There was a large gathering of family and friends at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, recently for the funeral of Barry George Church, of Broadmoor.

Barry’s death at his home, Trade Winds in Broadmoor, was reported in a previous issue.

Aged 72, he was well known in the local area as the owner and former proprietor of Dragon Tune on Saundersfoot Harbour.

An accomplished engineer, mechanic and entrepreneur, he could always be found ‘fixing’ things at the shop - whether it was a car, a cassette /8-track/CD player, a surfboard, or an outboard engine – or inventing things, including a much-publicised motorised skateboard!

Barry was also very well known for wearing flip flops throughout the year, earning himself the affectionate nickname ‘Barry Flip Flop’.

This was reflected at the funeral service, with many of those attending wearing his trademark brightly coloured clothes and flip flops, at the family’s request.

As well as being a popular and well-respected local businessman, Barry was also a keen sportsman.

After moving to Pembrokeshire as a teenager he became a competitive and successful rally driver both locally and nationally – a skill that wasn’t lost on the local Saundersfoot bobby during heavy snow in the 1970s, when Barry used the one-way system to practise his cornering skills!

In later life he became an accomplished surfer, windsurfer and sailor, and his popularity within those communities was reflected by the large number of friends and fellow sportsmen who attended the funeral service.

As well as enjoying all outdoor pursuits, Barry had a lifelong love of Nature and always had a dog at his side – all of which were represented in the music and poetry choices.

The principal mourners at the service were his companion Nicola Dean and her son Charlie; sister and brother in law, Tessa and Jeff Pearson; son and daughter in law, Richard and Joanne, and grandsons Josh and Joel; Gareth and Sib Beaumont-Denning, Ned, Meg and Archie (nephew and family); Jackie and Keith Dolman, and Lucy; Joanna and Frank Alexander, Fin and Evan (nieces and families), and Emily Derrick and partner (great niece).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, if desired, to the MND (Motor Neurone Disease) Association, c/o W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby SA70 8AB, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth SA67 7DR, who conducted the funeral arrangements.

MRS. P. J. BARROW

TENBY

The death occurred at?Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on February 28, of Mrs. Phyllis June Barrow, affectionately known as June, of Heywood Court, Tenby. She was aged 79.

A native of Saundersfoot, when June was a young girl, she helped her father who had a horse and cart, fruit and veg business. Later she worked in Woolworths Store, Tenby, before becoming a hotel owner until 1981, after which she became a housewife and later retired.

Among her main interests, June was a big fan of Liverpool Football Club and St. Helens Rugby League Club and regularly helped out with the grandchildren.

Wife of Mr. John Barrow, other family left to mourn are: Paul Harries, Gerald Harries - sons; Mrs. Mary Brace - sister; Chelsea Harries and Steffan Phillips - granddaughter and partner; Isaac, Harper, Hugo - great-grandchildren; Jason Harries and Sophie Harries - grandson and wife; Courtney Harries and Chantelle Harries - granddaughters; Milo, Clay and Bluebell - great-grandchildren; Luke Harries-Perfect, Sam Harries-Perfect, Charlie Harries-Perfect, Billie Harries-Perfect - grandsons.

The funeral service took place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, on March 14.

Officiating was the Rev. Huw George, while bearers were Paul Harries, Gerald Harries, Jason Harries and Sam Harries-Perfect.

If desired, donations in lieu of flowers may be made for Guide Dogs for the Blind, c/o E. C. Thomas & Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth. and Main Street, Pembroke, who conducted the funeral arrangements.