MRS. D. E. A. EVANS,
LUDCHURCH
As reported last week, the death occurred peacefully at Woodfield Nursing Home, Narberth, on Monday, December 8, of Mrs. Doreen Elizabeth Ann Evans, SRN-SCM (Sister Rees), aged 79 years, of Woodland Vale Egypt, Ludchurch.
Loving wife of Eric, she was also the much-loved sister of Melvyn and the late Derek and treasured Auntie to all her nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.
The funeral will take place on tomorrow (Saturday), at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 12.15 pm.
There will be immediate family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for Meddygfa Rhiannon (Doctors Surgery), Narberth, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, who are carrying out the funeral arrangements.
MRS. R. E. HANDICOTT
TENBY
Predeceased by her husband Bert, she is survived by her daughter Monica, son John, daughter-in-law Lorraine, grandchildren Sophie, Matthew and Steve, brother and sister-in-law Idris and Valerie, sisters-in-law Marge, Olive, Nesta and John, along with nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.
The funeral will take place today (Friday), when a service at St. Mary's Church, Tenby, at 11 am, will be followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, at 12.15 pm.
There will be family flowers only, with donations to Ty Hafan Children's Hospice, c/o Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.
MR. A. J. SMITH
TENBY
As reported last week, the death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on Tuesday, December 9, of Mr. Anthony John Smith, of Seven Oaks, 2 Picton Road, Tenby. He was 68.
Known to all as Tony, he is survived by his wife Jane and sons Tony and James.
The funeral service took place yesterday (Thursday), when a service at St. Mary's Church, Tenby, was followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth.
There were family flowers only, with donations to the Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.
MRS. V. M. HENDRY
KILGETTY
As reported last week, the death occurred on Tuesday, December 9, at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, of Mrs. Vera Masie Hendry, of 3 Mayfield Acres, Kilgetty. She was 85.
Predeceased by her husband Albert (Jock), she is survived by her sons Craig and Ross.
The funeral will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 2.30 pm.
There will be family flowers only, with donations to RAFA, c/o Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.
MRS. N. J. A. WILLIAMS
TENBY
The death occurred on Sunday at Belmont Court Nursing Home, Tenby, of Mrs. Norah Julia Adelaide Williams, formerly of Upper Hill Park, Tenby.
Mrs. Williams had only recently celebrated her 100th birthday.
Predeceased by her husband David, she is survived by her sons Peter and Dafydd John, daughter-in-law Gail, grandchildren Carys, Richard and Paul, and great-grandson Jordan.
The funeral takes place on Tuesday when a service at St. Mary's Church, Tenby, at 11 am, will be followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, at 12.15 pm.
There will be family flowers only, with donations to RNLI (Tenby branch), c/o Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.
Brother Dominic Maria
Caldey Abbey
Brother Dominic Maria Morgan OCSO (Temple Emmett Morgan) was born in New York on May 10, 1922, of a well-known American family. He was of English, Irish and Welsh descent.
After studying briefly at a preparatory school in England, he was educated at St. Paul School in New Hampshire.
During World War II, he served in the US Air Force as a pilot, then returned to Cambridge Massachusetts, to study at Harvard.
He began visiting the centre for Catholic students and others, the St. Benedict Center, in Harvard Square. He was received into the Catholic Church there in 1947.
The movement based at St. Benedict Center took the name of Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1949.
After many vicissitudes, they moved to Still River, 50 miles away in Massachusetts in 1957.
The nucleus of the movement eventually adopted the Rule of St. Benedict, and later became St. Benedict Abbey at Still River, within the Swiss-American Congregation of the Benedictines.
Brother Dominic was extremely active in the movement from its very beginning, especially working on the farm at Still River. He was also a pioneer in the apostolate of selling Catholic books, which he and other Brothers took by car all over the United States.
In 1989, however, seeking a stricter way of life, he came to Europe and after spending some months at Mount Melleray (Ireland) he came to Caldey, where he entered on October 3, 1990. He was clothed as a novice on December 8 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception) 1990, and made his Solemn Profession on the same day in 1995.
We know Brother Dominic Maria as a most committed brother, but also someone who was very much his own man.
His greatest passion was to live out the Cistercian vocation and we all experienced his heartfelt devotion to Mary, the mother of Jesus.
His passion was not restricted to the spiritual life, but also manifested itself in his work in and especially around the Abbey. He managed to cast no fewer than 55 elegant benches, which he placed all over the island.
For many years, he was responsible for the fencing on our farmland, and last, but not least, he was the untiring faithful barber to our community.
In all this, Brother Dominic was able to express his love, not only for his Brothers, but also for the islanders and the many island visitors.
We will miss him greatly, but in faith we know that his hope and faith are now truly brought to fulfilment in the Lord.
Brother Dominic Maria was interred in the Parish Churchyard of St. David's on Caldey on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Monday, December 8.
MR. I. G. WILLIAMS
MARTLETWY
The funeral took place recently of Mr. Ivor Glyn Williams, of Bush Farm, Martletwy, who passed away at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on November 9. He was 80.
A native of Martletwy, Mr. Williams was a farmer and seed agent. He retired 20 years ago due to ill health.
His main interests included cricket, having played for Lawrenny CC, and he was also a keen follower of the South Pembs. Hunt.
Principal mourners at the funeral and family left to mourn: Eileen (wife); Desmond (son); Jenny (sister-in-law); Maureen and Michael (niece and husband); John and Catherine (nephew and wife); Paul, Ceri, Emma and Mark (great-nephews and niece); Tommy and Clytha (aunt and uncle-in-law); Elsie (aunt-in-law); along with numerous cousins and friends.
The funeral service, which took place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, was conducted by Father Paul Davies.
Bearers were Denny Richards, Hugh Richards, Elwyn Court, David Cole, Derek Hughes and Roy Eynon.
There were family flowers only, with donations to Diabetes Cymru, c/o of E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, who carried out the arrangements.
Mr. A. W. Edwards
Princes Gate
Tribute has been paid to a well-known community figure who passed away suddenly at his home last week.
Mr. Alan Edwards, of Beech Farm, Princes Gate, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, aged 78.
Mr. Edwards, a retired farmer, was chairman of South Pembrokeshire District Council in 1988-89.
More recently, he spent his time as a volunteer at Narberth Police Station.
Chief Superintendent Dean Richards paid tribute to him saying: "Alan was a volunteer with Dyfed Powys Police for over nine years and he was an integral part of the team at Narberth.
"Alan worked tirelessly to ensure that the station was open for members of the community, he assisted the community and his police officer colleagues in numerous tasks.
"He was dedicated to his volunteer role working on a weekly basis, he will be missed by officers and communities a like. Our condolences go to his family and friends."
Mr. Edwards will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
His funeral will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 1 pm.
There is a request for family flowers only, but donations in lieu may be made for Save the Children or Barnardos.
All inquiries should be directed to Roy Folland and Son, funeral directors, 29 Cartlett, Haverfordwest, tel. 01437 763821.
Mr. F. W. Warren
Stoke-on-Trent
As reported in previous issue, the death occurred on Friday, October 24, of Mr. Frank (Pither) Warren, aged 66 years, after a long illness.
Frank was brought up in Tenby and lived in The Glebe for many years before joining the army.
Here a friend, Gilli Edwards (nee Smith), also formerly of Tenby, but now of Pembroke Dock, pays tribute to Frankie:
I had been Frankie's friend for many years, school friends in fact. As a youngster he was a small, shy lad with a stammer, but boy, he played a mean game of rugby! In fact, he was fast of foot and fast of mind, knowing just where and when to get that ball through!
Only some weeks ago he told me his nickname whilst in school was 'worm.' I have to confess that in all the years his friend I never once heard anyone call him that. Perhaps this was because as children I was much, much bigger than him and no one would dare call him that in my company!
As I have said, Frankie was a shy lad, but for all this would invite me as his guest to the Sea Cadet socials. It has always been my belief that he was too shy to ask a prettier and more popular girl, so I cannot flatter myself in thinking that he had a fanciful eye for me.
I have said that Frankie was small and shy, but this did not stop him from joining the Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers at the early age of 15. He left our hometown of Tenby in West Wales and boy, did he grow over night to be the fine soldier and man that we all knew and cared for.
Our paths crossed again whilst he served in the armed forces in Libya, North Africa, and I myself a young army wife. It was so comforting to have a friend from my hometown near by whilst being so far way from family.
Incidentally, he had the cushiest job in the unit. I never got to know how he managed to land that job either, but who wouldn't want to run a water-skiing club on the shores of Tripoli. He was the envy of everyone speeding through the Mediterranean pulling us along behind him. I think I was the only lady at his 21st birthday party, which was some birthday I can tell you! He shared the celebrations with five other army buddies. I did hear that this celebration lasted for around six days, though I myself chickened out after one evening!
Frankie's untimely death has left a large hole in many of our lives, but I can honestly say Rest in Peace Frankie, it was a privilege being your friend.
He will be sadly missed by his partner Mary of 30 years, his sister Maureen and brother-in-law Roy (who lives in Kilgetty) and his large family and many friends.
The funeral took place on Monday, November 3. There were family flowers only, but donations in lieu for Douglas Macmillan Hospice may be sent to Williamson Brothers, Funeral Directors, Birch Head Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6LK.
Mrs. W. A. Evans
Templeton
The death occurred at home on Wednesday of Mrs. Winifred Anne Evans, of Shady View, Penygraig Drive, Templeton. She was 97.
Predeceased by her husband Jack and nephew Billy, she is survived by her niece Monica, nephew David and other family members too numerous to mention.
The funeral has been arranged for Tuesday, December 23, with a service at Templeton United Reformed Church at 2 pm, followed by interment in the chapelyard.
The funeral arrangements are being carried out by Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth.