Obituaries, September 21st 2011 (From Western Telegraph)

Obituaries, September 21st 2011

12:36pm Tuesday 20th September 2011 in Obituaries

Madeleine Jones of Gwelfryn, Clarbeston Road, who died suddenly on September 2nd was 63 years old.

Madeleine was a devoted Mother to two children, Matt, her son and Kate her daughter. Both of which were staying at the family home owing to the impending wedding of Kate, due to take place on the 3rd September. Kate bravely decided to continue with the marriage as her Mother had put so much effort into ensuring the day would be a success.

Other than her family her main interests were Clarbeston road village where she was treasurer of the village hall, Clarbeston road show which she organised with the help of others and her many friends.

Madeleine was at the centre of many circles of friends, and loved organising trips and spending time with them. Next year she was planning to walk the entire Pembrokeshire coast path, which had given her enjoyment in the last few years. She was a truly charismatic and caring lady, who often went out of her way to help others. For these reasons and many others she will be sorely missed.

Left to mourn are Matthew Jones (son), Kate and Chris O’Hara (daughter and son in law), Brenda Pogson (mother), Jacqueline Fulton (sister), Martyn Jones and Debbie Paton (ex husband and partner). Numerous friends including work colleagues, college friends and relatives attended.

The funeral service was held at Wiston church and was officiated by Reverend Nick Cale. The bearers were Eiron Vaughan (Kate’s godfather), Kevin Golightly (dear friend from college days), Malcolm Lewis and Graham Roberts (both dear friends). A poem ‘sisters’ was read at the funeral by Jacqueline Fulton (sister).

There were family flowers only with donations, if so desired, made payable to British Heart Foundation c/o Park House Farm, Llawhaden, Narberth, SA67 8DY.

Mrs Diane Elizabeth Adams Haverfordwest Mrs Diane Elizabeth Adams died at her home in Gerald Road, Haverfordwest on August 20th. She was 45.

Diane met Brian in 1978 when at the age of 12, he was 15 and they wed 13 years later. They had three children Anna, David and Jack. Diane had so much love for Brian when they first met they held hands and when God called for Diane they were still holding hands.

Diane was a RGN nurse but sadly had to retire due to a back injury.

Her main interests were her family and her dogs. Diane loved making things for the family home and her door was always open to friends who would pop in to chat. She enjoyed baking, DIY and was very house proud.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners were Brian (husband); David and Kate (son and daughter-in-law); Anna and Lee (daughter and son-in-law); Jack (son); Graham and Rose (brother and sister-in-law); Trevor and Jill, Selwyn and Del, Phil and Ros, Paula, Linda and Ellis, Gareth and Anne, Clive and Louise (brothers and sisters-in-law); Nigel and Mags Howel, Nicky Reynolds, Tracey Hancock (Diane’s loving friends), plus nieces, nephews and cousins too numerous to mention.

The service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium and was officiated by canon Geoffrey Gwyther.

The bearers were Harry (H) (family friend), Ray Roberts (family friend), Paul Ribbon (nephew) and David Adams (son).

The funeral arrangements were carried out Andrew Rees of Portfield Gate.

Mr Ian David (Sam) Myatt Cosheston Friends and family gathered at Narberth Crematorium on Thursday 9th September to say goodbye to Ian David Myatt (known as Sam). He was 66. In line with Sam’s wishes the mourners wore bright, informal clothes to celebrate his life. Sam was a Pembroke boy, educated at East End and the Coronation Schools before he left to join the South Wales Borderers in 1960. When they merged with another Regiment, he went into the Military Police. During his army career he saw service in Hong Kong, Aden, Borneo, The Arabian Peninsula, Vietnam (training American servicemen in Jungle warfare), Germany and Northern Ireland, as well as locations in England. He met his wife Sheena when stationed in HongKong, a meeting that gave him the stability of a loving home life. They both revelled in army life and recounted very happy times when based in Germany where they made a large number of good friends. While Sam lived his early life in Pembroke he also spent time in Canada where his parents, George and Phyllis Myatt had settled in the post war years and with his grandparents in Stoke Prior near Bromsgrove. It was his grandfather’s tales of being besieged at Ladysmith in the Boer War and his exploits in the First World War for the Worcesters that fired Sam’s interest in joining the Army.

On their return to Pembrokeshire in 1999 Sam and Sheena soon rekindled old friendships and he became involved with the Royal British Legion and old comrades associations. Gwilym Price, the County Secretary paid tribute to his involvement in the project to take veterans into schools to talk to schoolchildren. In the presence of the County Chairman and Secretary and other legion members, and in a very moving ceremony, the Royal British legion played The Last Post and lowered the Standard. Sam leaves to mourn his wife Sheena; his son and daughter-in-law, Stewart and Carrie of Yorkshire; his daughter and her partner, Tanya and Darren of Pembroke Dock; and grandchildren, Chloe and partner John, Bronty and Elijah. Both Stewart and Tanya gave moving tributes to their father during the ceremony. He also leaves his 98 year old mother, Mrs Phyllis Myatt who resides in Bush House nursing home and a brother and sister-in-law Christopher and Shaza who live in Canada. His sister Jill died when very young. Among other relatives left to mourn are his cousins Geoff, Mary and Bruce Sinclair of Martletwy, John Woodward of Lords Meadows, Greta and Cliff Hedges of Bromsgrove and Mick and Maureen Ormonde of Plymouth. Sam loved living in Cosheston and this was reflected in the large number of his kind and generous neighbours who came to say goodbye. In addition he had good friends in the Gypsy community who were well represented and his coffin was brought to the crematorium by horse and carriage driven by Liz and Wyndham Probert of Molleston. Unable to attend were very close friends, Ernie and Hanna in Germany and Bo and Pam in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Funeral arrangements were by Neil Roberts of John Roberts and Son, Pembroke Dock, who conducted a warm, friendly and on times funny but dignified occasion as Sam had requested. Donations were gratefully received for Help for Heroes and McMillan Nurses.

MRS P.G. CROCKFORD TENBY The funeral took place on Friday (September 16th) of a well-known Tenby resident, Mrs Phyllis Grace Crockford.

Aged 94, she died peacefully on Monday of last week (sept 12th) at 53 Heywood Court, Tenby, where she lived with her daughter, Betty.

Phyllis was one of five children of the late Walter and Jessie Hutchings, and came to Tenby at the age of 14 when when her father was appointed as station officer in charge of Tenby coastguard.

Within three years, she had met and married a young Tenby seaman, Billy Crockford, and the couple made their home at Harbour Court, Tenby for many years.

While Billy plied his trade as a Caldey boatman, Phyllis worked in the Caldey Abbey shop in Tenby, where she was a familiar figure for over 40 years.

A gifted needlewoman, Phyllis was a practical lady who also enjoyed handicrafts, baking, gardening and reading. She had a great sense of humour and was devoted to her family.

Until overtaken by failing health, she had lived at Hamilton Court, Tenby from where she enjoyed a daily walk to the town centre.

She leaves to mourn her daughter Betty Dowling, son and daughter-in-law, David and Mo Crockford, grandchildren Alun, Philip, Linda and Helen and great-grandchildren William, Laura, Josh, Isobel, Tudor, Lydia and Bethan.

The funeral service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium.

There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu being made, if desired, to Ty Hafan or the Paul Sartori Foundation,c/o W & MJ Rossiter and Sons, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby who conductecd the funeral arrangements.

Mrs Eirwen Myrtle Davies Llanteg The death occurred peacefully at home of Mrs Eirwen Myrtle Davies of Llanteg, nr Narberth on August 28th. She was 84.

Originally from Glangwill, Carmarthen, she worked in Masters Gentlemans Outfitters, Carmarthen, shortly after she met her husband David and married in 1952, when she moved to Trenewydd Farm, Llanteg, where she spent the rest of her life actively involved in farming life.

Her interests were the local historical society, WI, local community council and she was very much involved in community life.

She was a church warden at St Elydyr’s Church, Crundale and was actively involved in all aspects of church life.

She was predeceased by her husband David Davies in 1999 and also her daughter Kathleen in 2005.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners were Margaret and Gillian (daughters); Alan (son); Janet (daughter-in-law); Geraint, John and Michael (sons-in-law); Simon, Robert, Philip, Sarah, Kathryn, Richard, Rachael, Ffion, Edwards and Grace (grandchildren); Ieuan, Fraser, Harriet and Maya (great grandchildren).

A large gathering of friends joined the family to pay their last respects to a close respected friend.

The funeral service was held at St Elidyr’s Church, Amroth and was officiated by Canon Michael Butler. The organist was Mrs Val Evans (family friend). The bearers were Simon, Robert, Philip, Richard and Edward (grandsons) and Ben Perkins (close family friend).

There were family flowers only with donations if so desired for Wales Air Ambulance and Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice c/o E C Thomas and Son Funeral Directors; Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, SA67 8LT who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs Mary Ellen Tunster Tavernspite The death occurred at South Pembrokeshire Hospital, Pembroke Dock after a long stay of Mrs Mary Ellen Tunster, of Mount Pleasant, Tavernspite on August 25th. She was 91.

As a native of Tavernspite she enjoyed gardening, knitting and cooking. She was a member, deacon and organist at Glanrhys Baptist Chapel.

She was predeceased by her husband Sidney.

The service was held at Glanrhyd Baptist Chapel and was officiated by Rev Hywel Brown. The organist was Brian Nicholas.

The bearers were Ken Davies, Meurig Davies, Peter Thomas, Paul Webb, Malcolm Thomas and John Tunster.

The principal mourners and family left to mourn are Shirley and Norman Thomas (daughter and son-in-law); Richard and Winnifred Tunster (son and daughter-in-law); Helen and John, Gaynor and Derek, Malcom and Michelle, Sarah and Mark, Andrea and Colin, John (grandchildren); Sarah, Niall, Teri, Hannah, Britany, Grace, Emily, Jac (great grandchildren); Hywel and Harry Llewellyn (great nephews).

There were family flowers only with donations for the Friends of South Pembs Hospital, Pembroke Dock c/o E C Thomas and Son, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside who carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr Alan Frederick Garton (Gart’s) Milford Haven Mr Alan Frederick Garton (Gart’s) died on August 26th at Withybush Hospital. He was 72 and lived in Priory Road, Milford Haven.

He was the son of Cyril and Florence Garton and was educated at Milford Haven Grammar School and during this time he worked for the Star Supplies Store in Charles Street. As a bicycle delivery boy. On leaving school he served an apprenticeship with Messrs Croft, Dartmouth Street Garage. He then joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers for his national service singing on for a third year. In 1963 he became an industrial radiographer at the then Texaco and Esso Refineries. For ten years he then joined Gulf Oil as a process technician and worked there until he took early retirement when the refinery closed.

Gart’s, as alan was known was a larger life character who would sing at every opportunity. He also loved rock and rolling, whistling and his pigeons.

Alan was a very talented footballer playing for his regiment and was a very important member of the successful Hakin United and Milford United teams of the late 1950s/60s. He also played many games for the Milford United Welsh league side during the mid 60’s. Alan joined the local homing pigeon society and was highly successful until illness forced his retirement from racing a year ago. He was a founder member of the local united sports tote that helped to provide funds for many local sports organisations until ill health forced his recent retirement. Alan took great price in providing a very colourful display of potted plants in the forecourt of his home.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Mrs Jean Garton (wife); Michelle (daughter); Leeam and Kyle (grandsons); Marion and Gareth, Majorie and Jack (sisters and brothers-in-law); Cyril and Wendy (brother and sister-in-law); Shirley (sister-in-law); Beverley, Suzanne, Huw, Alan, Sharon, Stephen, Kay (nieces and nephews); Poppy (cousin); Emma (Leeams girlfriend).

Unable to attened Mrs Jean Garton (wife); Gareth and Alun Jones (brother-in-law and nephew); Mrs Ethel Garton (aunt).

A large gathering of family, friends and neighbours attended the service at St Katharines and St Peters Church followed by internment at Thortnon Cemetery. Pigeons were released as a tribute to Alan by Milford Haven Homing Society.

It was officiated by Rev Alan Chadwick who gave a eulogy.

The bearers were Stephen and Nathan Jones, Mickey Bolton and Dai Davies.

Donations in lieu of flowers for the Milford Haven Stroke Society.

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

Mrs Mai Morris.

Maenclochog Peacefully, after a short illness, the death occurred at Withybush Hospital on August 5th , of Mai Morris, Ty Rhug, Maenclochog, formely of Tydwr, Tufton. She was predeceased by her husband Vincent Morris in 1985.

A large gathering of family and friends attended the service at Siloh Chapel, Tufton on August 12th, where Mai was a deacon. She was also an active member of Merched Y Wawr, Clwb Bowlio Maenclochog and the Friends in Retirement Club The funeral was officiated by the Reverend Geoffrey Eynon, assisted by Reverend Martin Spain and the organist was Mrs Olwen O’Connor.

The bearers were Geraint John, Emyr Edwards, David Williams, Ian Griffiths, Dennis O’Connor and Glyn John.

Left to mourn are : Ann, Rhian, Julie, Andy, Philip, Gwenda, David, Betty, Ann, Heather, Byron and Helen - nephews and nieces (and their families). Emyr, great-nephew, and his son Osian; Hetty, Enid and Linda, sisters-in-law. Plus many other relatives too numerous to mention.

Donations if desired in lieu of flowers, towards Tenovus the Cancer Charity, may be sent to Mrs Rhian Taylor, 182 St Davids Road, Letterston, Haverfordwest. SA62 5ST.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Dennis Jones, Efailwen.

Mrs Mair Lewis Fishguard The funeral of Mair Lewis, High Street, Fishguard, took place on September 12th at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth. The service was conducted by the Rev Carl Williams, assisted by the Rev John Roberts.

The principal mourners were Helen (daughter); Sian, Dafydd, Jack and Imogen (grandaughter, partner, great grandchildren); William and Cecilie (grandson and partner); Ruth (sister); Hugh (nephew); Christopher and Meryl (nephew and wife); Stephen and Jen (nephew and partner); Dennis and Enid (nephew and wife); Michelle (niece) together with relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

The bearers were William, Dafydd, Christopher and Stephen.

There were family flowers only with donations for Cancer Research UK being received by Paul Jenkins and Sons Funeral Directors, Feidr Castell, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, SA65 9BB.

Mr Emyr Lynn Childs Trecwn The funeral of Emyr Lynn Childs 'Disgwylfa', Trecwn, took place on August 25th. A large gathering of family, friends and neighbours attended the service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth.

The service was conducted by the Rev. Alwyn Daniels, assisted by Bishop Saunders Davies and Canon Roger Griffiths.

The principle mourners were Pat (wife); Wynn (son); Paul and Wendy (daughter and son-in-law); Lloyd and Susan (son and daughter-in-law); Cathryn, David and Andrew (grandchildren); Gareth and Ray (sister and brother-in-law); Ronald, Howard and Eurfron, Gareth and Gloria (brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law); Robert, Christine, Thomas, Sarah-Jayne, James and Jack, Alwyn and Jean, Parry, Euros and Annie, Haulwen, Berwyn and Delyth, Barbara and Adrian, Peter and Karen (nephews and nieces), cousins and relatives too numerous to mention.

Unable to attend were Val, Dafydd, Hedydd and Alister (nephews and nieces) Margaret Thomas (aunt).

The bearers were friends of Lynn, Paul Harries, Eric George, Adrian Jones and Derek John.

There were immediate family flowers only with donations if desired for the 'Chemotherapy Day Unit' at Withybush Hospital.

MR A B MORGAN PENFFORDD The funeral took place on July 23rd of Mr Arwel Bevan Morgan of Brynhyfryd, Penffordd who suddenly died at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff on Wednesday, 13 July 13th aged 53.

A large number of family, friends and neighbours attended the service at Gelli Baptist Chapel, Llawhaden followed by an interment.

Arwel was born at Holloway Fawr, Penffordd and attended Penffordd CP School and Ysgol y Preseli. He continued his education at Haverfordwest Technical College where he studied agriculture, after completing his education he worked at home on the family farm. His main interests apart from his family were working on the family farm as well supporting the Pembrokeshire YFC movement and being a deacon at Gelli Baptist Chapel and following the local whist drives.

The family left to mourn are Ruth (wife); Aled and Angharad (son and girlfriend); Meinir (daughter); Morfydd and the late Desmond (mum and dad); Vernon and Sharon, Peter and Janet (brothers and sister-in-laws); Samantha and Stephen; Natalie, Darrell; James and William (nieces and nephews); Brenda Morgan (great aunt); Eileen Williams, Gwen Rees, Wyndham and Joan Bevan, Betty Bevan, Beryl Bevan, (aunts and uncle), together with many other family members to numerous to mention.

Unable to attend was Janno Bevan (aunt).

The service was officiated by Rev Huw George and accompanied by Rev Llinos Edwards, Rev Nigel Griffin and Pembrokeshire YFC President Mr Geoff Harries. The bearers were David and Andrew Howells; Mark James, Anthony Rees; Harold and David Warlow.

There were family flowers only with donations for the Neurology Unit at the University Hospital of Wales, which may be sent to Mr John Bevan, Tregendeg, Clynderwen, Pembrokeshire.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Roy Folland and Son, Haverfordwest