Mrs P E Richards

Milford Haven

THE funeral took place at Hamilton Court Chapel of Rest, Milford Haven on Friday June 8 of Mrs Patricia Elizabeth Richards of Bunkers Hill, Steynton, Milford Haven, who died at home on May 27 aged 85 years.

Mrs Richards was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Bertie Jefferies of Neyland and leaves a family of four sons, one daughter, twenty-one grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sister Miss Marion Jefferies of Neyland.

After completing her education at the former Pembroke Dock County School, Mrs Richards dedicated much of her life to her family, celebrating her diamond wedding with her late husband in 2012.

The mourners at the service at Honeyborough Cemetery, Neyland were Mrs C I Richards (daughter-in-law); Mr C I Richards was unable to attend; Mr and Mrs J M Richards (son and daughter-in-law); Mr C A Richards and Miss J Keast (son and partner); Mr A H Richards (son); Mrs S E Underwood (daughter) was unable to attend; Miss M M Jefferies (sister); Mrs A Huntingdon (sister-in-law); grandchildren Scott, Luke, Nia, Lisa, Emma, Megan, Sam, Georgia and India Richards, Miss Hannah Underwood; Andy Hudson, Donald McShannon and Heidi Holmes (partners); great grandchildren Amelia, Isla and Noah; Mr James Huntingdon (nephew); Mr and Mrs S Slade; Mrs T Kinnersley.

The bearers were Mark, Christopher, Andrew and Sam Richards.

There were family flowers only with donations to the Paul Sartori Foundation.

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

Mr C Ford

Formerly of

Haverfordwest

MR Clive Ford passed away on June 8 in Southampton.

He was born in Gowerton and also lived in Haverfordwest.

Clive spent most of his childhood in Haverfordwest and his first job was in a local bakery before labouring for a local builder until he went to work in the former slaughterhouse at the top of Dew Street.

This was a very handy commute because Clive lived in Richmond Crescent and would hop over the wall to work.

As his butchery skills improved Clive decided to go to sea as a ships butchers working initially on the MV Apapa sailing out of Liverpool before moving to the Union Castle Line in Southampton sailing on the Transvaal Castle to South Africa. The chef on board became a great friend especially as he arranged for him to go on a blind date with his girlfriends friend Anthea, with whom he married in 1968.

Clive would come home to Pembrokeshire during shore leave until he finally found a job on land working at the Esso refinery in Fawley and settling nearby.

Clive kept up with local news when his nephew Steve visited bringing numerous editions of the Western Telegraph and he always ensured that Steve brought him a large bag of Pembrokeshire earlies during the summer months.

Clive was a lively character and will be sorely missed by his family and friends

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Anthea Ford (wife); Tony and Doreen Edwards (brother and sister-in-law); Stephen and Karen James (nephew); Alex James (great nephew); Emily James (great niece); David and Louise Edwards (nephew); Wendy Swann (niece); Gabby and Chloe Swann (great nieces).

The funeral will be held at Romsey Crematorium this week.

Mr J Williams

Trefin

THE funeral of John Williams, Caerau Canol, Trefin took place on May 19 at Rehoboth Chapel, Square and Compass.

Mr Williams passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on May 13, aged 81 years.

John leaves to mourn Cefin and Suzelle (son and daughter in law); Meirion (son), Teleri (daughter); Daniel and Hattie, Dafydd and Vicki, Iola and Dom (grandchildren and partners); Rhodri, Carian, Ceris and Llion (grandchildren), plus numerous cousins and family friends.

The funeral at Rehoboth Chapel was officiated by Rev Geraint Morse assisted by Rev John Roberts.

The ceremony was followed by interment at Rehoboth Cemetery.

The organist was Miss Eirlys Charles. The bearers were Cefin and Meirion (sons), Dafydd, Rhodri, Llion and Iola (grandchildren).

There were family flowers only and any donations to the Paul Sartori Foundation.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Paul Jenkins & Sons Funeral Directors, Fishguard.