Mr J R Jenkins

Haverfordwest

MR James Reginald Jenkins of Haverfordwest passed away at Williamston Nursing Home with his wife Joanie at his side.

He was 78.

Reg was born in Golden Hill, Spittal where he ran a business as a garage proprietor for 45 years.

Reg and Joanie married in October 1977.

With their dog, they enjoyed many years of carvanning and were great animal lovers.

He also enjoyed DIY.

Reg was devoted to Joanie and family and they spent 40 happy years together.

He was a very dignified and very gentle man and was respected by all who knew him.

The family left to mourn are Joanie (wife); Julian and Jackie Henton (step children); Merle, Rob and Louvain (very special sisters and brother-in-law); Brenda and family (sister).

The bearers were Julian Henton (stepson), Luke, Simon and Ben Henton (stepgrandchildren).

The funeral took place recently at Parc Gwyn Crematorium and it was officiated by Rev Elwyn John.

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

Mrs R E Middleton

Pembroke Dock

MRS Rose Elizabeth Middleton of Elizabeth Court, Pembroke Dock passed away on December 8 at Withybush Hospital.

She was 98.

As a native of Pembroke Dock, Rosa worked as a chef/ housekeeper at the Dockyard in Pembroke Dock and also in Pembroke Dock Cricket Club doing shifts as a bar-maid and other various cleaning jobs.

Rosa loved socialising and dancing with her late sister Muriel.

She also enjoyed going to whist drives, bingo shopping, luncheon club and travelling.

She was predeceased by Jim Middleton (ex-husband) and Derek Middleton (son).

The family left to mourn are Terry, Tracy, Louise and Phil, Timmy and Marie, Katie, William and Shelley, Gloria and Peter; Thomas, Ieuan, Geraint, Delun, Maureen, Chelsea, Jordan, Cameron, Celeste, Tyler, Ffin (great grandchildren); Poppy and Evie (great great grandchildren); John and Jean (cousin); Steve Lewis, Richard Davies, Miriam, Heather and Ron (close friends).

Kind words were spoken on what was a beautiful, colourful service based on Rosa’s life on December 21 at Pennar Community Church, (Bethany) followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth.

It was officiated by Rev Elizabeth Squires, Pennar Community Church, (Bethany).

The bearers were Terry Middleton, Timmy Middleton, William Elford (grandsons); Stephen Lewis (close friend).

Donations in lieu of flowers for the Salvation Army are c/o E C Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth SA67 8QH, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs B E Winstone

Tenby

The sudden but peaceful death of Mrs Blodwen Winstone occurred at her home in Tenby on Saturday December 16 2017.

She was 74.

Born to Albert and Margaret Hart in December 1943, she was raised in Carew along with her older brother Dennis.

On leaving school she became a nanny, working for the Birt family, a position she looked back on fondly.

She went on to marry Brian in September 1966, and they made their home at 3 Lansdowne Cottages, St Julians Street, Tenby.

She went on to have two children of her own and became a stay at home mum and housewife, as Brian often worked away.

She later ran a successful Bed and Breakfast from her home, with visitors returning year on year, as she made it a home from home.

Blod, as she was often known, loved to walk, and would often be seen chatting to the locals and visitors alike.

She also loved to bake, and adored her garden – she took delight in it being a profusion of colour.

Blodwen held her family close to her heart, and always took a keen interest in what everyone was doing, in particular her three grandsons.

Her funeral was held at Pisgah Baptist Chapel, Cresswell Quay on January 5.

The service was officiated by Rev David Gooding.

The bearers were Justin and Adrian Winstone (sons) and Kevin and Ian Hart (nephews).

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Brain (husband); Justin and Carol (son and daughter-inlaw); Adrian and Catherine (son and daughter-in-law); James, Glen and Jay (grandsons); Dennis and Millie (brother and sister-in-law); Ian, Julie and Jack (nephews/ nieces); Kevin (nephew); Gaynor, Blethin, Gethin and Karl (niece and nephews); Colin and Rosslyn (brothers and sister-in-law); Pamela (sister-in-law); Peter (brother- in-law) and many cousins too numerous to mention.

E C Thomas and Son, funeral directors carried out the funeral arrangements and Rev David Gooding gave a beautiful and heartfelt service.

Mr C Bennett

Cresswell Quay

THE funeral of Chris Bennett of Chestnut Cottage, Cresswell Quay took place on Tuesday December 19 at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth.

A large gathering of family and friends attended to celebrate his life.

Chris passed away peacefully at South Pembs Hospital on December 6 2017 aged 70.

Chris was born in Wednesbury and after leaving school joined the merchant navy.

Later he moved to Carew to live with his parents who had taken over the local shop after moving from the Midlands.

After working at Pembroke Power Station for a short while he set up his own business repairing and respraying cars which became known as Pisgah Coachworks.

Mainly working for the trade as well as private customers.

During this time he became well respected for his work by all.

In 1984 Chris and his family moved to Cresswell Quay.

Chris retired in 2005 to complete a project he had started.

A boat which on completion became known as Cresswell Star which was his pride and joy.

Chris is survived by his wife Lynne and son Andrew.

The funeral was officiated by Father Paul Davies. A tribute to Chris was given by Mr Tony Allen.

There were family flowers only, with donations in memory of Chris if desired for The Paul Sartori Foundation and South Pembs Hospital c/o John Roberts and Son, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6AN, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.