Mr A. G. Pope
Isle of Man (formerly of Haverfordwest)
The death occurred on July 12th of Arwyn Glyn Pope, at Brookfield Care Home, Ramsey, Isle of Man. He was 88.
Born in Briton Ferry and growing up in Pontrhydyfen, he served in the RAF during the war.
Arwyn then joined the Inland Revenue, reaching the rank of district inspector, a post he held while working in Pembrokeshire. During the war years Arwyn married his childhood sweetheart Marion and sons Stan and Steve arrived.
Marion died in 1952, aged 32, but Arwyn remarried . He and Susan had three children, Chris, Anne and Sharon.
Arwyn was a man of many attributes. He was a gentleman in all respects, utterly principled to a fault, self-effacing but recognised by all to be distinguished in all that he took on. He loved books, literature, Celtic music including his beloved Welsh hymns and Irish folk songs, and gardening.
Arwyn’s selflessness and particularly his love for his family and fellow men will be attested by countless folk.
While in Haverfordwest he was a deacon in Hill Park Baptist Chapel, and he was also associated with both Hayscastle and Crundale horticultural shows.
Left to mourn are: Stan and Pat, Steve and Marilyn, Chris and Jane, (sons and wives); Anne and Bob Elliott, Sharon and Leslie Kaighin (daughters and sons-in-law); Kate and Dave, Kirsty and John, (grandchildren and husbands); Sebastian and Wendy (grandchild and partner); Alexandra, Gareth, Timothy, John and Hannah (grandchildren); Lili and Daisy (great grandchildren); Stan and Meudwen, Colin and Ang (brothers and sisters-in-law). His grandson, Jamie Elliott, predeceased him in 1996.
A service of thanksgiving was held in Bethel Church, Ramsey, Isle of Man, on July 21st.
There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu for the Paul Sartori Foundation to Steve Pope, Salima, Shoals Hook Lane, Haverfordwest. Mrs E. Rimmer
Haverfordwest
The funeral took place on August 12th at Ebenezer Chapel of Eluned Rimmer, of Vawers Close, Haverfordwest.
Lyn as she was popularly known, was 71 and was the wife of Eric Rimmer, who predeceased her in 2008, and the daughter of Molly and Griff Davies, also of Haverfordwest.
A devoted mother, sister and great grandmother, she relished the love of her family.
The mourners were: Kathryn Davies-Rimmer and Ian Ashworth (daughter and fiance); Andrew and Karen Davies-Rimmer, Jonathan and Anita Davies (sons and daughters-in-law); Rachael and Arrun Baker (granddaughter); Adam James and Tom Evans (grandsons); Hannah Jones (granddaughter); Margaret and Les Ralph (sister and brother-in-law); Ceinwen Jadhav (sister); Bob Davies and Joy Llewellin (brother and finace); Pat Davies (sister-in-law); Sunita Jadhav (niece); Christopher Jadhav-Hiep (niece and nephew); Beryl Mathias (aunt); plus many more nieces, nephews and cousins too numerous to mention.
Unable to attend were Rowland Davies (brother); Helen Jenkins and Joan Jones (sisters); Hilda Harries (aunt); Sophie Davies, Tia Davies, Xena Davies (granddaughters); Bethani Everett and Arriana Baker (great granddaughters); Helen Bishton (sister-in-law); Gerry Rimmer (brother-in-law).
The service was officiated by Rev Martin Evans at City Road Cemetery, and her granddaughter Rachel read the poem ‘God saw you getting tired’ at the funeral service.
The bearers were Andrew Davies-Rimmer and Jonathan Davies (sons); Adam James (grandson); Mark Davies (nephew).
There were family flowers only, but donations for the Paul Sartori Foundation may be sent to Kathryn Davies-Rimmer, 12 Howells Avenue, Haverfordwest.
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Glyn Thomas, of Freystrop.
Mr D. W. Evans
Narberth (formerly of Henllan Amgoed)
St Andrew’s Church, Narberth was filled with family and friends to pay their respects to Derrick Evans on July 13th. He died on July 4th.
The service, officiated by Rev Peter Lewis, was followed by a family service at Parc Gwyn.
Derrick was born in June 1944 to Will and Nancy Evans of Blaenhireath, Henllan Amgoed. His upbringing in this close knit Welsh farming community gave him a strong sense of family values.
He married Sally 43 years ago and the couple settled in Narberth, where they raised their two children Steven and Jane.
He spent most of his school years at Henllan Amgoed Primary School and Whitland Grammar School. While at the grammar school he was chosen to play rugby for the county and his love of the game never left him.
With the support of his brothers-in-law, William and Bobby, he continued to support the Narberth team and often travelled to Cardiff for international matches.
He was appreciative of all the help and support given to him by his family and friends, and was grateful for the support he received from staff at Cardiff railway station and the Millennium Stadium.
He started his career with Carmarthen Farmers delivering groceries to the farming community in and around Whitland. The butchers and catering trade will remember him when he was a van salesman for George Hipkins. He then went to work for Walls, the Robirch who became Kerry Foods, where he moved into the retail trade covering the three counties.
Derrick was with Kerry Foods for more than 20 years. His last position was as area sales manager where he continued to serve the retail trade. He remained in this position until ill-health forced him into early retirement two and a half years ago.
Although Derrick was committed to his work, he was first and foremost a family man. He loved family holidays and enjoyed many holidays, exploring the areas they visited. He was easy going and likeable and he made friends wherever he went.
Derrick leaves to mourn: his wife, Sally; son and partner Steven and Nikki; his daughter Jane; and his four grandchildren Kayleigh, Natasha, Alisha and Ben. He also leaves to mourn his sister Margaret, his uncle Graham (who was more like a brother), aunty Kitty, aunty Dilys and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives.
The bearers were his cousins John Evans, Anthony and Andrew Eynon, Eifion, Roy and Rhodri Davies and Dorian Phillips, on behalf of the Narberth Rugby Club.
Donations for ward ten, Withybush Hospital or Cancer Research UK may be sent to Messrs W. and M. L. Rossiter and Sons, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.
Mrs E. Buck
Milford Haven
The death occurred at Withybush Hospital on July 31st of Eilen Buck, of Cellar Hill, Milford Haven. She was 74.
Born in Southampton, she was evacuated to Milford during the war with her family, named Drumm. After school she worked in Lesleys store in Milford until she met her husband Jimmy Buck while boating at the pill in Milford. She then went on to own and run several aquarist shops in the town.
She was house proud and devoted to her many grandchildren who she cared for as they grew up.
Family left to mourn and principal mourners are: Jamie, Jimmy, Eleri, Fleur, Daisy, Lucy, Jan, Tony, Alex, Gavin, Natalie, Susie, Robert, John, Dinah, David, Jon, Marie, Melanie, Ivor, Melanie, Alex, Alison and numerous friends and relatives.
The funeral service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium and was officiated by John Davies.
Donations may be sent to ward ten, Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest.
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Tom Newing and Sons, Milford Haven.
Dr C. L. Hollick
Bedfordshire (formerly of Haverfordwest)
DR Cyril L. Hollick died at Luton and Dunstable Hospital on August 8th. He was 95.
He took up post as pathologist in 1948, being based first at the former County War Memorial Hospital, Haverfordwest, and then at the old and then new Withybush Hospital. He retired in 1979 as the consultant pathologist for Pembrokeshire.
In 1979 he retired to Seaton, Devon. Dr Hollick last visited Pembrokeshire in April 2001. He loved the county, particularly the more rugged northern coast.
His passion was his garden in Merlins Bridge, full of variety and colour, which drew many compliments from those who saw it.
In retirement he developed a new garden in Seaton and explored the coastline there.
He continued to live in Seaton for a couple of years after his wife, Grace, died in 1997. He then decided to move to a residential home in the same town. Then at the beginning of this year he moved to Dunstable, Bedfordshire, to be nearer his son.
Grace was well known on the Haverfordwest tennis courts having many a success in the county tournaments, and at Tenby golf club.
She was a domestic science teacher having held posts in schools in Haverfordwest, Pembroke and Tenby.
Dr Hollick will be especially remembered by those with whom he worked as a conscientious and hard working colleague.
He is survived by his only son Peter, who he saw elected as chairman of Central Bedfordshire Council earlier in the year.
Mr T. R. Lowdell
Pembroke Dock
Terence Raymond Lowdell, of Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, died at Withybush Hospital, after a short stay. He was 65.
He was originally from London but chose Pembroke Dock as his home more than 40 years ago.
He served in the 94 New Zealand BTY and also the 42 Regiment Royal Artillery being station in Pembroke Dock, Germany and Devizes. He started his family while in Pembroke Dock, Llanion Barracks. He then left the army and joined Marine Port Services where he worked for more than 25 years.
His interests included fishing, especially with his brother Barry. His other love was the Royal Artillery Association.
Family left to mourn are: Kim and Daniel Wilm, Cheryl and Richard Travis, Timothy Lowdell, Martin and Nicki Lowdell, Stevie and Ruth Lowdell, Denise and Satoka Cresswell (children and spouses); Barry Lowdell (brother); John and Debra Lowdell (brother); Samantha, Adam, Andrew, Tyler, Louis, Kyle, Myer, Jason, Caitlyn, Finn, Pixie-Rose, Zoe, Paul and Isobelle (grandchildren).
The service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium and was officiated by Pastor Hugh Michael. The bearers were Timothy Lowdell, Martin Lowdell, Stevie Lowdell and Denis Creswell.
There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu for The Royal Artillery Association being sent to Graham Thomas, 34 Charles Thomas Avenue, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6UR.
The funeral arrangements were carried out by E. C. Thomas and Son.
Mrs F. M. James
Pembroke
The death occurred at Withybush Hospital on July 25th of Frances Martha James (Pat). She lived in Upper Row, Golden Hill, Pembroke and was 73.
A native of Pembroke, Pat was a cleaner at South Pembs Hospital. She was cleaner in charge at Lamphey School, later being a carer at Ashdale Nursing Home, where she retired from.
She enjoyed flower arranging and she liked to watch motor racing, especially Formula One.
The family left to mourn are: Jeff, Ken and Lance (sons); Jackie (daughter-in-law); Josh and Luke (grandsons); Dolly (sister); Peter (twin brother) and many other family and friends. The service was held at Parc Gwyn on August 4th and was officiated by Rev Huw Michael. The bearers were Clark James, Justin James, Victor Saunders and Barry Watts.
There were family flowers only, with donations for the Alzheimer’s Society to Graham Thomas, 34 Charles Thomas Avenue, Pembroke Dock SA72 6UR, who carried out the funeral arrangements.
Mr E. Hughes
Leicestershire (formerly of Hayscastle)
The death occurred at Barwell, Leicestershire on July 25th of Edward ‘Ted’ Hughes, second son of the late Mr and Mrs Alfred Hughes, formerly of Slade Farm, Hayscastle. He was 87, and one of ten children.
Edward worked as an agricultural representative for many years. He served in Normandy during the Second World War, and made his home with his wife, Irene, in the Midlands. They had seven children, but he was predeceased by his wife and two of his daughters.
Edward always regarded Pembrokeshire as his home and visited his family as often as he could. He will be missed by his remaining sisters Rose Dixon, Sheila Roach and Joyce Morgan; his brothers-in-law Ken Dixon and David Morgan, and his many nieces and nephews.
The funeral took place at Nuneaton Crematorium on August 4th.
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