Obituaries, August 3rd 2011 (From Western Telegraph)

Obituaries, August 3rd 2011

10:51am Friday 12th August 2011 in Obituaries

Mrs I M Terry Llangwm A large gathering of family and friends joined together at Emmanuel Church, Merlins Bridge on Friday 22nd July to celebrate the life of Iris May Terry of Tecumseh, Foxhall, Llangwm, who died peacefully at home on July 13th after a short illness which was borne with dignity and great courage.

Iris, who was 82 years of age, was born in Birmingham, the youngest of three sisters.

She worked on Wyman’s Bookstall on New Street Station in Birmingham and it was whilst working there that she met her husband George.

She moved to Pembrokeshire in 1969 with her family and quickly became integrated into village life by becoming a member of Llangwm WI.

During her working life she was employed by FW & The Copper Kettle, but will be remembered by most for working at the Haverfordwest Agricultural Co-op, originally based in Quay Street before becoming Clynderwen Farmers in Johnston where she was a hardworking, cheerful member of the workforce.

When her husband was diagnosed with MS, Iris retired from work to become a full time carer and devoted herself to looking after George and her family.

She looked after her grandsons Simon and Sam from when they were babies and throughout their schooldays becoming a familiar family face in the playground and making friends with the mothers and grandmothers she met there.

When it was discovered that Hyperbaric Oxygen was beneficial to MS sufferers, Iris, together with George and a number of others, decided to fundraise to bring a chamber to Pembrokeshire and her association with HOPE Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Began.

She was one of the founder members and was delighted when enough funds had been raised to realise their ambition which saw the chamber installed and the charity born.

She became its first treasurer – a post which she held for nearly 20 years.

She was so happy that she was well enough to attend the 25th Anniversary Dinner at the Plas Hyfryd Hotel in April this year.

She was deeply involved with other local charities, the Carers’ Associations, Arthritis Care, and she was a staunch supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

She could always be relied upon to help in any way she could, be it fundraising or raising awareness of all these charities.

Her main interest outside of her family was her garden which she tended with loving care.

When she was no longer able to manage it, she still maintained it with help, and all those who worked in her garden became good friends sharing cups of tea and biscuits as well as her passion for flowers.

Family left to mourn are: Paul (son), Christine (daughter), Caroline (daughter-in-law), Michael, Georgina, Ruth, Simon, Sam and Kathryn (grandchildren), Conner, Amelia, Lorena and Vincent (great grandchildren).

She had a special place in her heart for all her nephews and nieces and her many friends who are too numerous to mention.

Iris was laid to rest in Burton Churchyard, reunited with her beloved husband George.

The bearers were Simon and Sam Bonwick, Michael Terry (grandsons), Robert Stanley (nephew), Kevin Terry and Jason Birch (great nephews).

There were family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if wished, will be shared between Ward 10, Withybush Hospital and HOPE Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre and may be sent to Mrs Lynne Stanley, 118 Hill Mountain, Burton, Milford Haven, SA73 1NB.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Glyn Thomas & Son, Assisted by Mrs Susan Price.

Mr David William Bray Hakin The funeral of David (Dai) William Bray was held at Hubberston Church, followed by interment at Milford Cemetery, after his death on July 4th.

Following a short illness Dai’s death occurred peacefully at his home, he was 68.

A devoted family man, he loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He also loved his garden and was a keen gardener.

A dedicated fisherman, he bought his first fishing boat in the late 70s and in the 1980s bout the Liza Rose, spending many years on the Milford waterway inshore fishing, until ill health prevented him.

He was a committee member for the NFFO and the South Wales Fisheries and he represented the Welsh fishermen at Westminster Abbey in 2000.

Dai was presented with an award for his services to the South Wales Sea Fisheries and was founder member and honourable secretary to the WCIFA.

Family left to mourn include his devoted wife of 46 years Pam; daughter and son-in-law Diane and Glyn; son and daughter-in-law Philip and Rhian; daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Keith; grandchildren Joanne, Stacey, Sinead, Alice, Tamsin, Cerys, Katie, Gabrielle, Ceirion and Andrew; great-grandchildren Olivia, Rosie, Bailee, Lanie-Faye and Lewis; sister Margaret; brother and sister-in-law John and Pat; sister and brother-in-law Joan and Henry; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Tony and Hazel, sister-in-law Jill along with nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.

The service was officiated by Rev Alan Chadwick.

The bearers were John Bray (brother), Glyn Evans (son-in-law), Keith Walters (son-in-law) and Graham John (close friend).

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for Paul Sartori Foundation c/o Manger, National Westminster Bank, Milford Haven.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Tom Newing & Sons, Milford Haven.

Mair McGarty Caerfega Bungalow, Solva Mair died peacefully at her home on July 5th, surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Born at Llaingama, Whitchurch, Solva she was the fourth child of the late Owen and Patty Rees who farmed Kingheriot Farm, Solva.

She was predeceased by her father in 2004, her mother in 2009 and her brother Huw in 1967.

Mair leaves to mourn her loving fiancé Rhys, Ian and Michelle (son and partner) Joanna and Darrell (daughter and partner), Shan and Jez (daughter and partner), Raymond and Emma (son and partner).

Ella and TJ McGarty (grandchildren), John, Phillip and Liz (brothers and sister-in-law).

David, Lucy, Katy and partner Adam, Rachel and fiancé Michael, Ben, Evie, Max and Mick (nephews and nieces), Eileen, Sean, Stuart, Rebecca, Terry, Sian (cousins).

Emma and Cefin (Rhys' children), Leslie and Marguerite Price and family (neighbours).

Unable to attend were Mair's Uncle John and family from Newcastle upon Tyne: Mam Vera who loved her as her own daughter, Billy and Rosemary, Colin and Lynn, Raymond, Gordon and Susan, Jessica, Gemma, Matthew and Jane.

The service and interment was held on Saturday, July 9th at Caerfega Bungalow, Solva.

Prayers in the house were led by the Rev G Aled Jenkins followed by tributes at the graveside given by her dear friends Miss Diane Phillips and Mrs Marguerite Price.

The bearers were her children Ian, Joanna, Shan and Raymond.

After the committal and blessing given by the Rev G Aled Jenkins the family released 100 purple and lilac coloured balloons.

Beautiful flowers from the family were placed on her resting place with donations if desired for Ward 10 Withybush Hospital kindly received by Bernard Mathias, Funeral Director of St Davids who together with Stuart Bowen went with the flow and helped us in our tribute to Mair.

The day was a true celebration of her life and a legacy of love she has left with all she knew.

Mr Alan Ardley Pembroke Dock The death of Mr Alan Ardley of Cheriton Road, Pennar occurred at Withybush Hospital on June 23rd. He was 63.

Formerly of Essex, he worked as a bus driver for London Transport in the 1970s, Stagecoach of Newcastle during the 1980s and then moved to Pembrokeshire and drove for Silcox coaches until he recently became ill.

Alan enjoyed craftwork such as making model boats and DIY.

The family left to mourn are Mrs Sandy Ardley (Wife); Karen and Billy (daughter and son-in-law); Beverley and Jonathan (step daughter and step son-in-law); Gill and Jamie (step daughter and step son); Becky (granddaughter), Jathan and Jonah (step grandsons) and families.

The funeral service took place at Parc Gwyn in Narberth on Friday, July 1st and was officiated by Reverend Elwyn John.

The bearers were work colleagues from Silcox Coaches.

There were family flowers with donations for Ward 10 of Withybush Hospital to Graham Thomas, 34 Charles Thomas Avenue, Pembroke Dock.

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

Derek James Barnes Dinas Cross Derek James Barnes, of Maes yr Awel, Iet y Bontpren, Dinas Cross, died on July 19 at Withybush Hospital. He was 81.

Originally from Pill, Milford Haven he served for his country as a chief technician in the RAF from 1946 to 1970.

He served in Pembroke Dock, Singapore, Borneo, malta, Gibralter and Aden.

In 1971 he became a processor for Gulf Oil refinery (now Chevron) in Neyland until he retired in 1981.

He loved gardening, fishing and enjoyed the company of friends and family with who he shared many tales of his adventures.

Family left to mourn are his wife Vera Dorothy Barnes, Stephen Barnes (Son), Karen Matejak (daughter) and Edmund Matejak (son-in-law), Thomas and Cait (grandchildren).

The funeral service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, and was officiated by Rev Martyn Evans.

Donations were made in lieu to the RNLI, West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZ.

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

Mrs A Purchase Pembroke Mrs Ann Purchase, of Howells Close, Pembroke died at Withybush Hospital on July 1st.

She was 58.

She was born in County Monaghan and first worked for Don Everall in Wolverhampton.

She later moved to Pembrokeshire to work at the Perfumery and Gift shop on Caldey Island, before working for Parry and Brockwell, then Greens and Ledwoods more recently.

Ann enjoyed theatre, rowing, yoga, travelling walking with the ramblers and extreme picnicking and she loved shoes.

Family left to mourn are: Elizabeth and Victoria (daughters); Susan (sister); Patrick (brother) and their families.

The principal mourners were Elizabeth, Victoria and Jim Purchase, Patrick, Elaine, Bethany, Niall, Penny and Joseph Murror, Susan, David and Rachael Rudge, Kathy and John Crinnigan, Debbie Miler and Kath Williams.

The funeral took place at Narberth crematorium on July 15th and the Rev Huw George of Llandissilio and Brother Anthony McNamara of Caldey Island officiated.

The bearers were Jim Purchase, Patrick Murror, Jason Willis and David Rudge.

Everyone was requested to wear bright colours and black was banished so the funeral would be a true celebration of a life well lived. There was a high tea reception held at Tenby Sailing Club.

There were family flowers only with donations to Ward 10 Withybush Hospital, care of E.C. Thomas and Son Funeral Directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, SA67 8LT, who carried out the funeral arrangements.