Obituaries, December 28th 2011 (From Western Telegraph)

Obituaries, December 28th 2011

11:17am Tuesday 27th December 2011 in Obituaries

MRS M. D. (PEGI) MORGAN

HAVERFORDWEST

One of the pioneers of Welsh nursery education in Pembrokeshire, who is remembered with affection by generations of children, has died aged 88.

Mrs Margaret (Pegi) Davies Morgan of Glenover Park, Haverfordwest, was instrumental, with her friend Mrs Elaine Thomas, in founding and teaching at Ysgol Feithrin Hwlffordd soon after moving to Haverfordwest in the 1960s.

Born and brought up in Llandissilio and Clunderwen, Mrs Morgan, was an avid Welsh speaker and soon identified the need for early years Welsh language teaching in the area. The impact she made on the community and on her friends and neighbours was reflected in the large and widely representative attendance at her funeral at Parc Gwyn Crematorium on November 29th.

Mrs Morgan was a quiet, gentle and unassuming lady with a keen sense of duty and, soon after she moved to Haverfordwest with her husband Emrys, an insurance manager, and their family in 1966, she showed the calibre of her compassion and kindness when she gave unstinting support to two elderly neighbours, enabling them to extend their stay in their own home despite failing health.

A true Christian, she was a faithful member of Albany United Reformed Church, and took an active part in all its activities until ill-health prevented her attendance. It was a heavy blow when she lost her devoted husband Emrys eight years ago, but she carried on with the support of her son and three daughters, who were at her bedside when she died peacefully after a long illness bravely borne.

She leaves to mourn her son Ian and daughters Lona, Helen and Ruth, and their spouses Anthony, Hugh, Nick and Maggie, her grandchildren Natalie, James, Nathan, Tom, Annie, Louis and Danny, sisters Pat and Gwyneth and numerous other relations, neighbours and friends.

The funeral service at Parc Gwyn was conducted by a long time family friend, The Rev Elwyn John, and a moving eulogy was given by Mr Richard Law of Albany Church. The bearers were Messrs Eddie Morris, Wyn Morris and Graham Thomas (nephews) and Adrian Jones (friend).

The principal mourners were the immediate family and innumerable neighbours and friends. Grandson Tom, who is studying in America, was unable to attend.

There were family flowers only but donations in lieu may be made to the Paul Sartori Foundation, whose nurses provided devoted care. These may be sent to Mr Ian Morgan, The Grange, 36A, Pill Road, Hook, Haverfordwest, SA62 4LU. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Ken Davies and Son, Blaenwaun, Clunderwen.

Mrs Winifred Grace Pawlett

Tenby

The death occurred at Belvedere Residential Home, Tenby on December 6th of Winifred Grace Pawlett. She was 93.

Originally from St Florence (Jordanston Farm), she farmed with her husband Hughie who pred-deceased her in 1985.

When they retired they lived in Scandanavian Heights, Saundersfoot.

Her main interests were her garden and going on coach holidays with her husband. While living in St Florence she worshipped at St Florence Church.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners were Mr and Mrs Paul Hunt (niece and husband); Mr and Mrs Keith Skone (nephew and wife); Mr George Rix (nieces and husband); Mr and Mrs John Arthur (niece and husband); Mr and Mrs Derek Cole (niece and husband); Mr Gareth Hunt; Kathryn and Ian; Leah; Mr Julian Arthur; Mrs Lloyd and staff (Belvedere Home).

Unable to Mr and Mrs Keith Skone, Mr George Rix, Mrs Angela Hunt, Mr and Mrs Damian Arthur, Mrs Sallie Arthur, Mr and Mrs Joanathan Cole, Mr and Mrs Matthew Cole.

The service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium and was officiated by Rev David Gooding. Mr Derek Cole read a poem and Pastor Gooding read Psalm 23.

The bearers were Mr Paul Hunt, Mr John Arthur, Mr Derek Cole and Mr Julian Arthur.

There were family flowers only with donations if so desired for the Alzheimers Society c/o E C Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside SA67 8LT who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Georgina May Wickland

Pembroke

The death of Georgina May Wickland aged 77 years occurred suddenly on November 9th at Withybush Hospital. Georgina known as May to her family and friends had lived in St Ann's Crescent, The Green, Pembroke for 45 years until earlier this year, where due to ill health she became a resident of Bush House.

In 2005 May was predeceased by her husband George Thomas Wickland they had been married for 50 years. The funeral took place on November 17th at St Michael's Church, Pembroke followed by internment at St Michaelís cemetery. The service was officiated by Rev Roger Jones.

The principle mourners were Gerald and Julie (son and daughter-in-law); Judy and Jeff (daughter and partner); Christopher and Susan (son and daughter-in-law); Richard and Lisa (son and partner); Tony and Brian Preston (brothers); Pam and Phil OíDonnel, Carol and Brian Kingdom (sisters and brothers-in-law); Katherine, Vanessa, Samantha, Daniel, Michelle, Dean, Gemma, Gavin, Amanda and Luke (grandchildren) and seven great grand children. Plus numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

The bearers were Gerald, Christopher and Daniel (sons and grandsons).

There were family flowers only, but if desired, donations in lieu for Alzheimer's Society, may be sent to John Roberts and son, Funeral Directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock SA72 6AN, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs Bessie Phillips

Clynderwen

The funeral took place at Blaenconin Chapel on November 16th of Mrs Bessie Phillips, Clydfan, Clynderwen at the age of 107. She was predeceased by her husband Fred in 1992 and also her son Ken.

She will be greatly missed by her daughter Sadie, son-in-law Hywel also grandchildren, great grandchildren as well as her nieces and nephew.

The bearers were Andrew, Richard, Mark and Christopher (grandchildren).

The service was conducted by the Rev Hugh George assisted by Rev Hywel Jones and Rev Eirian Wyn Lewis. Apolgies were received from Mr Eric John and Rev John Roberts. The organist was Mrs E Thomas. Cremation followed at Parc Gwyn Crematorium.

The mourners were Sadie and Hywer (daughter and son-in-law); Andrew, Janet, Richard, Heulwen, Mark, Tara, Christina, Christopher, Jessica (grandchildren and great grandchildren); Dau and Ceinwen John, Muriel Gibby, Heulwen Davies, Gareth and Anne Davies (nephews and nieces); Gwyneth Lewis, Margaret Davies and Judith (cousins) together with numerous great nephews and nieces.

There were family flowers only with donations for Pembrokeshire Care being received by Mr Hywel Davies.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs Ken Davies and Sons, Clynderwen.

Christina Anne Willetts

Pembroke

Christina died peacefully at South Pembrokeshire Hospital on Monday November 14th after two long illnesses.

With a Welsh father and Scottish mother, Christina was a true Celt. After seeing a great deal of the world she made her home where she was happiest with her family in Pembrokeshire.

Christina was born in London to proud parents Clive and Charlotte Willetts in February 1957 and grew up in Surrey being an older sister to Cheryl and Mark.

Attending first Sir Winston Churchill School in Surrey and then when the family moved to Caerphilly Girls Grammar School and Hawthorn Comprehensive School. Christina excelled at all her academic subjects and particularly loved economics, politics and English. She was an avid reader of the Economist, Private Eye and Spectator Magazines and loved nothing more than to have a good 'debate' with her father. He talent in school drama productions led to an audition for and offer of a place at the National Theatre in Lodnon, but she decided to study law at Bristol University and loved living in Clifton. However after taking a gap year and working as chambermaid at the Savoy Hotel in London, Christina completed her degree but had decided on a career change and headed off to Edinburgh to complete a diploma in hotel management, returning to London, Christina worked as housekeeper at both the Savoy and Claridges Hotels and loved all the culture the city had to offer. It was here that she met Prince Sadrudin Agakhan, High Commissioner for the United Nations and his wife who offered Christina the opportunity to run their households in Geneva and around the world. Over the next ten years Christina travelled extensively, became fluent in French and met many distinguished politicians and celebrities.

Missing her family, Christina returned to the UK, first to Bristol and then Pembrokeshire, bringing her fiercely protective adopted dog Valentine, living in Pembroke, Christina worked with her sister running their own business 'Jumpety Jump', but as the work became too demanding became a learning support assistant at Primary schools in Hundleton and Milford Haven and Bush School Pembroke. Christina loved this work, it suited her intelligence, imagination and creativity and she particularly loved walking the beaches of Pembrokeshire with her devoted rescue dog Jack.

It was also at this time that Christina fell ill, hitherto physically fit, active and fiercely independent, Christina had now to contend with nearly five years of debilitating medical treatments, which she bore with courage, strength and dignity.

She remained active as possible enjoying her home, family and friends.

Loved by all with whom she came into contact with, generous and kind, Christina was often described as an elegant, gentle lady and will be missed every day by her loving family.

The funeral was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium on November 23rd.

Mr Kelvin Ashley Llewellyn Morgans

Pembroke

The death occurred at the home of Mr Kelvin Ashley Llewellyn Morgans of Merchants Park, Pembroke on December 4th. He was 76.

During his working life he was a rigger for Texaco and retired after 38 years.

His hobbies were fishing short mat bowls, being a member of Llanteg social club, he played darts for Three Crowns, Pembroke and he played football for Angle and the borough club.

He was predeceased by his wife Gywneth in 2010.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Anthony John Morgans, Michael David Morgans, Elizabeth Ann Thomas, Sian Claire (sons and daughters); Billy Morgans (brother); Stephanie, Cheryl and Jade (nieces).

The service was held at Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg followed by internment at Llanion Cemetery, Pembroke Dock and was officiated by Rev Paul Nash.

The bearers were Clive Lawrence (friend and neighbour), Michael Morgans (son), Clifford Cole (friend and neighbour), Billy Morgans (brother).

The funeral arrangements were carried out by E C Thomas and son, Funeral Directors, 31 Stockwell Road, Pembroke Dock.

Mrs G Evans

Newport

Gwyneth Evans died peacefully at Gwelfor Parrog, on December 3rd at the age of 92. After a short hospitalisation, she was devoted nursed at home be her daughter, district and Paul Sartori nurses and carers.

Originally from Puncheston, the daughter of William Anne Morris, she married the late Glyn Thomas Evans, who predeceased her in 1990. She has also lost her son Allan, daughter Janet and daughter-in-law Linda, whose deaths she bore with great courage and fortitude.

In 1940 the family moved to Fishguard to Gwelfor, where she enjoyed the spectacle of Newport Bay, for the rest of her life.

She was a caring, devoted mother and having been deprived of the opportunity of further education herself, she was determined that her eleven children, should have the benefit of a college education. At the time of her death her extended family numbered 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, whose progress and achievements continued to bring her immense pleasure.

As her family grew up she devoted her energies to gardening, cooking award-winning dishes in the WI and world travel. With many of her children teaching abroad, she enjoyed visits to Hong Kong, Australia, Tasmania and Sarawak, as well as holidaying in the USA and Europe.

She was an avid readers with a keen, astute mind, continuing to pursue her interest in crosswords, and quiz programmes almost to the end.

Despite her demanding family commitments she found time to contribute to the community, helping to establish a brownie pack, and in later life organising weekly whist drives, with proceeds donated to various charities.

As an unpaid ambassador to the Wales Tourist Board, regular holidaymakers to Newport became lifelong friends, several of whom attended her funeral.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners were Helen, Dilys and John Evans (daughters and son); Daniel and Pat, Rae and Mary, Martin and Karen (sons and daughters-in-law); Anne and Susan (daughters); Hywel Parry-Jones (son-in-law); Sian Banfield, Sarah and Justin Mountstevens, Kate Apted, Xander Beck, Huw, Glyn and Alison Parry-Jones, Christopher and Debs, Carl and Racehl, Matthew and Pippa Evans, George and Thomas Fry (grandchildren and partners), Nye, Owen, Megan and Alex (great grandchildren, Evan Jon Evans (brother-in-law); Jane and Nigel Davies, Sian and Seamus O’Donnell, Anthony Griffiths, Bill Howells, Bonnie and Vivian Davies and Bernard Morris (nieces and nephews); George Davies (cousin).

Unable to attended Trevor and Pat Evans (son and daughter-in-law); Gareth, Lindsay and Jeff, Rachel and John (grandchildren); Rebecca, Mitchell and Piper Gwyneth (great grandchildren), all family in Tasmania and Australia; Peter Apted (son-in-law); Louise and Katrina Evans, Elizabeth Apted, Peter Banfield, Megan Parry Jones, Michelle and Marc Krenzler (grandchildren); Eli, bethan, Dylan and Jacob (great grandchildren), Winifred Horne (sister).

A service of celebration for the life of Gwyneth was attended by a large gathering of friends, as well as family, at Bethlehem Baptist Chapel, followed by internment at Brynhyfryd Cemetery. The Rev Alwyn Daniels officiated, and the organist was Ms J Young. Readings were given by her grandchildren, Sian and Glyn, and as organ recital by Matthew.

The bearers were Huw and Glyn Parry Jones, Christopher, Carl and Matthew Evans, George Fry (grandsons).

There were family flowers only, but flowers for the house were kindly given by friends and neighbours.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be donated to the Paul Sartori Foundation c/o Paul Jenkins and Sons, Feidr Castell, Fishguard, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.