MR. S. P. COVEL

NARBERTH

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital, on Thursday, July 16, of Mr. Stephen Phillip Covel, of Narberth. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

The funeral service took place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, yesterday (Thursday).

There were family flowers only, but donations, if so desired, may be made payable to Help for Heroes, c/o the funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd, Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, tel. (01834) 861300.

MRS. B. A. BROOM

PENTLEPOIR

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on Friday, of Mrs. Beatrice Anne Broom, of 6 Hawthorn Close, Pentlepoir.

Aged 89, she is survived by her husband Edward.

The funeral service will take place today (Friday) at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 11.30 am

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, made payable to Guide Dogs for the Blind, Pembrokeshire Branch, c/o the funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, who are carrying out the funeral arrangements.

MR. C. J. EVANS

TENBY

The death occurred peacefully on Wednesday, of Mr. Cecil John Evans, of Sunbury, Harding Villas, Tenby. He was aged 76.

He is survived by wife Lon, daughters Jayne and Catherine, son Antony, sister Sylvia and son-in-law Paul.

The funeral takes place next Friday, July 31, when a service at St. Mary's Church, Tenby, at 12 noon, will be followed by interment in Tenby Cemetery.

There will be immediate family flowers only, but donations, if desired, may be made payable to Tenovus (local branch) or the Scouts and Guides Association, c/o the funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby.

MRS. R. KELLY

Tenby

(formerly of Templeton)

Renee Kelly passed away peacefully at the Belmont Court Nursing Home yesterday (Thursday).

She was a long-time resident of Tenby and the owner of the Boars Head, in Templeton, with her late husband Jack, in the '50s and '60s.

She travelled extensively and lived life to the full.

She will be greatly missed by her only surviving daughter Shirley, grandchildren John, Tracee, Lisa and Sara, and also great-grandchildren Lauren, Hannah, Jack and Tanisha, also her daughter-in-law Anne.

She wished her funeral to be a joyous occasion, with bright colours to be worn. At the time of going to press the funeral arrangements had not been finalised.

Donations in lieu of flowers to either the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research may be made c/o the funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby.

Mr A. Colwyn Evans

Kilgetty

 

Mr Albert Colwyn Evans, of 4 Cotswold Gardens, Kilgetty, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, on Wednesday, July 1, in his 88th year at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, after a prolonged stay in both Morriston Hospital, Swansea, and Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest.

Having been born at the Marsh Cottage, Begelly, and moving to Bramble Hill at the age of eight, he spent much of his life farming at Bramble Hill, Templeton, before moving to their bungalow at Glen-View, Thomas Chapel, later in his working life.

Finally moving to 4 Cotswold Gardens, Kilgetty, where he and his wife spent 15 happy years in retirement. Here he had more time to spend on all aspects of gardening which had always been his hobby and he really was a wonderful gardener, exhibiting and even judging (when not able to exhibit through failing health) at Kilgetty Gardening Club. He had always enjoyed attending local agricultural shows, moreso during retirement, often exhibiting his produce.

Colwyn had more time to devote to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren once he and Win had retired to Cotswold Gardens, and they were all a source of great comfort to him during his illnesses. They all referred to him as 'Pappy.'

After leaving Begelly school at 14, Colwyn's early years at Bramble Hill were spent following in family tradition working the land with horses.

Later, Colwyn specialised in a pedigree Friesian herd with dairy and general farming.  Since his own farm did not take up all of his time, he helped neighbouring farmers by doing contract work, namely haymaking and tractor work. He used his own implements and worked long hours in the summers while the weather was good. 

During the war, unable to serve his country because of his farming life, he was a member of the Home Guard based at Saundersfoot.

Colwyn's main interest was his farming, but this was curtailed every Sunday to make way for another love - Templeton Congregational Chapel, which he attended faithfully from the age of three until the change over to the United Reformed Church in recent years. He had been a member, then a deacon and trustee since early life, serving as treasurer for over 20 years, when he forged a true friendship with Rev. Elwyn John, who conducted Colwyn's moving funeral service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, on Thursday, July 9.  The crematorium was filled to capacity and beyond where friends and relations had gathered to pay their last respects to a well-loved and well- respected gentleman.

He leaves to mourn Win (wife), to whom he had been married for 62-and-a-half years; Doris and William, Meryl and David (daughters and sons-in-law); Andrew and Tracey (grandson and partner), Nicky and Julian (grand-daughter and husband), Lee and Ana (grandson and wife), Alison and Richard (grand-daughter and partner); Nathan, Ryan, Jay, Luca, Hayley and Luke (great-grandchildren); Margaret and Glyn (sister and brother-in-law); Emrys and Heulwen (brother and sister-in-law), along with nephews, nieces, cousins, great-nephews, great-nieces and friends, being far too many to name. Emrys (brother) was unable to attend due to illness, as were Lawrence (nephew) and some close friends.

Bearers, who carried Colwyn shoulder high, were his grandsons, Andrew James, Lee Rogers and Julian Rees, Peter John and John Phillips, (close friends of Colwyn), and family member, Richard Bowen.

A book of remembrance was signed by many attending the funeral (thanks to David Belt and Michael Bowen). Over 30 bouquets of flowers, plus gifts of cakes, etc (too numerous to list by name) were received by the family, who are very grateful for everyone's kindness and support.

Immediate family flowers only were a large wreath of white mixed flowers from Win; Doris and William, Meryl and David; Andrew and Tracey, Nicky and Julian, Lee and Ana, Alison and Richard; along with a spray of red carnations (one from each of the great-grandchildren), Nathan, Ryan, Jay, Luca, Hayley and Luke.

At the request of the family, who were carrying out Colwyn's wishes, there were no donations or other flowers, as he had personally designated various charities prior to his passing.

Funeral arrangements were compassionately and professionally conducted by Mr. Stewart Treharne, of E. C. Thomas and Son, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside.

 

Mrs. C. Y. Higgs

Kilgetty

As reported last week, Mrs. Clara Yvonne Higgs, of St. Mary's Place, Kilgetty, died on Saturday, July 11, at home aged 91.

She was predeceased by her husband John.

The funeral service takes place on Monday, July 27, at Sardis Chapel, Sardis, at 2 pm, followed by interment in the chapelyard.

There will be flowers.

Funeral directors are Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby.

Mr. D. B. J. Thomas

Tenby

(formerly of Penally)

As reported last week, family and friends were saddened to learn of the death of Mr. Jeffrey Thomas, early last Monday morning, July 6.

He passed away peacefully at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham, close to where his daughter lives in Solihull. He would have been 84 this November.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Doreen in Penally in February, 1995, he leaves his two children, Clare and David, and their respective families, to mourn him.

The funeral has been arranged for tomorrow (Saturday), with a service at St. Nicholas Church, Penally, at 11 am, to be followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, at 12.15 pm.

There are to be family flowers only, please, but donations, if so desired, may be made payable to the RNLI, c/o Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, who have charge of the funeral arrangements.

mr. l. symmonds

narberth

The death occurred peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 16, of Mr. Leslie Symmonds, of 1 Water Street, Narberth.

Beloved husband of the late Enid, he will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends.

The funeral service was held on Wednesday, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth.

There were family flowers only, but donations in lieu for the Paul Sartori Foundation can be made c/o David E. Morris, of Hywel Evans Funeral Directors, 3 Wesley Villas, Station Road, Narberth, tel. 01834 860439.

MRS. A. A. REES-HIGGINS

PENALLY

The death occurred peacefully on Sunday, July 19, at Velindre Hospital, Cardiff, of Mrs. Ailwen Ann Rees-Higgins, of Penally.

Aged 64, she was predeceased by her first husband Eirwyn, but is survived by husband Michael, daughter Sian and granddaughter Teeli.

The funeral service will take place on Thursday, July 30, at 2 pm, at St. Mary's Church, Tenby, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, at 3.15 pm.

There are to be family flowers only, but donations, if so desired, may be made payable to Ward 10, Withybush Hospital, or Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o the funeral drectors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, tel. (01834) 843160, to whom all inquiries should be directed.

MISS L. GRIFFITHS

SAUNDERSFOOT

The death occurred peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 16, of Lois Griffiths, of Saundersfoot.

Aged 14, she is survived by her parents Ceri and Chantal, along with her sisters Zoë and Emily.

The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, at 12 noon, at St. Issell's Church, Saundersfoot, followed by interment.

There will be family flowers only, but donations, if desired, may be made payable to 'Portfield School', c/o the funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby.

mr. l. a. baldwin

GUMFRESTON

(formerly of Jeffreyston)

The death occurred peacefully at Woodland Lodge Residential Home, Gumfreston, Tenby, on Saturday, of Mr. Leonard Arthur Baldwin.

Aged 87, he will be missed by family and friends.

The funeral service will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.45 am at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth.

There will be family flowers only, with donations in lieu, if so desired, for the Royal Air Force, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, who are also conducting the funeral arrangements.

In memory of

Mr. F. C. Williams

Broadmoor

(formerly of Cresselly)

May, Paul, Linda and members of Pisgah Baptist Chapel would like to thank all who kindly made donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Mr. Francis Cyril Williams, of Summerfield, Lyndhurst Avenue, Broadmoor, and formerly of Cresselly.

The sum of £1,140 has been given to Pisgah Chapel.

Thanks to Maurice for accepting the donations. God bless you all.