IN MEMORY of
GEORGE EDWARDS
It is with very deep regret that Kilgetty AFC reports the passing of their club president, Mr. George Edwards, who has died in Cardiff at the age of 87 (writes Lukas Gamble, secretary, Kilgetty AFC).
George, whose parents owned the Kilgetty Stores in the village (now the Spar), began his footballing career at Kilgetty AFC and whilst he went on to play for Swansea Town, Coventry City, Birmingham City and Cardiff City, he never lost his passion for his village team, often travelling back from Birmingham to get a game for Kilgetty, whenever City didn't have a fixture - something that would be unheard of in the modern game.
George's talents as a youngster did not go unnoticed, and whilst studying at university in Swansea, he was soon picked up by Swansea Town, which led to him winning his first cap as a Welsh amateur international before the Second World War broke out. During the 1939-45 war, he was stationed in the Midlands with the RAF and played for Coventry City as an amateur.
At the end of the war, the Coventry manager, Harry Storer, joined Birmingham City and signed George as a professional, George gaining a place at Birmingham University to continue his studies. He later went on to join Cardiff City in December 1948 for a then-substantial fee of £12,000, by which time he was a full Wales international.
George was with Cardiff for the rest of his playing career, until the end of 1954/55 when he retired at the age of 35, having played in the 1951/52 side that gained promotion to the top level (the original First Division). He won 12 senior peacetime caps for Wales and made 222 league and cup appearances for Cardiff, scoring 46 goals.
A university graduate who gained his BA and then his MA degree whilst still a player, he went into the oil retail industry towards the end of his career, working for Mobil Oil in South Wales and the West.
The managing-director of that company was John Gridley, who was the son-in-law of Cardiff City chairman, Sir Herbert Merrett.
George's thesis on the Pembrokeshire coalfield had impressed Sir Herbert, who was a major coal-exporter in South Wales, and the chairman was keen to have George involved in business after his playing-career.
George was also a football columnist with the now-defunct Sunday newspaper Wales Empire News after his playing-days, and also reported on Cardiff City matches for the BBC (radio and television) in their mid-1950s regional reports on Saturday evenings.
In May 1957, George was invited by Sir Herbert Merrett to join the Cardiff City Board, and he served as a director from 1957 until 1976 and then from December 1981 until June 1986.
He always maintained a close interest in the game, particularly in Cardiff, Birmingham City, and of course Kilgetty AFC. He had a remarkable memory for matches and players that he had been involved with.
He was also a Cardiff magistrate for many years, was a member of the Sports Council of Wales and often sat on tribunals for the FA of Wales.
George was a widower, his wife Pat, a great support to him throughout his career in the game as player and director, having died just two years ago. George and Pat regularly attended end-of-season functions at Kilgetty, George still able to captivate with his after-dinner speaking.
George Edwards, a true Kilgetty boy. You will be sorely missed.
George Edwards's funeral will take place on Friday, November 7, at 3 pm at Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff.
MR. G. H. WILLIAMS
NARBERTH
The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully, on Sunday, October 26, at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, of Mr. George Howard Williams, of 7 Parc Roberts, Narberth.
Beloved husband of Dorothy and a dear father of Sarah, he will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
The funeral takes place today (Friday), with a service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 12.15 pm.
There are to be family flowers only please, but donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made for the Red Cross, c/o David E. Morris, of Hywel Evans, Funeral Directors, 3 Wesley Villas, Station Road, Narberth, tel. (01834) 860439.
MR. W. J. B. SCALE
KILGETTY
The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on Monday, of Mr. Walter James Bernard Scale, of Trewern Farm, Kilgetty.
Aged 70, Bernard was predeceased by his wife Norma, but is survived by his son Hugh, daughter Victoria, daughter-in-law Jennette, son-in-law Quentin and grandchildren Lois, Tudor, Katie and Zoe.
The funeral takes place on Monday when a service at St. Issell's Church, Saundersfoot, at 12 noon, will be followed by burial in the church cemetery.
There are to be family flowers only, but donations, if desired, may be made payable to Ward 10, Withybush Hospital, c/o Mr. Michael Scale, 1 Maes-Yr-Ysgol, Templeton, Narberth.
Funeral arrangements are being carried out by Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, (01834) 843160, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, (01834) 861300.
MRS. J. C. SHORTER
TENBY
The death occurred suddenly at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on Thursday, October 23, of Mrs. June Christine Shorter, of 13 The Glebe, Tenby.
Aged 81, she was predeceased by her husband Wally, but is survived by her loving family and friends.
The funeral takes place today (Friday), with a service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 10.45 am.
There are to be family flowers only, but donations, if desired, may be made payable to either British Heart Foundation or RNLI Tenby, c/o the funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, (01834) 843160, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, (01834) 861300, to whom all inquiries should be made.
MRS. N. L. BAYLISS
BROADMOOR
The death occurred peacefully at Tenby Cottage Hospital, on Friday, of Mrs. Nicola Lesley Bayliss, of Broadmoor.
Aged 60, she is survived by her daughters Penny and Anna.
She was a wonderful mother, who will always be loved. She was a loved and thought-after woman. She will be sadly missed by many people.
The funeral service takes place tomorrow (Saturday) when a service at Monkton Priory Church, at 9.45 am, will be followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, at 10.45 am.
There are to be family flowers only, but donations, if desired, may be made payable to either Macmillan Cancer Support, Whippet Rescue or Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o the funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, (01834) 843160, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, (01834) 861300, to whom all inquiries should be made.
Mrs. J. Macaulay
(nee Hilling)
Saundersfoot
The funeral took place recently of Mrs. Joan Macaulay (nee Hilling), of Saundersfoot, who passed away on October 9, at home, aged 84.
A native of Saundersfoot, she was predeceased by her husband, Dr. H. T. Macaulay.
She leaves to mourn: John and Simon Macaulay (sons); Francesca and Luci Macaulay (daughters-in-law); Sophie, Alexander, Christopher, William, Emily and Calum Macaulay (grandchildren); Mr. and Mrs. Whitney John (brother-in-law and sister); Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hilling, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Hilling, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hilling (brothers and sisters-in-law).
The funeral service took place at St. Brides Catholic Church, Saundersfoot, on October 17, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth. Father Owen McGreal and Rev. Anthony Gregory officiated. Interment followed at Bethesda Evangelical Chapel, Saundersfoot.
Bearers were Graham Thomas, Terry Brace, John Jones and Paul Hay.
There were family flowers only, but donations in lieu may be made, if desired, for the Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, who carried out the funeral arrangements.
CHARLOTTE GWYNNE JOSEPH
TENBY
The death occurred peacefully at Park House Court Nursing Home, on Friday, of Charlotte Gwynne Joseph.
Formerly of Corrymore, Serpentine Road, Tenby, she was aged 80 years.
The funeral takes place today (Friday), when a service at Deer Park Baptist Church, Tenby, at 2 pm, will be followed by interment at Tenby New Cemetery.
There are to be immediate family flowers only, but donations, if desired, may be made payable to RSPB, c/o the funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, (01834) 843160, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, (01834) 861300.
MISS M. M. JOHN
JEFFREYSTON
The death occurred peacefully at East Park Care Centre, Jeffreyston, on Saturday, of Miss Mary Martha John, aged 97, formerly of East House, Jeffreyston. She will be sadly missed by all her friends and neighbours.
The funeral service will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at St. Jeffrey and St. Oswald Church, Jeffreyston, at 11 am, prior to interment in the church cemetery.
There will be immediate family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for Jeffreyston Church, c/o Mrs. Sylvia Allan, Daianne, The Ridges, Redberth.
Funeral arrangements are being carried out by E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside.
Mrs. W. M. E. Oriel
Kilgetty
The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Saturday of Mrs. Winifred Mabel Eileen Oriel, aged 85, of 8 James Park, Kilgetty.
Sadly missed by Alan and Carol Mason (son and daughter-in-law), Barbara and Arthur Howells (daughter and son-in-law), Vaughan and Joy Oriel (son and daughter-in-law) and Derek Oriel (son), together with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral will take place today (Friday) at St. Mary's Church, Begelly, at 2 pm, prior to interment at Crunwere Church Cemetery.
Family flowers only, with donations in lieu, if so desired, for The Coronary Care Unit, Withybush Hospital, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.
MRS. M. EARDLEY
ST. FLORENCE
The funeral took place on Monday, October 13, at Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, of Mrs. Mavis Eardley, of St. Florence (formerly of Hanbury Lodge, Broadmoor), who passed away at Ward 10, Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on October 5. She was 75.
Mavis moved to Pembrokeshire in 1987 with her late husband Roy. The couple were both well travelled globally as Roy was in the RAF.
Mavis enjoyed painting, pottery, gardening and swimming, and was previously a swimming instructor for Tenby Dolphins and Loveston School.
Predeceased by her husband Roy Eardley, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Alan and Ann; grandchildren Martin and Gemma; daughter and son-in-law Helen Carswell and Brian; grandchildren Emma, Samantha and Natasja; son and daughter-in-law David and Christine and family; son and daughter-in-law Chris and Jill and family.
There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu to The Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son Funeral Directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, who carried out the funeral arrangements.
MR. A. L. J. EDWARDS
PENALLY
The death occurred peacefully on October 17 at the Meadows Nursing Home, Johnston, of Leslie Edwards, Rock Villa, Penally.
Leslie was born in Penally in 1922 and apart from army war service he lived there all his life. He was called up in 1942 to the Royal Engineers and saw action in the North Africa and D-Day landings and also took part in the liberation of Norway.
A carpenter by trade, he served his time as an apprentice with W. H. Phillips. Following his war service, he returned to Penally and spent the rest of his working life in the employment of W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd. until he retired in 1987.
Leslie was a staunch member of Penally Church. He gave service on the church council and was a sidesman for many years. He was always pleased to assist in any carpentry work and churchyard duties as required. His main interest was Penally and family history; also he had a lifelong interest in ships.
His family would like to record their thanks to the community carers, meals on wheels and neighbours whose efforts enabled him to live at home for so long. They are also very grateful to the staff at the Meadows Nursing Home for the wonderful care over the last nine months.
The funeral service was conducted by the Rector, Rev. Andrew Davies, assisted by Rev. R. Patterson and Mrs. V. Paley. Mrs. Pauline Grist read the eulogy, while organist was Mrs. Lunn.
Mourners were: Haydn and Pat Edwartds, Brian Edwards, John and Christine Powling, Peter and Suzanne Edwards, Stephanie Williams and James, Catherine and Hanna.
Floral tributes were received from the family, Pat and Wyn and family, Gwladys, Ann and Paul, Margaret and John.
Donations, if desired, may be made payable to St. Nicholas' Church, Penally, c/o Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The North, Tenby, or Landsker House, Station Road, Narberth, who carried out the funeral arrangements.