MRS. FAY BOYATT

TENBY

As previously reported, the death occurred peacefully at home on Thursday, November 9, of Mrs. Fay Boyatt (née Lewis), aged 84, of Newell Hill, Tenby.

The funeral took place at St. Mary’s Church, followed by committal at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Andrew Grace.

Bearers were four of Fay’s grandsons. Many family and friends attended. Her ashes will be interred at the Garden of Remembrance by her mum.

A ‘Harbour girl’, Fay was born at number 1, Pier Hill, The Harbour, Tenby.

First born to Betty and Lynn Lewis in the home of her much loved grandparents, Ida Rees (Granny Rees) and Georgie Rees, on June 22, 1933. All could be described as ‘Harbour characters!’.

Then followed six siblings, four sisters and two brothers, Joy, Kay, Patricia, David, Irene and last but not least, 20 years later, Richard (Dicky Mint).

Fay grew up on the Harbour and later went to the County School (The Library), walked there by her childhood sweetheart, Billy Boyatt. The couple married on September 24, 1955, at St. Mary’s Church.

Fay and Billy made their home in the early years of married life in the Harbour flats, then moving to Knowling Mead when their first daughter, Christine, was born. Three years later the family moved to Newell Hill when second daughter, Lesley, was born.

In her youth, Fay loved dancing with her late sister Joy and indeed the pair performed in the De Valence Pavilion, tap dancing together. Fay was also a member of the GNTC (Girls Nautical Training Corps) at the Harbour.

Fay’s working life began as a shop assistant at the Co-op, which was then located in Tudor Square. She worked in the shop and often cycled to outlying villages making deliveries. Fay then commenced an apprenticeship to become a hairdresser at ‘Stella’s’, but went on to work as a waitress for most of her working life.

Fay worked tirelessly to support her family and to make everyone around her happy. She was a loving caring Mum, always ready to drop everything when needed to help her family, fun loving with a lively sense of humour. Although health was not good at times, Fay persevered and did her utmost for her daughters and her family.

Fay loved dancing and was an avid fan of ice skating, ice dancing and in particular a huge fan of Strictly Come Dancing.

Interests and hobbies included knitting, cake and biscuits, crosswords, gardening and travelling - to Australia twice to visit sister Kay, Gerald and their family, also to France and the Rhondda to help out with births of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She supported many charities, knitting mini hats for Age Cymru, even lately during a stay in hospital, at the age of 84 years of age! She took part in the fun of town carnivals also to help raise money for charity.

Undoubtedly her greatest love was for her family, husband Billy, daughters Christine and Lesley, sisters and brothers and their partners, but most of all for her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren; she was so proud of their achievements.

A huge loss is left by her passing and Fay will be sadly missed by all who loved and knew her, family and friends.

Fay leaves to mourn beloved husband Billy, loving devoted daughters Christine and Lesley, much loved and precious grandchildren Jeremy, Thomas and Nicolas, Benjamin and Jason, and great-grandchildren Jessica, Emily, James, Samuel and baby Dylan.

Sisters and brothers, the late Joy Hyland and brother-in-law Richie and family, Kay and Gerald Thomas and family, Pat and Mike Fox and family, David and family, Irene and the late Mr. Liam Barclay and family, Richard and family and sister and brother-in-law Betty and Gwyn Beynon and family, and many relations of a large extended family, including cousins, nephews and nieces and goddaughters.

Fay will stay forever in our hearts for her smile, good nature, sense of humour and loving ways.

Happy memories shared will help us all remember her and join us together celebrating her life.

Donations in memory of Fay, if desired, may be made payable to either Paul Sartori Foundation or Children’s Wales Air Ambulance, c/o funeral directors, Messrs W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, who carried out the arrangements.

MRS. E. A. JAMES

KILGETTY

The funeral took place recently of Mrs. Elizabeth Audrey James (Betty), of James Park, Kilgetty.

Aged 89, she passed away on November 4 at Pencoed Care Home, Wooden.

A native of Cardiff, she worked at David Morgan in Cardiff prior to marriage and moving to Llanteg in 1950. Betty lived there happily and was an active member of village life for the next 45 years, before moving to Kilgetty.

Betty’s main interests were her family and was always present at family occasions and was an active member of St. Elidyr’s Church, Crunwere, playing the organ there for many years. Upon moving to Kilgetty, she joined various clubs and groups, including the Joybells which was close to her heart and was always happiest whilst in the company of family and friends.

Her husband, Herbert James, passed away 20 years ago.

Family left to mourn: son Alan James, grandchildren Rachel and Adam, great-grandchildren Bethani, Arianna and Gracie-Mae, sister-in-laws Mrs. Mollie James and Mrs. Meriel Shepherd and their families.

The funeral took place at St. Mary’s Church, Begelly, followed by interment at St. Elidyr’s Church Cemetery, Crunwere, Llanteg, on November 16. Rev. Caroline Mansell officiated.

Bearers were Chris and Gary Shepherd, Ross and Lewis James, John Rodham and Tim Owen (nephews and nephews-in-law).

Donations for Cancer Research UK, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

MR. C. G. BELLMAINE

PEMBROKE DOCK

Mr. Colin George Bellmaine, of Church Street, Pembroke Dock, aged 80, passed away on October 30, at home.

Born in London, he had lived in Wales since the age of three years.

Colin started his apprenticeship as a brick layer and stone mason at the age of 15 with George Argent & Co Ltd. His reputation was unsurpassed and he leaves a legacy of buildings throughout the county. In his later career, he became a trainer, teaching brick laying and stone masonry and loved nothing more than passing on his skills to others.

One of his main interests was fishing, he liked nothing better than taking a photo of his catch, pictures always had a similar pose with the fish held at arms length to the camera to enlarge the back of the fish. It always looked that much bigger because he was only five-foot four. Colin loved all sport, but favoured boxing, rugby, football and darts of which he was extremely knowledgeable. He loved nothing more than watching his children and grandchildren playing rugby and football at Pembroke Dock Quins and Monkton Swifts.

A much-loved husband to Anne, father and father-in-law to Jason and Kellie, Julie and Stuart, and David. Deeply loved grandfather of Sophie, Charlotte, Jonathan, George, Tom and Amie. Great-grandfather to Raewyn and Jack. A much-loved sister Rene, brother-in-law to Mick and Uncle to Sue, great-uncle to Ellie, Martha and Freddie.

The funeral service took place at St. John’s Church, Pembroke Dock, followed by interment at Llanion Cemetery, on November 10. Officiating was Rev. Colin Everett.

Bearers were Jason, son, George, grandson, Stuart, son-in-law, Jonathan, grandson, David, son, Steven, close friend.

Donations for Ward 10, Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who carried out the arrangements.