Mr J Prest; Mr A M Booth; Mrs R J Blunsden; Miss B N John and Mr B Davies. (From Western Telegraph)

Mr J Prest; Mr A M Booth; Mrs R J Blunsden; Miss B N John and Mr B Davies.

10:46am Wednesday 28th September 2011 in Obituaries

Mr James (Jim) Prest Gelliswick, Milford Haven The death occurred at Withybush Hospital on September 11th of Mr James (Jim) Prest, of South Hook Road, Gelliswick, Milford Haven. He was 63.

He was from Blackburn, Lancashire and after leaving school he was accepted at Dartmouth Royal Naval College to train as a Fleet Air Arm Pilot. He came to Milford Haven in the late 1960’s working for Trinity House Transporting goods and equipment to the small lighthouse. He spent the last 38 years working for Milford Haven Refinery mainly on the jetty and his most recent job was as jetty co-ordinator for Murco.

His main interests were his home and family, walking his dog jack, a keen railway and aeroplane enthusiast, he collector model railways, boats and planes.

He was held in high regard by his work colleagues and this was shown by the wonderful send off from Gelliswick where so many of the refinery workers and associates turned out and the winderful tibute by the svitzer tug with the fire water display.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners were Carol (wife of 39 years); Louisa and David (daughter and husband); Stephen (son); Mrs Charlotte Prest (mother); John and Catherine Prest (brother and wife); James and Jonathan Prest (nephews); Mrs Margaret Andreson (mother-in-law); David and Christine Anderson (brother-in-law and wife); Emma Anderson (niece); Peter Anderson (brother-in-law); Lottie Anderson (niece); Wilma Anderson (sister-in-law); Peter and William Anderson (nephews); Julie Prest (sister).

Unable to attend John and Reuja Anderson (Brazil), Oliver, Thomas and Lucy Scriven (grandchildren).

The service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth and was officiated by Rev Alan Chadwick. The bearers were Louisa, Stephen, James and Jonathan (daughter, son and nephew).

Donations in lieu of flowers to tenovus Cancer Charity and Macmillan Nurses to Mr D Anderson, 34 Skomer Drive, Milford Haven SA73 2RF.

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

Mr Alan Maynard Booth Milford Haven Mr Alan Maynard Booth died at Withybush Hospital on August 28th. He was 71 and lived in Shakespeare Avenue, Milford Haven.

During his working life he was a school-master both in Britain and abroad. He spent two years in Kenya between 1966 and 1968, but spent the majority of his working life in St Martins Preparatory School, Northwood, Middlesex, where he retired from in 2005.

Alan gained a degree in English at Christchurch University, Oxford.

He was an avid reader and took enormous pleasure from that being known also as Alan the Book in the local area. He liked real ale almost as much as reading, and also riding his motor scooter.

He was divorced twice and is survived by his daughter Sophie. Sadly Alan's son Christopher died in August 2010. Because Alan thought of his two cats Dylan and Sherlock as 'the boys', maybe he is survived by them too. Alan's speaking voice was a thing of rare beauty. His voice resonated with a deep timbre, solemnity and humour as and where required.

Alan's last wishes were that he wanted to leave his body the medical science. This proved not to be possible sadly.

He had very pronounced views on religion and wished for no funeral service. His daughter and friends respected this and there was no service at his cremation. He shall be remembered for his life and not his death.

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

Mrs Rouna Joyce Blunsden Pembroke Dock The death occurred at Withybush Hospital of Rouna Joyce Blunsden of Front Street, Pembroke Dock, who passed away at the age of 78 on September 1st.

As a native of Pembroke Dock, she was a shop assistant at Taylers Ironmongers of Dimond Street, Pembroke Dock and Munts Jewellers, Queen Street, Pembroke Dock.

Rouna’s interest centered around her home, she loved to knit and made lovely jumpers for herself and husband Sidney. She was a very caring person to her mother, father and aunts who she looked after.

She was a housewife and was predeceased by Sidney Blunsden.

The family left to mourn are Billy, Annett, Wendy, Jayne (brother-in-law and nieces); Charles and Jennifer (brother and sister-in-law); Tony (brother-in-law); Muriel and Pam, Billy and Sheila (brother and sisters-in-law), plus many nephews and nieces; David and Jean (cousin) and Betty (cousin).

The service was held at St Johns Church, Pembroke Dock, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth. It was officiated by Rev Thelma Barber and the bearers were Billy Harries, Charles Blunsden, Steven Blunsden, David Bateman and Raymond Williams.

There were family flowers only with donations if so desired for Ward 10, Withybush Hospital c/o Mr Graham Thomas, 34 Charles Thomas Avenue, Pembroke Dock SA72 6UR.

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

MISS B. NANCY JOHN HAVERFORDWEST.

Miss Beatrice Nancy John, who died at Withybush Hospital on Wednesday September 13th, was a highly respected member of an old Haverfordwest family. She would have been 100 years old in February.

She was the oldest and last survivor of six children of the late Mr and Mrs William John, her father having run a wholesale grocery business, Green and John, in succession to his father in the building in Quay Street now occupied by Howells’ Jewellers.

Born in Haverfordwest, Miss John in her younger days became a companion and housekeeper to a wealthy Cardiff family to whose children she was also a Nanny. She returned to Haverfordwest when her aunt, Mrs May Jenkins of Merlin’s Bridge, was widowed. Mrs Jenkins had built the first bungalow at Pembroke Road, Merlin’s Bridge, now the Lynnefield Rest Home for the Elderly. When her aunt died she became companion and housekeeper to Mr and Mrs William George of Hasguard and, on retirement, moved to Augustine Way, Haverfordwest, where she lived alone until 2005 when failing health caused her to move to Montrose Residential Home at Merlin’s Hill, where she was very happy.

A lifelong and faithful member of St Mary’s Church, she also enjoyed membership of Haverfordwest Arts Club for many years. In her younger days she was a strong swimmer and took an interest in other sports, her father having been a keen sportsman who played bowls into his nineties.

A dignified, independent and determined lady she was highly respected by everyone with whom she came into contact. Having outlived her five younger siblings, brothers Graham and Hugh and sisters Dilys, Wenda and Elizabeth, she leaves to mourn her brother-in-law Ronnie Cheatham and his sons Graham and John, cousins Mrs Mary Lewis and Mrs Joyce James and their families and close friends Thelma and Anne Hughes.

The funeral service took place at St Mary’s Church, Haverfordwest, on Thursday September 22nd followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn Crematorium. The Curate of Haverfordwest, Father Harri Williams, officiated assisted by the former Vicar, Canon Derek Evans.

The mourners were members of the immediate family and of St Mary’s Church and friends. There were family flowers only but donations in lieu may be made to St Mary’s Church and sent to Major John Warren, Dreenhill Farm, Dale Road, Haverfordwest, SA62 3XG The funeral arrangements were carried out by Roy Folland and Son, Haverfordwest.

Mr B Davies Solva Mr B Davies, Solva of Torestin Nursing Home, Tiers Cross, formerly of Solva, died on September 3rd at the age of 88.

He was predeceased by his wife Joan Davies in 1991.

During his working life he served in the army. He then went on to be a welder, having helped in building the Cleddau Bridge, where he met many good friends.

During his retirement years his main interests were gardening. He also liked to watch football being a supporter of Manchester United.

The family left to mourn are Tania and Mark Burgin (daughter and son-in-law); Tracey and Jason Rogers (granddaughter and husband); Adam, Evelyn and Martyn Howlett (grandchildren); Robert, Thomas and Sam Rogers (great grandchildren) also family from Solva and Manchester.

The funeral service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth on September 8th and was officiated by Rev Fr Harri Williams.

The bearers were Adam and Martyn Howlett and Robert and Thomas Rogers (grandsons and great grandsons).

There were family flowers only with donations made to Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK.

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