The funeral took place recently of Mrs. Clarice Lilian Upham, of 90 Knowling Mead, Tenby.

Aged 88, she passed away on February 22 at Withybush Hospital.

A native of Stepaside, she was predeceased by her husband Dennis in 1996.

Family left to mourn: Patsy (daughter) and Roberto (son-in-law); Gwyn (son) and Paula (partner); Emma, Mathew and Hayley (grandchildren); Ava and Noah (great-grandchildren); Sylvia and Olive (sisters), together with many cousins, nephews and nieces.

She was also predeceased by brothers and sisters, Bobby, Betty, Jim, Eileen and Winnie.

Clarice was born on June 6, 1929, at Sunny Hill, Stepaside, the fifth child of George and Alice John. She left school and went to work for Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Walters, of Tenby. She married Dennis Upham in December 1951 and was married to him for 45 years until his death in 1996.

During her working life, Clarice was a school cook at Greenhill School for many years and then a Saga rep and gave her time to local organisations, including the Red Cross and WRVS, where she ran the Joans Club on Thursday afternoons. She retired after 35 years service.

She loved walking her dogs and was a keen gardener, but her main pastime was short mat bowls. She became a founder member of the Penally Club in 1989 and was still playing until last season. During that time, she coached several of the younger players, some of whom went on to gain international honours. She also met her very good friend Charles Proctor there and they spent their later years walking the dogs, playing bowls and enjoying each other’s company until his death in 2014. Her own health started to decline, but she still played bowls and cared for her garden.

The funeral service took place on Friday, March 9, at St. Johns Church, Tenby. Rev. Nanette Lewis-Head officiated. A poem, chosen by the family, was recited by Clarice’s nephew, Barry Neale.

Bearers were Penally Short Mat Bowls members, Gordon Williams, Peter Gwyther, Clive Law, Dave Fisher, Joe Robinson and Bill Adams.

Donations in memory of Clarice may be sent for Wales Air Ambulance, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg.

Mr. L. Gwyther

Kilgetty

The funeral took place recently of Mr. Leslie Gwyther, affectionately known as Basil, of 19 Ryelands Place, Kilgetty.

Age 62, he passed away on Sunday, January 28, at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest.

A native of Kilgetty, Leslie left school at an early age and took up an apprenticeship in hairdressing. He then ran the Kilgetty Fish and Chip Shop. He also worked on the milk round with Roger Brace and John Griffiths and later took over the milk round himself.

Always having a strong work ethic, he then ran the petrol station and paper round in Kilgetty. He moved on to become a postman in the locality, before joining the team at Station Garage.

He loved going away on holiday with his family. Music was another love of his life, especially Motown and sounds of the ’60s. A lifelong supporter of Liverpool Football Club, he also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He and his wife, Michelle, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in December 2017.

He leaves to mourn Michelle (wife), Gina and Dave (daughter and son-in-law), Gareth and Annmarie (son and daughter-in-law), Richard and Jenna (son and daughter-in-law), together with his beloved grandchildren, Phoebe, Oliver and William, together with Morfydd (Leslie’s mother); Robert, Linda and Paul (brothers and sister), aunties and uncle, nieces and nephews.

The funeral took place at Sardis Congregational Chapel, Kilgetty, on Wednesday, February 14, when a large congregation marked the respect in which he was held in the local community. Rev. Norman Gilbert officiated.

Bearers were Gareth and Richard (sons), Duane Rossiter, Chris Simes, Norman James, Godfrey Phillips.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made for Macmillan Cancer Support (local) and the Chemotherapy Day Unit, Withybush Hospital, which may be sent c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr. D. Ebsworth

Pembroke

The death occurred peacefully and with dignity at St. Non’s Unit, Bro Berwyn, Haverfordwest, on February 7, of Mr. David Llewellyn Ebsworth, of Grove Drive, Pembroke. He was 75.

The funeral took place on February 16 with a service at Monkton Priory Church and was followed by interment at Monkton Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Josh Maynard.

David is survived by his wife, Pat, Steven and Debra, son and partner, Dylan and Jack, grandsons, John and Joan Ebsworth, brother and sister-in-law, Ann and Gerwyn Davies, sister and brother-in-law, Brinley and Barbara Evans, brother-in-law and wife, together with other members of the extended family and many friends too numerous to mention.

The bearers were all very dear friends of David, Jim Stobbart, Alec James, Peter Phillips, Mike Baldwin, Clive Lewis and John Jenkins.

David was born in Saundersfoot in 1942 and then later spent his childhood at The Alexandra Hotel, Pembroke Dock. He went to Llanion School and then Pembroke Grammar School. David was always a good sportsman enjoying athletics, tennis, football and rugby, playing for Pembroke Dock Quins.

He started his working life at The Ministry of Labour at Pembroke Dock, before becoming assistant manager at the Tenby branch. This he did for seven years. In 1968, David started work at Texaco Refinery, the job he loved for 31 years, working through the ranks and making many lifelong friends, retiring in 1998 as assistant superintendent.

After retirement, David enjoyed travelling and the company of his very dear friends and family, especially the grandsons, Dylan and Jack, ‘his boys.’

There were family flowers only, but if desired, donations in lieu in memory of David for St. Non’s Unit, Bro Cerwyn Centre, where David had such wonderful care, may be sent to John Roberts and Son, funeral directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs. B. A. J. Dorling

Tenby

Family and friends gathered in St. Mary’s Church for the funeral of Mrs. Beatrice Alice Joan Dorling (known as Joan), who died in Belmont Court Nursing Home on January 23.

Joan spent most of her life living in the Tenby area. She was born in Pembroke on January 1, 1924, the only child of Sydney and Hilda Owens.

At that time, her father was employed at HM Dockyard, Pembroke Dock. Some time later, the family moved to New Hedges, during which time her father was employed at the quarry at Penally.

Joan grew up in New Hedges attending the local school. After the outbreak of World War Two, when Joan was old enough she volunteered to join the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) and spent several years on postings throughout the UK, the only time she was not living in the county.

Following her discharge from the WRNS at the end of the war, Joan returned to live with her parents in New Hedges and for many years was employed by Stephen Davies, the men’s outfitter in High Street, Tenby. Later, she also ran her own ladies’ dress shop in premises near the Five Arches.

In 1966, Joan married Eric Dorling, who was employed as a hairdresser at the Army Camp at Manorbier. Eric later became one of the Tenby traffic wardens.

She was very proud of Eric when he was appointed Mace Bearer to the Mayor of Tenby.

Joan and Eric set-up home first, at New Hedges and later moved into a flat in Warren Street, and after some years, a flat in Hanover Court. After Joan retired, she spent a great deal of time assisting at the Tenovus cancer charity shop in the High Street.

Joan was a dedicated member of the congregation of St. Mary’s Church until poor health prevented her attendance at the regular services.

Both Joan and Eric were active members of the Tenby Bowls Club, both representing the club at many tournaments home and away. On many occasions, Joan assisted with the refreshments.

They both really enjoyed the social side of the bowls club and spent many enjoyable hours in the clubhouse and at other club events.

In 2013, with the onset of poor health for both herself and Eric, they decided that they both would move into Belmont Court Nursing Home. Sadly, shortly after the move there, Eric passed away.

Joan remained a popular resident in the nursing home. Each week she would wait for the publication of the Tenby Observer where she would keep up-to-date with the local news, particularly following the reports on the bowling club activities.

The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Joel Barder. Bearers were Simon, Jeremy, Julian, Jason and Harry Rossiter.

Flowers accompanying the cortege were from Mary Arthur and family, Jill and John (Canada).

Donations may be made to Tenby Health Centre and sent care of funeral directors, W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, who conducted the funeral arrangements.

MRS. G. WILLIAMS LANDSHIPPING

The funeral took place on March 9 at St. Jeffrey and St. Oswald Church, Jeffreyston, of Mrs. Gillian Ann Williams, of Minihaven, Landshipping. Gill died peacefully at Withybush Hospital on February 23 after a short illness. She was aged 78.

Born Gillian Ann Stafford in Peterborough in 1939, Gill’s early years were spent under the shadow of World War II. Her father fought in the war and his visits home were infrequent so she spent a lot of time with her maternal grandparents. Her grandfather taught her to knit, and inspired her great love of gardening by giving her a small patch of garden and an ailing tomato plant. Times were hard and the principles of ‘make do and mend’ and stretching every penny as far as possible stayed with her all her life.

Gill was the eldest of three children. Their parents divorced a few years after the war ended, a traumatic time for a child, and after both remarried, the siblings were joined by four younger brothers. All seven were close, Gill being the only one to leave Peterborough. After gaining eight O-Levels from Peterborough County Grammar School, she left to start work at Baker Perkins, a major employer in Peterborough at the time, so she could start earning her own money. On a holiday to Southsea with her workmate, she met John who was from Saundersfoot and in the Navy. They married in Peterborough the following year and settled in Saundersfoot when John left the Navy in 1963.

Money was scarce and with three children (Tracey, Hayley and Gary) to feed, Gill looked for a way to boost the family’s income and started to breed Shetland Sheepdogs and later, bulldogs. This was very difficult to do in a rented council house, so when her father gave her some money after Gary was born, they bought a plot of land in Martletwy and spent four years building a bungalow in their spare time for the family to live in. Gill worked hard to make ends meet, keeping the bulldog business going and using her gardening skills to help make the family as self-sufficient as possible. Her fourth baby, Victoria, arrived in 1977, by which time the bulldogs had been replaced by miniature dachshunds.

After divorce and re-marriage, Gill moved to Landshipping where she lived for nearly 35 years. Adam was born in 1984, a year after the arrival of Andrew, the first of nine grandchildren. Already a busy person, it was around this time that she started to devote more time to the church, regularly attending and helping to raise funds for Martletwy Church. Her faith helped her to get through the adversities she faced during her lifetime, notably when her son Gary died in a road accident in 2000, a devastating loss. Her garden, lovingly developed over the years into the spectacular sight it is today, was another source of solace. Earlier that year, Gary had helped her to prepare her garden for the first annual ‘Gill’s Garden Party’ where visitors could look round the garden, buy plants, enter the raffle and enjoy a delicious tea. Family and the community pitched in to help and over 17 years it is estimated that Gill raised more than £10,000 for Martletwy Church, and after its closure in 2010, for Cancer Research.

Gill was very active in her local community. At the time of her death, she was churchwarden of both Minwear and Jeffreyston Churches, having previously worked hard to try to prevent the closure of Martletwy Church. She was vice-president of Lawrenny and Martletwy Women’s Institute after 45 years of enthusiastic participation, and had served on Martletwy Community Council for many years. She had been secretary of the Landshipping Association since 1999 when she was a founder member of LMN2000. She volunteered for the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service for over 20 years as a Country Cars driver, and after driving the school bus for seven years, she became a governor of St. Oswald’s School; she was still helping in the classroom with the Early Years up to a few weeks before she died. She was a valued member of the Mothers’ Union, the Women’s Fellowship and Pembrokeshire Friends, as well as various horticultural societies.

Gill still managed to find time for her other hobbies and interests. She enjoyed travelling - there were many memorable trips to Europe with friends, gardening tours and visits to her family in Peterborough. She loved having friends and family to stay and taking them to see the sights of the local area, but was equally happy just spending a few hours with the friends who shared her interests. If the weather stopped her from going out to tend her vegetables or potter in the garden, or it was too dark to work in her greenhouse, she would pick up her knitting or cross-stitch and carry on kitting out the little ones. Every new addition to the family (and some other lucky babies) had their own personalised framed cross-stitch design on their bedroom wall, and she made sure that the main body of baby Brenin’s was finished before she died so it would be ready for his christening.

Above all, Gill loved her family. There were four great-grandchildren, as well as her children and grandchildren and she took great pride in them all. She drove to Pontyberem every week to see Victoria’s family and there were also weekly visits to Rosie in Templeton. Her favourite times were the family get-togethers in Landshipping; she would sit in her chair surrounded by children playing and making a noise, and the pleasure would shine from her eyes. Always there to help whenever anyone needed it, seemingly tireless and hard-working until the end, she will be sadly missed and long remembered by everyone whose lives she touched.

Gill leaves to mourn Tracey and Paul; Hayley and Myrddin; Victoria and Michael; Adam and Hayley (children and partners), Helen (daughter-in-law), Andrew and Amy; Sam; Dean and Lowri; Joe and Kasha; Celyn, Quinn, Lucas, Rosie, Brenin (grandchildren and partners), Josh, Ava, Austin, Lexi (great-grandchildren), Mac and Judith; Loraine; Chris and Jane; Robert and Marilyn; Peter and Sheran (brothers and sister and partners), and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

The funeral was conducted by The Rev. Martin Cox and Father Paul Davies, and was followed by interment at Martletwy Churchyard.

The bearers were Andrew Dennis, Dean Morris, Joe Dennis (grandsons), Graeme Stafford (nephew), Dave Cole and Rob Lewis (friends).

There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu made payable to Jeffreyston Church or Minwear Church c/o W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, who expertly directed the funeral arrangements.

BEN MYATT

SHEFFIELD

Formerly of Tenby

After fighting bravely against a short illness, the death occurred on Sunday, March 4, at Northern General Hospital, Sheffield of Ben Myatt, aged 43. Formerly of Tenby and later of Sheffield.

He leaves behind his heartbroken partner Abi, parents Graham Myatt, of Blackpool and Kiran Reeve, of Tenby, step parents Jackie and Kim, aunts and uncles, Jeff, Shiela, Sarah, Rune and Anjum, cousins Conal, Adam, Toby and Rafe.

Mr. Clifford Frederick James

PEMBROKE DOCk

Formerly of Hakin

The death occurred suddenly at Withybush Hospital on Thursday, March 15, of Mr. Clifford Frederick James, of Cromwell Street, Pembroke Dock. He was 77.

Loving husband of Joyce, devoted dad of Andrew and Richard, caring brother to his sisters and brothers. Former Warrant Officer of 1574 A.T.C. Squadron 1972 - 1981.

The funeral will take place on Thursday, March 29 with a service at St. John’s Church, Pembroke Dock, at 11.30 am, followed by interment at Llanion Cemetery. In accordance with Cliff’s own wishes, formal black clothing is not necessary. Family flowers only please but if desired, donations in lieu, in memory of Cliff for The Wales Air Ambulance may be sent to John Roberts & Son, Funeral Directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6AN, tel. 01646 683115, who are carrying out the arrangements.

Mr. Michael John ‘Shorty’ Hughes

PEMBROKE

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at Withybush Hospital, on Monday, March 12, of Mr. Mike Hughes, affectionately known to all as ‘Shorty’, of Jogram Avenue, Orange Gardens, Pembroke. He was 74.

The funeral will take place on Wednesday, March 28 with a service at Monkton Priory Church at 1 pm, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn Crematorium at 2.30 pm.

Family flowers only please but if desired, donations in lieu in memory of Mike for The British Heart Foundation may be sent to John Roberts & Son, Funeral Directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6AN, tel. 01646 683115, who are carrying out the arrangements.

Mrs. Eileen Mansbridge

Tenby

The death occurred peacefully at her home on Monday, March 19 in Wimbledon Court, Tenby, of Mrs. Eileen Mansbridge, she was aged 90.

Eileen was pre-deceased by her husband Keith, but survived by daughter and son-in-law Annie and Pete, daughter and son-in-law Claire and Stewart, son and daughter-in-law Paul and Sarah, grandchildren Louise, Rebecca, John and Tom; great grandchildren Joseph and Poppy.

The funeral service takes place on Tuesday, March 27 at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 11.30 am.

There will be family flowers only with donations if desired made payable to Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o Funeral Directors Messrs W. & M. J. Rossiter & Sons Ltd, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, SA70 8AB, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, SA67 7DR.

Kathleen Gwendoline Jones

(née Russell)

Cass

Peacefully on Saturday, March 10, Kathleen Gwendoline Jones, known as Cass, aged 95 years.

Cass is survived by her children Maureen, Michael and Stephen; grandchildren Kevin, Tania, Tracey, Teresa, Matthew and Scott; great-grandchildren, Samuel, Paige, Destiny, Isabella and Gabriel.

Cassy was sister to Eddie, Margaret, Florence, Willie, Pat, Dolly and Bill Russell.

Funeral service of Cassy Jones took place on Thursday, March 22 at St. Asaph Crematorium. Donations in memory of Cass will be gratefully received towards Dementia UK, c/o R. W. Roberts & Son, Plas Tirion, Kinmel Ave, Abergele. Tel: 01745 827777.

MRS. M. I. JENKINS

PLEASANT VALLEY

The death occurred peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 14, of Mrs. Mary Isobel Jenkins, aged 92 years, of Penny-farthing, Pleasant Valley, following an illness bravely borne.

Dearly loved mum of Isobel, Elizabeth and the late Noel. Cherished grandma of Richard, Rebecca, Lizzie and Cathy. Much loved great-grandma of Katie.

The funeral service will take place on Monday, March 26 at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 12.15 pm.

There will be family flowers only with donations, if so desired, for The Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o E.C. Thomas & Son Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, SA67 8QH (01834 831876), and 21 Main Street, Pembroke, SA71 4JS (01646 682680), who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

MRS. M. K. JULIEN

CRESSELLY

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital, on Friday, March 16, of Mrs. Margaret Kathleen Julien, aged 95 years, of Cresselly.

Margaret will be sadly and greatly missed by her family and many friends.

The funeral service will take place on Thursday, March 29 at St Jeffrey and St. Oswald’s Church, Jeffreyston, at 2 pm followed by interment in the Church Cemetery.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o E.C. Thomas & Son Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, SA67 8QH (01834 831876), and 21 Main Street, Pembroke Dock, SA71 4JS (01646 682680), who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

MR. M. L. SARGEANT

BEGELLY

Formerly of Princes Gate

The death occurred peacefully at home on Sunday, March 18, of Mr. Malcolm Lewis Sargeant, aged 79 years, of New Road Begelly, formerly of Princes Gate.

Beloved husband of Diane. Malcolm will be sadly and greatly missed by his family and many friends.

The funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 31, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 11.30 am.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for The Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o E.C. Thomas & Son Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, SA67 8QH (01834 831876), and 21 Main Street, Pembroke, SA71 4JS (01646 682680), who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

MR. W. G. NICHOLAS

NARBERTH

The death occurred peacefully on Sunday, March 18, at Ridgeway Care Home, Llawhaden, after a long illness of Mr. William Glyndwr Nicholas, in his 84th year, of Station Road, Narberth.

Beloved husband of Noela for over 60 years. Dearly loved father to Gareth and Diane. Loving father-in-law to Sue and Stephen. Cherished grandfather to Haley, Geraint, Emily and Ceri.

The funeral service will take place on Thursday, March 29 at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 11.30 am.

There will family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for Ridgeway Care Home (Residents Fund) and First Responders (Narberth), c/o E.C. Thomas & Son Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, SA67 8QH (01834 831876), who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

Mr. Raymond Charles Holly

Tenby

The death occurred peacefully at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, on Tuesday, March 6, of Mr. Raymond Charles Holly, he was aged 84, and lived in Sutton Gardens, Sutton Street, Tenby.

Raymond is survived by his wife Mavis and daughters Jacqueline, Lorraine and Caroline.

The funeral service takes place on Monday, March 26 at St Mary’s Church, Tenby, at 1 pm, followed by Cremation at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, 2.30 pm.

There will be no flowers, donations if desired, made payable to ‘Diabetes UK’, c/o Funeral Directors W. & M. J. Rossiter & Sons Ltd, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, SA70 8AB, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, SA67 7DR.

Mrs. Lovis Sheila Tudor Roberts

Saundersfoot

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Tuesday, March 13, of Mrs. Lovis Sheila Tudor Roberts, aged 88, from Saundersfoot.

Predeceased by her husband Ron, she will be sadly missed by their children, Mark and Lisa, and their families.

The funeral service takes place on Saturday, April 7 at St. Issell’s Church, Saundersfoot, at 11.30 am and will be followed by interment.

There will be family flowers only with donations, if desired, made payable to Designability (http://designability.org.uk/. who create products for disabled people), c/o Funeral Directors Messrs W. & M. J. Rossiter & Sons Ltd, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, SA70 8AB.