Margaret Eveline Jones

Cardiff

Formerly Haverfordwest

MARGARET Eveline Jones (nee Stevens) of St Fagans Road, Fairwater, Cardiff passed away on 4 July at Ty Melin Residential Home, Cardiff.

She was 89 years old.

Eveline, the youngest of 14 children, was born in September 1927 in the Boulston district near Haverfordwest, to Arthur and Margaret Stevens and later lived on a small farm holding in Crundale Valley.

She left school at 14 and later trained to be a nurse at Haverfordwest, Bridgend, Birmingham and Southampton Hospitals achieving an SRN qualification and shortly thereafter became a ward sister at St Bride’s Hospital.

She married Raymond Jones, an admiralty worker of Prioryville, Milford Haven in 1957 and they had 3 children, Alan, Yvonne and Lyndon.

The family moved from Milford to Cardiff in 1967 where Eveline continued her nursing career finishing in 1990 as the Night Duty Sister at Glan Ely Geriatric Hospital, Fairwater.

Eveline’s main interests were supporting her family, exercising her dog, gardening, helping the local church community and regularly visiting her beloved Pembrokeshire.

She was a principled, dignified lady who was loved by her family and fondly regarded by all who knew her.

Eveline was pre-deceased by Raymond in June 2001 after 44 years of marriage.

At the memorial service on 17 July in Cardiff the principal mourners were, Alan and Annie Jones, Yvonne and Andy Fryer, Lyndon and Wendy Jones and the grandchildren.

A further service will take place at St Ismael’s Parish Church, Uzmaston at 1pm on Wednesday 16 August.

Mr G H Davies

Blackbridge

Milford Haven MR George Harold Davies of Blackbridge, Milford Haven, passed away peacefully at his home on 25 July aged 76.

One of 5 children, George was the eldest son of George and Eileen Davies, and was born at Mabsgate Farm in St Ishmaels in 1941.

Described by many as a true gentleman, George was a dedicated family man, a proud member of the Pembrokeshire community and a wellrespected and much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

In 1959 he met his wife, Sonia, and together they enjoyed over 57 years of marriage, and had 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren.

George and a work colleague, started Jenkins & Davies Mechanical Engineering in 1975 which became a well-respected company and employer based in Pembroke, retiring in 2001.

Despite his many successes in life, George was a humble man and enjoyed the simple things. He gave generously with his time, helping establish the local youth club in St Ishmaels, serving as an active member for the community council and being heavily involved in village life for many years.

Retirement saw George continue to pursue many of his life’s passions. He loved golf and was a committed and proud member of Milford Haven Golf Club where he was a well-recognised figure and a key contributor to the club’s ongoing success. He was extremely honored to be club captain in the millennium year and enjoyed his time as both the Rabbits and Seniors captain.

George loved his garden.

Bursting with colour and meticulously cared for, George was forever creating new flowerbeds, vegetable patches and green houses. No-one could visit without going away with armfuls of freshly picked vegetables and freerange eggs.

After being diagnosed with cancer 3 years ago, George showed great determination, courage and resilience until the time to finally rest came and he passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He will be greatly missed and is mourned by his wife Sonia, Son and Daughter-in-Law, Mark and Kim, Daughter and Son-in- Law Michelle and Steve, Son and Daughter-in-Law Warren and Rosa, Daughter and Sonin- Law Becky and Stuart, Brother and Sister-in-Law, Jenny and Chris, Motherin- Law, Joan Smith and his much-loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

The funeral service was officiated by Rev. Andrew P. Johnson at St Ishmaels Church on August 2. The bearers were Peter Derbyshire, Gary Philips, John Nicholas and Steve Bampton.

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

Mrs M E Hughes

Portfield Gate

MARY Elizabeth Hughes of Marlsbrough Farm, Portfield Gate, Haverfordwest, passed away peacefully on May 20.

She was 82, and had been a patient at Withybush Hospital for three days.

Mary was the only daughter of Ivor and Gladys Morris of Duggans Land, Wiston.

Her brother William passed away as a child.

Mary attended Wiston School and, aged 14, left to join her parents working on the farm.

Mary married Colwyn at Wiston Chapel in October 1963 and they made their home at Marlsbrough Farm.

She became a devoted member of Nolton chapel along with her husband.

Colwyn passed away in 2001.

Mary was devoted to her family.

She enjoyed keeping in touch with family and friends, and especially enjoyed visiting the Bowen family in America.

Mary enjoyed farming life and was able to tell of how much farming had changed over the years.

She had a special interest in dairy cattle and Texel sheep.

The funeral service was held at Nolton Chapel followed by interment at Nolton Cemetery.

Officiating was Rev Martin Spain, and the organist was Shirley Williams.

Principal mourners were Peter (son), Andrew and Judith (son and daughterin- law) and grandchildren James, Jessica and Kirsty.

The bearers were Geoffrey Couzens, Lloyd Davies, John Hancock, Keith Powell, Simon Thomas and Keith Williams.

There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu for the RBIB is desired, being accepted by Rob Owen, of North Nolton Farm.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by F G Rees and Son, Portfield Gate, Haverfordwest.

Mr Roy Davies

Pembroke Dock

MR Roy Davies, of Bellevue Terrace, Pembroke Dock, passed away at Withybush Hospital on June 3.

Roy was born in Riverside, Pembroke, On October 12, 1957.

He was the eldest son of Sylvia and the late Bobby Davies.

Roy started life at 6 Twelfth Avenue, Brittania Estate, Pembroke Dock, before moving to Imble Street, Pembroke Dock, in 1964.

Roy attended Pennar schools before passing his Eleven Plus and going on to Pembroke Grammar School.

After leaving school, Roy became an apprentice draughtsman at Hancock’s ship building yard.

Unable to complete his apprenticeship when the company ceased trading, Roy went on to train as an electrician at Neyland technical college.

Roy passed the course with distinctions and went on to work for various electrical contracting companies before starting his own electrical contracting business and latterly working as an electrician in the responsive repairs department for Pembrokeshire County Council.

Roy had two children, Lewis and Brittany, and was a proud grandad to Dawson and Jameson, who he loved spending time with.

Roy was passionate about nature and was a keen fisherman and birdwatcher. He also loved football and rugby.

Roy started his football career with Pembroke Boro, but his heart was at Monkton Swifts, so he moved to the Swifts and captained the youth team before going on to play for the first team at the tender age of only 16.

After playing in two senior cup finals, Roy had a change of heart and decided to play rugby.

He joined Pembroke Dock Harlequins and played centre at Number 13 alongside brother Martin. They became a formidable team who went on to win the league in the 1988/89 season.

Roy carried on his rugby career and after retiring from the first team, captained the Quins second team for a few years, attending many of the youth team tours also.

Some of the youth team did not know Roy when the tour started, but they certainly did by the return journey.

Roy was a loveable character, always wanting to make people laugh. He had a wicked sense of humour, as all that knew him will remember.

Roy went back to football if there was no rugby on and would play for Lamphey. He also occasionally played for Hundleton and carried on with five-a-side football in Pembroke sports centre until his mid-fifties before having to hang up his boots because of an ongoing back problem.

Roy was a Manchester United fan firstly, but also had a love for Swansea City as he was a proud Welshman.

Proud to be a Bufferland Boy, Roy will be greatly missed by all that had the good fortune to meet him.

There was a large gathering of friends and family at Narberth crematorium, which reflected the great fondness that so many people had for Roy. The service was officiated by the Rev Norman Gilbert. The bearers were Lewis Davies (son), Philip and Paul Thomas (cousins), Stuart Probert, Simon Lloyd and Haydn Williams (good friends).

The principal mourners are Kath (partner), Lewis and Crystal (son and partner), Brittany and Bob (daughter and partner), Sylvia (mum), Martin and Lydia (brother and sister-in-law), Susan and Ian (sister and partner), Dawson and Jameson (grandsons), Matthew, Abbie, Sophie and Ben (nieces and nephews), Kath’s family, many aunties, uncles and friends, too numerous to mention.

There were family flowers plus a lovely arrangement of the Quins badge, donated by Pembroke Dock Harlequins.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, in memory of Roy, for the RSPB and the Wales Air Ambulance, may be sent to John Roberts and Son, Funeral Directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6AN.

Mrs S E Cressey

Hakin

THE death occurred on July 16 of Mrs Sandra Elizabeth Cressey, of 27 John Lewis Street, Hakin.

Mrs Cressey died at her home, aged 75.

She was married to David and had three children, Andrew, Sian and Simon, and seven grandchildren.

A native of Milford Haven, she spent her working life as a housewife and shop assistant.

She retired from work in 1994.

Her main interests were her children and grandchildren, but she also enjoyed computer games, listening to music and watching movies. She was also a keen dressmaker and latch hook rug-maker.

She leaves to mourn David (husband), Andrew, Sian and Simon (children), Owen, Ieuan, Bronwyn, Erychand, Ynyr, Iolo and Rhian (grandchildren), Heledd (daughterin- law), Derek (son-in-law) and Ellie (daughter-in-law).

A funeral service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, on Tuesday, July 25, followed by cremation.

The service was officiated by Rev Andy Bookless, of St David’s Church, Hubberston.

The bearers were Andrew Cressey, Simon Cressey, Derek Moulder and Ieuan Moulder.

Joyce Kidney Manorbier THE church at Manorbier was filled to capacity, showing just how loved and respect Joyce Kidney was.

She would help anyone in need or care. She had honesty and integrity, and did her very best for all she knew.

Joyce was a very special lady, loved by all.

She worked hard her whole life and brought up her family well.

Joyce’s grandsons did what was required on the day and she would have been proud of them. All of Joyce’s sons were a credit to her on the day and showed how they loved her. All who knew her will miss her. Joyce, rest in God’s peace.