Obituaries, November 9th 2011 (From Western Telegraph)

Obituaries, November 9th 2011

12:08pm Wednesday 9th November 2011 in Obituaries

Mr Randall Lewis (Bertie)

Llangwm

The death occurred at Withybush Hospital on October 5th of Randall Lewis. He lived in Rectory Road, Llangwm and was 73.

He had lived in Llangwn all his life and he started his working life for the Water Broad as a plumber, retiring early due to ill health.

He loved village life, and was a dedicated scorer for Llangwm Cricket Club for many years. He succeeded Osmond John OBE as club president in 1988 and held office for 23 years until his death. His brother Roger and nephew James still support Llangwm cricket and on a Sunday they would give Randall an account of weekend play.

He followed Llangwm RFC and enjoyed taking his nephews to matches, introducing them to rugby from an early age.

He loved his large family especially his great nephews and nieces. He had lots of visits from neighbours and friends. He enjoyed talking about past times and village news. He will be missed by many people in the village, and on fine days he could be seen sat outside his home, talking to passers by.

Randallís popularity was evident by the number of people attending his funeral on October 13th at Galilee Baptist Chapel, Llangwm followed by internment at Deerland Cemetery Llangwm. The officiating minister was Rev Martyn Evans.

Martin Charles paid tribute to Randall during the service talking of his dedication to Llangwm Cricket Club and his love for the village life.

The bearers were Richard Joseph, Michael Joseph, James Lewis (nephews), Terry John (lifelong friend) The principal mourners were Jacky and John Joseph, Pearl and Richard McClelland, Roma Evans (sisters and brothers-in-law); Roger and Ann Lewis, Neville and Jane Lewis, Malcolm and Anthea Lewis (brothers and sisters-in-law); nephews, nieces and cousins too numerous to mention.

There were family flowers only with donations if desired to the Paul Sartori Foundation c/o Mr Barry Jones, 5 Main Street, Llangwm SA62 4HP.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr David Davies, The Kilns, Llangwm.

Mr Tony Rowley

Hook

The funeral of Mr Tony Rowley of Newtown Road , Hook, took place on Thursday, October 27th. The service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium was conducted by the Vicar of Llangwm , the Rev. Jane Goupillon. Mr Rowley, who was 64 years of age , was a native of Cardiff but had lived in his adopted county of Pembrokeshire for a little over 25 years. In his formative years in the Capital, Tony was a keen sportsman enjoying a variety of sporting activities and at one stage was invited to be a trialist with Cardiff City.

Tony had not been well for a sometime but always bore his illness with characteristic determination and a much admired sense of humour. He passed away at his home on Monday October 17th. In Pembrokeshire Tony will be best remembered as a painter and decorator whose high level of skill and strict attention to detail meant that his services were in constant demand.

In later years Tony turned his sporting prowess to golf and was a popular and successful member of the Rosemarket club. His other love was singing and as a consequence was a stalwart of the Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir, with whom he enjoyed a number of foreign tours. A fitting tribute to his popularity with the choir was the attendance at the funeral of a large number of choir members resplendent in the blue choir blazers. As a tribute they sang "Morte Christie" and the "Sunset Poem", sometimes known as the Eli Jenkins Prayer. Golf club members also paid their respects.

Tony is survived by his wife, Annette, a son, Mathew Rowley and a daughter, Toni Rowley. Testament to Tony’s huge popularity was the large attendance at the funeral service. Many friends and relatives travelled from Cardiff to join the many friends Tony had made during his time in Pembrokeshire. DAVID HUGH WARR

MILFORD HAVEN

David Warr, of Pier Road, Milford Haven, died at home on October 22nd, after a long illness which he bore with great courage. Born in 1928, David was the son of Bill and Nellie Warr of Hakin, Milford Haven. He is survived by his wife Vilma, sons Bill and Jim, grandsons Stephen and Joe, and his brother Trevor.

After completing his National Service with REME, David joined the staff of the Milford Docks Company, where he served as accountant until his retirement. Dave was a tall man of few words, with infinite patience and a lively sense of humour. His interests centred mainly around his family and his dogs, but he was a talented amateur builder - building one bungalow and renovating old cottages. On his retirement he became a keen member of Milford Haven Bowling Club.

The funeral service was held in St.Katherine's and St.Peters's Church and later at Parc Gwyn Crematorium.

The principal mourners were his wife Vilma, son Bill, Jim and Jane (son and daughter-in law), grandson Stephen, Trevor and Pam (brother and sister-in-law), together with many nieces and nephews, including Linda, Nicholas, Robert and Barbara Warr, and Richard and Jean George.

The service was conducted by the Rev. Derek Davies, and the bearers were Royston Howells, Ronnie Grant, Malcolm Connah and Derek Mathias - friends from the Milford Haven Bowling Club.

Funeral arrangements were carried out by Tom Newing and Sons.

There were family flowers only, with donations if desired to the Paul Sartori Foundation and Macmillan Nurses. These may be paid through Barclays Bank, Milford Haven.

Mrs Jean Gloria Evans

Milford Haven

The death occurred at the home of Mrs Jean Gloria Evans of Brooke Avenue, Milford Haven on October 6th. She was 82.

Jean worked in the braiding room on the docks and later in Boots the Chemist, Milford Haven.

Her main interest was spending time with her family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed going to the Legion and Manchester Clubs where she and Billy played bingo and often took to the floor for a foxtrot.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are William (Billy) Evans; Elizabeth and Ray Green (daughter and son-in-law); Barry and Jan Evans (son and daughter-in-law); Helen and Andrew Rees (daughter and son-in-law); Cerys, Edward, Thomas, George and Katie (grandchildren).

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

The bearers were Andrew and Tom Rees, Edwards and Ray Green (sons-in-law and grandsons).

There were family flowers only with donations to Ty Hafan c/o Barclays Bank, Milford Haven Branch.

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

Mr Jeffrey Allan James

Red Roses, near Whitland

The death occurred of Mr Jeffrey Allan James of Pendine Road, Red Roses, Whitland in hospital on September 8th. He was 59.

Originally from Whitland, he worked 20 years at the Whitland Milk Factory and when it closed he went to British Rail where he was still employed.

He loved fishing on the River Taf in Whitland, used to love motor bikes in his younger days and also loved a pint at The Sporting Chance.

The principal mourners were Betty and Kenny (sister and husband); Helen and Alasdair (sister and fiancÈ); Lynn and Jackie (brother and partner); Clive James (brother); Andrew and Susan (brother and wife); nieces and nephews Gail and Adrian Griffiths, Aaron Griffiths, Martin Griffiths and Vicky Moon, Thomas James and Yaz, Samuel James, Sarah, Debra, Gareth, Samantha, cousins too many to mention.

The service was held at Parc Gwyn, Narberth and was officiated by Rev Elwyn John.

The bearers at the Sporting Chance were Harry Llewellyn, Peter Adams, Gary Rees and Keith Butler. Then at the crematorium Kenny Griffiths, Lynn James, Clive James and Andrew James.

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for the British Lung Foundation c/o E C Thomas and Son, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside SA67 8LT who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs E R (Rose) Dixon

Haverfordwest

The death occurred at Withybush Hospital on October 14th of Mrs Edith Rosetta (Rose) Dixon, of Clover Park, Haverfordwest. She was the wife of Mr Ken Dixon and was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Alfred Hughes of Slade Farm, Hayscastle.

Mrs Dixon, who was 86, was on of ten children. She lived and worked in Norwich and Keighley before returning to Haverfordwest when, in the early 60s, she became the owner of Allisons Supermarket, the first supermarket in Pembrokeshire and which later became the Catholic School. She was a very well known and successful business women.

The funeral took place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium on October 22nd where the service was conducted by Rev Fr Harri Williams.

Left to mourn are her husband Ken, her two step-children David and Cynthia and her two surviving sisters Mrs Sheila Roach and Mrs Joyce Morgan, brother-in-law Mr David Morgan, as well as many nieces and nephews.

The bearers were nephews Terry Richards, Michael Cooke, Richard Hughes and Martin James.

There were family flowers only but donations if desired for the RNIB and the Paul Sartori Foundation may be sent to Mrs Helen Oulton, HSBC Bank, Haverfordwest.

Mr P Raddon

Fishguard

The death occurred at Withybush Hospital on Tuesday, October 18th of former postman, Peter Raddon, Windy Hall, Fishguard. He was 77.

Left to mourn are Cynthia (wife), Geraint and Sian, Buddug and Andy, Diane, Susan and Michael, Angharad, Fflur and Rhiannon (nephews and nieces), Dennis (brother-in-law) and also relatives too numerous to mention.

The service was held at St Peter's Church, Goodwick and Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth. Rev. B Barnes and Rev. J Roberts officiated, Mrs V Llewhelin at the organ.

Bearers were A. Bean, M. Starkey, G.Price, K.Morgan, D. Evans & C. John.

Standard bearers were J. A. Allensborough (Area 7 RNA), D. Morgan (Llanelli RNA), C. Blackmore (Haverfordwest RNA), J. J. Morris (Llanelli RBL).

Donation in lieu of flowers to CCU Withybush Hospital and Fishguard and District Stroke Club c/o Paul Jenkins & Sons Funeral Directors, Feidr Castell, Fishguard, SA65 9BB.

Miss Florence Sarah (Sally) Hughes

Hook

The death occurred at the home of Miss Florence Sarah (Sally) Hughes of Newtown Road, Hook, on October 19th. She was 90.

As a native of Hook her interests were chapel, fellowship and her family and friends.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners were Morgan and Pat Jones, William and Mary Jones (nephews and wives); Gail and Stephen Harding (great niece and husband); Michael and Lisa Allen, John and Mandy Allen (great nephews and wives); Robert, Stephen, Emma and Ian (great nephews and niece); Damian, Alexander, William, Alex, George and Tommy (great great niece and nephews); Scott Allen, Phyllis Allen and Betty Fisher, plus friends and neighbours.

The service was held at Mount Zion Chapel, Hook, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn Crematorium and was officiated by Mr Stephen Wood.

The bearers were Morgan and William Jones, Damian Allen (nephews), Hugh Breeze (friend and neighbour).

Donations in lieu of flowers for Paul Sartori Foundation c/o Mrs P Allen, 45 Coombes Drive, Milford Haven SA73 2NU.

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

Mr Matthew Hancock

Formerly from Pembrokeshire

The tragic and sudden death occurred on October 31st of Matthew Hancock, late of Cosheston and Nash, at the untimely age of 44 Matthew was educated at Lamphey School and Rugby School and achieved a Classics degree at Kings College, London before returning to Pembrokeshire.

He will be particularly remembered by his many friends in the equestrian world where he enjoyed much success in many equestrian disciplines firstly as an active member of South Pembrokeshire Pony Club and whilst later competing in major Horse Trials across the UK and abroad. An enthusiastic member of the South Pembrokeshire Hunt, he succeeded Mr Wynn Jones as Hon Secretary, a position he greatly enjoyed.

Following a period with the family business’s of Mainport Training and with Withybush Farms Ltd, where he succeeded his grandfather Mr. C.E Lees, some12 years ago. Mr. Hancock moved to London and lived there and in Hertford,, working initially for IBM, and later for the World Trade Group before returning to South Wales some three years ago where he became resident in Bridgend Matthew is mourned by his parents, Peter and Margaret Hancock who now live in the Vale of Glamorgan and his brother Chris Hancock who lives near Haverfordwest There will be a private service in Bridgend followed by interment in Pembrokeshire.

Mrs Dorothy Rose Watts

Kilgetty

The death occurred of Mrs Dorothy Rose Watts of New Road, Kilgetty on October 12th at her home. She was 70.

She was originally from Staffordshire and had numerous jobs, but her main interest was her family.

Dorothy carried out a lot of charitable work, she loved helping people.

She was predeceased by her husband Mr Gerald James Watts.

The principal mourners and family left to mourn are Steven James Watts (son); Kelly Pironi (partner to Steven); Gareth, Ceriann and Samantha Watts (grandchildren); Gwyn Davies (Dorothyís partner); Iris Jarrett (sister); Sylvia Gardener (sister); Josie Murgatroyd (sister); Eric Edwards (brother).

The service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium and was officiated by Canon Michael Butler. The bearers were Steven Watts, Georgie Jarrett, Eric Gardner and Jack Gardner.

There were family flowers with donations to the 'Stroke Association' C/o E C Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside SA67 8LT, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr Michael Bryan Carolan (Mike)

Pembroke Dock

Mr Michael Bryan Carolan (Mike), of Kitchener Close, Pembroke Dock, passed away at the age of 73 on October 13th at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest.

As a native of Pembroke Dock, Mike was born to Kathleen and Tom Carolan in Folkstone, Kent in 1938. He came to Pembroke Dock aged 2 when his mother came back home because of the war. His grandparents Charlie and Olive Dunford lived in Waterloo. As a child Mike spent hours and hours in Silcox’s with his grandfather Charlie, better known as Manker and by the time he was 11 years old he could park coaches perfectly. This is where he developed his passion for anything mechanical, which lead to a full apprenticeship with Silcox, which he thoroughly enjoyed. In 1956 a group of Pembroke Dock boys formed a skiffle group. It ran for three years playing gigs all over the county but having to go off for National Service the group was forced to disband. For his part in National Service he joined the Royal Army Service Corps, transport division in 1959. He was immensely proud of his two years with the Corps and he loved the whole experience of it all. After his time in the army, Mike joined Intep in the Dockyard and his four grandsons are extremely proud of the fact that he, and a team of others built the Millennium Falcon Spaceship for the very first Star Wars Film, photographs of which are well travelled in the Pembrokeshire schools and everyone who sees them are so impressed. From Intep, Mike went on to work as a contractor at, what was then, the Texaco Oil Refinery, where he worked on many projects and shutdowns.

After building his boat in the late 60’s early 70’s he became a member of Pembroke Haven Motor Boat Club where his passion for fishing and diving became a lifelong hobby. He was Chairman of PHMBC for many years helping to organise all the children’s fishing competitions and charity events.

Mike had a very keen interest in the Sunderland Trust and Spitfire Association and spent many voluntary hours assisting at the Martello Tower in Pembroke Dock.

Mike was a much loved and respected man who will be missed by all who knew him. He loved his family and was very proud of his four grandsons.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Mrs Audrey Carolan (wife); Lisa, Simon, Tom and Charlie Law (daughter, son-in-law and grandsons); Sarah, Gareth, Lewis and Max Jones (daughter, partner and grandsons); Moira and Alan Slaney (sister and brother-in-law); Tina and Andreas Neocleous (sister and brother-in-law); Julie and Paul Muxsworthy (sister and brother-in-law); Margaret and Steve Davies (sister-in-law and brother-in-law); Graham and Anne Phillips (brother-in-law and sister-in-law); Sybil Walters (sister-in- law) and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close family friends.

A large gathering of family and friends attended the funeral on October 24th at St. Johns Church, Pembroke Dock. During the service Lisa (Mike’s daughter) read a tribute to their dad and Graham Phillips (Mike’s brother-in-law) gave two readings. St Johns choir also sang at the funeral.

This was followed by internment at Llanion Cemetery, Pembroke Dock where the Rev Thelma Williams officiated.

The bearers were David Phillips (nephew), Neil Walters (nephew), Martin Davies (cousin), Roy Davies (cousin), Richard Drummond (godson), Rhys Williams (friend) and Thomas Stevens (friend).

There were family flowers only but donations are welcome for RNLI Angle Lifeboat to EC Thomas and Son, 31 Stockwell Road, Pembroke Dock, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.